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| Ascuns new gaming rig features be quiet! |
5000 euros PC to play
YouTuber Ascuns builds his new gaming PC. A 5000 euros worth setup equiped with be quiet! gear from the Dark Base Pro 900 rev2 to the Dark Rock Pro 4 for cooling not forgetting a Straight Power 11 750W PSU. The Dark Base Pro 900 rev2 is highlihgted and praised as being roomy while Qi charging is shown. “we don't even hear this PSU (...) Then the CPU Cooler, the Dark Rock Pro 4 a super cool and quiet aircooler being more simple to setup and maintain than watercooling (...) The chassis is the Dark Base Pro 900 rev2 : I've never seen such a big
case in my life, being 100% modular” to the article »  |
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| Hardware Info reviews 27 ATX cases under €100 |
Pure Base 500 Black in case round-up
Hardware Info has published a round-up of 27 ATX cases with an MSRP of €100 or lower, which includes the be quiet! Pure Base 500. The editor was very satisfied with this case when it comes to noise levels, calling it one of the most silent cases on the market. Combined with its relatively low sales price, this leads to the Great Value award. “[A Great Value award] is definitely in it for the be quiet! Pure Base 500, the economic choice for those who value silence above all.” to the article »  |
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| PC Centric publishes RGB tutorial |
be quiet! components used in video tutorial
PC Centric has published an online video tutorial on how to build RGB into your system. The system itself contains the Silent Base 801 Window, Silent Loop 240mm, and Straight Power 11 Platinum 650W. to the article »  |
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| Check out the War Game Guru's way of installing a cooler |
The be quiet! cooler gets installed on the YouTuber's PC
The installation of be quiet!'s Dark Rock PRO 4 goes into a demanding flight-sim rig. “Time to upgrade the flight-sim rig!” to the article »  |
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| Shadow Rock LP and Silent Wings 3 |
In the ultra-compact assembly "BATON"
Vyacheslav YOLENZO Ilyinsky, well-known in PC modders community, created an impressive PC in terms of performance and extremely compact dimensions, only slightly larger than a loaf of white bread. For reliable and efficient system cooling, the low-profile be quiet! cooler Shadow Rock LP is responsible for CPU, and the silence of the air exchange in the case is provided by the Silent Wings 3 fan. to the article »  |
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| PC Centric publishes beginners guide to PC building |
Gaming PC Parts Explained!
PC Centric has published a tutorial video explaining all the components you might need to build a gaming PC. His preferred case is the Silent Base 801 because of its modularity and clean aesthetics. He also uses the Silent Loop 240mm and the brand-new be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum power supply. “This is a power supply, which is incredibly boring and exciting at the same time. When I'm buying one, there are two main factors: one is making sure that it has enough power for your system [...] and the other thing is whether you're getting
a modular or non-modular power supply.” to the article » |
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| PC Update reviews Straight Power 11 Platinum |
Premium noise, cable management and efficiency
PC Update reviews Straight Power 11 Platinum. Journalist praised the good noise level, as well as cable management options and top-notch efficiency. Manufacturing quality is also highlighted. “As for the noise level, the PSU is inaudible in idle and does not exceed 33.5 dB at about 50% load, which is perfect. So there's nothing wrong with the way the newcomer operates
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| Silent base 801 Window in the press @ HWLEGEND Italy |
Platinum Award Best product for Silent base 801 Window @ HWLEGEND Italy
The reviewer highlights the quality of the material and robustness, the « particular and captivating style » of the Silent Base 801 in matte black which attracts attention plus the accessory equipment, including the excellent pre-installed premium class proprietary fans (Pure Wings 2 140mm) and the generous side bulkhead entirely made of tempered glass.
