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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs FROSTFLOW X 240: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and FROSTFLOW X 240 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, FROSTFLOW X 240 at 2, 50% in favour of FROSTFLOW X 240. TDP Rating splits them by another 16%, again favouring FROSTFLOW X 240. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | ID-COOLING |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | FROSTFLOW X 240 |
| Model Number | BK035 | FROSTFLOW X 240 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | Intel LGA2066/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155/1156, AMD AM5/AM4 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W-16% | 250 W |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA | 35.2 dBA+5.4 dBA |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 1800 RPM-14% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 2x 120mm PWM, 700-1800 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=146&name=FROSTFLOW%20X%20240 |
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock 5
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-judged mid-tier dual-tower cooler that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic focus at a friendlier price than the Pro 6.