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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler

Name: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler, Silent Cooling, High Airflow | 7 high-Performance Copper Heat Pipes, 2x FDB PWM Fans, For Overclocking PC
Brand: be quiet!
SKU: B0FRP8JVH1

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Bottom line: The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler: 7 copper heat pipes plus ceramic-particle black coating for heavy overclocking loads; main trade-off: dual-tower 2-fan design is bulky and can crowd tall RAM or side panels.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 7 copper heat pipes plus ceramic-particle black coating for heavy overclocking loads
✓ Speed Switch toggles 1500 rpm Quiet Mode or 2000 rpm Performance Mode
✓ Two Silent Wings PWM fans on fluid-dynamic bearings and 6-pole motors
✓ Funnel-shaped front fan inlet raises static pressure through the fin stack
✓ Decoupled fan mounts with vibration-isolating elements cut turbulence noise

Cons

✗ Dual-tower 2-fan design is bulky and can crowd tall RAM or side panels
✗ Speed Switch is a manual toggle, so mode changes mean opening the case
✗ Top cover must be detached to reach the mid fan and mounting bridge
✗ Socket support and bundled thermal grease volume are not listed here, so check the listing

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Dark Rock Pro 5 features 7 high-performance copper heat pipes and a special black coating with ceramic particles. This high-end CPU cooler achieves low temperatures even during periods of peak CPU performance in heavily overclocked systems.
The 2 Silent Wings PWM fans feature advanced fluid-dynamic bearings, smooth 6-pole motors and airflow-optimized fan blades. The front fan provides extremely high air pressure, thanks to a funnel-shaped air inlet in the frame. The decoupled fan mounting with vibration-isolating elements on the heat sink reduces noise-generating turbulence.
A Speed Switch allows you to choose between Quiet and Performance Modes, which control the maximum fan speed. Quiet Mode provides a maximum fan speed of up to 1500r/min and is perfect for normal applications. Performance Mode allows the Silent Wings fans to spin at up to 2000r/min and lets Dark Rock Pro 5 unfold his full power potential.
Thanks to a clever design, installation simple and elegant. The detachable mesh top cover with integrated middle fan is inserted from above. A black mounting kit with a pre-installed mounting bridge and fixing screws matches the black design of the cooler perfectly.
Dark Rock coolers have been renowned for their distinctive design for many years. Dark Rock Pro 5 continues this iconic design and can be recognized as a Dark Rock immediately. Dark Rock Pro 5 adds its own accents to the rich history of be quiet! high-end coolers.

Full Specifications

Brand	be quiet!
Model	BK036
Voltage	12 volts
Wattage	280 watts
Material	Aluminum, Copper
Unit Count	1 Count
Noise Level	23.3 db
Part Number	BK036
Compatibility	PC, Switch
Material Type	Aluminum, Copper
Cooling Method	Air
Number of Items	1
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Air Flow Capacity	68.7 cfm
Compatible Devices	Intel sockets: 1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 \| AMD sockets: AM5/AM4
Included Components	1 pack
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed	2000 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.7"L x 5.35"W x 6.61"H
Global Trade Identification Number	04260052190746
Full listing title	be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler, Silent Cooling, High Airflow \| 7 high-Performance Copper Heat Pipes, 2x FDB PWM Fans, For Overclocking PC Systems, 2 Mode Speed Switch, With Thermal Grease

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