Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB vs be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3
Both are dual-fan, six-heatpipe 120mm towers that handle mainstream Intel and AMD chips well. The Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB adds addressable RGB and a slightly higher rated airflow, and its 15 owner ratings average a full 5 stars. The Pure Rock Pro 3 runs quieter at its low setting and has a much larger base of 86 ratings at 4.5 stars, with a 2,000 rpm fan ceiling. Pick the Thermalright for lighting and airflow, the be quiet! for quiet operation and a longer track record of owner feedback.
- Choose the Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB if you want addressable RGB lighting, a black finish, and the higher rated airflow of the two.
- Choose the Pure Rock Pro 3 if you want the quieter cooler at idle and low load and a model with far more owner ratings behind it.
Prices
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB: $33.90 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
- be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3: $39.90 at Newegg.com (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB is $6.00 cheaper than the be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 at the latest prices (Nov 13)

