In the arena of the CPU cooler the obvious perquisite is cooling performance but with the plethora of dual-tower CPU coolers that currently populate the market, size can be a concern for those with less space inside their computer chassis and so this paves the way for the top-flow solution. Top-flow CPU coolers are often regarded as ?C-type? solutions and offer a low-profile uniform to counter the problem of clearance ? today we are to take a look at one such product.

The Dark Rock TF is be quiet's latest top-flow CPU cooler which seeks to offer the perfect blend of silence and performance. Accompanying this sleek heatsink are two SilentWings 135mm cooling fans which use 6-pole motors to achieve superb airflow and low-noise. Dark Rock TF utilises a dual-heatsink design which in essence should provide us with good results.