be quiet! Dark Rock Elite CPU Cooler - Dual 135mm PWM Fans (Boxed)
Premium air CPU cooler with dual 135mm Silent Wings 4 fans, 7 heat pipes, 280W TDP, ultra-quiet operation (11–25.8 dB), ARGB lighting, supports Intel LGA1200/1700 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets.
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| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Device Type | CPU Air Cooler |
|---|---|
| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Socket Support | AMD AM4 AMD AM5 Intel LGA1150 Intel LGA1155 Intel LGA1156 Intel LGA1200 Intel LGA1700 |
| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Fan Size | 140 mm |
| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Air Cooler Height | 166–175 mm |
| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Lightning | RGB |
| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Connector | 4-Pin PWM |
| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Color | Black |
| Cooling (CPU & Case) - Special Features | Low Noise |
Peak Performance with Legendary Quiet Cooling
The be quiet! Dark Rock Elite represents the pinnacle of air cooling technology, combining exceptional thermal performance with whisper-quiet operation. Featuring seven high-performance heat pipes and dual 135mm Silent Wings 4 fans with Fluid Dynamic Bearing technology, this premium cooler delivers outstanding cooling capacity rated for up to 280W TDP. The innovative dual-tower heatsink design includes a middle heatsink section for enhanced heat distribution, while the detachable ARGB-illuminated top cover provides elegant customization options without compromising performance.
Engineered for maximum compatibility and ease of installation, the Dark Rock Elite supports both Intel (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1200, LGA1700) and AMD (AM4, AM5) processors. The cooler operates in two distinct modes: Quiet Mode for virtually silent operation at 11 dB, and Performance Mode for maximum cooling at 25.8 dB. The adjustable front fan bracket accommodates tall RAM heatsinks, while the PWM-controlled fans (1500–2000 RPM) connect via a single motherboard header through the integrated controller. Built with premium materials including a copper base plate and aluminum fins, this cooler combines sophisticated engineering with striking aesthetics.
- 7 high-performance heat pipes for superior thermal transfer
- Dual 135mm Silent Wings 4 PWM fans with FDB bearing technology
- 280W TDP rating with capacity to handle extreme cooling loads
- Quiet Mode (11 dB) and Performance Mode (25.8 dB) operation
- ARGB top cover with integrated PWM controller
- Universal mounting system for Intel and AMD sockets
- Adjustable front fan bracket for RAM compatibility
- Detachable design for convenient installation and maintenance
| Type | Air cooler |
| Suitable location | Processor |
| Number of fans | 2 |
| Fan diameter | 135 mm |
| Fan dimensions (W × D × H) | 135 × 135 × 25 mm |
| Fan thickness | 25 mm |
| Fan speed (min) | 1500 RPM |
| Fan speed (max) | 2000 RPM |
| Fan bearing technology | Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) |
| Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF) | 300,000 h |
| Fan connector | 4-pin PWM |
| Fan voltage | 12 V |
| Fan current | 0.4 A |
| Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support | Yes |
| Noise level (low speed) | 11 dB |
| Noise level (high speed) | 25.8 dB |
| Number of heat pipes | 7 |
| Heat pipes diameter | 6 mm |
| Base plate material | Copper |
| Fins material | Aluminium |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 280 W |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1200, LGA1700, AM4, AM5 |
| Radiator width | 136 mm |
| Radiator depth | 120 mm |
| Radiator height | 168 mm |
| Width | 136 mm |
| Depth | 145 mm |
| Height | 168 mm |
| Weight | 1.34 kg |
| Product colour | Black |
| ARGB lighting | Yes (detachable top cover with ARGB LEDs) |
| Operating modes | Quiet Mode and Performance Mode (switchable via Q/P switch) |
| Front fan bracket adjustment | Adjustable height with 5 presets for RAM compatibility |
| Integrated controller | Yes (PWM controller under top cover, single motherboard header required) |
| Detachable top cover | Yes |
| Package width | 180 mm |
| Package depth | 202 mm |
| Package height | 220 mm |
| Package weight | 1.78 kg |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc |
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS, cTUVus, UKCA, WEEE |
| Sustainability certificates | Triman, UL ECOLOGO |