Testing the new generation of the coolers from be quiet!

Popular IT portal for enthusiasts megaobzor.com has published a review of be quiet!'s newest top series Dark Rock CPU air cooler. The model Dark Rock 4 with an efficiency of 200 watts TDP impressed the author with high cooling performance, silent operation, excellent design and several small improvements over the predecessor.

“The be quiet! DARK ROCK 4 is an excellent choice when searching for an efficient and quiet cooling system for the processor.”

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What a cooler!

PC-Boost reviews Dark Rock Pro 4. Journalist is thrilled by the cooling performance as well as quietness. He appreciates all be quiet's efforts to simplify the mounting system and give extra space for rams. A positive review and a gold award. 

“Dark Rock Pro 4 convinced us with its adjustments and performances in terms of cooling and silence (...) its new mounting system will please everyone by its simplicity (...) well played be quiet!”

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New generation Air cooler from be quiet!

The popular YouTube channel MegaObzor.com has published a review of the air cooler be quiet! Dark Rock 4 - the new generation of the top-end series.

“The be quiet! DARK ROCK 4 is an excellent choice when searching for an efficient and quiet cooling system for the processor.”

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A genuine success

HardwareCooking.fr reviews Dark Rock Pro 4. Reviewer is thrilled by the design and appreciates the revised mounting system and the added space for memory. Cooling and quietness are top of the line performance. Review features exquisite photos of the product. It all adds up to a gold award. 

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Dark Base 700 and Dark Rock 4 admired in build.

The YouTube channel Joker Productions made a comparison of the AMD Ryzen 2600X and 2700X in a build using be quiet! parts. The Dark Base 700 houses the parts, powered by the Straight Power 11 and cooled by a Dark Rock 4 cooler and Silent Wings fans. Throughout the experience, the presenter had nothing but good things to say about the be quiet! products.

“It's just a quality case allround. It's built like a friggin tank. I also like some of the changes from the Dark Base 900 that they've instituted into this build here -- one being the full-length power supply cover, which the Dark Base 900 does not have, and also the covers over where the hard drive sleds would go.”

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Testing the 600W PSU on popular forums

A detailed review of the be quiet! PSU series System Power 9 was published on one of the most popular Russian forums - the DNS Club of experts. The author of the article highlights the excellent voltage stability, flawless assembly, sufficient power and number of connectors for a gaming system, as well as the quiet operation of the cooling system.

“When purchasing a power supply of this budget series by be quiet!, you will receive a quality product with decent characteristics.”

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What more could you ask ?

HardwareCooking reviews the Straight Power 11 PSU with detailed shots, listing and recaping the specs including the 80+ Gold rating. Tests aim to measure power consumption and voltage stability. Reviewer is pleased by the performance, the quietness and the wireless new design. This positive review is crowned with a Golden award !

“this PSU is a confirmation of be quiet's know-how (...)  this PSU delivers excellent performances hence the Golden HC award”

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It’s quiet “AF”, he said

The YouTube channel Bitwit published a video content dedicated to the latest be quiet’s CPU cooler, the Dark Rock Pro 4. In the video, Kyle goes in depth through the mounting process that he sees as an improvement over the previous installment, and reviews its performance under a gaming situation as the overclocked CPU remains cool while the noise level remains low. Overall, he’s very impressed and satisfied with the product and even tries to see if it can handle a fully passive situation.

“Performance is top notch here, it is best in class in terms of air CPU cooler. Additionally, it’s quiet “AF”, this thing is almost silent. (…) It’s just looking great, I think for the money it’s one of the best looking cooler on the market.”

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Black elegance

Pc.zoznam.sk published a review of the new Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler. Editors have identified positive product values like the perfect design, the new mounting system, the fan clips and the accessories. 

“The Dark Rock Pro 4 is a very powerful air cooler that delivers very good performance and a great design. Here I can say that the design is the most beautiful on the market. ”

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Inexpensive be quiet! PSU in the 700-euro gaming PC

Once again, the German YouTuber Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has published a build video for a gaming PC on his YouTube channel. For only 700 euro, the system has to provide sufficient performance for some PC games. To achieve this, Zenchilli relies on the be quiet! System Power 9 400W, which is very interesting due to the very low price, but also the good efficiency.

