Specifications
General
Model: be quiet! Dark Rock Elite — dual-tower high-end air CPU cooler
Type: Active air cooler with PWM fans and ARGB lighting
Color: Black (cooler body and fans)
TDP: ~280 W (Thermal Design Power)
Dimensions & Materials
Overall Dimensions (L × W × H): ~145 × 136 × 168 mm
Heatsink Dimensions (L × W × H): ~120 × 136 × 168 mm
Height: ~168 mm
Weight: ~1.34 kg
Heatsink Material: Aluminum fins with ceramic coating
Base Material: Nickel-plated copper
Heat Pipes: 7 × ~6 mm high-performance copper heat pipes
Fan
Fan Quantity: 2 × 135 mm Silent Wings PWM fans
Fan Size: 135 × 135 × 25 mm
Fan Speed (Quiet Mode): up to ~1500 RPM
Fan Speed (Performance Mode): up to ~2000 RPM
Airflow / Pressure: high airflow and pressure optimized for dual-tower design (exact spec varies)
Noise Level: ~11.0 / 19.5 / 25.8 dB(A) @ ~50 / 75 / 100 % RPM
Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Motor Tech: 6-pole fan motor
Connector: 4-pin PWM fan connector
Rated Voltage: 12 V
Lighting
ARGB / LED: ✓ Addressable RGB lighting (top cover)
Lighting Connector: 3-pin 5 V ARGB header (V-D-NC-G) compatible with motherboard lighting software
Cooling Performance
Cooling Class: High-end air cooling — strong performance for heavy workloads and overclocking
Contact Surface: CNC-machined base for efficient thermal transfer
Decoupled Fan Mounting: Yes (helps reduce vibration and noise)
Compatibility
Intel Sockets: LGA 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 115x (1150/1151/1155)
AMD Sockets: AM5 / AM4
RAM Clearance: Adjustable front fan rail system with 5 height positions to improve RAM clearance and compatibility
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