International Press Newsletter
Press Newsletter 06/2020
 
 
 
Content
FrenchHardware recommends Straight Power 11
The Chris Voss Show Reviews Dark Rock 4
The Chris Voss Show Reviews Pure Base 500DX
Classical Technology builds in Dark Base 700
TryAGame highlights Dark Rock Pro 4
Hardwareinside test the be quiet! Pure Rock 2
Greg Salazar talks about Pure Base 500DX
PCMag UK reviews be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
PC Games Hardware tests be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
Christopher Flannigan shows Pure Base 500DX timelapse
Christopher Flannigan builds a £1500 PC
Dark Rock Pro 4 in the press @ Profesional Review Spain
BitWit Builds in Pure Base 500DX
Pure Rock 2 in the press @ Geeknetik Spain
TechLipton: Overview of the best CPU coolers up to 300 PLN
Transferring a PC into the Pure Base 500DX
Shadow Rock Slim reviewed by HardwareInside
Factornews uses the Dark Base Pro 900 Rev.2
Canard PC Hardware selects the Pure Rock 2
Canard PC Hardware selects the Silent Base 601 Window
Review of Straight Power 11 Platinum
Tech-Legend test Pure Rock 2
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX review
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX review
Hardware Info reviews 62 air coolers
Basic-Tutorials reviews Pure Rock 2
Carey Holzman Uses Pure Rock 2 in a Live Stream
Informative video about choosing a PSU
Review of Straight Power 11 Platinum
Hardware-Journal Germany tests the Pure Base 500DX
Gamers Nexus Use Shadow Rock 3
JayzTwoCents Uses Dark Rock Slim and be quiet PSU
Pure Rock 2 in the press @ HW Legend Italy
Pure Base 500DX in the press @ Geeknetik Spain
PC Centric builds epic B550 gaming computer
Pure Base 500 review
MXDOUT builds Extreme Streaming PC
HardwareInside recommends Pure Base 500DX
Review of Shadow Rock 3
Pure Rock 2 Review by TechPowerUp
HardwareCooking uses be quiet!
Dark Base 700 PC case reviewed by High Tech Point
Gear Seekers tear down their Pure Base 500DX gaming PC
PC-Welt Germany Build with be quiet! and giveaway
Factornews highlights the Pure Rock Slim
Shadow Wings 2 PWM reviewed by Hardware-Journal Germany
eTeknix publishes Pure Rock 2 review
Shadow Rock 3 in the press @ Moda’a’Foca Portugal
Jay's Tech Vault Uses Pure Base 500DX & Dark Base Pro 900
Pure Wings 2 140mm fans tested
Pure Base 500DX - the basis of a super-PC
Pure Base 500DX Review by JD Tech Gear
be quiet! Silent Wings 3 PWM gets included in a group test
EHA nominates be quiet! in multiple categories
Dark Rock 4 powers Vonguru testing rig
Power Zone 1000W review
Straight Power 11 Platinum 550W review by PC Goblin
Gaming PC build in Pure Base 500DX
Shadow Rock 3 reviewed at HEXUS
EHA nominates be quiet! in multiple categories
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX - balancing gaming and silence
Custom PC reviews be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
Gear Seekers show Pure Base 500DX in build video
CanardPC selects be quiet!
Pure Rock 2 Black review
 
 
FrenchHardware recommends Straight Power 11

A high end power supply

Youtubers FrenchHardware comes up with a new video on their Youtube channel and shows how to build a gaming rig in 2020. Youtubers detail every step and highlight the be quiet! Straight Power 11  PSU. Youtubers show what’s inside the box and how to properly install the power supply.

“We’ve got here a be quiet! Straight Power 11, an 850W 80Plus Platinum power supply, a great certification, this is a high end power supply.”

to the article »
 
 
The Chris Voss Show Reviews Dark Rock 4

The article tells you whether the reviewer recommends the product

The Chris Voss Show Reviews Dark Rock 4. The reviewer takes a general overveiw of the product. The journalist ends up recommending the cooler from be quiet!. 

“I highly recommend it we’ve been really impressed with the bequiet! products. ”

to the article »
 
 
The Chris Voss Show Reviews Pure Base 500DX

The reviewer loves the new case by be quiet!.

The article reviews be quiet! Pure Base 500DX. The article is aimed at the general public and thoughts are short and sweet. The reviewer ends up recommending the new case. 

The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX is optimized for high cooling performance and designed for those who seek high airflow.

to the article »
 
 
Classical Technology builds in Dark Base 700

This is a third build he makes in be quiet! PC cases

Thiago shows how Dark Base 700 stacks up with other be quiet! products. He focuses on what works best for the the different types of audiences. Thiago ends up really enjoying building the PC. 