“A new addition is the System Power 9 with 400 watts from be quiet!. The SP9 relies on a 120 fan and does not come with cable management. However, all cables are black. In addition, it has the 80Plus Bronze certificate and comes at a very interesting price.”

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be quiet! cooler lives up to its name

YouTube channel Joker Productions pitted the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 against the AMD Wraith Prism cooler, and found that overall the be quiet! cooler ran about 6 degrees cooler. However, the presenter also noted that there was a performance increase too of about 5 fps. Finally, it was also said that the be quiet! cooler was notably quieter.

“No doubt, the be quiet! cooler is living up to its name as it is a fair bit quieter compared to the AMD Prism”

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PSU with really good technology for the budget system

Once again, the German YouTuber ITRaidDE has published a build guide for a cheap gaming PC. In this video, he puts together a system for only 400 euros. With the Pure Power 10 400W from be quiet! this build uses a really good power supply, according to ITRaidDE. Despite the low price, it works very efficiently with the 80Plus Silver certification and provides sufficient power for an upgrade with a mid-range graphics card later on.

“This is a PSU with really good technology, 80Plus Silver certification and with its 400 watts still enough power to add a midrange graphics card if you want to.”

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From the entry level to the top of the line

The YouTube channel BPS Customs created video content dedicated to be quiet!’s CPU cooler lineup. From the Pure Rock Slim all the way up to the Dark Rock Pro 4, Brian is highlighting the pros of each solution, including the All In One water-cooling Silent Loop.

“It’s perfect for squeezing that max overclock from Intel i7700K or Ryzen 1800X or 2700X.”

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Best power supply for entry-level PC

Hardware.info has published their April 2018 article on building the perfect entry-level PC. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 9 400W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level.

“The be quiet! System Power 9 400W is priced very reasonably yet offers a stable power supply. This power supply also has a PEG connector, which allows you to add a modest graphics card to this system in the future.”

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CPU-Cooler from be quiet! keeps new AMD CPU cool

For his video review of the new AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU, the German YouTuber HardwareDealz has benchmarked the temperatures among other things. He was very excited about the low temperatures achieved with the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 in Silent mode even under full load in Prime95.

“And once more the temperatures are more than okay, as used from Ryzen and thanks to the soldered heat spreader the CPU stayed under 70 degrees in Prime95 permanently even with the Dark Rock 4 running in silent mode in my system.”

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The mounting guide for the new CPU

The YouTube channel Joker Productions produced a new video for the launch of new version of AMD Ryzen. Craig is reviewing the new AMD Ryzen processors using a test system provided by be quiet!. From the case to the coolers, and the power supply, the parts allow him to run his testing in the best condition possible.

“As far as the test system is concerned, be quiet! was gracious enough to sponsor out quite of few parts for the build so I can get it done in time for the launch day of the new AMD Ryzen processors. So they sent me over their Dark Base 700 mid-tower chases which is an absolute fantastic case. We also got one of their Straight Power 11 fully modular gold-rated PSU, and I was also using their new Dark Rock 4 CPU cooler to help keep our 2700X nice and cool.”

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Power supply from be quiet! in the 900- to 1,000-euro system

The YouTube channel HardwareDealz from Germany has produced a new video on the 900- to 1,000-euro gaming PC for 2018. Besides some tests and benchmarks, the installation is shown in detail with the be quiet! Pure Power 10 400W being used as the power supply of the rig. The YouTuber highlights the 80Plus Silver certification.

“Enough power for everything is supplied by the be quiet! Pure Power 10 with 400 Watts and 80Plus Silver certification.”

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Convincing cooler despite disadvantages of the top-down design

As part of a detailed round-up in issue 05/2018, the German magazine PC Games Hardware has added ten new CPU coolers to its ranking. Among the tested models was the be quiet! Shadow Rock TF 2, which proves good cooling performance despite a disadvantageous design with the top-down format. The cooler furthermore scores with the quiet operation the German manufacturer is known for. The low height is also highlighted as a big plus.

“Successful cooler despite the top-down deficit”

A new generation of CPU deserves a new generation of cooler

The YouTube channel Joker Productions released a new video for the launch of new version of AMD Ryzen. Craig is using the opportunity to display the mounting process of the new Dark Rock 4 on the new AMD platform. He goes into detail of a step-by-step description to educate his audience on how to install the new AMD Ryzen CPU using the Dark Rock 4, while describing the new features of the cooler.

