Target Components

be quiet! Dark 6

Silent performance and compatibility
Dark Rock 6 delivers powerful cooling in a compact design, offering high compatibility. With effortless installation and a Silent Wings fan, it is designed for passionate gamers of all kinds. Whether it's extreme cooling power while gaming in active performance mode or absolute silence in semi-passive quiet mode, your CPU always stays cool.

Features
Semi-passive quiet mode with full fan stop for completely silent operation
Hardware switch to toggle between performance and quiet modes
6 optimized high-performance heat pipes
Optimized heat sink for more cooling power
Silent Wings 135mm PWM fan for perfect air pressure and virtually inaudible operation
Only 31.1dB(A) at maximum fan speed
High RAM and VRM cooler compatibility thanks to an asymmetrical design and cut-outs on the heat sink
Easy mounting system for fan and heat sink
Ceramic-particle black coating and magnetic top cover create the elegant signature be quiet! look
Compatible with liquid metal thermal grease
3-year manufacturer's warranty

Specifications

General data

Model
Dark Rock 6

TDP (W)
220

Color option
Black

Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H), (mm)
102.4 x 139 x 162

Total weight (kg)
1.01

Socket compatibility Intel
1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155

Socket compatibility AMD
AM5 / AM4

Overall noise level (dB(A)) @ 50/75/100% (rpm)
11.9/ 23.2 / 31.1

Number of fans
1

Lighting connector
No

Heatsink specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm)
77.4 x 139 x 162

Fin material
Aluminum

Surface treatment
Ceramic coating

Base material
Copper / nickel plating

CPU contact surface
CNC machined

Heatpipe number / Diameter (mm)
6/ 6

Decoupled fan mounting
No

Fan specifications

Fan model
135 x 135 x 25

Fan dimensions (mm)
Silent Wings PWM

Speed @ 100% PWM (rpm)
2000

Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (cfm / m3/h)
52.94/ 89.95

Air pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O)
2.48

Bearing technology
Fluid Dynamic Bearing

Motor technology
6-pole fan motor

Rated voltage (V)
12

Input current (A)
0.16

Safety current (A)
0.4

Input power (W)
4.8

Connector
4-pin PWM

Lighting connector
No

Cable length (mm)
220

Lifespan (h / 25°C)
300,000

Y-Cable
No

Accessories

Thermal grease (Type)
Included

Mounting set
Intel & AMD

Screwdriver
Yes

Y-Cable
No

User manual languages
CN, DE, EN, ES, FR, JP, PL, RU, TW

Safety certification

Approvals
CE, UKCA, UL, RCM

Environmental directives

RoHS
Yes

WEEE
Yes

Triman
Yes

Service

Warranty (Years)
3

International hotline / free of charge
Yes / DE, FR, US

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm)
230 x 202 x 144

Gross weight, package (kg)
1.7