be quiet! DARK ROCK 5 Processor Air cooler 12 cm Black 1 pc(s)
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Listed since 7 April 2026
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Description
Specifications
| Suitable location | Processor |
| Type | Air cooler |
| Fan diameter | 12 cm |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5 |
| Rotational speed (max) | 2100 RPM |
| Noise level (low speed) | 11.9 dB |
| Noise level (high speed) | 29.8 dB |
| Maximum airflow | 55 cfm |
| Airflow | 93.5 m³/h |
| Maximum air pressure | 2.73 mmH2O |
| Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support | Yes |
| Bearing type | Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF) | 300000 h |
| Product colour | Black |
| Base plate material | Copper |
| Number of fans | 1 fan(s) |
| Fins material | Aluminium |
| Number of heat pipes | 6 |
| Fan connector | 4-pin |
| Rated voltage | 12 V |
| Fan power consumption | 2.4 W |
| Maximum current | 0.2 A |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 210 W |
| Fan current | 0.1 A |
| Width | 136 mm |
| Radiator width | 13.6 cm |
| Radiator depth | 7.6 cm |
| Radiator height | 16.1 cm |
| Depth | 101 mm |
| Height | 161 mm |
| Weight | 1.03 kg |
| Fan dimensions (W x D x H) | 120 x 120 x 25 mm |
| Heat pipes diameter | 6 mm |
| Cable length | 0.22 m |
| Package width | 146 mm |
| Package depth | 198 mm |
| Package height | 224 mm |
| Package weight | 1.5 kg |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS, TÜV mark, UKCA, UL, WEEE |
| Mounting kit | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Number of screws | 8 |
| Number of nuts | 4 |
| Installation instruction | Yes |
| CPU bracket(s) | Yes |
| Thermal grease | Yes |
| Products per shipping (inner) case | 12 pc(s) |
| Shipping (inner) case width | 31 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case length | 61 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case height | 48.3 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case gross weight | 18.6 kg |
Full specifications
| Marque | be quiet! |
| Référence fabricant | bk035 |
| EAN | 4260052190739 |
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| Range | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Entry-level | Under 3190 £ |
| Mid-range | 3190 £ to 7450 £ |
| High-end | Over 7450 £ |
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