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be quiet! · Air · 159 mm tall

be quiet! Dark Rock Slim

1 fan · 23.6 dBA

Performance: 63%
Perf / price: 69
Acoustics: 81
Amazon: $40

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance62.5%

Performance / price68.6

Acoustics80.5

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Written analysis

be quiet! Dark Rock Slim at a glance

The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is a Air cooler listed as 159 mm tall. It is listed with 1 120 mm fan. Manufacturer-rated thermal capacity is 180 W.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 62.5%. Recorded noise is 23.6 dBA, for an acoustics score of 80.5. Airflow is listed at 50.5 CFM. Warranty is 3 years.

Best fit: Compact or value builds where clearance, noise, and price outweigh peak thermal headroom.

Fitment and sockets

Tower height is 159 mm — check case cooler clearance before buying. Socket compatibility includes 1700 , 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155, 2066, 2011, AM4, AM5. CPU block / cold plate: Copper.

Current value

At $40, performance / price is 68.6. Compare nearby coolers of the same type below; quieter acoustics and fitment can outweigh a small score gap.

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

General

Manufacturer: be quiet!
Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Slim
Warranty: 3 years
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $40
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type: Air
Size class: 159 mm tall
Height: 159 mm
Cooler dimensions: 47 x 127 x 159
TDP rating: 180 W

Value

Amazon price: $40
Relative performance: 62.5%
Performance / price: 68.6
Acoustics: 80.5

Sockets & block

Socket compatibility: 1700 , 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155, 2066, 2011, AM4, AM5
CPU block: Copper

Fans & acoustics

Fan size: 120 mm
Fan count: 1
Fan speed: 1500 rpm
Noise: 23.6 dBA
Airflow: 50.5 CFM
Acoustics score: 80.5

Features

RGB lighting: No
Thermal paste included: No
Display: 0
Color: Black

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Socket compatibility Intel : 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155

Socket compatibility AMD : AM5 / AM4

Extremely compact design for small form factor systems

With a height of mere 45mm Pure Rock LP fits in nearly any case

be quiet! 92mm high-quality fan offers quiet and reliable cooling with max. 30.6dB(A)

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