He emphasizes the design, taking care of every detail in order to simplify the installation of the components, to optimize air flows and cable managements ; and its usability, with the possibility of reorganizing the internal layout by installing the Tray dedicated to the motherboard in an inverted position. “Ultimately, we recommend the purchase of this product to all users who want a chassis with a particular and intriguing design, with specific precautions for the construction of high-end systems with good possibilities for integrating traditional
or All-type liquid systems in-One.” to the article »  |
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| Windlass project at Pure Base 500 |
As well as Shadow Wings 2 and System Power 9
Compact case be quiet! Pure Base 500 Window WHITE in the new build of the famous YOLENZO modder accommodates a system with Ryzen 9-3950X + 128 GB RAM. be quiet! System Power 9 and Shadow Wings 2 are responsible for the stability and reliability of the power supply for the entire system. to the article » |
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| Dark Rock Pro 4 as cooler recommendation at Giga |
Build your own Gaming-PCs
The German website Giga.de has published an article in which the best builds for current games are presented. The configuration "Allrounder-PC" offers enough power to play every game in best graphics. As CPU cooler the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 is recommended, which even leaves enough room for overclocking the CPU. “If necessary, you can also overclock the CPU to really get the most out of your PC.” to the article »  |
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| eTeknix reviews Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W |
Editor's Choice award for Platinum PSU
eTeknix has published a review of the Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W, praising this power supply with an Editor's Choice award. The editor is stunned by the amazing performance of this model, especially given its affordable price tag, and can't find a single fault with this model. “The performance of this power supply is, honestly, practically faultless. There were literally no areas of concern in our testing and, if anything, the results were massively better than they (for a product of this type) had any right to be. A quick look at the
efficiency charts, however, should leave you in no doubt as to what an excellent power supply the be quiet! Straight Power 11 is!” to the article » |
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| The Dark Rock PRO 4 gets a little workout |
The CPU cooler gets solid 60FPS in 3840x1080 144Hz over Persian Gulf
The PC is maintaining a solid 60fps at 3840x1080 with so many details at the maximum, and the CPU is quiet and cool at around 40C under load. “This Dark Rock Pro 4 is amazing” to the article » |
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| Tom's Hardware UK reviews Pure Base 500 |
A good option for novice builders and those who don’t care about RGB
Tom's Hardware UK has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Base 500 case, calling it a good option for novice builders. The editor especially likes the minimalist design, powerful fans, good noise performance, and the price proposition. He also likes the lack of RGB, although he recognizes that's a very subjective consideration. The case receives a 4/5-rating. “The Pure Base 500 is ideal for those starting a custom PC build for the first time. Not only is it affordable at $80, but it also packs in a lot of features and
minor-but-appreciated details -- like the cable bar and the additional velcro straps -- that make building your new PC a cinch.” to the article » |
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| Hardware Info recommends Dark Rock PRO 4 |
Best CPU cooler for 4K video editing PCs
Hardware Info has published their February 2020 article on building the perfect 4K video editing PC. In this build, they choose the be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 4 as the perfect CPU cooler, due to its impressive performance and low noise level. “The Dark Rock PRO 4 is the only air cooler that bests the legendary Noctua NH-D15 in our tests. It's also a bit cheaper and the full-black design might be easier on the eyes than Noctua's classic beige.” to the article » |
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| Check out the unboxing of be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 Cooler |
The high-end cooler gets into the hands of Rod White
The reviewer unboxes the Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler and shares his initial thoughts about the product. “I think this cooler would looke nice in any build! ” to the article » |
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| Dark Base 700 in the timelapse build at TechMaxTV |
Custom workstation
The German Youtuber TechMaxTV has released a timelapse build video on his channel, where the Dark Base 700 is used as the housing for his new custom workstation. to the article » |
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| Pure Base 500 Window tested by Nicolas11x12 |
Detailed video review of the case
The Youtuber Nicolas11x12 has published a review of the Pure Base 500 Window on his English channel. All in all, he is very attracted by the case and wouldn't have expected, at a price of 90 US dollars, that it would feature such thick steel, for example. He also praises the many small details, which are all cleverly designed and thus, among other things, provide plenty of space for high-end components. The combination of noise-reducing materials and quiet fans also ensures a particularly low noise level. The Youtuber cannot find any negative aspects. “What can I say about the be quiet! Pure Base 500? Well, it didn't just manage to greatly impress me but also surprised me in many ways.” to the article » |
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| Pure Base 500 in Optimal PC 2020 |
On the popular Youtube channel Rozetka
The video blogger of one of the most popular Youtube channels ROZETKA published a video with the assembly of “Optimal PC 2020” in the case be quiet! Pure Base 500. The case impressed the author of the video with excellent build quality, materials, thoughtful design and appearance. Note that reliable power for the “Optimal PC 2020” is provided by the be quiet! System Power 9 600W. to the article »  |
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| Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W @ Geeknetik Spain |
Recommended Product award for Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W @ Geeknetik Spain
The reviewer emphasizes the excellent internal design, outstanding efficiency and quality of material of the Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W including the fan that lowers noise levels significantly.
