German manufacturer be quiet! has announced the launch of two new high-end air CPU coolers: the Dark Rock Pro 6 and Dark Rock 6. Both coolers are aimed at high-performance systems such as workstations and gaming PCs, where not only superior cooling but also silence remains a priority.
The more ambitious model is the Dark Rock Pro 6, a dual-tower cooler designed for high-consumption processors, overclocked systems, and workstations. The Dark Rock 6, on the other hand, is an evolution of the previous model, aiming to increase its declared thermal capacity. Let’s take a closer look at what each cooling system offers.
Dark Rock Pro 6: be quiet!’s New Top-of-the-Line Air CPU Cooler
The Dark Rock Pro 6 is be quiet!’s most advanced air CPU cooling system. As mentioned, this cooler features a dual-tower design and impressively utilizes seven high-performance 6 mm copper heatpipes. be quiet! has redesigned the heatsink block to improve thermal transfer and increase cooling capacity compared to the previous generation, capable of supporting CPUs with a TDP of up to 300W, a significant leap from its predecessor’s 270W.
Being a dual-tower cooler, it naturally comes with a dual-fan setup. Specifically, it mounts two custom Silent Wings PWM fans, one 135 mm and one 120 mm. Both work together to move a substantial amount of air while maintaining very low noise levels. These fans spin at 1,900 and 2,000 RPM respectively, delivering an airflow of up to 130.13 and 89.95 CFM with static pressures of 2.25 and 2.5 mmH2O respectively. Regarding acoustics, at 50% speed, it generates only 7.5 dBA of noise; 20.2 dBA at 75%, and a mere 32.4 dBA at 100% fan speed.
In terms of design, the Dark Rock Pro 6 has been engineered for improved compatibility. The front fan is height-adjustable via a rail system, facilitating installation with RAM modules featuring tall heatsinks. Cutouts have also been added to the heatsink to improve compatibility with high-end motherboard VRM heatsinks. Aesthetically, it maintains be quiet!’s premium design, featuring a top cover, brushed aluminum plate, a black finish with ceramic particles, and a sober construction without RGB lighting. It comes with a 3-year warranty, dimensions of 147 x 140 x 169 mm in height, and weighs 1.34 kilograms. Its price is 109.90 euros or 129.90 dollars.
Introducing Its Smaller Sibling: More Compact and Economical
The Dark Rock 6 positions itself as a more compact, versatile, and economical alternative. be quiet! offers it as a successor to both the Dark Rock 5 and Dark Rock Slim, retaining a single-tower design with 6 mm thick heatpipes and a single 135 mm Silent Wings PWM fan. This fan can spin up to 2,000 RPM, moving an airflow of up to 52.94 CFM and a static pressure of 2.48 mmH2O. Like its larger sibling, it includes a semi-passive mode where the fan can stop when operating below 40% of its speed. This mode is activated via a physical switch to alternate with the active performance mode.
The heatsink has a declared noise level of 11.9 dBA at 50%, 23.2 dBA at 75%, and 31.1 dBA at 100%. It is capable of cooling CPUs with a TDP of up to 220W without issues. It measures 102.4 x 139 x 162 mm in height and weighs 1.01 kilograms. Essentially, it’s a great alternative to more expensive AIO liquid coolers. The Dark Rock 6 comes at a recommended price of 89.90 euros or 109.90 dollars. Both coolers are compatible with all modern AMD (AM5/AM4) and Intel (LGA1851/1700/1200/115X) platforms. Both come with a screwdriver for installation and thermal paste.
The Dark Rock 6 and Dark Rock Pro 6 coolers will be officially launched on May 19th. The company expects to announce more products in the first week of June at Computex Taipei.
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