be quiet! Dark Rock 3 (BK018)

Be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 3
(BK018)

No Compromise Silence and Performance

Dark Rock CPU coolers have long been category leaders, and now the significantly upgraded Dark Rock 3 is even more powerful. This virtually inaudible single-tower CPU cooler puts famous be quiet! SilentWings® technology in your PC where it really counts. They are excellent for overclocked systems and demanding multi-graphics platforms.

Dark Rock 3 offers top performance-to-noise ratio and the highest reliability available. Improved cooling efficiency (190W TDP) and really silent operation (only 21.1dB(A) at maximum speed) mean this cooler strikes the perfect balance between cooling and serenity — truly silence and performance without compromises.

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Extremely high cooling efficiency

Improved dynamic wave-contour cooling fins with enhanced cooling area and small dots on the surface increase air circulation and contribute to high convection efficiency without raising overall noise
Support of additional 120mm fan for extreme cooling performance (free fan clips are included in the scope of delivery)
Six high-performance heat pipes with copper lining and aluminum caps carry heat to the optimal location on the cooling fins, maximizing heat conductance
The extremely high cooling capacity of 190W TDP offers low temperature even at peak performance
New arrangement of heat pipes enhances the cooling capacity

Virtually inaudible operation

Improved 135mm SilentWings® PWM fan features:
nine airflow-optimized fan blades
innovative 6-pole motor for smoother operation and less vibration
dynamically-balanced impeller
advanced fluid dynamic bearing with copper core
Decoupled fan mount with vibration-isolating elements on the heat sink
Maximum noise is at scant 21.1dB(A) even at 100% PWM function

General

ModelDark Rock 3
Main Specification

Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H), (mm)97 x 137 x 160
Total weight (kg)0.976
TDP (W)190
Socket compatibility Intel: LGA 775 / 115x / 1366 / 2011(-3) Square ILM
AMD: 754 / 939 / 940 / AM2(+) / AM3(+) / FM1 / FM2(+)
Back plate Mounting✓
Fan model, number 1 x SilentWings PWM 135mm
Decoupled fan mounting✓
Overall noise level (dB(A)) @ 50/75/100% (rpm)8.4 / 13.6 / 21.1

Heat sink specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm)73 x 132 x 160
Number of fins51
Fin materialAluminium
Base materialCopper
CPU contact surfaceCNC machined
Heatpipe number / Diameter (mm)6, 6
Surface treatment Aluminium / Dark nickel-plated

General fan specifications

Fan dimensions (mm)135 x 135 x 22
+Silent Wings✓
Speed @ 100% PWM (rpm)1400
Air flow @ 12V (cfm / m3/h)67.8, 113.8
Air pressure @ 12V (mm H2O)2.1
Bearing typeFluid Dynamic Bearing
Motor technology6-pole fan motor
Rated voltage (V)12
Input current (A)0.11
Input power (W)1.56
Connector4-pin PWM
Cable length (mm)220
Lifespan (h / 25°C)300.000

Logistics data, RRP

Article numberBK018
Range DARK ROCK
EAN Code 4260052183618
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm)210 x 175 x 155