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be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2

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Well OK...but does it fit and is it guaranteed to handle Alder Lake? Would be nice to know as in a few months with a new MB world is breaking loose. And who would by any type of cooler now without the manufacturer making it perfectly clear that all is good to go in October.
 
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I can't find anywhere in the review a diagram of dimensions and clearance. Is that possibile? Those are significant information
 
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i have been running the mk 1 version for the past six years.. i would not swap it for anything else it works fine..

it would be very odd if the mk 2 version dosnt at least work as well.. i do use mine with a couple of case side fans though..

trog
 
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