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.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| cooler type | air | high confidence |
| socket support | AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851 | high confidence |
| height (mm) | 168 | high confidence |
| tdp rating (W) | 270 | high confidence |
4/4 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
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)
Ecosystem fit
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
Outgrow it and the Noctua NH-U12A is the natural next step up in cpu coolers. See it →
Sources (6 · 6 high-confidence)
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- primarybe quiet! — Dark Rock Pro 5 product pagemanufacturer · high
- productNewegg first-party — Dark Rock Pro 5 $89.90retailer · high
- cooler_typeDual-tower air per be quiet!manufacturer · high
- height_mmOverall height 168 mm per be quiet! spec tablemanufacturer · high
- socket_supportIntel 1851/1700/1200/115x, AMD AM5/AM4 per be quiet! spec tablemanufacturer · high
- tdp_rating_wTDP 270W per be quiet!manufacturer · high