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CPU coolerReleased ≈2022High endTower air cooler

be quiet! Dark Rock Elite

be quiet! Dark Rock Elite is an air cooler rated for roughly 280W. The cooler does not raise frame rates · it keeps the processor from slowing itself down when it gets hot, and it is the main thing that decides how loud the PC is. Quiet rating here is 5/5.

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Official product image via Specs Icecat. Shown as provided by the manufacturer.

The year marked with ≈ is the generation's launch period rather than this exact model's launch date.

What is good about it

  • Handles about 280W of processor heat
  • Quiet even under a long load
  • Air cooler · nothing to leak and nothing to wear out

What to know before buying

  • 168mm tall · check case clearance and tall memory

Best for

a strong gaming CPU kept quiet

Height 168mm.

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Specifications

Released
≈2022
Cooling capacity
280W
Quiet rating
5/5
Height
168mm
Type
Air
Planning price
₪480

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