Best Air CPU Cooler of 2020 rivaling AIO Water Coolers

Tower CPU fans are increasing in popularity thanks to Noctura and Be Quite. The Dark Rock Pro 4 combines excellent fit and finish with up to 250 TDP of thermal transfer.

In this 5-Min review, I go over the Pros and Cons of this CPU cooling tower and why you definitely want to consider it for your next Air Cooled build.

Sigh: one day I’ll get everything right. These are silent wings 3 not silent wings 2.

Want to purchase:

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, BK022, 250W TDP, CPU Cooler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BY6F8D9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_p1k5Fb2M8DWZ7

Specs from BeQuite’s Website:

Two virtually inaudible Silent Wings PWM fans Funnel-shaped frame of the front fan for high air pressure Achieves only 24.3dB(A) at maximum fan speed Seven high-performance copper heat pipes Airflow-optimized cooling fins; cutouts enhance the RAM compatibility Easily installable black installation kit can be mounted from above Brushed aluminum top cover with diamond cut finish 3-year manufacturer’s warranty German product conception, design and quality control

Model Dark Rock Pro 4 Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H), (mm) 145.7 x 136 x 162.8 Total weight (kg) 1.13 TDP (W) 250 Socket compatibility AMD AM2(+) / AM3(+) / AM4 / FM1 / FM2(+) Socket compatibility Intel 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011(-3) Square ILM / 2066 Fan model, number 1x Silent Wings 3 120mm PWM / 1x Silent Wings 135mm PWM Decoupled fan mounting ✓ Overall noise level (dB(A)) @ 50/75/100% (rpm) 12.8 / 17.9 / 24.3 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aeDeA0M_C4