Experience silent power with the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim 120mm CPU Cooler – the perfect blend of low noise and high performance for your next build.
be quiet! Dark Rock Slim 120mm CPU Cooler 1500RPM 11-23.6dB Black Air Cooler
This cooler delivers up to 180 W TDP cooling while staying virtually inaudible. The fluid dynamic bearing and PWM‑controlled 1500 RPM fan keep temperatures low and noise between 11 dB and 23.6 dB. You get strong thermal performance without the roar.
The slim 159.4 mm height fits tight cases, and the 127 mm × 47.4 mm × 159.4 mm heatsink works with a wide range of sockets, including LGA 1150‑1151‑1200‑1700, LGA 2011‑v3, LGA 2066, AM4 and AM5. Your high‑end CPU will stay cool even in compact builds.
Installation is straightforward with the included mounting kit, thermal grease, and a 4‑pin fan connector. You can set up the cooler quickly and enjoy reliable performance from day one.
Benefits
- Virtually silent operation with noise levels as low as 11 dB.
- High cooling capacity up to 180 W TDP for demanding CPUs.
- Compact slim profile fits small‑form‑factor cases.
- PWM support allows precise fan speed control for optimal balance.
Uses of the product
- Cooling high‑performance desktop CPUs.
- Supporting overclocked processors that generate extra heat.
- Building quiet workstations or home‑office PCs.
- Equipping small‑case or HTPC systems where space is limited.
Features
- Four 6 mm heat pipes efficiently transfer heat to the copper base plate.
- Copper base plate combined with 51 aluminum fins for maximum surface area.
- 12 cm fluid dynamic bearing fan with 4‑pin PWM connector for quiet speed adjustment.
- Black finish and sturdy construction for a sleek, professional look.
Specifications
| Performance |
| Bearing type |
Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) |
| Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support |
Yes |
| Noise level (high speed) |
23.6 dB |
| Noise level (low speed) |
11 dB |
| Rotational speed (max) |
1500 RPM |
| Supported processor sockets |
LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM4, Socket AM5 |
| Fan diameter |
12 cm |
| Type |
Cooler |
| Suitable location |
Processor |
| Design |
| Certification |
CE |
| Fan connector |
4-pin |
| Number of heat pipes |
4 |
| Fins material |
Aluminium |
| Number of fins |
51 |
| Number of fans |
1 fan(s) |
| Base plate material |
Copper |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Power |
| Rated current |
0.08 A |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
180 W |
| Rated voltage |
12 V |
| Power consumption (typical) |
0.96 W |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Package weight |
993 g |
| Package height |
190 mm |
| Package depth |
115 mm |
| Package width |
190 mm |
| Cable length |
0.22 m |
| Heat pipes diameter |
6 mm |
| Fan dimensions (W x D x H) |
120 x 120 x 23 mm |
| Weight |
620 g |
| Height |
159.4 mm |
| Depth |
72 mm |
| Width |
127 mm |
| Technical details |
| Compliance certificates |
RoHS |
| Packaging content |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Mounting kit |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H) |
127 x 47.4 x 159.4 mm |
| Thermal grease |
Yes |
| Logistics data |
| Products per master (outer) case |
16 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case gross weight |
17.2 kg |
| Master (outer) case height |
410 mm |
| Master (outer) case length |
475 mm |
| Master (outer) case width |
400 mm |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
84733080 |
