Dark Rock 5
be quiet!Released Apr 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Aug 4, 2026
This CPU cooler offers quiet operation, excellent thermal performance, and easy installation with generous memory clearance. The be quiet! Dark Rock 5 scores 80/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Root-nation, Xda-developers, Pcgamer, and Tech-critter.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
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Pros
- Premium build quality(6)
- Easy to use(3)
- Quiet operation(3)
- Good memory clearance(2)
- Good thermal performance(2)
Cons
- High price(2)
- Difficult installation(2)
4 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Dark Rock 5 will have no problem cooling an AMD Ryzen 9000 and will be one of the quietest components in the system.
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AI summary of this review
The be quiet! Dark Rock 5 is an impressive, budget-friendly CPU cooler that offers excellent performance and a sleek design for most PC builds, provided you aren't using flagship prosumer chips.
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AI summary of this review
An extremely smart-looking air cooler that has superb build quality and comparatively low noise at full speed, though it struggles with 13th and 14th Gen Intel chips in long multi-threaded workloads.
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