“I have to say this installation method was so much better than the previous cooler from be quiet! and made it one of the simplest installations that I’ve ever done with a tower heatsink. I can’t give be quiet! enough praise for the improvements they’ve made with the installation process with the new line of coolers.”

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Unboxing the be quiet! PSU

Popular blogger Andrey Shaman-LifE posted a video review and unboxing of the power supply be quiet! Straight Power 11 550W on his YouTube Channel. Without going into much detail, he expressed his approval of the power supply, with its informative packaging and the very high build quality.

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Very quiet and great performance

The YouTube channel Science Studio published a new video content about the Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler. The latest product from be quiet! is reviewed in depth, from the mounting system to the performance and the noise. Despite being not fully convinced by the new mounting system that he still sees as improved, Greg is greatly satisfied with the performance of the cooler, but also by the impressive low-level noise.

“You’re going to be impressed with the way it looks in your case, you’re going to be impressed with how quiet it is and how cool it keeps your CPU.”

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Big performances for a single tower

Cowcotland reviews Dark Rock 4. Starting with specs and news, editor appreciates the revised mounting system and extra space for ram. Benchmarks are then discussed and show top of the line performances from Dark Rock 4 cooler. Silence is of course praised in this very positive review, crowned with a silver award. 

“Dark Rock 4 offers big performances (...) The quietness is convenient ”

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The new coolers do the show!

The YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips featured the new Dark Rock 4 series during the WAN Show, which is streamed live and also available on YouTube as a replay. The two Lukes went through the different specs of both products.

“If you need a new CPU cooler, check them out!”

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What's new ?

Cowcot TV offers its viewers on YouTube (30K subs) a quick presentation of the Dark Rock 4. Video compares Dark Rock 4 with Dark Rock 3 and highlights new features from the "all-black" look to the logo rotation. Editor mentions the cooler's quietness. A positive video that teases the soon-to-be-published review on the website. 

“Noise level is very low, it's very convenient. In a closed case, you won't hear it”

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Strong air-cooling performance and quiet operation

Tom’s Hardware USA reviewed the latest addition to be quiet’s catalog, the Dark Rock 4 air cooler. Throughout the article, the editor points out the strong air-cooling performance and the quiet operation, while praising the great quality build and design. He also notes that this quality comes at a “premium price”.

“The Dark Rock 4 is an excellent, if spendy, heatpipe air cooler. It will be a majestic presence in any PC build designed to show it off.”

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German YouTuber compares the new be quiet! cooler with its predecessor

DasMonty is a German YouTuber with a focus on PC hardware. For his latest video, he delivers an extensive review of the new be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 4, comparing it with the previous models Dark Rock Pro 3 and Dark Rock 3. While the latter two already convince him with very quiet operation and high-class build quality, the new Dark Rock PRO 4 additionally scores with a revised mounting system. The sleek look remains as an added bonus, which is why DasMonty finally gives a clear recommendation for the Dark Rock PRO 4.

“Do you know the CPU cooler from be quiet! called Dark Rock PRO 3 or the Dark Rock? These are really great coolers, which are very quiet and are still really well build and look great in my opinion.

For silence fans with an eye for sleek looks, the Dark Rock PRO 4 is definitely worth a recommendation.”

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Discrete and performing

Ginjfo has a close look at Dark Rock 4. Starting with nice photos of the cooler, editor details specs and evolutions. Few benchs are discussed showing top of the line performances in both cooling and quietness. A very positive review crowned with a "Performance" award. 

“be quiet! offers a high-end cooler (...) In terms of performance, its cooling capabilities are real (...) a very quiet solution, it knows how to be discrete. ”

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Great cooling performance and low-noise levels

Nikktech reviewed the two new coolers from be quiet!, the Dark Rock Pro 4 and Dark Rock 4. Both coolers are awarded with the Platinum award, thanks to their great cooling performance and silent operation - that make them hold distance with the competition.

“They offer both higher cooling efficiency and look much better thanks to the redesigned top covers and the black ceramic coating and so they are both worth our Platinum Award.”

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Review of the all-in-one water cooler

PCLab.pl has published a round-up of all-in-one water cooling systems. Silent Loop 240m appeared in the review.

