be quiet! Dark Rock Elite

An air cooler standing 160mm tall rated to dissipate 180W. That rating covers upper-midrange CPUs at stock and mild overclocks. Noise is specced at 11 dBA; socket compatibility spans AM5, AM4, LGA1700. At 160mm tall, verify case cooler clearance — mid-towers typically allow 160–170mm.

Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts. be quiet! backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked. Not sold on this particular CPU cooler? Browse the category listing to line it up against similarly priced alternatives.