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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler. Type: Cooler, Fan diameter: 120/135 mm, Rotational speed (max): 1500 RPM, Bearing type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB). Width: 136 mm, Depth: 162.8 mm, Height: 123.7 mm. Product colour: Black
Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler
Dark Rock Pro 4 offers an immense cooling performance of 250W TDP and virtually inaudible operation. Excellent for overclocked systems and demanding workstations.
- Two virtually inaudible Silent Wings PWM fans
- Funnel-shaped frame of the front fan for high air pressure
- Achieves only 24.3dB(A) at maximum fan speed
- Seven high-performance copper heat pipes
- Airflow-optimized cooling fins; cutouts enhance the RAM compatibility
- Easily installable black installation kit can be mounted from above
- Brushed aluminum top cover with diamond cut finish
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
- German product conception, design and quality control
Virtually Inaudible Operation
Even at 100% PWM fan speed noise is an insignificant 24.3dB(A)
The two Silent Wings PWM fans feature advanced fluid-dynamic bearings, smooth six-pole motors and airflow-optimized fan blades. The front Silent Wings 3 fan provides extremely high air pressure, thanks to a funnel-shaped air inlet in the frame. Decoupled fan mounting with vibration-isolating elements on the heat sink.
Immense Cooling Power
Achieving an incredible performance-to-noise ratio
No compromise in silence and performance for overclocked systems and demanding graphics applications! Dark Rock Pro 4 provides an impressive rating of 250W TDP and achieves low temperatures even during periods of peak CPU performance.
Highly Advanced Design
The core features that result in high-end cooling
Dark Rock Pro 4 is equipped with seven advanced technology 6mm copper heat pipes that maximize the heat conductance. Airflow-optimized, wave-contoured cooling fins with small dots on their surfaces increase the air circulation. The special black coating with ceramic particles makes a perfect transfer of heat possible.
Double-Tower Layout
Powerful cooling for your components
Dark Rock Pro 4 contains two aluminum heat sinks. The cutouts provided enhance its RAM compatibility. Two fans are pre-installed. It is also possible to add another 120mm fan for even better cooling.
User-Friendly Elegance
Stylish and easy to install
The mounting kit for the Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler is completely black, perfectly matching the black design of the cooler itself. You can conveniently install the cooler on the motherboard from above. The brushed aluminum top cover with its diamond cut finish adds a touch of elegance to this high-end cooler.
Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler
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Dark Rock Pro 4, Silent Wings 3 120mm PWM + Silent Wings 135mm PWM, 250W TDP, 1500/1200 RPM, FDB, 1.13 kg
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler. Type: Cooler, Fan diameter: 120/135 mm, Rotational speed (max): 1500 RPM, Bearing type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB). Width: 136 mm, Depth: 162.8 mm, Height: 123.7 mm. Product colour: Black
Warranty information: 3 years
Initial Release Date: 03/04/2018
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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler BK022 Specifications
Product Type
Computer Cooling Systems
Product Type
CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Brand
Bequiet
Collection Model Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4
Collection Model Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler
Manufacturer Product Type
Be Quiet CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Suitable for Processor
Product colour
Black
Fan diameter 120/135 mm
Number of fins 90
Fins material Aluminium
Fins material Aluminum
Number of heat pipes 7
Number of fans 2 fan(s)
Product Family Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 250 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 250
Fan connector 4-pin
Power Supply 1.92 W
Rated voltage 12 V
Rated current 0.16 A
Rated voltage 12
Rated current 0.16
Power Supply 1.92
Type
Cooler
Depth 162.8 mm
Height 123.7 mm
Weight 1.13 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H) 135 x 135 x 22 mm
Heat pipes diameter 6 mm
Width 136 mm
Heat pipes diameter 6
Fan dimensions (W x D x H) 135 x 135 x 22
Rotational speed (max) 1500 RPM
Noise level (low speed) 12.8 dB
Noise level (high speed) 24.3 dB
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support Yes
Bearing type Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB)
Additional fan supported Yes
Material
Copper
Rotational speed (max) 1500
Noise level (low speed) 12.8
Noise level (high speed) 24.3
Year 2018
Suitable location Processor
Harmonized System (HS) code 84733080
Sustainability certificates RoHS
Compliance certificates RoHS
Package width 205 mm
Package depth 181 mm
Package height 212 mm
Package weight 1.39 kg
Screws included Yes
Cable Length 0.22 m
Colour of product Black
MPN BK022
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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU Cooler BK022 Reviews
Nauman - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on enostech.com in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2020
IntroductionWhen it comes to the powerful yet silent cooling solutions for the PC market, Be Quiet! needs no introduction. They are in the business for over 15 years and have made quite a way into the hearts and minds of the customers. Their major product...