“It was made for all types of configurations! ”

to the article »
 
 
TryAGame highlights Dark Rock Pro 4

Water against Air

TryAGame comes up with an article to compare which cooling solution, between the aircooling and watercooling, is the best. Reviewer details both solution strengths and mentions be quiet Dark Rock Pro 4. The nice design is highlighted.

“Some models have a great design (like the be quiet dark rock pro 4)”

to the article »
 
 
Hardwareinside test the be quiet! Pure Rock 2

Recommended as great entry-level air cooler

After listing the box contents, the media details the cooler's specifications and tests its cooling capacities in the scenarios Gaming, Idle and Maximum Load. The good RAM compatibility, the quality craftsmanship, the easy installation and the cooling capacities all receive praise. The editor only misses some rubber bands for easier decoupling.

“Thanks to its asymmetric design, this cooler offers good memory compatibility; the crafting, easy installation and cooling capacities are convincing as well.”

to the article »
 
 
Greg Salazar talks about Pure Base 500DX

The key outcome of the article is that he uses the case to highlight the qualities of a good case

Greg Salazar highlights the qualities of a great mid-tower using Pure Base 500DX as a result. The reviewer talks to the general public about the product's qualities. He says it is not perfect but it has a few qualities of a great mid-tower. 

“Great model for this video. ”

to the article »
 
 
PCMag UK reviews be quiet! Pure Base 500DX

A well-made ATX PC case that's easy to work in, though the front I/O panel is a bit sparse

PCMag UK has published a review of the Pure Base 500DX, calling it a well-made ATX case with plenty of features (such as the ARGB lighting and the pre-installed fans) as well as nice aesthetics. The editor also loves how easy it is to work in the case. The reviewer gives the case a 4.0 (excellent) rating.

“It is reasonably priced, is easy to work in, and looks spiffy enough. Overall, I'd consider the Pure Base 500DX a worthwhile ATX option to build your system in if you're looking for heavy air cooling right out of the box, and would benefit from the inclusion of three good fans. They are a big part of the value proposition.”

to the article »
 
 
PC Games Hardware tests be quiet! Pure Base 500DX

Generally positive impression; good amount of features for price, relatively loud

The media first explain changes in improved airflow and added RGB lighting before concluding the full specifications. The noise level is perceived as rather loud, which in turn is offset by the lower temperatures and thus perceived as a reasonable compromise. In total, the sum of features is praised, resulting a grade of 2.35 (from 1 to 6 with 1 being best).

“Be Quiet used to be focussed on quiet cases with lots of noise isolation. The Pure Base 500 DX sets out to change that.”

 
 
Christopher Flannigan shows Pure Base 500DX timelapse

Youtube timelapse of be quiet!'s RGB case

UK-based Youtuber Christopher Flannigan has published a timelapse of his £1500 PC Build, based on the Pure Base 500DX. The build also uses the Dark Rock Pro 4 as CPU cooler and a few Pure Wings 2 fans.

to the article »
 
 
Christopher Flannigan builds a £1500 PC

Youtube build guide based on Pure Base 500DX and Dark Rock Pro 4

UK-based Youtuber Christopher Flannigan has published a £1500 PC build video that's based on the Pure Base 500DX and Dark Rock Pro 4. He has specifically chosen these components because they performed really well in his previous reviews.

“For the case, I've decided to go with the Pure Base 500DX from be quiet!. I've already done a high-end build in this case and a lot of thermal testing in a separate case review.”

to the article »
 
 
Dark Rock Pro 4 in the press @ Profesional Review Spain

Platinum Award for Dark Rock Pro 4

The reviewer emphasizes the design of the Dark Rock Pro 4. He is impressed with its aesthetics in black with a beautiful brushed metal finish on the top and generous space for watercooling as well as great performances achieved during the tests which makes it specifically recommended for overclocking systems.

He also highlits the quality of the material and its wide compatibility and high profile. He and praises the Silent Wings PWM fans for being « incredibly quiet », so much so,  that he could imagine they were not in function.

 

On the other hand, he suggested improving the mounting system : « a little more tedious than normal, especially on the Intel platform ».

 

As a result of this review, the Dark Rock Pro 4 receives the Platinum award.