“be quiet! uses a unique assembly system that is quite unique in the context of the competing designs.”

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The two new be quiet! air coolers in a video

The two new be quiet! coolers Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock PRO 4 were presented in a video by the German YouTube channel ITRaidDE. All innovations of this fourth iteration are discussed and especially the improved installation is highlighted. In addition, ITRaidDE tests the temperatures while keeping an eye on the noise development. In both of these areas as well as in total the YouTuber liked the new Dark Rock coolers very much.

“Finally, the two new CPU coolers from be quiet! are good updates that mend previous criticisms. Both models look really good and can be mounted similarly comfortable.”

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Dark Power Pro and Dark Base Pro

Tom's Hardware USA published a comprehensive performance analysis of the blockbuster game Fortnite, based on a highly reliable bench platform using be quiet's top of the line case - Dark Base Pro 900 - and power supply - Dark Power Pro 750W - to ensure the best results possible. A total of 10 different graphic cards were benched on the system, proving the components to be able to handle intense stress while delivering the best performance.

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Amazing cooler for standard performance setups

eTeknix has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and came away very impressed with the performance and noise level of this tower cooler. There is also praise for the design and the easier mounting system. For those with a standard or moderately overclocked system, this cooler is definitely worth the money. It receives the Bang For Buck Award.

“[...] if size (particularly RAM clearance) and budget is a factor, go for this model. If they are not, spend the little extra and get the Dark Rock 4 Pro. With either option though, you are getting an excellent air cooler that manages to not only look good but perform well under pressure.”

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German website tests the new cooler from be quiet!

Just in time for the launch, Computerbase from Germany has released a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4. The cooler convinces with good cooling performance, a great build quality, and a very quiet fan. Only because of the limited support for very high RAM modules, the editors ultimately give it no absolute purchase recommendation.

“In summary, the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is a high-quality, well build tower cooler with a particularly quiet fan and good cooling performance at a dear price.”

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New contenders prove to be top-class air coolers

Hardware.Info has taken a long, good look at both the Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock Pro 4. They can't deny the facts: both of these coolers deliver amazing results at a very, very low noise level. The Dark Rock 4 has stiff competition and is beaten by some cheaper competitors, but the Dark Rock Pro 4 pretty much outclasses every other air cooler by performance and/or noise level. Combined with a great design and easy mounting system, this results in an Ultimate award.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 doesn't just rival the more expensive Noctua NH-D15, but it also beats it in many benchmarks. With a more compact body, it offers slightly better cooling performance and lower noise levels. This makes it the best air cooler that we've tested so far.”

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Launch review of the new CPU cooler

Polish ITHardware published a launch day review of the latest CPU cooler Dark Rock Pro 4. The product received a Recommendation and the awards Silence and Quality.

“I must admit that be quiet! engineers set themselves a very hard task, designing the successor of such a known and valued product. The Dark Rock PRO 3 set the bar very high. (...) Even at maximum speed, the fans should not be heard on a typical PC.”

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New cooler from be quiet! scores highly in review

Austria's well-known hardware review website Gamezoom has tested the new Dark Rock 4 from be quiet!. As with the previous versions of this cooler, the editors praise the great build quality, the very good cooling performance, and the quiet PWM fan. In addition, Gamezoom emphasizes the improved secure mounting. The price is also considered fair. Only the limited compatibility with high RAM modules is criticized. Nevertheless, Gamezoom issues a purchase recommendation for the be quiet! Dark Rock 4.

“Our test sample scores (as before) with the the high build quality, the very good cooling performance and the pleasantly quiet PWM fan. The secure and improved mounting system, and the fair price are also impressive.”

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Clear recommendation for be quiet!'s latest CPU cooler

In addition to a written article, TweakPC has also published a video review of the be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 4 on its own YouTube channel. The German editor is enthusiastic about the revised installation and calls it a genuine high-end cooler, which proves, among other things, best performance in build quality, noise development, and cooling. TweakPC gives a clear recommendation to be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 4.

“All in all, the Dark Rock PRO 4 is finally the cooler, which can be described as a true high-end cooler. From our side this is clearly a recommendation.”

