A closer look at be quiet!'s flagship PSU series

The flagship PSU's from be quiet!'s Dark Power Pro 11 series were presented in a new video at PC Games Hardware. Features as the even quieter operation than with the already silent previous version and the high efficiency with 80 Plus Platinum rating are highlighted and the team of PC Games Hardware will post an official review very soon.

“Taht makes this the quietest and most efficient power supply be quiet! ever built.”

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Excellent work culture

The be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 power supply was tested at overclock.pl and received a very well review.

“It is the ideal unit for high-performance and extremely quiet computers, perfectly dedicated for watercooling enthusiasts.”

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Smaller version of Silent Base 800 comes highly recommended

The internationally oriented Dutch weblog Guru3D has reviewed the be quiet! Silent Base 600, the smaller and cheaper successor to the Silent Base 800. The reviewer likes the looks, the features, the size and the quality, which is translated into a Recommended Award.

“We have little complain about with the SilentBase 600. It looks good, has decent features and is exactly what is in the name, silent. ”

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Enlace Hardware gives 9.5 out of 10 points for the be quiet! PC case

Silent Base 600 is like the small version of Silent Base 800, which is characterized by its space, high thermal cooling performance and low operation noise. It keeps all the great features from the Silent Base 800 but cuts down on costs.

“The be quiet! Silent Base 600 is a case with great features and has sufficient space for all kinds of high performance systems.”

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Dark Rock Pro 3 is one of the top choices at Tom’s Hardware

Tom’s Hardware recently checked out the Dark Rock Pro 3 and confirms that this cooler has great cooling performance. It’s the quietest unit compared to the competition.

“The Dark Rock Pro 3 offers an excellent mix of cooling and noise.”

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be quiet! PSU used as example power supply when building PC

Gamer.nl is publishing a series of articles on building the perfect gaming PC. In the second installment, they are talking about the power supply, explaining the basics. The short video accompanying this article uses a be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 1200W as reference. This power supply is also mentioned in the text.

“With a modular power supply - like the Be Quiet Dark Power Pro in this video - you can decide yourself how many cables you need. That makes cable management a lot easier.”

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Silent Base 800 Window at pctuning.tyden.cz

be quiet!'s Silent Base 800 Window was tested by Czech online media Pctuning. The editors highlighted good quality and the sleek design of this PC case.

“Definitely there is a lot of pros and this case is one of the best on the market. If you are looking for a very soundproof solution - Silent Base 800 is very interesting option and It would not leave the market unnoticed.”

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Photo-heavy review of be quiet! case

Forum member Stuart Liddle (stulid) of the Overclockers UK Forum has published an well-documented review of the be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window case. He calls the case an excellent choice for anyone who wants to build a silent system, giving it a thumbs up.

“For anyone looking to build a silent set-up with smart PC components the Bequiet Base 800 Window case is an excellent choice.”

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Renowned PSU review website JonnyGURU tested the Dark Power Pro 11 1200W and rates it 9.

Infamous JohnnyGURU put the PSU through a series of tests and the Dark Power Pro 11 has definitely not let him down. From performance to build quality and total value, this power supply has reached high numbers throughout the board.

“be quiet! isn't a name we see here in the lab too often, but when we do they usually bring something worth looking at. The Dark Power Pro 11 1200W unit is no exception. It's big, feature packed, powerful, and it shows an attention to detail I don't normally see from the competition.”

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Features of the be quiet! case at a glance

be quiet!'s Silent Base 600 was presented in a new video at PC Games Hardware. Many of the features known from the bigger brother Silent Base 800 are feature once again with the Silent Base 600 and there are even some additional functions in the design. The PC Games Hardware team is already looking forward to the full review, which will be published soon.

“This is a nice, more compact version of the Silent Base 800, still we are able to provide great cooling performance and a silent operation.”

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Easy cable management and high quality fans

User Azerion has published a review of the be quiet! Silent Base 600 Window on the Tweakers.net User Community. The user is extremely happy with the case, with only a few minor quibbles and mostly praise. The end result is 5 out of 5 stars.

“A wide case making cable management very easy, pre-installed fans are of high quality, all panels can easily be removed making cleaning and mounting extremely convenient.”

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Especially Shadow Rock 2 scores with good performance

ValueTech has created a market overview of current air coolers with a round-up testing five be quiet! CPU coolers amongst others. Especially the Shadow Rock 2 and the Dark Rock 3 can score points with their performance. The Shadow Rock Slim and TopFlow SR1 perform good with their individual stock fan, whereas the Pure Rock has problems to keep up with the bigger and more expensive competitors.

“To investigate the matter of which CPU cooler for which user is the best, we made a selection of a total of 28 CPU coolers on a wide range of cheap, expensive, small and large models.”

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Truly modern technology

Editors of Hungarian PcWorld tested the new be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 750W PSU. They commented positively on its high efficiency, stable voltages and a quiet operation.

“We consider it as a high quality, powerful and silent power supply.”

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Mexican media Enllace Hardware has reviewed the Dark Rock TF

Enlace Hardware has been following up on almost all coolers from be quiet! and this time they reviewed the latest top-flow CPU cooler from the Dark Rock series. 

