be quiet! announced recently a new CPU cooler aimed for the middle size category, the Shadow Rock Slim 2 CPU cooler. Shadow Rock Slim with an optimized mounting kit for easy installation on all current Intel and AMD consumer sockets. Shadow Rock Slim 2 is the ideal cooling solution for compact systems where the balance between cooling performance and quietness is key. Its four high-performance heat pipes give Shadow Rock Slim 2 an impressive cooling capacity of up to 160W TDP.

Impressive premium cooling solution for compact systems
The compact single-tower Shadow Rock Slim 2 has four 6mm high-performance copper heat pipes with direct touch (HDT) to absorb the CPU heat directly. The heatsink is coupled with a silence-optimized 135mm be quiet! PWM fan with nine airflow-optimized blades and durable rifle-bearing technology, boasting a low overall noise of 23.7 dB(A) at 100% fan speed. This results in an impressive cooling performance for processors with up to 160 watts TDP, making the Shadow Rock Slim 2 a premium solution for users who need powerful yet silent cooling for their compact systems or systems with tall RAM modules.

Elegant design and easy mounting
A brushed aluminum top cover and aluminum heat pipe caps add a touch of elegance to this premium cooler. Compared to its predecessor, Shadow Rock Slim 2 features an optimized mounting kit which makes for an easier installation and offers compatibility with all current Intel and AMD consumer sockets. It also allows the user to easily access their memory modules after installation in the PC case, making memory upgrades a breeze. Shadow Rock Slim 2 supports installing a second fan at the rear with the included fan clips. be quiet! offers a three-year manufacturer’s warranty on Shadow Rock Slim 2.

Shadow Rock Slim 2 is available from July 27 at a recommended retail price (MSRP) of $45.90 / €45.90 / £43.99.

- Features

be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim 2 is the space saving CPU cooler for gaming, multimedia and graphics-intensive compact PCs. With high performance, the famously silent be quiet! operation and an unmatched price-performance ratio, Shadow Rock Slim 2 is a best choice in this category.

• Very high cooling capacity of 160W TDP
• An optimized mounting kit for an easier installation in alignment with the airflow
• Four high-performance 6mm heat pipes with HDT technology
• 135mm silence-optimized be quiet! fan with nine airflow-optimized blades, durable rifle-bearing technology and max 23.7dB(A)
• Brushed aluminum top cover
• Three-year manufacturer’s warranty

VERY HIGH COOLING POWER
Reliable cooling for your compact system
Shadow Rock Slim 2 provides an impressive cooling capacity of 160W TDP and is designed for those searching for high-performance air cooling in a compact design. The brushed aluminum top cover surface adds a touch of elegance to this premium cooler.

HIGHLY COMPATIBLE, AMAZINGLY FUNCTIONAL
The perfect choice for compact PC enclosures
The compact design saves space and allows easy access to RAM banks even within the tight confines afforded by some compact PC enclosures. Due to an optimized mounting kit, installation is now even easier.

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