Impressive air cooler series for high-end builds, overclocked systems, and silent PCs

be quiet! is proud to announce Dark Rock Pro 6 and Dark Rock 6. These high-end air coolers feature an all-new design, significantly better performance thanks to optimized heat sinks and optimized high-performance heat pipes, as well as an extended feature set for even greater ease of use and compatibility. Both coolers are built for users who demand powerful cooling performance, maximum compatibility with high-end motherboards and RAM modules, and the virtually inaudible operation that defines be quiet!’s Dark Rock series.

“With Dark Rock Pro 6 and Dark Rock 6, we have taken our high-end air cooling portfolio to the next level,” says Aaron Licht, CEO of be quiet! “With improved performance and a new level of quietness through its optional semi-passive mode, the Dark Rock 6 series delivers the cooling power and elegance users expect from be quiet!, whether they are building a heavily overclocked workstation or a compact high-end gaming system.”

Dark Rock Pro 6: Extreme performance and silent operation
Dark Rock Pro 6 offers extremely high cooling performance and virtually inaudible operation, making it an excellent choice for heavily overclocked systems and demanding workstations. Compared to its predecessor, it features an optimized heat sink, seven optimized high-performance heat pipes, two custom-designed Silent Wings fans, and an extended feature set. A hardware switch lets users toggle between performance and a semi-passive quiet mode with full fan stop for completely silent operation at up to 40% PWM signal.

The two custom-designed Silent Wings PWM fans (one 135mm, one 120mm) work in tandem to deliver perfect airflow at extremely low noise levels, while the height-adjustable front fan with rail system and heat sink cut-outs provide high RAM and VRM cooler compatibility. Installation has also been streamlined thanks to a simple mounting system for both fans and heat sink, while the top cover with brushed-finish aluminum badge, side cover, and special ceramic-particle black coating complete the signature elegant be quiet! look. Thanks to a nickel-plated base, Dark Rock Pro 6 is compatible with liquid metal thermal grease and is backed by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Dark Rock 6: Silent performance and high compatibility
Dark Rock 6 delivers powerful cooling in a compact design, offering high compatibility and virtually inaudible operation for passionate gamers and high-end system builders. As the successor to both Dark Rock Slim and Dark Rock 5, it features an all-new design, an optimized heat sink, six optimized high-performance heat pipes, and a custom-designed 135mm Silent Wings fan. Like its bigger brother, Dark Rock 6 includes a hardware switch to toggle between performance and a semi-passive quiet mode with full fan stop for completely silent operation at up to 40% PWM signal.

Dark Rock 6’s asymmetrical design and heat sink cut-outs significantly improve RAM and VRM cooler compatibility and enable installation in a wide range of systems. Like Dark Rock Pro 6, the versatile Dark Rock 6 also includes a fan mounting rail system, a special ceramic-particle black coating, as well as an elegant magnetic top cover with brushed-finish aluminum badge. A nickel-plated base ensures compatibility with liquid metal thermal grease, and Dark Rock 6 is also covered by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Dark Rock Pro 6 and Dark Rock 6 will be available in retail on May 19, 2026, at recommended retail prices of €109.90 / $129.90 / £79.99 for Dark Rock Pro 6 and €89.90 / $109.90 / £64.99 for Dark Rock 6.