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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 CPI

1 fan · 30 dBA

Performance
78%
Perf / price
53
Acoustics
63
Amazon
$65
$65
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance78.0%
Performance / price52.9
Acoustics63.3
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Written analysis

be quiet! Dark Rock 5 CPI at a glance

The be quiet! Dark Rock 5 CPI is a Air cooler listed as 161 mm tall. It is listed with 1 120 mm fan.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 78.0%. Recorded noise is 30 dBA, for an acoustics score of 63.3. Airflow is listed at 93 CFM. Warranty is 1 years.

Best fit: Mainstream and performance desktop builds that need solid review-derived cooling performance.

Fitment and sockets

Tower height is 161 mm — check case cooler clearance before buying. Socket compatibility includes LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA1200, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, AM5, AM4,.

Current value

At $65, performance / price is 52.9. Compare nearby coolers of the same type below; quieter acoustics and fitment can outweigh a small score gap.

Cooler data

Full specifications

Cooling type, fitment, sockets, fans, acoustics, features, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
be quiet!
Cooler
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 CPI
Warranty
1 years
Launch price
Amazon price
$65
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type
Air
Size class
161 mm tall
Height
161 mm
Cooler dimensions
76 x 136 x 161 mm

Value

Amazon price
$65
Relative performance
78.0%
Performance / price
52.9
Acoustics
63.3

Sockets & block

Socket compatibility
LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA1200, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, AM5, AM4,
CPU block

Fans & acoustics

Fan size
120 mm
Fan count
1
Fan speed
2100 rpm
Noise
30 dBA
Airflow
93 CFM
Acoustics score
63.3

Features

RGB lighting
No
Thermal paste included
No
Display
Color

Additional information

Also listed as
Dark Rock 5 CPI

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

With 6 high-performance copper heat pipes and a dense aluminum fin array, Dark Rock 5 offers robust cooling. A special black coating with ceramic particles enables perfect heat transfer from the heat sink to the air, keeping your system cool under the most intense workloads.

The Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM fan features an advanced fluid-dynamic bearing, smooth 6-pole motor and airflow-optimized fan blades. Thanks to a tight tip clearance between fan blade and frame, the front fan provides extremely high air pressure. A funnel-shaped frame outlet enables ideal air distribution. The rubberized fan frame prevents vibrations from transferring to the heat sink, reducing overall noise.

The Dark Rock 5's asymmetrical design and heat sink cut-outs increase RAM and VRM cooler compatibility significantly and enable limitless memory height. Optionally, a second fan can be installed at the exhaust for an extra performance boost, making Dark Rock 5 a versatile marvel.

Installation is easier than ever with the Dark Rock 5. Thanks to its convenient, preinstalled mounting bridge and a firm yet gentle fixing method, cooler attachment is a breeze. To sweeten the deal, a long-neck screwdriver is included in the scope of delivery.

Dark Rock 5 does not compromise on style. A magnetic mesh top cover masks heat pipe ends and the screw hole, providing a sleek, clean design as Dark Rock 5 cools your CPU.