Installation

When installing the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, users will need to first prepare the backplate. Slide the screws into the right slot on the backplate to then use the rubber o-rings to secure them. At this point, you can position the backplate on the motherboard.


Next, use the standoffs to secure the backplate to the motherboard to then secure the mounting arms to the standoffs. At this point, you can apply some thermal compound in preparation for mounting the heatsink.


You next need to prepare the heatsink for installation by removing the caps on top. Now, place the heatsink in its proper position to then slide the screwdriver down the hole and tighten the mounting screws. With this, the heatsink itself is now properly secured.


The final and easy bit is to attach the fans and plug them into the fan header. That's it, all done.

To be blunt, it's nice to see be quiet! revise the mounting hardware as I have been complaining about it for so many reviews. Great coolers tarnished by terrible mounting systems are now a thing of the past. The new system works extremely well and is very straightforward. In terms of difficulty, I would rate its installation a 9 on a scale of 1 (hardest) to 10 (easiest).