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Press Newsletter 03/2015
 
 
 
Content
Computerforum finds no fault with the Dark Power Pro 10
Silent Base 800 with a top review at ocaholic
Hardware.info recommends be quiet! in competitor review
Editors Choice Award goes to Silent Base 800
hardwareinside gives two awards to Dark Power Pro 10
Tech Testers reviews Dark Rock 3 and Shadow Rock Slim
YouTuber reviews Pure Wings 2
Awards for be quiet!-edition by tweakPC
Shadow Rock Slim cooler reviewed on Tweakers.net Forum
Two be quiet! CPU coolers reviewed on Hardware.info Forum
Dark Rock 3 cooler reviewed on Tweakers.net Forum
tech365 publishes build log of new review systems
Hardware.info recommends System Power 7 300W
ITRaidDE builds gaming system with Pure Power L8 430W CM
Full score for Pure Rock
Hardware.info recommends System Power 7 300W
Pure Power L8 400W best power supply for budget game PCs
Expert Reviews awards Silent Base 800 with 4 stars
Hardware.info recommends Pure Power L8 400W
Tweakers.net recommends System Power 7
 
 
Computerforum finds no fault with the Dark Power Pro 10

850 Watt-version deserves Diamond Award

The German portal Computerforum.de has reviewed the Dark Power Pro 850 Watt in detail and found nothing to criticize. Appearance, performance and build quality were only cause for praise. This be quiet!-power supply has convinced the reviewers in such a way that it deserves the coveted Diamond Award.

“All in all we haven't found anything that we could fault with the Dark Power Pro 10 850W, even if we look closely. Consequently we give this power supply from the far north of Germany our coveted Diamond Award, which can be interpreted as an awesome tribute to this powerful piece of high-end technology.”

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Silent Base 800 with a top review at ocaholic

4.5 out of 5 stars for first be quiet! case

The multi language portal ocaholic has published a comprehensive review of the Silent Base 800. The innovative concept and the outstanding silent performance as well as the the very good processing quality earned much praise. In total the first be quiet! case earned 4,5 of 5 stars.

The Silent Base 800 from be quiet! is a case we definitely recommend. If you're looking for a silent case this is a great choice.

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Hardware.info recommends be quiet! in competitor review

Seasonic TFX-350W? Buy be quiet!

Hardware.info has published a review of the Seasonic TFX-350W power supply. This efficient TFX PSU might offer 50 watts and modularity extra, but the editors actually point to the be quiet! TFX Power 2 Gold as a much better alternative due to its lower ripple, better efficiency and lower price. They recommend the be quiet! PSU over the Seasonic TFX-350W.

“As far as we're concerned, it's an easy choice: if you're looking for an efficient TFX power supply, the be quiet! TFX Power 2 Gold is a much better choice.”

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Editors Choice Award goes to Silent Base 800

techicize amazed by first be quiet! case

The UK based online magazine techicize has tested the Silent Base 800 and was amazed by the performance and looks of the first be quiet! chassis. Overall the case scored 8,8 points and was choosen for the Editors Choice Award.

“Considering the cooling options, build quality and features. The silent Base 800 is a solid choice for any build.  For their first attempt at a case I'm genuinely impressed and can't wait to see what comes along next.”

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hardwareinside gives two awards to Dark Power Pro 10

Gold and Silent Awards after extensive review

The German online magazine hardwareinside was absolutely thrilled with the Dark Power Pro 10 850W after reviewthing this power supply. The efficiency, near-silent operation and design were particularly praised by the editors. As a result of these impressions, the reviewers awarded the Gold and Silent Award to this be quiet! power supply.

“'Platinum' should be part of the name of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W, because this power supply has proven just as noble and perfect in our tests. In addition to good looks and excellent efficiency, this PSU is also surprisingly quiet and controls up to four casefans. Even the packaging is very well done and the abundance of included accessoires is found nowhere else.”

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Tech Testers reviews Dark Rock 3 and Shadow Rock Slim

Recommended Award for both CPU coolers

The Dutch online blog Tech Testers has reviewed both the Dark Rock 3 and the Shadow Rock Slim. The editor is very happy with these two be quiet! CPU-coolers, giving praise to the exceptional build quality and putting them high on his list. Both coolers receive the Recommended Award.

“The quality of the heat sinks and the performance of the fans are timeless and definitely worth of praise in 2015. We can recommend both coolers based on that.”

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YouTuber reviews Pure Wings 2

Eight minute video review of the 120mm Pure Wings 2 on YouTube

An eight minute video review of the 120mm Pure Wings 2 was published on YouTube. The author drew particular attention to the excellent price/performance ratio of the product and awarded it with the highest rating.

“I do not believe that for the same price you can find a better fan.”

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Awards for be quiet!-edition by tweakPC

Full ARLT system with be quiet! components convinces

The ARLT-system "Mr. Gamer" in the be quiet!-edition has managed to convince the editorial staff of tweakPC in an extensive test. The Silent Base 800 as well as the Dark Power Pro 10 1000W and the Dark Rock Pro 3 showed convincing results when it comes to silence, so the entire system was honored with the Excellent Hardware Award.

“Besides the good motherboard, we were also convinced by the be quiet! Dark Power Pro power supply that even remained silent at full load (750 watt on the outlet) and does its job extremely efficiently. Fans and coolers from be quiet! also do a good job. The be quiet! case makes a solid impression, even if it causes slightly higher temperatures in the interior due to the fully enclosed design.”

