be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4
No Compromise Silence and Performance
"The Dark Rock Pro 4 from Be Quiet is no disappointment. With the past as our guide to expectations, in all aspects, they hit them or exceeded them. Aesthetics may be a bit boring for some of the RGB lovers out there, but at the same time, we can appreciate a large cooler with brushed aluminum and no LEDs staring at us from inside the chassis. Beyond the excellent build quality of the tower, we much also consider the fans.
Silent Wings 3 120mm and 135mm fans are used, keeping testing and usage near silent in all scenarios, and are tough to pick up on at all when using with PWM control. Mounting has been made more manageable, and we like that Be Quiet ditched the huge backplate they used to supply. Removable caps on the top for easy access when mounting is also a plus, and we weren't left with holes to look at.
With the lack of noise associated with it, the better than average performance, and the improvements to the mounting hardware, you will hard pressed to find reasons to pass on this cooler for your CPU. Yes, the cooler is large, which may eliminate some customers, but in the end, Be Quiet covers all current processors, even offering a TR4 edition of this model, and with a 250W TDP to abuse, we feel the Dark Rock Pro 4 is a solid option for any system, as long as the chassis allows for fitment." - TweakTown.com
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"When it comes to improving with each revision, be quiet! is arguably one of the best at doing so. The Dark Rock Pro 4 continues that trend. In reviews from a number of years ago, Noctua always managed to squeeze out a victory against be quiet!'s previous flagship coolers. This includes the Dark Rock Pro 2 and Pro 3 models, at least in regards to cooling. Meanwhile, be quiet!'s offerings were always a bit quieter.
Enter the Dark Rock Pro 4, and on this new test platform, it does exceptionally well. The gap between the Dark Rock Pro 4 and NH-D15 is nearly non-existent in the overclocked tests. Better yet, while the gap has closed, be quiet! still manages to offer the quieter cooler. That certainly is something for them to be happy about. Put simply, this latest offering from be quiet! is in the upper echelons of available air-cooling options.
It doesn't hurt that be quiet! has listened and finally upgraded their mounting hardware as well. The Dark Rock Pro 4 is much easier to install compared to previous generations. Add to that its top-tier build quality and you have little in the way to complain about. Even clearance with memory and graphics cards has been improved, even if only to a minor extent, while its appearance is still quite nice." - TechPowerUp.com
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Dark Rock Pro 4 offers an immense cooling performance of 250W TDP and virtually inaudible operation. Excellent for overclocked systems and demanding workstations.
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Two virtually inaudible Silent Wings PWM fans
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Funnel-shaped frame of the front fan for high air pressure
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Achieves only 24.3dB(A) at maximum fan speed
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Seven high-performance copper heat pipes
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Airflow-optimized cooling fins; cutouts enhance the RAM compatibility
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Easily installable black installation kit can be mounted from above
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Brushed aluminum top cover with diamond cut finish
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3-year manufacturer’s warranty
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German product conception, design and quality control
VIRTUALLY INAUDIBLE OPERATION
Even at 100% PWM fan speed noise is an insignificant 24.3dB(A)
The two Silent Wings PWM fans feature advanced fluid-dynamic bearings, smooth six-pole motors and airflow-optimized fan blades. The front Silent Wings 3 fan provides extremely high air pressure, thanks to a funnel-shaped air inlet in the frame. Decoupled fan mounting with vibration-isolating elements on the heat sink.
IMMENSE COOLING POWER
Achieving an incredible performance-to-noise ratio
No compromise in silence and performance for overclocked systems and demanding graphics applications! Dark Rock Pro 4 provides an impressive rating of 250W TDP and achieves low temperatures even during periods of peak CPU performance.
HIGHLY ADVANCED DESIGN
The core features that result in high-end cooling
Dark Rock Pro 4 is equipped with seven advanced technology 6mm copper heat pipes that maximize the heat conductance. Airflow-optimized, wave-contoured cooling fins with small dots on their surfaces increase the air circulation. The special black coating with ceramic particles makes a perfect transfer of heat possible.
DOUBLE-TOWER LAYOUT
Powerful cooling for your components
Dark Rock Pro 4 contains two aluminum heat sinks. The cutouts provided enhance its RAM compatibility. Two fans are pre-installed. It is also possible to add another 120mm fan for even better cooling.
USER-FRIENDLY ELEGANCE
Stylish and easy to install
The mounting kit for the Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler is completely black, perfectly matching the black design of the cooler itself. You can conveniently install the cooler on the motherboard from above. The brushed aluminum top cover with its diamond cut finish adds a touch of elegance to this high-end cooler.
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