be quiet! Unveils Dark Rock Pro 6 & Dark Rock 6
A New Era of Silent Air Cooling
be quiet! is rolling out the next generation of its flagship air coolers, and both models land exactly where high‑end builders want them: more performance, better compatibility, and quieter operation than ever.
The new Dark Rock Pro 6 and Dark Rock 6 bring redesigned heat sinks, upgraded high‑performance heat pipes, and a smarter feature set aimed at overclocked systems, high‑end workstations, and anyone chasing near‑silent operation.

Dark Rock Pro 6 — Big Cooling, Low Noise, Zero Drama
The Dark Rock Pro 6 is built for heavy lifting — think overclocked CPUs, workstation loads, and long render sessions. be quiet! reworked the heat sink, added seven optimized heat pipes, and paired them with two custom Silent Wings fans (135mm + 120mm) tuned for airflow without the noise.
A new hardware switch lets you choose between full performance or a semi‑passive mode that completely stops the fans at up to 40% PWM. When your system is idle or lightly loaded, the cooler is literally silent.
Other standout upgrades:
- Height‑adjustable front fan with a rail system for better RAM clearance
- Heat sink cut‑outs for improved VRM compatibility
- Streamlined mounting system
- Ceramic‑particle black coating and a brushed aluminum top cover
- Nickel‑plated base for liquid metal compatibility
- Backed by a 3‑year warranty
This is the kind of cooler you drop into a high‑end build when you want brute‑force cooling without turning your PC into a wind tunnel.

Dark Rock 6 — Compact, Quiet, and Surprisingly Capable
The Dark Rock 6 replaces both the Dark Rock Slim and Dark Rock 5, and it’s a smart middle‑ground option for high‑end gaming rigs and compact performance builds.
It features:
- A redesigned heat sink
- Six optimized heat pipes
- A custom 135mm Silent Wings fan
- The same performance/semi‑passive hardware switch as the Pro model
The asymmetrical layout and heat sink cut‑outs give it excellent RAM and VRM clearance, making it a strong fit for tighter cases or motherboards with tall modules.
Like the Pro, it includes:
- Fan rail system
- Ceramic‑particle black coating
- Magnetic top cover with brushed aluminum badge
- Nickel‑plated base for liquid metal
- 3‑year warranty
If you want premium cooling without the footprint of a dual‑tower cooler, this is the one to watch.

Pricing & Availability
Both coolers launch May 19, 2026:
- Dark Rock Pro 6: €109.90 / $129.90 / £79.99
- Dark Rock 6: €89.90 / $109.90 / £64.99