“Generally speaking, we can make it clear that this heatsink is worthy of the high-end. be quiet! has done a phenomenal job in all sections, optimizing it further and tweaking its design.”

to the article »
 
 
BitWit Builds in Pure Base 500DX

The YouTuber does it while eating hot wings

The video is a PC build challenge showing the hosts eating hot wings while building a PC.The influencers find it hard to build under the pressure. However, they end up building a great build. 

“It's really quiet!”

to the article »
 
 
Pure Rock 2 in the press @ Geeknetik Spain

"Recommended Product Award" for Pure Rock 2 @ Geeknetik Spain

The reviewer emphasizes the Pure Wing 2 fans used in the Pure Rock 2, demonstarting extra efficiency compared to the previous version during the tests. He also summarizes its key assets which justify the price in regards to the performances and features: very quiet adaptability to any mid-range processor, easy installation system, pre-applied thermal paste and the possibility to mount an extra fan.

 

Therefore, Geeknetik awards the Pure Rock 2 with the "Recommended Product Award."

“The pure Rock 2 is very quiet at idle, with very few fan turns, and highly controlled noise to keep the latest processors within their proper operating parameters by bringing out the best in turbo modes and sustained frequencies. Low noise, no throttling in long load periods and a resonable price. Tower heatsinks like this are still perfectly capable of handling the mid-ranges of AMD and Intel on their next-gen processors.”

to the article »
 
 
TechLipton: Overview of the best CPU coolers up to 300 PLN

Dark Rock 4 highly recommended

There were two be quiet! CPU coolers taking part in the big CPU coolers review at the Techlipton YouTube channel - The Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock Pro 4. The Dark Rock 4 proved to be a big winner in the category CPU coolers from 200 to 300 PLN and was awarded by Lipton.

“Absolutely exquisite design, great workmanship, but also better performance [...] and very silent.”

to the article »
 
 
Transferring a PC into the Pure Base 500DX

KreativEcke replaces a friend's PC case

Youtuber KreativEcke swaps the PC case of a friend. In the new Pure Base 500DX, the system not only looks great, it is also much quieter than before.

“But I am very, very happy. Not only does it look beautiful, it's really, really quiet.”

to the article »
 
 
Shadow Rock Slim reviewed by HardwareInside

Earns recommendation award for compact design and high cooling capacities

HardwareInside Germany reviews the Shadow Rock Slim. First, the scope of delivery is discussed and the cooler is shown from all sides. After installation, the cooling capacity is tested. The editor praises the build quality, the appealing design with high compatibility and the very good cooling performance. In the end, the editor awards a HardwareInside recommendation.

“The be quiet! SHADOW ROCK SLIM impresses with high build quality and, despite its sleek and appealing design, offers a very good cooling performance. It never gets loud or intrusive.”

to the article »
 
 
Factornews uses the Dark Base Pro 900 Rev.2

There is be quiet! product for each rig

Factornews comes up with a buying guide and recommends some be quiet! products. For the “Gaming & Work” rig, the media highlights the Dark Base Pro 900 Rev.2.

to the article »
 
 
Canard PC Hardware selects the Pure Rock 2

Best mid-range

Canard PC Hardware comes up with a new CPU cooler buying guide and selects the be quiet! Pure Rock 2.

“After many years, be quiet! has renewed its mid-range model, the Pure Rock, which is now available in a second version. It’s available in standard or black, and improves a few points, such as the orientation of the airflow on AMD AM4 processors.”

 
 
Canard PC Hardware selects the Silent Base 601 Window

Rig of the time !

The Silent Base 601 Window is selected by Canard PC Hardware as part of the "config of the moment" section of the magazine.

“a silent be quiet! case”

 
 
Review of Straight Power 11 Platinum

From Gecid.com Lab

One of the most popular portals for enthusiasts and overclockers, GECID.com has published a review and the results of detailed testing of the PSU be quiet! Straight Power 11 PLATINUM. The editors of the portal were impressed by the high level of efficiency, excellent voltage stabilization, as well as high build quality and silent operation of the cooling system.

“The PSU Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W operates quietly and efficiently, with short-term overload up to 890 watts, a full range of protections and trouble-free support for a powerful system with an overclocked processor and two video cards. This is a great option for stable PC power for years to come.”

to the article »
 
 
Tech-Legend test Pure Rock 2

Good and affordable CPU cooler

The Romanian hardware outlet Tech-Legend has tested the newest Pure Rock 2. The Cooler presented good performance for this size of heatsink. The build quality, low noise levels and lack of RGB were also praised. The Product received the 'Performance' award.

“In conclusion, the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 is a good and affordable CPU cooler, which offers a good performance, and a low noise operation.”

to the article »
 
 
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX review

High CP ratio with improved airflow

The Taiwanese YouTuber Jing is very impressed with how Pure Base 500DX utilizes its space and in this price range, this case is very competitive.

