Today we bring you yet another review of a product from Be Quiet, who perhaps is the most well known German manufacturer of PC-related products. A few weeks ago we had a look at their Dark Rock Advanced C1, a very high quality CPU cooler; today we are going to test and review its monstrous brother, the Dark Rock Pro C1 CPU cooler.

Introduction

Today we bring you yet another review of a product from Be Quiet, who perhaps is the most well known German manufacturer of PC-related products. A few weeks ago we had a look at their Dark Rock Advanced C1, a very high quality CPU cooler; today we are going to test and review its monstrous brother, the Dark Rock Pro C1 CPU cooler.

 

Manufacturer features and specifications

  • For gaming, multimedia and CAD systems even at maximum processing power.
  • Suitable for overclocking operation.
  • Extremely efficient up to more than 220 watt.
  • Maximum cooling efficiency, Delta T 9.2 @ 100 watt.
  • Quiet operation with 1× Silent Wings PWM fan, 12.0–25.9 dB(A).
  • High-quality materials with dark nickel surfaces.

 

Thermal resistance @ CPU Power disposal (Rth @ P)

0,092

Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H) (mm)

133 x 150 x 166

Total weight

1550

CPU Wattage Range (W)

220

Socket compatibility

LGA 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366, AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / 754 / 939 / 940

Backplate Mounting

Yes

Push pin mounting

–

Fan model, number

SilentWings PWM , 2

Anti vibration fan fixing

–

Rubber string

–

Stainless steel clip and contact ring

Yes

Overall noise level (dB(A)) @ 900/1250/100% (rpm)

12,0 / 19,8 / 25,9

 

Fin dimensions (L x W) , thickness (mm)

133 x 47 x 0,4

Number of fins

44

Fin material

Aluminium

Base material

Copper

CPU contact surface

CNC machined

Heatpipe number, Diameter (mm)

7; 6

Surface treatment

Nickel plated

Fan dimensions (mm)

120

Speed @ 100% PWM (rpm)

1700

Air flow @ 100% (CFM; m3/h)

57,2; 93,3

Air pressure (mm H2O)

2,1

Bearing type

FDB

Rated voltage (V)

12,0

Input current (A)

0,2

Input power (W)

2,4

PWM Controller

Yes

Connector

4-pin Molex

Cable length (mm)

250

Cable sleeve

Yes

Livetime L10 @ 25 °C (hours)

300.000