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Fact check: The significant improvements of Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5, compared to the previous Dark Rock Pro 4, in terms of cooling and noise level. Dark Rock Elite has a slightly better performance than Dark Rock Pro 5, but produces more noise.

Checked on December 20, 2024

1. Summary of the results

1. Summary of the results:

  • Dark Rock Pro 5 shows modest improvements over Pro 4, keeping P-cores 1.4°C and E-cores 1.1°C cooler while being slightly quieter (38.4 dB vs 39 dB)
  • Dark Rock Elite achieves better thermal performance (231-235W vs 220-225W of Pro 5) but operates at higher noise levels in Performance mode (39.5 dB)
  • Both coolers maintain CPU temperatures under 70°C in typical gaming scenarios

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints:

  • The original statement omits crucial price information: Dark Rock Pro 5 costs $89 while Dark Rock Elite is $99
  • Dark Rock Elite actually offers a Quiet mode at 37.1 dB, making it potentially quieter than Pro 5 in this setting
  • Both new models feature significantly improved mounting systems compared to previous generations, which affects user experience beyond pure performance metrics
  • Performance differences are most noticeable only in extreme stress tests, not in everyday use

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement:

  • The statement oversimplifies the noise level comparison by not mentioning the different operating modes available, particularly Elite's Quiet mode option
  • It presents the performance difference as "slight" without quantifying the actual thermal capacity difference (231-235W vs 220-225W), which could be significant for high-performance users
  • The statement fails to acknowledge that the practical significance of these differences depends heavily on use case (gaming vs extreme workloads) and user priorities (noise vs performance)
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