be quiet! DARK ROCK ELITE Air Cooler
£85.98
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DARK ROCK ELITE Air Cooler
Our Strongest Air Cooler – Extraordinary Cooling Power for Peak Performance
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Engineered for Excellence
EXTRAORDINARY COOLING POWER
Features 7 high-performance copper heat pipes and 2 Silent Wings fans, specially designed for maximum air pressure and perfect airflow to keep your CPU at peak performance.
SILENT WINGS PWM FANS
2 Silent Wings 135mm PWM fans provide maximum airflow while remaining virtually inaudible at regular speeds, with a mere 25.8dB(A) in Quiet Mode thanks to advanced fluid-dynamic bearings.
CONVENIENT HANDLING AND USABILITY
The front fan can easily be adjusted in height thanks to an innovative rail system, allowing the fan position to be altered in 5 steps for compatibility with almost any configuration.
SPEED SWITCH
Choose between Quiet Mode (max 1500r/min) for super-quiet builds or Performance Mode (up to 2000r/min) to unleash the cooler’s full power with adjustable PWM curves.
Technical Data
BK037
7 High-Performance Copper
2x Silent Wings 135mm PWM
Up to 1500 r/min
Up to 2000 r/min
25.8 dB(A)
Advanced Technology
The Dark Rock Elite combines exceptional cooling performance with stunning aesthetics and versatile compatibility, making it the ultimate choice for enthusiasts and professionals demanding the very best from their systems.
IMPRESSIVE LIGHTING AND BEEFY LOOK
The top cover features ARGB LEDs that light up in endless colors, configurable with any ARGB controller, while the special black coating with ceramic particles enables perfect heat transfer.
COMPATIBLE WITH LIQUID METAL THERMAL GREASE
Thanks to a nickel-plated base, Dark Rock Elite is compatible with liquid metal thermal grease such as DC2 Pro, allowing high-end CPUs to perform at even higher levels.
6-POLE FAN MOTORS
Advanced fluid-dynamic bearings combined with smooth 6-pole fan motors ensure whisper-quiet operation while delivering exceptional airflow for demanding workstations and overclocked systems.
Sixteen Years of Near-Silent Cooling
The Dark Rock Elite is the latest flagship in a lineage that began in 2010. Across six generations, be quiet! has refined one idea — serious cooling power, almost no noise. Here is how the family arrived at the Elite.
- 2010Oct 4 · AnnouncedAnnounced
Dark Rock Advanced C1 & Dark Rock Pro C1
be quiet! enters the tower-cooler arena. The Advanced (single tower) and Pro (twin tower) C1 set the template — dense black fins, a brushed cap, and a focus on running near-silent.
- 2010December · Expected retailExpected
C1 models reach retail
First units of the debut pair expected to arrive on shelves.
- 2012June · Review circulationReview era
Dark Rock 2
The single-tower line refined and in confirmed review circulation.
- 2012–13Market presence · Review eraReview era
Dark Rock Pro 2
The twin-tower flagship circulating across the market.
- 2014Mar–Jun · Launch eraAnnounced
Dark Rock 3 & Dark Rock Pro 3
The third generation appears in launch-era reviews — reworked heat-pipe layout and the now-signature brushed aluminium top cap across both the single- and twin-tower models.
- 2015November · Review marketReview era
Dark Rock TF
A top-flow design, angling air down across the board and surrounding components — built for tighter and component-cooling-focused builds.
- 2018March · Officially announcedAnnounced
Dark Rock 4 & Dark Rock Pro 4
The fourth generation, officially announced. Refined fin geometry, a fully blacked-out finish, and be quiet!’s Silent Wings fans tuned for minimal noise.
- 2018Oct 16 · LaunchedLaunched
Dark Rock Pro TR4
A dedicated cooler for AMD’s Threadripper TR4 socket, with a baseplate sized to cover the processor’s enormous heat spreader.
- 2019Apr 30 · LaunchedLaunched
Dark Rock Slim
A narrow single-tower built for tight memory clearance and compact cases — the lineage’s small-footprint option.
- 2021Aug–Sep · Launch windowReview era
Dark Rock TF 2
The top-flow design returns in launch-window review coverage, updated for the era’s sockets.
- 2023Oct 10 · LaunchedLaunched
Dark Rock Pro 5 & Dark Rock EliteYou’re viewing this generation
The fifth-generation twin tower arrives with an easier mounting system, alongside the new flagship Elite — the most premium Dark Rock yet, with an illuminated top and a bundled second fan.
- 2024Jun 11 · AnnouncedAnnounced
Dark Rock 5
The single-tower joins the fifth generation, bringing the updated mounting and fan tuning to the more compact model.
- 2026Jan 6 · CES previewCES Preview
Dark Rock 6 series
The sixth generation revealed to press at CES, opening the family’s latest chapter.
- 2026May 19 · RetailRetail
Dark Rock 6 & Dark Rock Pro 6
The latest generation reaches shelves — the single-tower 6 and dual-tower Pro 6 as the current flagships.
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About be quiet!
be quiet! is a premium German PC hardware brand, recognised worldwide for designing high-performance components with an uncompromising focus on silence.
Founded in Germany, be quiet! has earned the trust of enthusiasts, gamers, creators and system builders the world over through exceptional build quality, reliability and near-silent operation.
German Engineering
Premium Components
Long Warranties
Designed in Germany
Every be quiet! product is engineered and quality-controlled in Germany, with meticulous attention to acoustics, airflow, thermals and long-term durability.
That engineering-first approach means each one performs exactly as intended: quietly and efficiently.
What be quiet! is known for
- Ultra-quiet, high-efficiency power supplies
- High-performance CPU coolers with silent operation
- Low-noise PC cases optimised for airflow and reduced vibration
- Premium fans engineered for strong airflow at minimal noise
Trusted by enthusiasts and professionals
be quiet! hardware is widely used in gaming PCs, professional workstations, content-creation systems, and quiet home and office builds.
As an authorised UK service centre, we supply genuine be quiet! products backed by full manufacturer warranty and local UK support.
Shipping & Delivery Information
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Bank holidays may also affect dispatch and delivery times.
UK Delivery
Free standard next-day / 2-day to UK mainland (subject to courier terms)
- ✅Free standard delivery on all orders
- 📦UK mainland only for next-day / 2-day services
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Extended Delivery Areas
Typically 2–5 working days
- 🏔️Scottish Highlands
- 🇬🇧Northern Ireland
- 🇮🇪Republic of Ireland
- 🏝️Channel Islands
Delivery times can vary depending on courier availability and local conditions.
International Shipping
We do not ship outside the UK
Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by courier delays outside of our control.
