Dark Rock Elite
Be QuietReleased Oct 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Jun 24, 2026
CPU air cooler delivering excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and easy installation with premium build quality. The Be Quiet Dark Rock Elite scores 86/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Xda-developers, Club386, and Hwbusters.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
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Pros
- Excellent cooling performance(2)
- Quiet operation(2)
- Easy to install(2)
Cons
- Expensive(2)
6 Expert Reviews
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.
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.
be quiet! Dark Rock Elite excels at delivering high-end cooling performance with barely a whisper.
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.
