CHF93.40
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
168 mm
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29 reviews
Brachial!
First of all: this thing does exactly what it's supposed to. Cools my hothead (AMD Ryzen 9 7900X) to approx. 38° at idle. When converting videos with a total of 8 GB just at ~ 85°, then very quickly at max 40° again
However, only after the - probably be quiet! typical fiddly installation.
Tip for installation (ASUS Prime X670-P):
- Insert CPU
- Apply cooling paste (Arctic MX 6 in my case)
- Connect the Y-cable from the 2nd (centre) fan to the board
- Place the Dark Rock Pro 5 between CPU and 2nd fan, position 2nd fan and screw tight.
IMPORTANT: only tighten the connecting rails between the backplate and the fan so that they hold without wobbling! Otherwise the fan cannot be fastened. Possibly test without cooling paste.
And when everything is ready: have fun with it.Pro
- Very good cooling capacity
Contra
- Installation
Very satisfied
Good value for money. It does its job perfectly. My AMD 7800 x3d processor doesn't usually exceed 50 degrees and the ventirad is silent.
Pro
- Effective
- Well designed
- Silencer
Top!
Super fan at a very good price/performance ratio for me. I can recommend it without reservation!
Pro
- Very quiet
- Simple assembly
- Good cooling capacity
Better results than with 240 water cooling
I have better cooling performance with the Dark Rock Pro 5 than with a good 240 water cooling system. Keeps the 3950X at 59C at 100% on all 16 cores and is pleasantly quiet. The product also impresses with its easy installation with the standard backplate for AM4 and top workmanship.
Pro
- Top cooling performance
- Barely audible
- The magnetic cover can be omitted for housings up to max. 160mm radiator
- Enough space under the cooler for larger RAM (Gskill Trident Z Neo)
Contra
- 8mm too large with magnetic lid for some standard ATX cases
Usual top but very large CPU cooler - now easier to install than the 4 series
The build quality is really great. The size, on the other hand, is quite bulky, also because certain RAMs cannot be operated in this way. So be careful when buying RAM and its height. Also make sure that the PC case is high enough for the fan. And a good airflow. The fan is inaudible in idle mode and extremely efficient under load, basically similar to the Dark Rock Pro 4. It doesn't quite come close to an Aio 360mm, but it's still an excellent choice for an air cooler.
Pro
- Top processing
- No problems installing with Youtube videos
- Very quiet and efficient, as usual
- Installation is somewhat easier than with the Dark Rock Pro 4
- The screwdriver supplied is a real hit! ;)
Contra
- Quite large, be careful with the RAM height and housing size
Does what it should
Pro
- Cools very well
- Low temperatures
- Quiet
- Simple assembly
CPU cooler
The CPU cooler is top class. Super cooling performance and super quiet, I have my little hothead i5 on ASUS B760F under control.
Background noise at home office = 0, when gaming in combination with 4 x bq puiet silent wings 4, very pleasantA real step forward in installation compared to the 4 version
We use the Dark Rock Pro fans in our render clients - where they have to cool a chip that is constantly running at full power. So far, the coolers (including the previous version) have proven to be very reliable - in other words, the machines run with constant performance without crashing.
The new fan is much easier to install - no more fiddling with the screws through the block - and attaching the inner fan is now also really simple - it is simply "clicked in" and then only needs to be connected via the power switch.
Really a top product!Pro
- Significantly simplified installation
- smart cover
- Good cooling capacity
Contra
- Very large
Not bad for the price
Pro
- Silencer
- Not so big
- Fits into a midi box
- Beautiful finish
Contra
- The screwdriver is well hidden to fix the ventirad
- Not so clear in the assembly instructions, but OK overall
Useful improvements to the Dark Rock Pro 4
If the installation of the Dark Rock Pro 4 was not well solved, the biggest point of criticism from my point of view is improved in the Pro 5. The centre fan is now in a frame and can simply be pushed in after the cooler has been attached to the CPI.
Pro
- Easier installation than its predecessor
- Sufficient space in front of the fan for RGB Ram
Goods good, delivery in need of attention.
Cooler great. But I will order elsewhere. Delivered in a large box without air cushion.
Pro
- Quiet
- Cool
Contra
- Delivery in a large box without ventilation pads
- Packaging damaged.