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A massive cooler, with great performance and silence

TechPowerUp reviewed the latest addition to be quiet’s lineup, the Dark Rock Pro 4. Throughout the 9-page review, the editor goes in detail in the revised mounting system which he describes as very easy. He also notes be quiet!’s great ability to improve its products from one revision to another, and praises the great cooling performances along with the low-noise levels. All this allows the Dark Rock Pro 4 to win the Editor’s Choice award.

“Put simply, this latest offering from be quiet! is in the upper echelons of available air-cooling options.”

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Top of the line cooler

Modding.fr offers its readers an 8-page review of Dark Rock Pro 4. The cooler, its bundle and additions get detailed with some high-quality photos. Benchmarks show near silent operation and premium cooling performance. A very positive review crowned with a 5-star award. 

“New fans are even quieter (...) we appreciate the revised mounting system (...) Finishes are excellent (...) Dark Rock Pro 4 combines silence and good cooling performances”

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Great build quality, features, design and performance

bit-tech has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4, praising the cooler for its design, build quality, and the new mounting system. They're impressed with the performance of this single-tower cooler, although they wouldn't recommend this cooler for overclocked systems. Based on its merits the editor decides to hand out the Recommended Award.

“You could find better value cooling (i.e. similar temperatures for a lower price), but the Dark Rock 4 has enough quality to elevate it, and you’ll struggle to find coolers that do this well at so low a noise level – this is, suitably, the best part of Be Quiet!’s latest as far as we’re concerned. ”

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Great cooler for most systems

Tech Testers has published a review of the Dark Rock 4, be quiet!'s single-tower air cooler. The editor loves the cooler because of its design, ease of installation, and great performance. It is a bit expensive compared to some competitors, but the editor still think the cooler is worth the higher price and gives it an Editor's Choice award.

“As expected be quiet! delivers another great cooler with the Dark Rock 4. Very quiet even on high RPMs, near inaudible on every realistic PWM-setting, and more than enough cooling capacity to keep a slightly overclocked Intel Core i7 8700K at very modest temperatures.”

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From coolers to power supply

The YouTube channel JDTechGear shot an unboxing video featuring the latest be quiet’s products - the Dark Rock Pro 4 and Dark Rock 4 coolers along with the Straight Power 11 850W power supply. 

“We got ourselves 3 awesome new products from be quiet!.”

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Amazing single-tower cooler wins Premium Award

Vortez has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4. The editor concludes that this cooler offers amazing performance at a very low noise level, although there are some issues with RAM module compatibility. The great looks, easy installation procedure, and relatively low price all add up to a Premium award.

“be quiet! have pulled it out the bag, yet again, and offer incredible thermals as well as near-silent operation, all for a decent price.”

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Dual rad & dual fans and still extraordinary silent

International tech site Guru3D has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 and gave it a Recommended award. The editor is seriously impressed by the performance this dual-tower cooler offers, especially considering the extremely low noise level. Combined with a great design and a very easy mounting system, it's clear he recommends the Dark Rock Pro 4 to any serious air cooling aficionado. 

“Subjectively speaking, I find the looks of this cooler (even as big as it is) fantastic, for a heatpipe cooler. Objectively spoken, it cools well and offers exceedingly silent operation thanks to the two silentwing fans that offer a fantastic job at low RPM.”

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Excellent Hardware Award for the new air cooler from be quiet!

TweakPC from Germany has released a review of the new Dark Rock PRO 4 by be quiet!. The air cooler fares very well and scores among other things with its great cooling performance, discreet look and the much improved, easy installation. Overall, TweakPC calls it a high-end cooler and gives it the Excellent Hardware Award.

“Apart from the memory compatibility, the Dark Rock Pro 4 is not only a high-end cooler in terms of performance and noise. it is finally easy to mount and also looks really great and be quiet! shows, you do not always have to reinvent the wheel!”

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Recommended award for ultimate air cooler

Tech Testers has reviewed the double-tower air cooler Dark Rock Pro 4 and came away very impressed. Design, mounting, performance, noise levels, everything is of the highest quality. The editor wonders how many people will actually benefit from this Pro version, as the normal Dark Rock 4 offers enough cooling capacity for most systems, but admits that the Pro is a good competitor for the Noctua NH-D15. The cooler receives the Recommended Award.