“This Pure Base 500DX uses a large front mesh design to increase airflow and heat dissipation. It is also upgraded with RGB lighting effects.

In the NT$3,000 price range, it is very competitive with a high CP ratio.”

to the article »
 
 
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX review

High CP ratio with improved airflow case

Jing is very impressed with how Pure Base 500DX utilizes its space and in this price range, this case is very competitive.

“This Pure Base 500DX uses a large front mesh designs are used to increase airflow and heat dissipation. It also upgraded with RGB lighting effects. In the NT$3,000 price range, it is very competitive with high CP ratio”

to the article »
 
 
Hardware Info reviews 62 air coolers

Dark Rock Pro 4 still one of the best coolers on the market

Hardware Info has published an article in their latest issue benchmarking and comparing 62 air coolers, including most be quiet! coolers released before 2020. The Dark Rock Pro 4 once again wins the Ultimate Product award, beating the competition on all sockets except LGA 2066. 

“In the high-end segment, the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 and Noctua NH-D15 impress us most, with be quiet! doing a little better on smaller sockets and Noctua on the larger socket 2066 simulator. An Ultimate Product award is in place for both air coolers.  ”

to the article »
 
 
Basic-Tutorials reviews Pure Rock 2

Low noise levels and a chic look from be quiet!

The second generation of the Pure Rock CPU cooler from be quiet! is tested by Basic-Tutorials Germany. The attractive new design is pointed out right at the beginning of the article. Then the scope of delivery is discussed and the cooler is shown and described from all sides. The assembly is very easy for the editor and takes little time. It is followed by tests of cooling performance and noise levels. The Pure Rock 2 can score especially in terms of silent operation. In the conclusion, the editor praises the silence, compatibility and assembly.

“The Pure Rock 2 offers silence, a good mounting system and a chic look.”

to the article »
 
 
Carey Holzman Uses Pure Rock 2 in a Live Stream

The reviewer ends up sharing thoughts of Pure Rock 2

In a non-rehersed and non-scripted video, Carey uses Pure Rock 2 in a build. The vide is about a $4,300 pre-birthday build for Carey. He ends up building a beast. 

“Let's see how be quiet! improved the Pure Rock 2.”

to the article »
 
 
Informative video about choosing a PSU

On the example of the PSU series of be quiet!

The popular IT-video blogger Ivan Nov published an informative video on his youtube channel about the nuances of choosing a power supply when assembling a new system using the example of the be quiet! Power supply lines. Video will be useful for those users who build the system on their own.

to the article »
 
 
Review of Straight Power 11 Platinum

On the OCClub.ru portal

A popular portal among PC enthusiasts for overclocking PC components, OCclub.ru, has published a review of the Straight Power 11 PLATINUM series power supply. The author of the article notes the silent operation of the fan, stylish appearance, exemplary voltage stability and high energy conversion efficiency.

“Very, very quiet power supply. Up to 50% of the load, the fan spins at ~ 350 rpm, which is absolutely silent.
Secondly, excellent electrical parameters. The stabilization of the 3.3 V and 5 V lines is just exemplary.
In terms of execution, everything is cool. The components are of high quality, an additional thermal pad inside, a completely cable-free circuit, a fan with an anti-vibration ring.”

to the article »
 
 
Hardware-Journal Germany tests the Pure Base 500DX

The new case from be quite! is awarded with gold!

Hardware-Journal puts the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX through a thorough test. First, the inside, outside and scope of delivery are discussed, also the good price point is praised. After installation, the noise levels and temperatures of the CPU are measured and contextualized with measured values of the competition. In the conclusion, the price-performance ratio is once again praised and the improvements compared to the predecessor are highlighted. Despite a solid cooling performance, the case remains quiet. The editor awards the Pure Base 500DX the Gold Award.

“The optically pimped and air-optimized housing makes it difficult to keep up for many other housings in this price range.”

to the article »
 
 
Gamers Nexus Use Shadow Rock 3

In the video, the youtuber compares it with stock cooler

Gamers Nexus use be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 cooler. It is used in a comparison video where youtuber compares be quiet! cooler with a stock cooler. The be quiet! cooler performs better than the other one. 

“The Shadow Rock 3 had much more dynamic frequency.”

to the article »
 
 
JayzTwoCents Uses Dark Rock Slim and be quiet PSU

Video discusses if RAM affect Ryzen CPU performance?

