be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Air tower
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 lands at 91 and Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT at 89. That puts be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT if…
- ✓420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- ✓iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- ✓LCD display optional
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 more score per dollar ($109 vs $309).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 | Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | 420mm AIO |
| Fan size | — | 3× 140 mm ML140 RGB |
| Pump speed | — | 2400 RPM |
| Sockets | — | AM5 / AM4 / LGA1851 / LGA1700 / sTRX4 |
| Tube length | — | 450 mm |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
- +420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- +iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- +LCD display optional
- −420mm requires E-ATX or larger case
- −Pricey vs Arctic competitor
- −iCUE software heavy
FAQ: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 vs Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT? +
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 worth the price? +
At $109, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
Is Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT worth the price? +
At $309, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cooling.
Does be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT? +
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 — more score per dollar ($109 vs $309). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.