He also highlights the fully modular cable management and the good main wiring design as key assets. However, he suggests as an improvement that we should add hybrid ventilation operation with full stop in low consuption.
Therefore, the Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W is granted the Recommended Product award
“Our comparative results make it one of the most efficient sources we have had in our laboratory in recent weeks and its price, close to 150 Euros, is suitable for its power and quality levels.” to the article »  |
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| Basic-Tutorials presents 1000-Euro gaming PC from Zenchilli |
The ultimate gaming PC for 1000 Euros?
In cooperation with the Youtuber Zenchilli, Basic-Tutorials has published the PC build for a 1000 Euro gaming PC as an article. The be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W is recommended as the power supply, which not only provides enough power, but also has enough capacity for an upgrade. “For the power supply, we chose a be quiet! Pure Power 11 with 400W, as the entire system needs about 300W. So you still have a little room for an upgrade.” to the article » |
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| Check out why Sujano likes the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 |
be quiet!'s iconic case gets reviewed by the YouTube influencer
In this video Sujano take a look at the be quiet!' Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 silent PC case. “This is an incredibly quiet PC case that is also built incredibly well. It includes Wireless Charging!
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| KitGuru reviews Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W |
8.5/10 rating and Worth Buying award
KitGuru has published a review of the be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W, praising the capable platform and near-silent operation. The editor was able to push the PSU to 930W before it shut down. This has resulted in a neat 8.5/10 rating a coveted Worth Buying award. “Kitguru says: the be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W is a very capable power supply competitively priced in the UK. It definitely should be shortlisted if you are in the market for a high capacity unit for a new system build.” to the article » |
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| Dark Rock Slim in the press @ PC Gaming.it |
Recommended product for Dark Rock Slim @ PC Gaming.it
The reviewers starts with the great quality and performances of all be quiet’s CPU coolers in general. Then he focuses on the Dark Rock Slim and highlights teh new heatsink which manages to be silent and performing even with eight-core processors while remaining compact in size. Then, he emphasizes its design it follows the lines of the other models, the black color is well suited to any configuration, while the aluminum top cover ensures a premium finish and mentioned its aesthetic among the most refined and minimal air coolers on the market as an additional asset.
As a result he granted the Dark Rock Slim a Recommended product badge. “be quiet! it is always a guarantee especially for CPU coolers and the Dark Rock Slim is part of the family.” to the article » |
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| Review of Shadow Wings 2 White 140mm |
On the forums DNS Club Experts
A popular blogger of the DNS Club of Experts published a detailed review of the fans of the new Shadow Wings 2 serie. The author of the review noted the excellent air flow, stylish design and absolutely silent operation of the fans. “Silent Wings 2 is an excellent choice for solving absolutely any tasks. It fits perfectly into any assembly, works silently, because all the noise, vibration and crackle are effectively damped, and a reliable bearing ensures long trouble-free operation.” to the article » |
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| PC Invasion takes on the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 |
The iconic be quiet! high-end case gets an in-depth review by PC Invasion
The in-depth review shows the good and the bad of one of the most iconic be quiet! cases to date. “Despite a few faults when it comes to the Dark Pro 900 rev. 2’s modular design, there’s no denying how much this be quiet! case has to offer. It improves over the original design in almost every way, both in terms of design and features. That’s all while keeping the flexibility in tact, making the Dark Pro 900 rev. 2 the bar by which other cases should be measured. ” to the article » |
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| Hardware Asylum reviews the Straight Power 11 850W |
Check out what Dennis Garcia has to say about the be quiet! PSU
The reviewer gives a brief overview about the be quiet!'s PSU, talks about the product layout and features, discusses the power connections and concludes with his thougts about the PSU. “Overall we enjoyed the Straight Power 11 Gold 850W, the fully modular design is a nice change for systems builders allowing them to use only the cables they need and limit what needs to be creatively tucked away.” to the article » |
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| Review of the Straight Power 11 Platinum |
Testing 650 Watt model on hardwareluxx.ru
The Straight Power 11 series with certification 80Plus Platinum was tested in a review on the popular Russian portal for hardware enthusiasts Hardwareluxx.ru. The reviewer noted higher efficiency, quieter operation and excellent voltage stability, even compared to the very successful predecessor with Gold certification. “Compared to the Gold version, the Straight Power 11 Platinum PSU offers a slightly higher level of efficiency and is a little quieter. be quiet! did not change the very rich equipment and successful design. Efficiency
corresponds to the Platinum category, it is significantly superior to conventional 80 PLUS Gold power supplies.” to the article » |
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| Check out what be quiet! parts made it to this gaming PC |
The PC build worth $1150 end ups some of be quiet!'s finest parts
Craft Computing continue to build PCs while drinking quality beer - check out the latest build by them. “Today, I'm going to put together an $1150 gaming PC, but did I choose the right parts?” to the article » |
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| Check out a comparison between $15,000 Mac and a $5,000 PC |
The comparison includes be quiet!'s Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2
The comparison shows you how to build a PC that is three times cheaper and yet more powerful. “The case is filled with sound dampening materials and very quiet fans. ” to the article » |
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| Hardwareluxx reviews the Straight Power 11 Platinum 650W |
More efficient and even quieter?
