Testing
The following system was used to test the cooler:
– Processor: Intel i7 13700K @ 5.4GHz
– Motherboard: Biostar Z790 Valkyrie
– RAM: Neo Forza MDK5 DDR5 96GB 6000MHz
– Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X
– SSD: NeoForza NFP075 2TB
– HDD: N/A
– PSU: Seasonic Prime TX-1000
– CPU Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240
– Case: be quiet! Silent Base 802 White
– OS: Windows 10 64-Bit (After April Update)
Software used for testing the cooler:
– AIDA64 Extreme Version: 7.60.7300
– Intel Burn Test v2.54
– Prime95 29.1
The cooler was tested with the CPU at the default turbo frequency of 5.40 GHz.
Also, the included fans have been used at their maximum speed.
The room temperature was approximately 26°C (78°F), with 2°C margin of error.
The settings of the software used are the following:
Intel Burn Test v2.54 – Stress level: Maximum
Prime95 29.1- small FFT
AIDA64 Extreme Version – FPU Benchmark & Temperature monitoring.
Each test was conducted for 40 minutes.
CPU Temperature – Heat Load: 250W
The noise level was measured at three different distances from the fans (10cm, 20cm, 30cm.) the noise was measured with a margin of error of ± 2 db.
Final thoughts
The be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240mm is a great CPU cooler for a few reasons. The low noise output, the great build quality and the intuitive mounting system, among other things.
The performance is exceptional to say the least, for a CPU cooler with just a 240mm radiator and only 2 120mm fans moving the air through it. The 13700K CPU is not an easy CPU to keep cool, let along keep it cool while staying moderately silent across the testing period. Yet, the be quiet! Silent Loop managed to do that just fine.
The included fans are great, with no RGB to be seen but with a good airflow and low noise operation. These fans have been tried and tested for a long time within different be quiet! products and we know they are reliable.
In terms of the mounting system, everything is great, from the metal components of the mounting system to the backplate and the screws used to secure everything in place.
If there is a drawback with this CPU cooler is the limited control over the speed of the pump, sure, you can use the motherboard to slow the pump down, but it’s not much given that the nature of the pump is to run at 12v all the time. Fortunately, the pump is silent and you will not notice it while inside your system.
In conclusion, the be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240mm is a great choice for a liquid CPU cooler, and it is still a great alternative to the usual CPU coolers that are now commanding even more money with a lower warranty. While the be quiet! is not a new CPU cooler and has had its newer version released. The advantages are still just as relevant today, if you want a low noise operation cooler that is doing a good job and looks great with no RGB LEDs.
