Dark Rock Elite
Be QuietReleased Oct 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Aug 4, 2026
Quiet, high-performance CPU cooling with premium build quality and easy installation. The Be Quiet Dark Rock Elite scores 85/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Pcinq, Xda-developers, and Overclock3d.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 8 expert reviews
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Pros
- Easy to use(5)
- Quiet operation(5)
- Premium build quality(3)
- Good performance(3)
- Good value(2)
Cons
- Bulky design(4)
- Limited features(3)
- High price(2)
8 Publication Reviews
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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.
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With better cooling performance than even the previously awarded Dark Rock Pro 5, the Dark Rock Elite becomes our premiere air-cooling sample.
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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.
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be quiet! Dark Rock Elite and Dark Rock Pro 5 Review - OC3D
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be quiet! Dark Rock Elite excels at delivering high-end cooling performance with barely a whisper.
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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.
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The be quiet! Dark Rock Elite performed very well, remaining impressively quiet regardless of operating mode while maintaining stable temperatures without throttling.
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The be quiet! Dark Rock Elite is a hefty enthusiast air cooler with great build quality, though it is hampered by proprietary fan connectors and potential case clearance issues.
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