“The Dark Rock Pro 4 might not be the most efficient cooler on the market, but it offers a very interesting balance between great performance and an attractive design.”

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A massive cooler

GinjFo offers its readers a close look at Dark Rock Pro 4. Editor breaks down specs and design with high-quality photos. Few benchs from cooling performance to quietness are then discussed showing that Dark Rock Pro 4 is a premium cooler. A very positive review crowned with a 4.5-star rating (out of 5).

“be quiet! offers a massive and premium cooler (...) its cooling performances live up to the expectations”

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Both models of the new be quiet! cooler receive Excellent Hardware Award

In a double review, the team of the German website Hardwareluxx took a closer look at both be quiet!'s new Dark Rock 4 and its PRO counterpart. Both coolers show very good performance in terms of cooling and noise development. Hardwareluxx appreciates the design and in combination with the broad support for current CPU sockets, both the Dark Rock 4 and the Dark Rock PRO 4 each secure an Excellent Hardware Award.

“Dark Rock Pro 4 and Dark Rock 4 are premium coolers not only from the outside, but also in terms of cooling performance and noise development.”

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Single-tower air cooler gets awarded Worth Buying

KitGuru has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4, commenting on the improved appearance and design, the convenient mounting mechanism, and the solid performance at low noise levels. Some cheaper coolers might offer better performance, but not at the same low noise level. That's enough for this cooler to warrant the Worth Buying award.

“Overall, the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is very proficient cooler. It doesn’t offer the absolute best bang-for-buck, but it is very, very quiet and the new installation method is also a welcome improvement.”

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A performing cooling system and a total silence

Comptoir-Hardware.com reviewed the two new coolers from be quiet!, the Dark Rock Pro 4 and Dark Rock 4. Manufacturing quality, good cooling performances, total discretion as well as the revised mounting system lead to a 4 stars award (out of 5).

“Indisputed masters when it comes to quietness (...) a faultless manufacturing quality (...) a revised mounting system way easier”

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Dark Power Pro and Dark Base Pro

Tom's Hardware USA published a comprehensive performance analysis of the blockbuster game Far Cry 5, based on a highly reliable bench platform using be quiet's top of the line case - Dark Base Pro 900 - and power supply - Dark Power Pro 750W - to ensure the best results possible. A total of 10 different graphic cards were benched on the system, proving the components to be able to handle intense stress while delivering the best performance.

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Cooler from be quiet! impresses in the review

The new Dark Rock PRO 4 was tested at Allround-PC from Germany. The editors are absolutely thrilled with the latest cooler from be quiet!. Good cooling performance, quiet operation, as well as the simple and quick installation ultimately lead to a clear recommendation from Allround-PC.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler is suitable for high-performance processors with its very good cooling properties. It also works pleasantly quietly for a pure air cooler.”

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Editor's Choice Award for great performance, design and low noise

eTeknix has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 and came away very impressed with the performance and noise level of this dual-tower cooler. There is also praise for the design and the easier mounting system. The cooler beats most of the competition; combined with a great style, design, and lower price, that makes it an easy winner. It receives the Editor's Choice Award.

“Yes, there may be better performing air coolers out there. There are, however, few that do it with such style as the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. This, in addition to the price point of this product, makes it an excellent option.”

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The perfect cooler?

French etailer TopAchat comes up with a complete 9 minutes video on be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. The video is hosted on TopAchat YouTube channel (20K subs). Reviewer is thrilled by the revised mounting system and the added space for memory. As he expected, cooling and quietness are top of the line performance. Video features exquisite close ups of the product.

“A 3 years-old child could mount this cooler now (...) Cooling fans were so quiet to the point that we had to check manually with a software to confirm they were running at 100% (...) In terms of performance, it equals best performing AiO but with half the price. ”

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Recommended Award for double-tower air cooler

Leading UK tech site HEXUS has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. Comparing it to the Dark Rock Pro 3, which they loved for its performance but not for its mounting system, the editor is happy to see his gripes resolved and the cooler to perform at an amazing level. Apart from a comment about tall memory module compatibility the editor concludes that this is one of the best air coolers on the market you could buy, period, and gives it a Recommended Award.

“Bottom line: our buying advice for a high-end CPU cooler is still pretty straight forward. Those wanting to take the liquid route can choose from numerous all-in-one solutions, while those who prefer an air cooler that isn't beige should probably choose the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4.”

