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Dark Rock Pro 5 Air
A entry-level cpu cooler for PC builders, leading with Air.
54/100
Air0 dBFluid-dynamic bearingBlack
£75.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- PWM fans
- Scores 54/100
- Below-average fan count
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the Dark Rock Pro 5 Air wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typeAir
Heatpipes7
Performance
Fan count2
Max fan RPM2000
Min fan RPM1500
Noise
Min noise0
Fan and pump
Fan bearingFluid-dynamic bearing
PWM fansYes
Features and aesthetics
ColourBlack
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDark Rock Pro 5 Air vs Thermalright FW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm
Dark Rock Pro 5 AirFW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm
| be quiet!Dark Rock Pro 5 AirThis page | ThermalrightFW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100 | 55 /100Better |
| Cooler type | Air | 360 |
| Radiator size | — | 360 mm |
| Min db | 0 | — |
| Max rpm | 2000 | 2000 |
Who it's for
Is the Dark Rock Pro 5 Air right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Dark Rock Pro 5 Air worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Dark Rock Pro 5 Air?
Its pwm fans stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the FW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm?
The FW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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