be quiet! recently released two new CPU coolers, the Dark Rock Pro 5 and the Dark Rock Elite. Today we will be taking a look at the Dark Rock Pro 5. be quiet’s Dark Rock Pro coolers have been their top of the line CPU coolers and I’ve been very interested to see what this range of coolers can do as we haven’t taken a look at a Dark Rock Pro cooler in quite a while. The Dark Rock Pro 5 features a dual-tower, dual-fan design with be quiet’s own Silent Wings PWM fans, 7 heatpipes, and even a speed switch built into the cooler. Can this cooler compete with the high-end coolers currently at the top of our test results? Read on as we find out!
Special thanks to be quiet! for providing us with the Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler to review.
Specifications
Model: Dark Rock Pro 5
TDP (W): 270
Color option: Black
Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H), (mm): 145 x 136 x 168
Total weight (kg): 1.29
Socket compatibility Intel: 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155
Socket compatibility AMD: AM5 / AM4
Overall noise level (dB(A)) @ 50/75/100% (rpm): 8.9 / 16.3 / 23.3
Number of fans: 2
Packaging
The Dark Rock Pro 5 comes in a very nice retail box. be quiet! always does a great job having all of the information you need on their packaging so not only do you have a picture of the cooler, but you have a list of specifications, features, there is even a QR code to learn more.
Getting everything out of the box you have the cooler itself, your mounting hardware, thermal paste, and a set of instructions.
