Question 1

Does it come with thermal compound?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it comes with a little tube of compound. If I remember correctly, it is supposed to be enough for 2 applications.

Question 2

Will this fit an AM4 socket without having to buy a separate bracket or adapter?

Accepted Answer

Sure will! Just installed it on my MSI Tomahawk B450 motherboard four days ago. It uses the backplate that comes with the mobo, so it was the easiest and best fitting air cooler I’ve ever installed. Performance is stellar too, so I highly recommend it.

Question 3

Will this fit a z170 mobo?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the motherboard and case. I'm using noctua nhd14 on my z170 and p8p67 motherboards, and this slim on my z390 xi code and another z390-e strix

Question 4

Does this come with a thermal pad?

Accepted Answer

No, but mine came with a small tube of thermal paste (you can see it in the product picture). Buy your own if you don't trust what be quiet includes.

Question 5

I don't see LGA 1150 compatibility listed, but other similar sockets are. Is this unit compatible with LGA 1150?

Accepted Answer

LGA 1155, 1150, and 1151 have as far as I know identical spacing and tolerances at all but the most extreme ends. This cooler should work on LGA1150 with no issues.

Question 6

With your best guess, will this be quiet! Dark Rock Slim be able to consistently cool a Ryzen 7 7800X 3D inside of a Coolermaster NR200 version 1?

Accepted Answer

The Dark Rock Slim offers an exceptionally high cooling performance of 180W TDP, making it suitable for high-end builds. It is designed to provide impressive cooling even during peak CPU performance, which suggests it should be capable of cooling a Ryzen 7 7800X 3D effectively. However, specific compatibility with the case and CPU setup is not detailed in the provided information.

Question 7

Will this CPU Air cooler cool a 
Intel Core i9-12900K - Core i9 12th Gen Alder Lake 16-Core processor for the purposes of high end gaming??

Accepted Answer

Yes, the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim CPU Air Cooler provides an impressive rating of 180W TDP and achieves low temperatures even during periods of peak CPU performance, making it suitable for high-end gaming with an Intel Core i9-12900K processor.

Question 8

Does it support the new ryzen 5000 series processors ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this will fit the AMD (AM4) mounting system.

Question 9

Anyone know if indeed Intel Gen 10 LGA 1200 is supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is.  This page says it's supported, but once it arrives, the directions do not list it.  I suspect it's because it wasn't released yet when they developed this product, but the bracket still fits, so they just updated the store page.  I just installed it with my new LGA 1200 motherboard, and it's good.

Question 10

Adding a second fan help performance ?

Accepted Answer

Yes it will, it would be best to match up and get the same Be Quiet fan.

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