Dark Rock 5
Be Quiet!Released Jun 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026
This CPU cooler offers quiet operation and strong thermal performance with its premium build and included accessories. The Be Quiet! Dark Rock 5 scores 81/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Root Nation, XDA, PC Gamer, and Enostech.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 78 (PC Gamer) to 87 (Root Nation). Root Nation tends to score generously across our dataset.
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Pros
- Premium build quality(3)
- Quiet operation(3)
- Good value(2)
- Included accessories(2)
- Good thermal performance(2)
Cons
- High price(2)
- Struggles with high-end CPUs(2)
- Difficult installation(2)
4 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The be quiet! Dark Rock 5 is a high-quality, quiet tower cooler that offers excellent thermal performance and build quality at a reasonable price point.
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The be quiet! Dark Rock 5 is an impressive CPU cooler at a reasonable price that improves upon the Dark Rock 4.
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An extremely smart-looking air cooler that has superb build quality and comparatively low noise at full speed, but struggles with 13th and 14th Gen Intel chips in long multi-threaded workloads.
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