Processor cooling is one of the most important choices a builder can make for their system. While the market is flooded with many options and styles to choose from, one market has always remained competitive and populated with choices year after year. I am, of course, talking about the large, multi-heat pipe air coolers and today we are going to take a look at the Dark Rock Pro 2 from Be Quiet! to see if it holds up through installation and our new testing procedures. Is it worth your money? I don’t know but I hear the Germans make good stuff.
Product Name: Dark Rock Pro 2
Review Sample provided by: Be Quiet!
Review by: Debo
Pictures by: Debo
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Specifications |
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Cooler Unit |
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Model Number |
BQ DR2-76-135 |
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Material & Finish |
Aluminum fins / nickel plated |
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Socket Compatibility |
Intel: LGA 775/1155(1150)/1156/1366/2011 AMD: 754/939/940/AM2+/AM3+/FM1 |
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Dimensions |
138 x 147 x 166mm |
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Weight |
1260g (w/ fan) |
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Delta T @ 100W |
9.0o C |
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PWM Fan |
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Dimensions |
Front: 120 x 120 x 25mm Inner: 135 x 135 x 25mm |
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RPM @ 100% |
Front: 1500rpm Inner: 1700rpm |
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Airflow |
Front: 93.3 m3/h; 37.2 cfm Inner: 113.8 m3/h; 67.8 cfm |
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Noise @ 100% |
Front: 24.3 dB(A) Inner: 21.5 dB(A) |
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Lifetime |
300,000h |
