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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5

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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5

An enthusiast-tier dual-tower air cooler rated for the 270W class while staying near-silent at 24.3 dB(A), with broad AM4/AM5/LGA1700/LGA1851 socket support. It's a top choice for quiet high-performance air cooling on a flagship CPU. Its 168mm height rules out compact cases, and budget builders should note a much cheaper dual tower gets surprisingly close.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall76±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness69
Compatibility92
Confidence82
Pro Readiness62
Upgrade Path80
Value71

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
cooler typeairSourced
socket supportAM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851Sourced
height (mm)168Sourced
TDP rating (W)270Sourced

4/4 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • Near-silent dual-tower flagship — 270W class at 24.3 dB(A)

Who should skip this

  • Compact cases (168mm tall); budget builds (a sub-$50 dual tower gets close)

Where to buy

List price $90

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Ecosystem

AMD AM4 (compatible)AMD AM5 (compatible)Intel LGA1700 (compatible)Intel LGA1851 (compatible)

Compatibility

Built around AMD AM4, AMD AM5, Intel LGA1700, Intel LGA1851. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

A solid enthusiast pick that carries into higher-tier setups as your needs grow.