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be quiet! Dark Rock Elite (BK037)

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be quiet! Dark Rock Elite
Type:air cooler
Suitable for:for CPU
Socket Intel:1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 / 1851
Socket AMD:AM4, AM5
Fan:⌀ 135 mm, depth 25 mm
Revolutions:before 2000 rpm
Heat pipes:7
TDP:280 W
Height:168 mm
The Dark Rock Elite cooler's front fan mounting system with height adjustment guides provides a maximum clearance of 71mm above the motherboard's second DIMM slot, allowing you to install modules with any heatsinks.
The top cover, installed on the cooler's radiator, is equipped with ARGB lighting. Thanks to the nickel-plated base, liquid metal-based thermal interfaces can be used with Dark Rock Elite.

A high-performance air super cooler for CPUs that combines outstanding cooling power, elegant design and virtually silent operation. In fact, this is one of the most powerful and advanced tower coolers in the brand's range. According to the manufacturer, the cooler is designed for owners of powerful and hot processors who do not want to mess around with liquid cooling systems, but strive to achieve maximum efficiency.

Dark Rock Elite has a dual-tower design and uses seven heat pipes to provide high cooling power. The radiator is made of aluminum and copper with a nickel-plated copper base, which guarantees the most efficient heat transfer. The device is equipped with two very quiet 135 mm Silent Wings fans with fluid dynamic bearings that support two cooling modes. In Performance mode, they can operate at speeds of up to 2000 rpm, and the noise level is approximately 26 dB.

In Silent Mode, the rotation speed is reduced to 1500 rpm, and the declared noise level is only 11 dB. The front fan mounting system allows for height adjustment, providing up to 71 mm of clearance above the second DIMM slot, allowing for the installation of memory modules with various heatsinks. However, some users complain about compatibility, so it is better to double-check all the dimensions of the components before purchasing. The kit includes mounts for Intel and AMD processors, which provides support for all modern desktop sockets. Information on compatibility with AMD HEDT sockets is not specified. The cooler cover with the be quiet! logo is illuminated with neat ARGB lighting with a variety of compatibility.

All specifications
Specifications Dark Rock Elite
Main specs
Featuresfor CPU
Product typeair cooler
Air flow directionsideways (dispersion)
Double-tower
Max. TDP280 W
Fan
Number of fans2
Fan size135 mm / Silent Wings /
Fan thickness25 mm
BearingFluid Dynamic Bearing
Max. RPM2000 rpm / 1500 (quiet mode) /
Speed controllerauto (PWM)
replaceable
Min noise level11 dB
Noise level26 dB
Power source4-pin
Radiator
Heat pipes7
Heatpipe contactindirect
Heatsink materialaluminium / copper
Plate materialnickel-plated copper
RAM space32 mm / 71 /
SocketAMD AM4
AMD AM5
Intel 1150
Intel 1155/1156
Intel 1151 / 1151 v2
Intel 1200
Intel 1700 / 1851
General
Lighting
Lighting colourARGB
Lighting syncmulti compatibility
Mount typebilateral (backplate)
Manufacturer's warranty3 years
Dimensions120x136x168 mm
Height168 mm
Weight1340 g
Official Websitebequiet.com
Added to E-Catalognovember 2023
P/N
BK037

Information in model description is for reference purposes.
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be quiet! Dark Rock Elite is an air supercooler with a stated TPD of 280 W, which is comparable to liquid cooling systems. It consists of two towers, through which seven tubes pass (in principle, it is impossible to fit more). The heat distribution plate is coated with nickel, which makes the cooler compatible not only with thermal paste, but also with liquid metal.

Pair of fans

It is blown by two proprietary be quiet! fans. Silent Wings with a diameter of 135 mm. The blades have aerodynamic grooves, the motor is six-pole, and the bearing is hydrodynamic. All this results in trouble-free operation of up to 300 thousand hours. The fans are mounted on rails, which simplifies their installation and allows them to be adjusted to the height of the RAM.

Control button

The cooler is covered with matte paint with ceramic inclusions, which promotes better heat dissipation. The top cover hides the ugly dusty ends of the tubes, is decorated with ARGB lighting and is equipped with a fan speed switch: quiet or maximum. In the first case, the noise level is generally inaudible 11 dB, and in the second - still moderate 26 dB.

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