be quiet! – Dark Rock Pro 2 CPU Cooler

Posted March 19, 2013 by Kenny in Cooling

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Overview

Hardware: Cooling

Manufacturer: Be Quiet

Price at time of Review: $84.00 Euro

WHAT WE LIKED:

Great Cooling Performance and Aesthetic Appeal

WHAT WE DISLIKED:

Needs Low Profile Memory, Shows dust really easy, bit pricey

BOTTOM LINE:

A great performing cooler at decent overclock settings with the sleek aesthetic appeal that is set to please.
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Specification and Package

Specifications (From be quiet!’s website):

ModelDark Rock Pro 2
Main_Specification

Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H), (mm)147 x 138 x 166
Total weight (kg)1.25
TDP (W)220
LGA2011 ready✓
Socket compatibilityIntel: LGA 775 / LGA 1155 / LGA 1156 / LGA 1366 / LGA 2011 / LGA 1150 AMD: FM2 / FM1, AM2 (+) / AM3 (+) / 754/ 939 / 940
Backplate Mounting✓
Fan model, number1 x SilentWings PWM 120mm, 1 x SilentWings PWM 135mm
Anti vibration fan fixing-
Overall noise level (dB(A)) @ 900/1250/100% (rpm)13.50 / 19.80 / 26.40
Heatsink_specifications

Dimensions (L x W x D), (mm)133 x 124 x 166
Number of fins44
Fin materialAluminium
Base materialCopper
CPU contact surfaceCNC machined
Heatpipe number, Diameter (mm)7x 6
Surface treatmentAluminium / Dark nickel-plated
General_fan_specifications

Fan dimensions (mm)135 x 135 x 25 / 120 x 120 x 25
+SilentWings✓
Speed @ 100% PWM (rpm)1500 / 1700
Air flow @ 12V (cfm, m3/h)67.8 ; 113.8 / 57.2 ; 93.3
Air pressure @ 12V (mm H2O)1.82 / 2.1
Bearing typeFluid Dynamic Bearing
Rated voltage (V)12
Input current (A)0.25 / 0.20
Input power (W)2.64 / 2.40
Connector4-pin PWM
Cable length (mm)250 + 150 / 200
Lifespan (h / 25°C)300,000
Accessories

Thermal grease (g)1
Backplate mounting set✓
User manual languages DE, EN, FR, ES, PL
Service

Warranty (Years)3
International hotline / free of charge✓ / DE, FR
Logistics data, RRP

RangeDARK ROCK
Model numberBQ DR2-76-135
Article numberBK017
EAN Code4260052182857

Package:

The design and layout of the information on the box is quite impressive. The sleek black artwork and nicely contrasted colors really stands out.

On the front, we see this CPU cooler is ready for socket 2011. Clearly imprinted here is also the power handling of 220w TDP (Thermal Design Power).

At the rear of the package we find the detailed specifications of the cooler and the description is in-depth.

Once we removed the cooler from its package, we also found a brown box which has the installation hardware and manuals that you will need to get started. The cooler came packaged with care. It included white foam surrounding the cooler to keep it from being damaged during transport.

With the hardware package unpacked, we find a pretty extensive set of hardware for both AMD and Intel socket installation. We have to say that the hardware is nicely done with chrome finishing and the back plate was also very sturdy.