Cooling super, assembly super
Cooling great, mounting great (long screwdriver for mounting on board included!)
Pro
- Cooling super
- Assembly Super
Contra
- could be audible at full capacity.
Best
The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 really impressed me. This CPU cooler combines extreme cooling performance with almost silent operation. Even under high load, my system remains pleasantly quiet, which ensures an optimal user experience.
The build quality is first-class - solid heat sinks, high-quality materials and a well thought-out design make this cooler a real premium product. Particularly noteworthy is the easy installation thanks to the optimised mounting system.
In terms of performance, the Dark Rock Pro 5 easily keeps up with the best water cooling systems. My processor stays cool even during intensive workloads without me having to worry about the temperature.
Conclusion: If you value maximum cooling performance, the highest build quality and a quiet system, this cooler is a must-have. An absolute recommendation for anyone looking for the best for their PC!Pro
- Performance
- Cooling
- Quiet
- Pc at max 99% utilisation at 62C
- 3900x
Contra
- Price approx. 10-15 too expensive
Excellent cooling and quiet operation
The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 has completely fulfilled my expectations. The cooling performance is excellent and the fan remains almost inaudible even under high load. The installation is well described, but you should make sure that there is enough space in the case. Perfect for users who value efficiency and noise levels.
Pro
- Very quiet even under high load
- Effective cooling for powerful processors
- High-quality workmanship and elegant design
Contra
- Somewhat large, so check compatibility with the housing before buying
Excellent service
Although my review refers to the Dark Rock Pro 3 from 2015, it also applies to the Pro 5.
As my Pro 3 was still supplied with the old retention kit for LGA775 and AM2/2+, I was unable to use it on my current build. I then saw online that the cooler had later been updated with a new retention kit. Ordered yesterday Saturday via the spare parts form, received the order confirmation today Sunday (!!!) and paid an absolutely fair price via PayPal.
The bad weather is probably helping me to get someone on sale in Germany to look at their computer at the weekend, but I'm absolutely delighted. This is how service works!
I will continue to assemble all my cooling solutions with beQuiet products.Pro
- Fast service
- High quality
- Spare parts available for a long time
Nice designed cooler
Pro
- Nice look
- Strong cooler
- Easy handing AMD 9950x even without the smaller fan
Not perfect
I guess it’s good but it has a few things to improve.
Pro
- Looks nice
Contra
- Big
- Massive
- Heavy
- Kinda hard to fit in
- Hard to screw in
- Hard to connect cables
Switched from water cooling to this one
Quiet and cool
Very good air cooler. The enclosed installation instructions are a joke. You just have to watch YouTube videos for installation.
Pro
- Volume
- Cooling capacity
- Optics
- Tool
Contra
- Price
- Manual
huge cooler
Pro
- cools very well
- Very quiet
Contra
- huge you have to see if it fits into the housing
Excellent
Screw on the AMD or INTEL socket adapters, then screw in two screws, slide on the best fan and you're done.
Pro
- CPU stays cold
- Very easy to install
- AMD and INTEL parts supplied
- Very well packaged
- CPU FAN adapter
Contra
- Gigantic
A faultless performance
The "be quiet" site allows you to determine which motherboards are compatible.
There's a video as well as a manual that explains the assembly clearly and precisely.
A great replacement for my water-cooling system, whose pump failed. Quieter and very efficient.Pro
- Documentation
- Efficiency
- Silence
Much easier to install than the Dark Rock Pro 4
Pro
- promises everything
- Easy to install
All good
Contra
- rattled a little in the beginning
The device is great
The device is awesome, I can only recommend it!
Pro
- Quiet
- Not too big
- Makes good use of electricity
- Does not overheat
Contra
- Nothing just wow
Very good
Works good with Ryzen 9500
Pro
- Very silent
- Good cooling
- Easy to mount
- Enough space for RAM
- Screwdriver included
- Thermal paste included (enough for 1 use)
The essence of cooling
I have no words for the workmanship of this air cooler.
It is impressively quiet compared to liquid pumps.
It is almost scary big, but once installed it becomes one with the motherboard and graphics card.
It blew me away.Pro
- Very quiet
- Complete assembly kit and prefect
Contra
- attention to height (case width important)
Very good ventirad
Pro
- Silencer
- Well built
