Dark Rock Slim
Be Quiet!Released May 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Sep 10, 2026
This CPU cooler offers quiet operation, premium build quality, and stylish design for efficient performance. The Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim scores 82/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Nikktech, Pcper, Lanoc, and KitGuru.
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (TechPowerUp) to 92 (Nikktech) — a 20-point spread.
Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Quiet operation(5)
- Premium build quality(4)
- Good performance(4)
- Stylish design(3)
- Good compatibility(3)
Cons
- Poor cooling performance(4)
- High price(3)
7 Publication Reviews
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The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is a highly efficient and quiet compact CPU cooler that surprisingly outperforms its larger sibling while maintaining a small footprint for mini-ITX builds.
Publisher score: Golden Award
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The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is a great slim tower CPU cooler option with excellent noise performance and solid thermals.
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The Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim is designed for those who need a thinner cooler for memory, motherboard, and case clearance reasons.
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The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is a premium, highly compatible CPU cooler that prioritizes near-silent operation over raw cooling performance.
Publisher score: 8 /10
AI summary of this review
The Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim offers good performance while being silent at the same time, making it a solid choice for gaming systems.
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The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is a professional, budget-friendly tower cooler that prioritizes silence and RAM compatibility over flashy aesthetics.
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With its focus clearly on mainstream CPUs and also low noise, the Dark Rock Slim performed well compared to the competition in our Socket AM4 and LGA 1151 systems, outstripping the cheaper Arctic Free...
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