be quiet! Dark Rock 6 Pro Black Intel / AMD Dual Tower Air CPU Cooler
be quiet! Dark Rock 6 Pro Black Intel / AMD Dual Tower Air CPU Cooler
Scan code: LN170693 Manufacturer code: BK048
£79.99Item due on 03 July 2026
Due 3rd Jul
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be quiet! Dark Rock 6 Pro Black Intel / AMD Dual Tower Air CPU Cooler

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 Pro CPU Cooler, Black, Dual Tower, 7 Heatpipes, 2x PWM Fans, 2000 RPM, 76.59 CFM, Intel / AMD

Scan code: LN170693 Manufacturer code: BK048
£79.99
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Item due on 03 July 2026
Due 3rd Jul
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Product Overview

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 CPU Cooler

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 CPU Cooler is a flagship dual-tower air cooling solution engineered for extremely high thermal performance and virtually inaudible operation in demanding desktop systems. Designed for heavily overclocked processors and high-performance workstation environments, the Dark Rock Pro 6 combines seven optimised high-performance heat pipes with a large dual-tower heatsink structure to maximise heat dissipation efficiency under sustained workloads. The cooler is equipped with two custom-designed Silent Wings PWM fans that deliver strong airflow and air pressure characteristics while maintaining exceptionally low acoustic output. The Dark Rock Pro 6 also incorporates a hardware switch for toggling between performance and quiet operating modes, including a semi-passive quiet mode with complete fan stop functionality during low-load operation. A height-adjustable front fan with integrated rail system and heatsink cut-outs improves RAM and VRM cooler compatibility, while the ceramic-particle black coating, brushed aluminium top badge, and side cover provide the signature premium be quiet! appearance. The cooler additionally supports liquid metal thermal grease compatibility and features simplified installation systems for both the heatsink and fan assembly.


Dual-Tower Cooling Architecture

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 utilises a dual-tower heatsink design paired with seven high-performance copper heat pipes to efficiently transfer and dissipate heat from modern high-core-count processors. The optimised fin structure is engineered to maximise airflow efficiency and cooling surface area for sustained thermal performance under heavy CPU loads.


Dual Silent Wings PWM Fans

The Dark Rock Pro 6 features two custom-designed Silent Wings PWM fans engineered for virtually inaudible operation with optimised airflow characteristics. The dual-fan configuration improves airflow distribution across the heatsink structure while maintaining low acoustic output during demanding workloads.


Performance & Quiet Mode Switching

The Dark Rock Pro 6 includes a dedicated hardware switch that enables users to alternate between performance and quiet operating profiles. The cooler also supports semi-passive functionality with full fan stop capability during low-load conditions, enabling completely silent operation when active cooling is not required.


Compatibility & Installation Design

The be quiet! cooler incorporates a height-adjustable front fan with integrated rail mounting and heatsink cut-outs to improve compatibility with high-profile memory modules and motherboard VRM heatsinks. The middle fan is attached directly to the top cover to simplify installation access, while the mounting systems for both the heatsink and fans are designed for straightforward assembly.


Premium Construction & Finish

The Dark Rock Pro 6 features a ceramic-particle black coating applied across the heatsink surface alongside a brushed aluminium badge integrated into the top cover. The cooler also includes side cover detailing to reinforce the premium signature be quiet! aesthetic while maintaining structural durability.

Features

• Dual-tower air cooler design.
• 7 high-performance copper heat pipes.
• Silent Wings 120mm and 135mm PWM fans.
• Semi-passive quiet mode with fan stop functionality.
• Hardware performance/quiet mode switch.
• Maximum noise level of 32.4 dB(A).
• AM4 / AM5 support.
• Intel 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 115x support.
• Height-adjustable front fan.
• Asymmetrical heatsink layout for better clearance.
• Ceramic-particle black coating.
• Side cover with aluminium top badge.
• 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Specifications
Cooler Specifications
Edition be quiet! Dark Rock 6 Pro
Cooler Form Factor Dual Tower
Heatpipes 7
Cooler Features
  • Aluminium Heatsink
  • Semi Passive Operation Support
Socket Compatibility
  • 1150
  • 1151
  • 1155
  • 1200
  • 1700
  • 1851
  • AM4
  • AM5
Max. TDP  
Fan Specifications
Included Fan Configuration
  • 1 x 120mm
  • 1 x 135mm
Fan Edition Silent Wings PWM
PWM Fan Yes
Fan Bearing Type  
Fan Colour Black
LED Lighting  
Fan/Pump Connectors 1 x 4-pin PWM
Max. Fan Speed 2000 rpm
Max. Fan Airflow 76.59 CFM
Max. Air Pressure 2.5 mm H²O
Max. Sound Level 32.4 dBA
Materials
Cooler Materials Aluminium
Included TIM (Thermal Interface Material) Included
Dimensions & Weight
Heatsink/Radiator Dimensions  
Total Dimensions 140 x 169 x 147 mm (WxHxD)
Weight 1336 g
Additional Information
Scan Code LN170693
Model Number BK048
GTIN 4260052193938
Warranty

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Details
Duration:
36 months
Type:
Return to base
DOA Period:
7 days
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