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| Spec | be quiet! Pure Rock Low Profile 100W… | Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, Quiet… |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Model | BK034 | NH-U12Schromaxblack |
| Warranty | 1 YEAR | 6 year manufacturer’s warranty |
| UnitCount | 1 | 1 |
| ReleaseDate | 2023-02-13T00:00:01Z | 2023-01-01T00:00:01Z |
| Manufacturer | be quiet! | Noctua |
| ItemPartNumber | BK034 | NH-U12S CH.BK |
| Size | — | One Size |
| IsAdultProduct | — | false |
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