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Dark Rock Elite

168 mm dual-fan tower, about 1332 g, seven heatpipes, two Silent Wings fans, current LGA1851/1700/1200/115x and AM5/AM4 support; manufacturer attributes a 280 W TDP rating.

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be quiet! Dark Rock Elite
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Best forA build that wants simpler long-term ownership and has verified case, RAM and motherboard clearance.
Main limitA compact case or layout where cooler height and front-fan/RAM interaction are unknown.
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168 mm dual-fan tower, about 1332 g, seven heatpipes, two Silent Wings fans, current LGA1851/1700/1200/115x and AM5/AM4 support; manufacturer attributes a 280 W TDP rating.

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A build that wants simpler long-term ownership and has verified case, RAM and motherboard clearance.

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