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Proper cooling, proper looks, seriously silent

International tech site Guru3D has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4, clearly expressing his love for the design and new mounting system of this cooler. He is pleasantly surprised by the performance of this single-tower cooler, deeming it adequate for any standard or light overclocked system, while staying whisper silent. The cooler receives the Recommended award.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is intended for the guys and girls that really hate noise, really this is one of the most silent coolers we have tested ever. It does so while keeping the Core i7 4790K we used at acceptable temperature levels as long as we do not overclock it too much, you are totally fine.”

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Quiet operation leads to Silent Award

In the review of the German online magazine HW-Journal, the new Dark Rock 4 impressed the editors with a particularly quiet operation and thus earned the Silent Award. The team also praised the reworked and now much easier installation, the adequate cooling performance and the very noble and discreet appearance of the be quiet! cooler.

“Especially for premium systems with decent looks the Dark Rock 4 remains the tip.”

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Premium award for double-tower air cooler

Vortez has published a review of the double-tower Dark Rock Pro 4, with the editor raving about the performance and low noise levels. Apart from some issues with RAM compatibility, there is nothing holding the editor back to recommend this cooler for even heavily overclocked systems. Add to that the great design and easy mounting system and it's clear why this cooler wins the Premium award.

“If you’re seeking a quiet air cooling solution that doesn’t sacrifice ability, the Dark Base Pro 4 will be incredibly difficult to beat”

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The Noctua NH-D15 competitor is here!

The Dutch site TechGaming has published a review of the Dark Rock Pro 4, pitching the air cooler against the current 'king' in its class, the Noctua NH-D15. The results? In terms of performance, the Dark Rock Pro 4 scores similarly, and combines this with a great design and easy installation. The air cooler ends up with a 92% score and a very, very strong recommendation by the editor.

“The Noctua NH-D15 competitor is here, please meet the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. We had to wait 1... 3... 4 years for it, but the results? Great looks and finish, easy mounting, and similar performance to the Noctua NH-D15. That's quite a feat!”

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A quick look at Dark Rock Pro 4

French YouTuber Cowcot TV has a quick look at new Dark Rock Pro 4. Editor goes over new features while showing them on the cam. Starting from Silent Wings 3, "all-black" look, new logo rotation to the revised and simplified mounting system which he appreciates. A positive presentation. 

“Installation is way more practical than before”

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Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock Pro 4 on TechLipton channel

Lipton presented a video review of new be quiet! CPU coolers. He discussed new features compared to the previous series.

“Assembly is easier and simpler. (...) This is a big step forward be quiet!.”

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CPU cooler tested by prohardver.hu

The Dark Rock Pro 4 presented itself really well in the review at Hungarian Prohardver.hu. The product received the Cool Award.

“This cooler does everything (...) it cuts out the heat output of an overclocked processor and if necessary, it can work virtually silent up to the high TDP so you can easily make a really silent operating configuration with it. ”

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Great cooling ability and silent operation, with excellent build quality

Tom’s Hardware USA reviewed the flagship of be quiet’s CPU coolers, the Dark Rock Pro 4. The editor is impressed, with a very straightforward mounting system, great performances and low noise levels. He noted a pricing on the high side, although all the quality of the cooler allows it to be awarded with the very coveted Editors’ Choice.

“With the Dark Rock Pro 4's handsome design and impeccable build quality, be quiet! continues to impress with its stealthy flagship line of coolers.”

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Gold-, Silent Tipp-, Kauftipp, and Modding Tipp Awards for the new be quiet! cooler

Mod Your Case from Germany has taken a closer look at the be quiet! Dark Rock PRO. Both noise and cooling performance, as well as the build quality are praised in the review. Also, the delivery, and the option of mounting a third fan are highlighted. According to Mod Your Case, be quiet! proves that the manufacturer is not satisfied with a nearly perfect product. Finally, the Dark Rock PRO 4 receives the Gold, Silent Tipp, Kauftipp and Modding Tipp Awards.

“With the Dark Rock Pro 4, be quiet! once again shows that they are not satisfied with an almost perfect product.”

