be quiet! are a popular choice for those looking for quiet and aesthetically quiet cooling solutions with their products ranging from fans, cases, PSUs and CPU coolers of which they have today announced two new models within their lineup. The all-new Dark Rock Elite and the updated Dark Rock Pro 5 both offer a dual tower design with cutting-edge cooling performance.
be quiet! Dark Rock Elite
The Dark Rock Elite is an entirely new model within the Dark Rock series which offers unprecedented cooling with an iconic design. It uses 7 high-performance heat pipes accompanied by two 135mm silent wings PWM fans which can reach speeds of up to 2000 RPM in performance mode or preferably 1500 RPM with little to no noise in quiet mode. These two modes can be selected through the integrated speed switch on the cooler.
It comes with many high-end features including a front fan mounting rail with adjustable height settings and a detachable top cover with unique ARGB LEDS for added visual effects. The black coating of the cooler using ceramic particles to aid the heat transfer making it look good and function well. The nickel-plated base is compatible with liquid metal thermal paste and the cooler allows for 63.3mm of clearance over the first RAM slot and 69mm of clearance over the second RAM slot.
Dark Rock Pro 5
The Dark Rock Pro 5 comes in to improve upon the award-winning Dark Rock Pro 4 with its improved 7 high-performance heat pipes and two silent wings PWM fans. This results in exceptional cooling capacity and virtually inaudible operation. The front 120mm fan features a funnelled design for optimal air distribution, plus it is height adjustable for RAM compatibility. The middle fan is 135mm and attaches to the top cover. Both of these fans use fluid-dynamic bearings and smooth 6-pole motors with airflow optimized fan blades for maximum effectiveness and airflow.
The Pro 5 again sports a high grade top cover with a mesh design as well as a special black coating with ceramic particles to increase heat transfer whilst providing an elegant look. The base of the cooler is also compatible with liquid-metal thermal paste for enhanced cooling potential.
Price and Availability
Dark Rock Elite and Dark Rock Pro 5 are available in retail as of October 24 at a recommended retail price of $114.90 / €114.90 / £109.99 (Dark Rock Elite) and $99.90 / €99.90 / £99.99 (Dark Rock Pro 5). Both of these coolers come with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
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