“The be quiet! Dark Rock TF is an air cooler that has excellent build quality, performance and silence.”

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Receives Gold and Silent-Tipp award

ModYourCase posted a new review of the be quiet! Silent Base 600 highlighting the attractive design, great quality and all the features, which even outrank the bigger Silent Base 800. This all made ModYourCase give the Silent Base 600 not only their Gold award but also the Silent-Tipp badge.

“With the Silent Base 600 be quiet! expanded its portfolio with a more compact successor to the Silent Base 800. This model really doesn't have to hide behind its big brother.”

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PC Perspective takes a detailed look at the Silent Base 600 Window

The reviewer was really satisfied with its performance from all angles. The Silent Base 600 provides several different cooling options and also supports both single and dual fan radiators for liquid cooling. 

“The be quiet! Silent Base 600 case is a full-featured mid-tower enclosure that focuses on quiet, virtually silent operation, while at the same time delivering excellent cooling performance, usability and support for high-end hardware. ”

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Reviewer impressed by performance and silence

Forum leader Stuart Liddle (stulid) of the Overclockers UK Forum has published a quick unboxing article on the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W. The reviewer is seriously impressed by the looks, performance and silent operation of this power supply.

“The Bequiet Dark Power Pro 11 850W is I believe one of the quietest PSU I have had in my hands so far, the only one that has been quieter was the Superflower Leadex 1000W Platinum when its fan turned off using Eco Mode. But this PSU does not need Eco Mode, I guess that the high quality fan really is doing its job to the fullest as well as those rubber ends dampening any vibration to the case, coil whine was also absent during testing.”

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Preferred PSU for budget all-round PC

The Dutch online magazine Hardware.info has given their November recommendations for building the perfect budget all-round PC. Their preferred choice for a power supply is the be quiet! System Power 7 350W due to its high efficiency and low power levels.

“The System Power 7 350W is an excellent 350W-power supply with a good efficiency and a low noise level. Yet it is still very affordable, which is enough reason to award it with a Bronze Award in our last round-up.”

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be quiet!'s PC case used as housing for example configuration

In a middle-class PC build in the latest issue of PC Games Hardware the be quiet! Silent Base 600 was used as the case. This case was chosen for its compatibility with the chosen components in this price range. Highlighted is the support for even extra long graphics cards.

“Despite the compact dimensions of the Interior of the loading offers quiet silent base 600 theoretically also place graphics cards with extra long.”

Pure Power power supply used in sample configuration

Hardtecs4u posted a new guide about PC building showing the various options provided by the current hardware market. be quiet! is mentioned positively several times with the aspects PC case, power supply, and case ventilation. Especially its power supplies and case fans are highlighted. For the sample configuration Hardtecs4u used a be quiet! Pure Power L7 530W.

“Basically you should look for renowned manufacturers when it comes to the power supply, for example big names like be quiet!, Corsair, Enermax, or Sea Sonic, just to name a few.”

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be quiet! delivers design and quality that convince

Hungarian PCWord had a chance to take a closer look at the Silent Base 800 Window from be quiet!. Their opinion about the PC case was really positive mentioning an easy install as well as quiet and efficient operation.

“The design and quality can convince.”

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be quiet! cooler pitched against Cooler Master 212 Evo

The Dutch Youtube reviewer Jesse Reviews has published a review video, pitching the Cooler Master 212 Evo against the Dark Rock Advanced C1. Even though the 212 Evo performs better (a few degrees lower CPU temperatures), Jesse also recommends the Dark Rock Advanced C1 due to its color and design.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock is, however, not bad! I think you should choose the Dark Rock if you really want a black CPU [cooler] or if you really need room for your RAM modules.”

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Enlace Hardware recommends the Shadow Rock LP

The fast-growing Mexican hardware website Enlance Hardware has checked out the be quiet! Shadow Rock LP. It has the capacity to maintain the temperature of your processor even with models like the Intel Core i7 sixth generation. And the Pure Wings 2 has provided a great contribution to the product in terms of noise because the product is practically inaudible when it’s under operation.

“A solid choice for the user who needs an air cooler to integrate to their computer or small form factor HTPC.”

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Modders-Inc has tested the Shadow Rock LP and gave it a “Must Have” award

Modders-Inc is all about case modding and computer hardware. This time they took a closer look at the Shadow Rock LP. The performance was remarkable and silent.

“As with previous be quiet! coolers, the Shadow Rock LP has a unique and modern design emblematic of German build quality.”

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Press contact

Aaron Licht
Listan GmbH & Co. KG

Phone.: +49 40 736 7686 - 849
Fax: +49 40 736 7686 - 14
Mobile: +49 176 19 03 19 82

E-Mail: aaron.licht@bequiet.com
Web: www.bequiet.com

About be quiet!

be quiet! is a premium brand of PC power supplies, PC cases and cooling solutions as well as the consistent PSU market leader in Germany since 2007*.

All conception, design and testing is done with a German passion for quality and precision at our headquarters in Germany. Innovative engineering concepts, premium materials and world-class quality make be quiet! products among the most silent, reliable and powerful available.

See bequiet.com.

*GfK data 2015