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be quiet! Dark Rock Slim
Air150W TDP23.6 dBA159mm
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$77.55About This Product
The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is a single-tower air cooler designed for systems with limited clearance, offering quiet operation. It provides adequate cooling for mid-range CPUs (e.g., Intel i5/Ryzen 5) in non-overclocked or lightly overclocked scenarios. Performance is comparable to other slim air coolers in its price range, but it will be outperformed by larger dual-tower coolers or liquid coolers for high-end CPUs or heavy overclocking.
Pros
- Slim profile for high RAM clearance
- Very quiet operation (11-23.6 dB)
- Good cooling for mid-range CPUs
- Premium black aesthetic
Cons
- Limited cooling for high-end CPUs
- Not suitable for heavy overclocking
- Performance lower than larger air coolers
Verdict
“Ideal for quiet builds with mid-range CPUs and strict RAM clearance requirements.”
Full Specifications
Type
TypeAir
Height159 mm
Fans1
RGBNo
Performance
Max TDP150 W
Noise23.6 dBA
Sockets
SupportedLGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066, AM4, AM5
Other
ColorBlack
Water CooledNo
FanlessNo
Fan Size mm120
Fan Rpm Min1500
Fan Rpm Max1500
Fan Rpm Raw1500 RPM
Noise Dba Min11.0
Noise Dba Max23.6
Noise Dba Raw11 - 23.6 dB
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