Recent content by badon

I suppose we will have to wait for TPU to do a direct comparison and tell us which one is the "best", hint, hint...

Oh, I forgot to update about the backplate issue. Misunderstood the instructions on the Dark Rock 2, and I had the backplate, uh, backwards. It works great! I've never seen my quad core CPU temp above 40 C, so if the Dark Rock Pro 2 is BETTER, I will be impressed.

It looks impressive. With only one fan, I would bet it's not as quiet as the Dark Rock Pro 2. RPM's equal noise, so 2 fans can move the same quantity of air at a lower RPM compared to a single fan. However, there's more heat sink metal in a 1 fan design, so I suppose we have to see a comparison...

I tried to install the DR2 while I'm waiting for the DRP2, but the backplate looks like it's not really compatible with LGA1150, as advertised. I posted about the problem at the Be Quiet! forum in CPU cooler LGA1150 backplate, but no response yet. Maybe someone here has good advice to share?

I accidentally ordered the DARK ROCK 2 (DR2) instead of the DARK ROCK PRO 2 (DRP2). I placed another order for the correct cooler, but having the DR2 in my hands, it looks very refined, even in small details. For example, one unexpected thing I noticed is that the fan blades are much heavier and...

Ali in the FB might have something equally important to say about the silly name. It's nice to see this cooler is very close to the be quiet! DARK ROCK PRO 2, and it's probably easier to buy. I'm going with the DRP2 for now, because it's the "ultimate", and I want to vote with my money for the...

Do you mean to say that putting the IHS ("lid") back on after applying better paste will eliminate my concerns about the forces involved with directly mounting a heavy cooler to the silicon die?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the heavy weight of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 2 requires significant screw-down force to keep it from pulling away from the CPU as it sags under gravity. Trying to mount it with that much force on a fragile delidded CPU might damage the die. It's still...

The appeal of this cooler is from the stellar review. The only cooler that could consistently beat it for cooling was one of the more expensive water coolers. That, and being nearly the most silent too. Being beautiful is a bonus. So, I've been considering going through the bother of tracking...

Yes, you are correct. It seems I misread something. I might have been looking at a particular seller that doesn't ship outside the UK. How do you like it? Have you had the chance to make comparisons with other coolers?

I have been trying to find this cooler based on the excellent review it received from techPowerUp, but I can't find it in stock anywhere, from a reputable seller. I would prefer to buy it from Newegg, but they don't carry it. There is one for about $140 + shipping from an ebay seller with a...