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Proper cooling and whisper silent

Conseil-config.com reviews Dark rock 4. The editor concludes that this cooler offers amazing performance at a very low noise level. New mounting design and "all-black" look are also nice additions. It all adds up to a 4,5 stars (out of 5) award.

“Manufacturing quality and finishes are top of the line (...) Cooling performances are very good (...) Noise level is excellent, you can't hear a thing.”

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Evolution of cooling

PurePC editors presented a mini review of the Dark Rock 4 CPU cooler. The updated mounting system, design and an excellent quality were discussed.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is the evolution of the previous model, with several improvements, mainly to the mounting system.”

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Silence and performance

Cowcotland reviews Dark Rock Pro 4. After detailing specs and installation, the editor concludes this cooler offers amazing performance at a very low noise level. New mounting design, logo rotation as well as "all-black" revised look are nice additions. It all adds up to a gold award.

“Finishes are excellent (...) Dark Rock Pro 4 performs well in both cooling and silence (...) Hard not to recommend it if you want quietness, performance and unique design”

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Blackwhite TV is testing the new be quiet! CPU cooler

The Dark Rock 4 has been featured on the Blackwhite TV Youtube channel. The Cooler received the Quality and Performance awards.

“This cooler is definitely easier to mount. (...) Another plus is the very good quality as we are used to from be quiet!.”

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Testing a new generation of coolers from be quiet!

One of the most popular Russian websites for overclockers and PC enthusiasts overclockers.ru published their review of the air cooler be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. This new-generation cooling system of the Dark Rock series impressed the author with very high cooling efficiency, almost noiseless operation, wide support for all the current processor sockets, excellent build quality, and an original look.

“According to the test results, the new cooler turned out to be just fine, ensuring a quiet operation of the system even during overclocking.”

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be quiet! launches its new generation of coolers

GinjFo comes up with an unboxing video of Dark Rock Pro 4 detailing the specs of the new cooler as well as the design and bundle. A rather exhaustive presentation that teases the website test. 

“It's massive (...) cooler should be very quiet (...) this solution should take every market chips”

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PurePC presents the advantages of the new cooler

PurePC has presented an unboxing and tests of the new Dark Rock 4 CPU cooler on its Youtube channel.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is a well-made, efficient and elegant cooling system.”

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550- and 850-watt models of the new be quiet! power supplies are recommended

At Hardwareluxx from Germany, a review of the new Straight Power 11 series from be quiet! was released. Both the 550-watt and the 850-watt power supply were tested. While no negative points are found with the smaller model, the Straight Power 11 850W even receives the Hardwareluxx Excellent Hardware Award. Among the positive aspects of the two power supplies are the high efficiency, the very quiet operation and the fully modular cable management.

“Overall, we can recommend both be quiet! Straight Power 11 550W and in particular the Straight Power 11 850W. The latter receives our Excellent Hardware Award due to its very good efficiency.”

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Testing the 500-watt model of the be quiet! PSU

Popular Russian computer enthusiasts' IT portal greentechreviews.ru has published a review of the 500-watt power supply System Power 9 500W. The 9th generation impressed the author of the article with a good component base, excellent voltage stability under any load, fair pricing, and the quiet operation of its cooling system.

“be quiet! System Power 9 500W is perfect for building a high-end gaming system or a middle-class workstation”

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System with older hardware works well in the be quiet! case

In a long-term test, the YouTuber Motawa10 from Germany equipped his personal PC with older hardware. Specifically a Z77 platform with a Core i7-2600K CPU from Intel is used. The most modern component is the be quiet! Dark Base 800 Window, which, according to Motawa10, scores with the side panel with window, which allows a clear view of the internal hardware.

“So, for example, if you want to have a case where you can look inside, you can definitely drop in on the be quiet! case.”

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Press contact

Aaron Licht
Listan GmbH & Co. KG

Phone.: +49 40 736 7686 - 849
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E-Mail: aaron.licht@bequiet.com
Web: www.bequiet.com

About be quiet!

be quiet! is a premium brand of PC power supplies, PC cases and cooling solutions as well as the consistent PSU market leader in Germany since 2007*.

All conception, design and testing is done with a German passion for quality and precision at our headquarters in Germany. Innovative engineering concepts, premium materials and world-class quality make be quiet! products among the most silent, reliable and powerful available.

See bequiet.com.

*GfK data 2017