be quiet unveils its next-generation Dark Rock 6 CPU coolers at CES
be quiet’s next-gen Dark Rock series is coming, and its flagship has an LCD screen!
We visited the be quiet suite at CES 2026, where, alongside their new Light Loop IO LCD liquid coolers, the company showcased its next-generation Dark Rock series CPU coolers. This range includes their new, 6th-generation Dark Rock, Dark Rock Pro, and a prototype Dark Rock Pro IO LCD model.
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The new Dark Rock 6 series of CPU coolers will include an optimised heatpipe structure and new silent wings series fans. The Dark Rock 6 will feature a single 135mm fan and six heatpipes. The larger Dark Rock 6 Pro will feature a dual-tower design, two custom-design Silent Wings fans, and seven heatpipes.
Users of the new Dark Rock series will be able to utilise be quiet’s new semi-passive fan modes. Users can stop their fans when their systems are idling, enabling silent operation. When things ramp up, active cooling will resume to maximise system performance.
Dark Rock (Pro) 6 Series: Redefining silent air cooling
be quiet! will also demonstrate its latest Dark Rock air cooling solutions, engineered for users who demand exceptional performance without compromising on silence. Dark Rock Pro 6 features seven optimized high-performance heat pipes and two custom-designed Silent Wings PWM fans, delivering extremely high cooling power for heavily overclocked systems and demanding workstations. Dark Rock 6 offers powerful cooling in a compact design with six optimized heat pipes and a Silent Wings 135mm PWM fan. Both models feature innovative semi-passive quiet and active performance modes, allowing users to switch between full fan stop for completely silent operation and active cooling for maximum performance.
Also on display is an early prototype of the Dark Rock Pro 6 IO LCD, which expands upon the flagship cooling performance of Dark Rock Pro 6 by adding a stunning 4.5-inch high-resolution IPS display with the same customization options as Light Loop IO LCD.
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The be quiet Dark Rock Pro IO LCD will feature a 4.5-inch high-resolution IPS display. This screen will have the same resolution and customisability as be quiet’s Light Loop IO LCD CPU liquid cooling solution. It will also use the same software.
Be quiet’s Dark Rock 6 series coolers will be released this year. be quiet plans to unveil pricing and availability information for these coolers closer to launch.
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