The German website Hardwareluxx has published a review of the Straight Power 11 Platinum. The tester praises the increased efficiency compared to the gold-certified models as well as the even quieter operation. The output voltages under load are also well balanced and have only low ripple and noise voltages. The modular cable management and the high-quality components as well as numerous protective circuits are positively highlighted. The power supply unit therefore receives the award "Excellent Hardware". “Viewed on its own, the be quiet!
Straight Power 11 Platinum 650W is a very good power supply unit that offers a very convincing overall package.” to the article » |
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| Modding.fr reviews Straight Power 11 Platinum |
It's even better than gold version
Modding.fr reviews Straight Power 11 Platinum. Silence and finishes are praised, as well as voltage stability and modularity. A positive review where the PSU gets the best award.
“With this new Straight Power 11 in a Platinum version, be quiet! improves, even more, the Straight Power 11 in its Gold version which is already very efficient.” to the article » |
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| Review of Shadow Wings 2 WHITE |
On the popular IT portal https://megaobzor.com
The popular IT portal for enthusiasts of advanced technologies, MegaObzor.com, published an article with an overview and test results of the fans of the new Shadow Wings 2 serie in a white version. The author of the article was pleased with the silent and fairly efficient operation of the fans, an unusual attractive design and excellent workmanship. “be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 White are suitable as case fans for those users who prioritize low noise and a long service life. It looks great in white cases with transparent side walls. Easy
installation, low cost, speed control in PWM and attractive appearance.
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 White receives the well-deserved Gold Award. Editors' Choice by MegaObzor.com” to the article » |
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| Video review of Shadow Wings 2 WHITE |
On the popular youtube channel MegaObzor
The popular Youtube channel of MegaObzor.com has published a review of Shadow Wings 2 WHITE fans. “be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 White are suitable as case fans for those users who prioritize low noise and a long service life. They look great in white cases with transparent side walls. Easy installation, low cost, speed control in PWM and attractive appearance.” to the article » |
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| Dark Base 700 in the press @ Hardware Ready.it |
5 stars, Best choice and Gold Case awards for Dark Base 700 @ Hardware Ready.it
The reviewer emphasizes the exceptional characteristics of the Dark Base 700 starting with the high modularity offering the possibility to completely disassemble the motherboard plate and reassemble it on the other side with a 180 degree rotation of all the hardware. He continues with the high quality of material and the performance in terms of silence due to high quality fans already installed plus additionnal that can be added, plus air flow and insulation system. Of course he also mentioned the RGB controled via the button in front panel.
Therefore, the Dark Base 700 is awarded with 5 stars, Best choice and Gold Case awards. “As we said in the Dark Base Pro 900 model review , it's like having two houses in one.
Let's sum it up, we are in front of another top product from Be Quiet! , the case excels in quality and silence while maintaining a design that is beautiful to look at and with all the goodies that a case on this figure should have. We therefore award top marks and two awards.” |
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| Pure Base 500 Window in the press @ PC Gaming.it |
"Gold Award" and "Recommended Product" for Pure Base 500 Window @ PC Gaming.it
The reviewers highlights the sober design of the Pure Base 500 Window, solid and well finished in every detail; the interior is classic but has intelligently perfected its supports for SSD and the power supply shroud so as to make assembly simple and cleancompard to other PC cases of same size. He also emphasizes the good insulation with dedicated material and the be quiet! Silent Wings fans to optimize silence.
