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Dark Rock Pro 3 or Pro 4?

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I planned on getting a DRP3 but then saw the DRP4 is coming out Q2. I dont know when I will have all of the parts together for my new build, so I'm sure I could wait for the 4. However, the DRP3 is on sale for $70 today only. I will be using low profile memory. I'm assuming the DRP4 will be about $90, so do you think the new features and performance will be worth an extra $20? This will be used on a 8700K.

CPU: Intel Core i7 8700k 3.7Ghz MOBO: AsRock Z370 Extreme4

RAM: Corsair Vengeance (4x4) Storage: Crucial MX300 275Gb | WD Blue 1Tb

GPU: XFX RS RX480 8Gb Case: Corsair 270R PSU: Seasonic Focus+ 750w

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No for that good of a price get the pro 3 as long as its fully compatible 

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4 minutes ago, Orochimario said:

No for that good of a price get the pro 3 as long as its fully compatible 

Its fully compatible with my current RAM (Vengeance LPX), Case (Corsair 270R), and Socket (LGA 1151).

CPU: Intel Core i7 8700k 3.7Ghz MOBO: AsRock Z370 Extreme4

RAM: Corsair Vengeance (4x4) Storage: Crucial MX300 275Gb | WD Blue 1Tb

GPU: XFX RS RX480 8Gb Case: Corsair 270R PSU: Seasonic Focus+ 750w

Monitors: HP 22cwa | BenQ BL2420PT  Cans: ATH-M50x 

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Just now, sauce-c said:

Its fully compatible with my current RAM (Vengeance LPX), Case (Corsair 270R), and Socket (LGA 1151).

In that case go for it thats a awesome price!

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not worth waiting imo

I personally don't think the difference will be that huge that it would be completely worth it. The DRP 3 still is one of the best coolers even if compared to aios

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6 minutes ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

not worth waiting imo

I personally don't think the difference will be that huge that it would be completely worth it. The DRP 3 still is one of the best coolers even if compared to aios

I didn't think that the performance would be a huge difference, but i figured id open the question to people more experienced with air cooling.

CPU: Intel Core i7 8700k 3.7Ghz MOBO: AsRock Z370 Extreme4

RAM: Corsair Vengeance (4x4) Storage: Crucial MX300 275Gb | WD Blue 1Tb

GPU: XFX RS RX480 8Gb Case: Corsair 270R PSU: Seasonic Focus+ 750w

Monitors: HP 22cwa | BenQ BL2420PT  Cans: ATH-M50x 

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i have the dr3pro and even with the fan on 100% you can barely hear it at all and it cools my i7 8700k easily 60c no problem

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I ordered the DRP3, thanks to all!

CPU: Intel Core i7 8700k 3.7Ghz MOBO: AsRock Z370 Extreme4

RAM: Corsair Vengeance (4x4) Storage: Crucial MX300 275Gb | WD Blue 1Tb

GPU: XFX RS RX480 8Gb Case: Corsair 270R PSU: Seasonic Focus+ 750w

Monitors: HP 22cwa | BenQ BL2420PT  Cans: ATH-M50x 

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No one knows what performance will be before we get some benchmarks and reviews. Only thing we know is that it has superior mounting hardware compared to previous.

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The current mounting hardware on the DRP3 is a pain to work with. I had to have a second pair of hands help install mine.

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