be quiet! Dark Rock Elite

Air · 168 mm tall · cools 280 W

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Type Air
Fan size 2x 135 mm
Height 168 mm
Rated cooling 280 W
sockets LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5

be quiet! Dark Rock Elite is an air CPU cooler with 2x 135 mm fans. Check that it supports your CPU socket and fits your cabinet.

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Air
Fan size: 2x 135 mm
Height: 168 mm
Rated cooling: 280 W
sockets: LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Part number: BK037
EAN / UPC: 4260052190753

Performance

Suitable location: Processor
Type: Air cooler
Fan diameter: 13.5 cm
Supported processor sockets: LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Noise level (low speed): 11 dB
Noise level (high speed): 25.8 dB
Fan diameter 2: 13.5 cm
Fan 2 rotational speed (min): 1500 RPM
Fan 2 rotational speed (max): 2000 RPM
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support: Yes
Bearing type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Fan bearing technology: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s)
Fan speed (min): 1500 RPM
Fan speed (max): 2000 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF): 300000 h

Design

Product colour: Black
Base plate material: Copper
Number of fans: 2 fan(s)
Fins material: Aluminium
Number of heat pipes: 7
Illumination LED: Yes
Fan connector: 4-pin
Display type: Not applicable

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Power

Thermal Design Power (TDP): 280 W
Fan voltage: 12 V
Fan current: 0.4 A

Weight & dimensions

Width: 136 mm
Depth: 145 mm
Height: 168 mm
Radiator width: 13.6 cm
Radiator depth: 12 cm
Radiator height: 16.8 cm
Weight: 1.34 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H): 135 x 135 x 25 mm
Fan thickness: 2.5 cm
Fan 2 dimensions (W x D x H): 135 x 135 x 25 mm
Heat pipes diameter: 6 mm

Technical details

Sustainability compliance: Yes
Sustainability certificates: Triman, UL ECOLOGO
Compliance certificates: CE, RoHS, cTUVus, UKCA, WEEE

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About this product

Peak Performance, Legendary Cooling Dark Rock Elite offers unprecedented performance and cooling power with cutting edge fan technology and an iconic design. Despite its distinctive look, Dark Rock Elite offers high RAM compatibility with an innovative rail system. The detachable top cover contributes to the convenient handling of this high-end cooler. It also features elegant ARGB lighting with endless illumination options. Join the Elite.

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Dark Rock Elite vs similar CPU coolers

	be quiet! Dark Rock Elite	be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5	be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3	be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 Black
Type	Air	Air	Air	Air
Fan size	2x 135 mm	2x 1200 mm	2x 120 mm	2x 120 mm
Height	168 mm	168 mm	155 mm	155 mm
Rated cooling	280 W	270 W	250 W	250 W
sockets	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5