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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs SilverStone Krypton K1: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and SilverStone Krypton K1 separate most on height: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 at 160 mm, SilverStone Krypton K1 at 154 mm, 4% in favour of SilverStone Krypton K1. They match on tower type, fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | SilverStone |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Single-Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | SilverStone Krypton K1 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK021 | Krypton K1 |
| Height | 160 mm-4% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 200 W | 150-25% |
| Noise Level | 21.4 dBA | 27+5.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock 4
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, genuinely quiet single-tower cooler that's been slightly outclassed by be quiet!'s own newer Dark Rock 5, but still a solid mid-tier pick on sale.
SilverStone Krypton K1
6.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly adequate budget single-tower cooler, chosen mainly on price and availability rather than any standout feature.