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Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim

Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim

4.6(26 ratings)

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$49.90at NeweggChecked Nov 13

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $49.90 at Newegg on Nov 13.

Our take on the Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim

The Dark Rock Slim is a single-tower air CPU cooler with one 120mm PWM fan and a slim 2.8-inch depth that clears most RAM and side panels. It is rated at 24 dB at full 1500 rpm, so it targets quiet builds rather than record cooling. It suits mid-range CPUs and compact or silence-focused cases. Against dual-tower coolers it trades peak heat capacity for a smaller footprint and lower noise; against stock coolers it is a clear step up in both.

Best forQuiet gaming and office buildsCases with limited cooler clearanceBuilds where RAM height mattersMid-range Intel and AMD CPUs
Pros
  • Slim single-tower profile leaves room for tall RAM
  • 120mm PWM fan spins up to 1500 rpm
  • Rated at a low 24 dB
  • Wide socket support, including AM4 and LGA 115x/2011/2066
  • Black finish suits dark builds
Cons
  • One fan and a slim tower limit heavy overclocking headroom
  • No RGB lighting
  • Large 2011/2066 and AM4 mounting can be fiddly
  • Not enough for high-TDP enthusiast chips

Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim prices at every store

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    $49.90Free shippingChecked Nov 13
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Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim price history

Lowest price we've seen: $49.90 on Nov 13 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

  • 4.6 / 526 ratings

Owners rate it highly, calling it quiet and easy to live with in a compact build. Most praise the low noise and the slim fit; a few note it is not a heavy-overclocking cooler.

What people mention
  • NoisePraisedOwners say the fan stays quiet even under load.
  • ClearancePraisedThe slim tower leaves room for tall RAM and tight cases.
  • CoolingMixedIt handles mid-range CPUs but leaves little headroom for overclocking.
  • MountingCriticisedSome find the bracket installation fiddly.

About the Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim

The Dark Rock Slim is a black CPU cooler with one active 120 mm fan. The fan runs at up to 1500 rpm with a noise level of 24 dB. It supports PWM fan control.

The cooler has no LED lighting. It is compatible with a range of Intel and AMD sockets.

Color
Black
Fan
Active, 1 x 120 mm
Fan speed
1500 rpm
Noise level
24 dB
PWM control
Yes
LED lighting
No
Height
6.26 in
Width
5.0 in
Depth
2.835 in
Weight
21.87 oz
Sockets
1155, 1150, 1151, 1156, 1366, 2011-3, 2066, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, FM1, FM2, FM2+

Specifications

Noise Level (dB)
24Source
Fan Rotation Speed (rpm)
1500Source
Color
BlackSource
No. of Fans
1Source
Depth (")

Questions and answers

Is the Dark Rock Slim good for overclocking?
Only mildly. It is a single slim tower with one fan, so it suits stock or light overclocks on mid-range chips, not high-TDP enthusiast CPUs.
Will it fit over tall RAM?
Its slim 2.8-inch depth is designed to clear most RAM modules, unlike wide dual-tower coolers.
Which sockets does it support?
It lists Intel LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011-3 and 2066, plus AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, FM1, FM2 and FM2+.
Does the fan use PWM control?
Yes. The 120mm fan is PWM-controlled and spins up to 1500 rpm, rated at 24 dB.
Does it have RGB lighting?
No. It is a plain black cooler with no LED lighting.
Where is the Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim cheapest?
At Newegg, for $49.90, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim?
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings.

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LED Lighting
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Fan
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Width (")
5.0Source
Weight (oz)
21.87Source
Height (")
6.26Source
Fan Size (mm)
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PWM Fan Control
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