BEQUIET Dark Rock ELITE ARGB CPU Cooler - Ultra Quiet - (AIR)
| Manufacturer | be quiet! |
| Model | Dark Rock Elite |
| Socket Support | Intel & AMD |
| Max Cooling | 280 Watts |
| Heatpipes | 7 (6mm) |
| Fan Size | 135mm |
| Fan Speed | 1500/2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | (dB(A)) @ 50/75/100% (rpm) 11.0 / 19.5 / 25.8 |
Dark Rock Elite offers unprecedented performance and cooling power with cutting edge fan technology and an iconic design. Join the Elite.
- 2 Silent Wings 135mm PWM fans for maximum air pressure and perfect airflow
- Innovative front fan mounting system for maximum usability and RAM compatibility
- 7 high-performance heat pipes for immensely high cooling power
- Quiet Mode for virtually inaudible operation and Performance Mode for extraordinary cooling performance via speed switch
- ARGB LEDs for great visual effects
- Special black coating with ceramic particles enables perfect heat transfer and elegant look
- Unmistakable, beefy design makes for an eyecatcher in any system
General data
| Model | Dark Rock Elite |
| TDP (W) | 280 |
| Color option | Black |
| Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H), (mm) | 145 x 136 x 168 |
| Total weight (kg) | 1.34 |
| Socket compatibility Intel | 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 |
| Socket compatibility AMD | AM5 / AM4 |
| Overall noise level (dB(A)) @ 50/75/100% (rpm) | 11.0 / 19.5 / 25.8 |
| Number of fans | 2 |
| Lighting connector | ✓ |
Heatsink specifications
| Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm) | 120 x 136 x 168 |
| Fin material | Aluminum |
| Surface treatment | Ceramic coating |
| Base material | Copper |
| CPU contact surface | CNC machined |
| Heatpipe number / Diameter (mm) | 7 / 6 |
| Decoupled fan mounting | - |
Fan specifications
| Fan model | Silent Wings |
| Fan dimensions (mm) | 135 x 135 x 25 |
| Speed @ 100% PWM (rpm) | Q: 1500 / P: 2000 |
| Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h) | 80.2 / 136.2 |
| Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O) | 2.41 |
| Bearing technology | Fluid Dynamic Bearing |
| Motor technology | 6-pole fan motor |
| Rated Voltage (V) | 12 |
| Input current (A) | 0.40 |
| Input power (W) | 4.8 |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM |
| Lighting connector | - |
| Cable length (mm) | 80 / 120 |
| Lifespan (h / 25°C) | 300,000 |
| Y-Cable | ✓ |
Accessories
| Thermal grease (Type) | Included |
| Mounting set | Intel & AMD |
| Screwdriver | ✓ |
| Y-Cable | ✓ |
| User manual languages | CN, DE, EN, ES, FR, JP, PL, RU, TW |
Safety certification
| Approvals | CE, UKCA, UL, TÜV |
Environmental directives
| RoHS | ✓ |
| WEEE | ✓ |
| Triman | ✓ |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 3 |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR, US |
Logistics data and RRP
| Article number | BK037 |
| EAN code | 4260052190753 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 202 x 180 x 220 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 1.8 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 12 |
| Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 625 x 380 x 467 |
| Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 22.8 |
| RRP (€) | 114.90 |











