be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 3 - No Compromise Silence and Performance - Dual Fan - Winner Reddot Award

Overview

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 is a premium dual-tower air CPU cooler designed for extreme cooling performance with whisper-quiet operation. Featuring a dual-fan setup with Silent Wings PWM fans, this cooler efficiently dissipates heat while maintaining near-silent acoustics. As a Reddot Award winner, the Dark Rock Pro 3 is recognized for its superior engineering, making it an excellent choice for high-end gaming and workstation PCs.

Installation Guide

1. Preparation – Turn off your PC and unplug it. Remove any existing cooler.
2. Mounting Bracket Setup – Select the correct brackets for your Intel or AMD CPU socket.
3. Thermal Paste Application – Apply a thin, even layer of thermal paste on the CPU surface.
4. Heatsink Installation – Attach the Dark Rock Pro 3’s dual-tower heatsink to the mounting brackets.
5. Fan Mounting – Secure the two Silent Wings PWM fans onto the heatsink using clips.
6. Power Connection – Connect the fans to the motherboard’s PWM headers for automatic speed control.
7. Final Inspection – Ensure all components are securely installed and perform a test run to check temperatures.

Available Versions

The Dark Rock Pro 3 is a standalone product, later succeeded by the Dark Rock Pro 4, which features an improved mounting system and slightly better cooling efficiency.

Key Features

1. Extreme 250W TDP Cooling Power – Handles high-performance CPUs and overclocking.
2. Dual-Tower Heatsink Design – Maximizes cooling efficiency with an expansive aluminum fin layout.
3. Two Silent Wings PWM Fans – Ultra-quiet fans with advanced fluid-dynamic bearings and optimized airflow.
4. Virtually Silent Operation – Runs at only 26.1 dB(A) at full load, ensuring minimal noise.
5. Seven High-Performance Heat Pipes – Enhances heat dissipation for stable system performance.
6. Asymmetrical Design – Ensures RAM compatibility for most motherboard layouts.
7. Premium Aesthetics – Brushed aluminum top cover and black ceramic coating for a sleek appearance.
8. Multi-Socket Compatibility – Supports a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets.
9. Optimized Fan Placement – Push-pull configuration for maximum cooling efficiency.
10. Reddot Award Winner – Recognized for its superior design and performance.

Similar Products / Competitors

1. Noctua NH-D15 – A high-end dual-tower air cooler known for its exceptional cooling and quiet performance.
2. DeepCool Assassin III – A powerful air cooler with dual fans designed for extreme cooling needs.

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 offers top-tier cooling power while maintaining ultra-quiet operation, making it a perfect choice for demanding users who need silence and performance in one package.