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Black twin-tower CPU cooler with two 135mm fans and addressable RGB top cover

be quiet!

be quiet! Dark Rock Elite BK037 CPU cooler

SKU CH-VACY-NE67N MPN BK037

A dual-fan air cooler rated for 280 W TDP with seven heat pipes, adjustable front fan for RAM clearance, a quiet-to-performance speed switch and addressable RGB lighting

  • Fan size135 mm
  • Supported CPU socketsAMD Socket AM4 / AMD Socket AM5 / Intel LGA 1150 / Intel LGA
  • Bearing designFluid Dynamic
  • Rotational speed2,000 RPM
  • Airflow rate80-85 CFM
  • Operating noiseMax. 25.8 dB(A)

Model Dark Rock Elite

  • Handles heavy overclocking with 280W TDP rating
  • Near-silent operation at 25.8dB(A) maximum noise
  • Flexible RAM clearance via 5-step adjustable front fan
  • Dual modes: Quiet or Performance via speed switch
  • Addressable RGB lighting on top cover for customisation

High-end air cooling for 280 W TDP

The Dark Rock Elite is a dual-tower CPU air cooler rated for 280 W of thermal design power. It uses seven copper heat pipes and two 135 mm Silent Wings PWM fans to move 80-85 CFM of air across an aluminium and copper heatsink. The cooler stands 168 mm tall and fits Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155 plus AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets. Addressable RGB lighting on the top cover adds visual accent.

Builders who need maximum RAM clearance or low noise

The front fan mounts on a five-step rail so it can be raised above tall memory modules, making the cooler practical for densely populated boards. A physical speed switch selects between Quiet Mode capped at 25.8 dB(A) and Performance Mode for higher airflow. Systems that require liquid cooling for extreme overclocks or cases with less than 168 mm of cooler clearance should consider other solutions.

Sustained loads stay controlled through dual-mode

Under continuous heavy workloads the seven heat pipes spread heat quickly across the 120 x 136 mm fin array while both fans maintain steady pressure. In Performance Mode the fans spin up to 2000 RPM to keep temperatures stable over long sessions. Quiet Mode reduces the RPM ceiling for near-silent running when the CPU operates at moderate loads for extended periods.

How it compares

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Price $70.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,559 comparable items (median $19.99).
Fan size 135 mm
Higher than about 92% of the 812 comparable items (median 80 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namebe quiet!
Model nameDark Rock Elite
Product colorBlack
Product typeCPU Cooler
Performance
Rotational speed2,000 RPM
Airflow rate80-85 CFM
Power
Power input connector4 Pin
Size & build
Fan size135 mm
Bearing designFluid Dynamic
Cooler materialAluminum & Copper
Fan mountingVertical
Heatsink dimensions120 × 136 × 168 mm
Shipping weight1.79 kg
Package size229 × 210 × 191 mm
Compatibility
Supported CPU socketsAMD Socket AM4 / AMD Socket AM5 / Intel LGA 1150 / Intel LGA 1151 / Intel LGA 1155 / Intel LGA 1200 / Intel LGA 1700 / Intel LGA 1851
CPU cooler height limit168 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating noiseMax. 25.8 dB(A)
More details
LED lightingAddressable RGB

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Questions about this item

What motherboard socket must I have for the BK037 to mount correctly?

The cooler supports Intel LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1200, 1700, 1851 and AMD AM4, AM5 sockets.

Will the 135 mm fans and 168 mm height clear my existing RAM modules and case side panel?

The front fan adjusts in five steps on a rail system for RAM clearance; total height is 168 mm so verify your case allows at least that much.

How do I confirm the dual-mode switch and ARGB lighting are functioning after installation?

Toggle the speed switch to change the fan PWM curve and connect the ARGB header to a compatible controller to see the top-cover LEDs illuminate.

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