So he granted "Recommended Product" and "Gold Awards" for the Pure Base 500. “be quiet! Pure Base 500 is probably the most successful model in the whole family.” to the article » |
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| Straight Power 11 Platinum reviewed at Hexus |
"Recommended" award for the 1000W unit of be quiet!'s premium PSU
Hexus reviews the Straight Power 11 Platinum with 1000 watts from be quiet! and concludes with a "Recommended" award. The editor appreciates the low noise and can see this power supply unit as a workhorse for high-end desktop or workstation PCs. “The be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 1,000W is a no-nonsense PSU that does exactly what it says on the tin.” to the article » |
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| Cowcotland reviews Straight Power 11 Platinum |
be quiet! quality!
Cowcotland comes up with a review of the Straight Power 11 Platinum 650W. Reviewer details size, weight, design, not forgeting the Silent Wings 3 fan, overall PSU specs and connectors. Various benchmarks results are shared when it comes to voltage and power consumption. The review gets a Cowcot d'or award. “How should I say it… Like each time with be quiet! power supplies, there is no disappointment. The power supply is sober, well finished and offers excellent voltages and consumption.” to the article » |
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| Pure Base 500 Reviewed by Think Computers |
Check out why the case snatched the recommended award
The detailed review shows why Think Computers decided to award the case with 9 out of 10 score and give away their Recommended Award. “All in all if you are looking for a compact mid-tower the Pure Base 500 should be at the top of your list.” to the article » |
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| be quiet! in PC-Welt's test platforms |
How PC-Welt reviews CPUs and GPUs
The German website PC-Welt has published a new video on its Youtube channel. In it, the editor introduces the two test platforms with which he will be performing his graphics card and processor reviews in the future. The equipment also includes the CPU cooler Dark Rock Pro 4 and the Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM, which can be seen in numerous shots. “Now you will of course ask yourself: Why not also an all-in-one water cooling system here? First and foremost it's the price, the air cooler here is much cheaper. Secondly, this one can also
dissipate up to 250 watts of TDP and thirdly, not every case has enough space to fit such a large radiator inside.” to the article » |
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| Hardware-Test reviews Pure Base 500 Window |
Silver award for entry-level ATX case
Hardware-Test (HwT) has published a review of the Pure Base 500 Window and the editor gave this case a Silver award. He likes the features and functionality of this case especially given the entry-level nature and price. He also loves the design. “All in all, a well-functioning cabinet that will find its way to many Gamer builds.” to the article »  |
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| Cowcotland TV presents Straight Power 11 Platinum 650W |
Fully modular and premium
Cowcotland TV presents the Straight Power 11 Platinum 650W. The Youtuber emphasizes on the premium build quality, including the Silent Wings 3 135 mm and the Platinium certification. Cable management capacities are also highlighted.
“We find the mention Premium since this is the premium power supplies series of the brand, we also have the name of the latter, Straight Power 11 Platinum. We also have a mention for the Silent Wings 3 135 mm, finally full cable management, that is to say, all the cables of the power supply are modular.
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| Hardware Info reviews 300-450W power supplies |
Budget power supply round-up
Hardware Info has published a round-up of budget power supplies (300-450W) and this test includes five different be quiet! models. The editor has a lot of praise for the System Power 9 400W and Pure Power 11 400W, which both receive Great Value awards. “For a tenner more than the System Power 9 400W you can buy the semi-modular CM version of this power supply, the Corsair CX450, or the be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W. The latter is our favourite and receives a Great Value award: with an average efficiency of 88.7% it is the most efficient power
supply in the test, it is whisper-quiet and unlike Corsair it offers two PEG connectors.” to the article » |
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| RooieDuvel reviews Dark Rock 4 |
Great air cooler
RooieDuvel has published a review of the Dark Rock 4, praising both performance and low noise level of this CPU cooler. He also describes unboxing the product and how to install it on an Intel-motherboard, step by step. “The performance is certainly fine. At the standard speed there is a difference of only 27 degrees between the idle temperature and the temperature under load. The difference is a bit bigger when the processor is overclocked. The difference is then 45 degrees but the processor is certainly not at its maximum yet. What is
important to mention is that the cooler cannot be heard at all. You can see the 135mm Silent Wings fan running but you can't hear it.” to the article » |
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