Testseek.co.uk have collected 64 expert reviews of the Be Quiet! Dark Rock TF and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Be Quiet! Dark Rock TF.
July 2015
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The editors liked
Stunning aesthetics
Great build quality
Two SilentWings 135mm fans included
Lownoise operation
Benefits chipset cooling
Offers better chassis compatibility
The quietest cooler we’ve ever tested
Great stock cooling performance
Out-performed Dark Rock Pro 3 when overclocked
Competitive price
Exceptional build quality
Gorgeous design
Downdraft design fits dual radiators and twin 135mm fans into a mediumprofile 5.1” height
While still providing roughly 1.9” of memory clearance.
Very low fan noise
Comprehensive system of mounts favours owners of obscure CPUs
Neat styling and cosmetic appeal
Decent quality hardware
The editors didn't like
Struggles with big overclocks
Must be installed out of the case
Trick mounting solution
“be quiet! has blown us away once again. The Dark Rock TF offers commendable cooling performance
A cooler design that would look great in any systems and true to the be quiet! name
Ultra-quiet performance.”
Be quiet! Dark Rock
Performs worse and costs more than competing 92mm crossdraft cooler.
Awkward to install on Intel systems thanks to the sliding mounts
AMD mounting is better but you still have to locate female threads that are hidden from view
Pricing is the same as an All In One liquid cooler or Noctua NHD15
The fact that the Dark Rock TF heatsink did not excel in these results is hardly surprising. This is the major league of coolers. This heatsink was competing with tandem fin stack heatsinks and an AIO cooler. A down-blowing heatsink is doing well if it m...
Abstract: The Be Quiet! Dark Rock TF CPU Air Cooler is the perfect option for anyone looking to build a smaller rig, but not willing to sacrifice performance and do so is style! It comes with two quiet 135mm fans, two horizontal aluminum fin stacks, six heatpipes...
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Published: 2015-07-16, Author: be , review by: neoseeker.com
I was a little skeptical of the Dark Rock TF performing as well as be quiet! indicated this new heat sink cooler model would in the press release. I wondered how could two very different sized dissipation fin arrays work together, especially when one only...
Published: 2015-07-07, Author: George , review by: hitechlegion.com
Excellent Cooling Rivals Top Tier Large Towers and 240mm CLC, Very Low Noise With Smooth Fans, Low 131mm Height, Excellent In Case Appearance, Excellent Design and Build Quality, Attractive Black Nickel Finish, Black Accent Plate With Caps On Heatpipes, G
Manual Very Difficult to Follow For Install
Be quiet! has grown in leaps and bounds in the cooling field over the last couple of years, and the Dark Rock TF may be their crowning achievement at the moment. Following the rather awkward and disappointing Shadow Rock TF, my expectations weren't all...
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Published: 2015-06-25, Author: Gary , review by: overclock3d.net
It's been a while since we reviewed a cooler, and even longer since we did a traditional tower cooler, never mind a top down cooler such as the be quiet Dark Rock TF. In fact, the last top down cooler we looked was way back in March 2012 and by coinciden...
Published: 2015-06-19, Author: Brian , review by: legitreviews.com
be quiet! is in the game of making not only quiet coolers, but sexy and well performing coolers. We've recently had a chance to review another be quiet! cooler and found it to perform quite well. The Dark Rock TF that we reviewed today performed great and...
Published: 2015-05-28, Author: Ron , review by: modders-inc.com
Just like what most users have come to expect from Be Quiet coolers, the Dark Rock TF is forged with high-quality materials and has a unique and modern design worthy of a premium label. The simple addition of a custom cap at the top adds a lot of characte...
Dual Tower Design, 135mm Silent Wings Cooling Fan(s), Six Heatpipe Design, Thick Fin Radiator, Decorative Radiator Cover, Dark Nickel Plating, 220w Power Handling
Mounting system is cumbersome
When I look at enthusiast hardware I first consider what the designers set out to build. Is this product designed for overclocking? Or is it more of a mainstream product and if so is the product affordable. The same questions come up when looking at heats...
Published: 2015-05-26, Author: Max , review by: frostytech.com
Abstract: Based on some of the reader feedback we've gotten, it seems there's also a growing segment of PC builders determined to move away from all-in-one liquid cooling solutions and back to the arms of heatpipe based air coolers. This shift could be due to maint...
Despite our remarks with mounting this cooler I am still recommending it to those that have the space on their motherboard for it as the cooler itself is truly terrific. We do hope that be Quiet will change up that mounting kit as it will seriously hinde...
