Given the intended application, I believe this cooler would be just fine for what I would consider normal use. And in a small case, your cooling options are usually limited, and that is where the Shadow Rock LP shines.

Overall we like the Be Quiet! Shadow Rock LP, if you do not plan to overclock or simply stick to a more mainstream CPU the temps will remain fine, however a sheer inaudible solution then is at hand, as you can't really hear this product, even under stress. So yes, recommended, if you stick to the intended purpose of this product though, mainstream low-profile cooling at low noise.

Surprising performance stands out on top. Even with a 130W TDP rating, looking at this cooler, you do not feel at first that it is up to the task that it handled here today, but it proved itself more than capable in our eyes. This solid design, dual fin stacks, and a perfect match with the Pure Wings 2 fan that is hard to hear once inside of a chassis, for such a compact and slim design, be quiet! does one hell of a job with the Shadow Rock LP.