Dark Rock 4 vs Pro

[FilipK03]

Hi!

I'm currently thinking of upgrading my G4560 to an I5 8600k that i will overclock to 4.7-5.2 GHz depending on the chip. I will be using the Maximus X Hero. I could be going for a 8700k and a cheaper motherboard like the Strix Z370-F, but i'm gonna use my chip for gaming so I will probably get the i5 and the more expensive mobo that I think look stunning.

Later on I'm going to watercool my build, but that will be when nVidia or AMD releases their new GPU's.

 

But the question is: Will the BQ! DR 4 or the Pro be the most successfull and quietest cooler for now? And how will it handle the 8600k when OC'd? Thanks in advance!

[Skiiwee29]

The DRP4 will perform similar in terms of temps to most 240mm AIOs. 

[Jurrunio]

1 hour ago, FilipK03 said:

I could be going for a 8700k and a cheaper motherboard like the Strix Z370-F, but i'm gonna use my chip for gaming so I will probably get the i5

The i7 could stay relevant with its performance for longer still

 

1 hour ago, FilipK03 said:

But the question is: Will the BQ! DR 4 or the Pro be the most successfull and quietest cooler for now? And how will it handle the 8600k when OC'd? Thanks in advance!

The Pro is definitely better than the standard Dark rock 4 (dual tower vs single tower). Competitors for the Pro are the Cryoirg R1 Ultimate (black and white color) and Noctua D15 (poop brown at stock, but can use Chromax heatsink cover and Chromax fans to change color theme)

 

All are fine for the 8600k, but there are some differences before and after delidding.

[Froody129]

The i7 is definitely the better buy