Be Quiet Dark Rock Elite
CPU Coolers

Dark Rock Elite

Be Quiet

Released Oct 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 30, 2026

Be Quiet Dark Rock Elite CPU cooler offers premium build, easy setup, quiet operation, and better thermal performance than Dark Rock Pro 4. The Be Quiet Dark Rock Elite scores 88/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Xda-developers, Club386, and Hwbusters.

Critic Score

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88

based on 5 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Premium build quality(2)

Cons

  • Expensive(2)

5 Expert Reviews

95
Major publication12/2023

Be Quiet's Dark Rock Pro V and Elite raise the bar for quiet cooling performance, offering the best performance from any low-noise coolers we've tested.

90
Major publication04/2024

The be quiet! Dark Rock Elite is a premium CPU air cooler with two fans, a beefy twin heatsink, and easy AMD and Intel system installation.

85
Independent publication10/2023

be quiet! Dark Rock Elite excels at delivering high-end cooling performance with barely a whisper.

85
Independent publication10/2023

The be quiet! Dark Rock Elite offers notably better performance than the Dark Rock Pro 5 model, thanks to the pair of stronger fans that it uses.

85
Independent publication10/2023

be quiet! Dark Rock Elite and Dark Rock Pro 5 Review - OC3D

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