The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 is a premium dual-tower cooling solution from the manufacturer. The cooler is focused on providing cooling potential up to 2...
Silas - 4.25 out of 5 Reviewed on kitguru.net in the United Kingdom on 05 October 2018
It's likely most will assume that an AIO liquid cooler is the definitive option when looking to build a quiet high-performance system, with the only space for improvement being a full custom loop. This inherently brings a number of issues including higher...
+Great cooling performance when overclocking, Low audible noise even when overclocking and at full load, Clean all-black aesthetic, perfectly suited to professional applications-Installation is still a little fiddly, Price at the dearer end for air coolersOverall the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4's cooling performance is solid, whilst also being the quietest cooler tested and when BeQuiet state that Dark Rock Pro 4 is “excellent for overclocked systems and demanding workstations”, they aren't lying.It's clearl...
Parm - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on hexus.net in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2018
Our buying advice for a high-end CPU cooler is usually pretty straight forward. Those wanting to take the liquid route can choose from numerous all-in-one solutions that have plenty in common, while those who prefer an air cooler should probably choose a...
+Excellent cooling performance, Sleek all-black aesthetic, Practically silent most of the time, Vastly improved installation, Solid build quality throughout-Only a small amount of bundled paste, Might foul your memory modulesbe quiet!'s Dark Rock Pro 3 was an excellent cooler with one annoying proviso in that it was painful to install. It has taken a while for that to be rectified, but Dark Rock Pro 4 is a case of better late than never.Adopting the familiar dual-tower fo...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on vortez.net in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2018
be quiet! first announced the Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock Pro 4 at CES in January but today we get to bring you our thoughts on their latest and greatest, the Dark Rock Pro 4. The review of the Dark Rock 4 can be found here.The Dark Rock Pro 4 offers the us...
+Black, stealthy design, Easy to install, Excellent cooling ability, Insanely quiet, German build quality, Free screwdriver-Will foul taller memory modules, Ceramic coating scraped off very easilybe quiet! are a brand known for exactly that, being quiet. We can happily tell you that they've delivered on that front with the quietest results we've seen so far, hitting an incredibly quiet 34dB @ full load. Temperature doesn't take a hit while attaini...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on vortez.net in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2018
and promising up to W of heat dissipation, we foresee great things from the Dark Rock, read on to see how it fares against a Core i-Kbe quiet! on the Dark Rock: be quiet, the market leader in PC power supplies in Germany for twelve consecutive years*...
+Incredibly capable, Whisper quiet, Looks great, Price, Easy to install, Free screwdriver-RAM clearance is a big issue, completely blocking a DIMM slot on our board, Ceramic coating scraped off too easilybe quiet! live up to their name once again, offering a CPU cooler with excellent ability and gorgeous design. The be quiet! Dark Rock 4 managed a virtually silent 29 dB in our acoustic testing while the CPU was idle, and only rose to 35 dB while being str...
Dominic - 4.25 out of 5 Reviewed on kitguru.net in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2018
be quiet! has built an excellent reputation for its air coolers over the years, with previous models in the Dark Rock series boasting impressive thermal performance as well as low noise levels. The downside, however, has always been the unnecessarily fidd...
+Good-looking, New installation method is a big improvement, Very quiet, Solid performance-Is bettered by some cheaper air coolersAll in all, there is very little to dislike about the new be quiet! Dark Rock 4.The biggest improvement over its predecessor is undoubtedly the new installation method. Gone is the fiddly process where the cooler is secured from behind the motherboard, an...
Garrett - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on tomshardware.com in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2018
The Dark Rock series from be quiet! represents the apex of the company's air cooling line. The Dark Rocks are stunningly handsome CPU coolers swathed in no-nonsense, deep-black aesthetics. The Dark Rock Pro 4 is the latest flagship of this family, develop...
+Great cooling ability, Excellent build quality and design, Silent operation at all speeds, Supports most CPU sockets-High price, Cooling potential slightly lower than prior version's, Large and heavy, No Threadripper supportComparison ProductsOur cooling comparisons are built upon data collected from standard testing methods in prior CPU-cooler reviews. We will be looking at the results from the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Pro, along with the Dark Rock 3 Pro, the Cooler Master Mas...