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Shadow Rock Slim cooler reviewed on Tweakers.net Forum

Top review on Dutch authority forum

Forum member Foritain has reviewed the Shadow Rock Slim and placed a review of this product on the community forum of Tweakers.net. The extensive test is very positive for be quiet!, leading to a full score of 5 out of 5 for this cooler.

“The be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim is an excellent mid-range processor cooler. Excellent cooling performance for its price and one of the most silent models you can buy.”

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Two be quiet! CPU coolers reviewed on Hardware.info Forum

Top review on Dutch authority forum

Forum member Foritain has reviewed the Dark Rock 3 and the Shadow Rock Slim and placed a review of these products on the community forum of Hardware.info. The extensive test is very positive for be quiet!, leading to a score of 4.5 out of 5 for both products. 

“The cooling performance is in line with the price, which is important for a good review. Fact is these coolers are whisper silent on low speeds and near silent on full speeds and the build quality of the cooling fins is really amazing (definitely better than Scythe). This makes them ideal all-rounders.”

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Dark Rock 3 cooler reviewed on Tweakers.net Forum

Top review on Dutch authority forum

Forum member Foritain has reviewed the Dark Rock 3 and placed a review of this product on the community forum of Tweakers.net. The extensive test is very positive for be quiet!, leading to a score of 4 out of 5 for the product. 

“The be quiet! Dark Rock 3 isn't cheap, but the quality of cooling ribs and fan is great, the cooling performance is in line with its price and the cooler is amazingly silent.”

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tech365 publishes build log of new review systems

be quiet! hardware all around

The Dutch tech website tech365 is building two new identical review systems. They have published a first build log showing the be quiet! Silent Base 800, Straight Power 10 600W CM and Dark Rock Pro 3, serving as a base platform for their new systems.

“First we have the Straight Power 10 600W power supply and secondly a Dark Rock CPU cooler. Both components are a great fit for the Silent Base case and everything looks amazing when installed.”

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Hardware.info recommends System Power 7 300W

Best power supply for home server

Hardware.info has published their March edition on building the perfect home server. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 7 300W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level. For those requiring a PEG-connector, they recommend the 350W version.

An efficient power supply that doesn't draw much power at lower loads, that's what you need for a home server.

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ITRaidDE builds gaming system with Pure Power L8 430W CM

be quiet! power supply as recommendation for sub-€1000 gaming system

The Youtube-channel ITRaidDE introduces their recommended configuration for a sub-€1000 gaming system in a video. Their choice of power supply is the Pure Power L8 CM with 430W, powerful enough to fulfil all power requirements of this PC.

“Together we build a gaming pc, that is adequate for current games as well as games that are yet to be published in 2015.”

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Full score for Pure Rock

be quiet! cooler in test at tech-fire

tech-fire has reviewed the be quiet! Pure Rock and is fully convinced by its performance, noise levels and price. The reviewer rates the cooler with five out of five stars.

“In our opinion, the purchase of a Pure Rock is definitely worth it because the price is right and the noise level of the cooler is (almost) unnoticeable. In addition, the installation instructions are well-explained and also helps new people, who have never installed a cooler before, to install it correctly in their PC.”

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Hardware.info recommends System Power 7 300W

Best power supply for entry-level PC

Hardware.info has published their March article on building the perfect entry-level PC. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 7 300W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level. For those requiring a PEG-connector, they recommend the 350W version.

The be quiet! System Power 7 300W is extremely nice priced and achieves excellent results in our benchmarks.

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Pure Power L8 400W best power supply for budget game PCs

Hardware.info recommends Pure Power L8 400W

Hardware.info has published their March article on building the perfect game PC using off-the-shelf components. The be quiet! Pure Power L8 400W is their preferred power supply, even though it lacks modularity.

Even though not modular, this PSU can deliver its full performance on the 12V rails and the fan isn't noisy at all. Efficiency at lower loads is very good. Add to that the average street price of less than €50 and we have a winner.

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Expert Reviews awards Silent Base 800 with 4 stars

4-out-of-5 star rating for be quiet!-case

The online UK authority Expert Reviews has published a short review on the be quiet! Silent Base 800. They are very happy with the size of the case, meaning plenty of space for your components, and the low noise levels. The case gets rated 4 out of 5 stars.

“The Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 is a great choice if you want a quiet case but still want to have powerful and large components and plenty of room for expansion.”

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Hardware.info recommends Pure Power L8 400W

Reviews Seasonic Eco, recommends competitor

The online Dutch authority Hardware.info has reviewed the Seasonic Eco 430W power supply, and even though this PSU earns a Silver Award, the editor concludes it might be better to go for the be quiet! Pure Power L8 400W with lower ripple, higher efficiency and a lower noise level. They also recommend the System Power 7 400W as a cheaper alternative.

For the same price you can buy a be quiet! Pure Power L8 400W that might be lower specced, but has a lower ripple, a better energy efficiency and makes less noise at 100W.

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Tweakers.net recommends System Power 7

300W power supply first choice for budget systems

The online Dutch authority Tweakers.net have released their latest guides to building the 'perfect' computer. In the guide for building the ideal budget system, they recommend the be quiet! System Power 7 300W as the power supply of their choice.

“The be quiet! System Power 7 is an golden oldie and needs no introduction. The efficiency and quality of the components are quite good and that's why we stick to the System Power 7 as our choice for this guide.”

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