The YouTuber discusses if Ram affects Ryzen CPU performance. The video is aimed at the enthusiast audience. The content answers the hot question using two be quiet! products in the system. 

“It does make a difference. ”

to the article »
 
 
Pure Rock 2 in the press @ HW Legend Italy

"Platinum Best Product Award" for Pure Rock 2

The reviewer emphasizes the new elegant design of the Pure Rock 2 black model and the quality of the materials. He praises the improved performance thanks to the efficiency of the Pure Wings 2 PWM fans and excellent compatbility with PCIe graphics cards and RAM modules even if not properly Low-Profile.

He also highlights other assets such as its asymmetrical design to avoid blocking RAM modules and the assembly system that aims to simplify the assembly and installation process as much as possible.

As a conclusion, HW Legend awarded the Pure Rock 2 with the "Platinum Best Product Award."

“Over the years, be quiet! has accustomed us to products characterized by an excellent relationship between quality and performance, unquestionably at the top of the sector. Obviously, the high-end air cooling solution observed during this article is no exception, an ideal solution for use in server systems, workstations and, more generally, on high-end gaming platforms, in which efficient heat dissipation combined with maximum silence are very important aspects to consider.”

to the article »
 
 
Pure Base 500DX in the press @ Geeknetik Spain

Editor´s choice award for Pure Base 500DX White Window

The reviewer emphasizes the new design of the Pure Base 500DX from the front panel with increased air passage to the ARGB that are generating a well-integrated blur effect as well as the magnetic top cover and filter on the upper side. He also highlights the extra acoustic insulation on the side panel and the inclusion of USB-C connectivity on the front cover.

In addition, the reviewer details other assets such as the great quality of material, the efficient pre installed fans Pure Wings 2, the excellent use of space in this compact PC case, including a dedicated area for watercooling and excellent cable management.

He suggested to improve with the integration of fan controller and vertical graphic support.

For all its assets, Geeknetik granted the Pure Base 500DX with the Editor´s Choice Award.

The Pure Base 500DX maintains its predecessor's benefits, benefits that we can summarize in a tower with a fairly compact size but with space for high-performance ATX components, with excellent (now even better) cooling, with materials and finishes of high quality and where space distribution and cable management make mounting a PC a fully satisfying experience.

to the article »
 
 
PC Centric builds epic B550 gaming computer

Based on Pure Base 500DX

PC Centric has published a Youtube build video where he uses the Pure Base 500DX as the base for an epic AMD B550 gaming computer. He 

“The case we're going for here is from be quiet!, it's the brand-new 500DX.”

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Pure Base 500 review

On the IXBT.live Forums

The case Pure Base 500 impressed the author of the article with high build quality and materials, thoughtful design and impressive interior space, quiet and efficient cooling system and extremely attractive appearance.

“The case be quiet! Pure Base 500 is a very successful and high-quality entry-level model. A model with a modern design, decent internal free space, two Pure Wings 2 fans integrated, providing good airflow and the ability to install various cooling systems. At the same time, the case has excellent soundproofing properties, which is achieved through the use of thick metal and soundproof panels. The be quiet! Pure Base 500  is able to take on board most water cooling systems, and has thoughtful cable management.”

to the article »
 
 
MXDOUT builds Extreme Streaming PC

Pure Base 500DX and Pure Rock 2 used in build

MXDOUT has live-streamed an Extreme Streaming Build using the Pure Base 500DX as the case for the build, and the Pure Rock 2 as the CPU cooler of choice. 

“We've got RGB on the front -- lovely -- and this nice little grill. I think it's quite cool, to be honest.”

to the article »
 
 
HardwareInside recommends Pure Base 500DX

The new case from be quiet! reviewed

HardwareInside Germany reviews the Pure Base 500DX and is impressed by the improvements achieved at only a small surcharge compared to the previous model. The scope of delivery and the inside and outside of the housing are examined, then a PC build and temperature tests follow. The editor particularly likes the good airflow and the ARGB lighting. He awards the case the "HardwareInside Empfehlung" award.

“Especially the good airflow due to the open mesh front and the additional Pure Wings fan – compared to the Pure Base 500 – should justify the surcharge.”

to the article »
 
 
Review of Shadow Rock 3

On the IXBT.live Forums

An authoritative blogger of one of the most well-known IT portals among the Russian Internet audience, IXBT.com, published a review and tests of the Shadow Rock 3 cooler. The author of the review noted the excellent workmanship, convenient installation, virtually silent operation and high cooling efficiency of the cooler.

“The CPU cooler be quiet! SHADOW ROCK 3 works very quietly. The cooler is able to provide reliable cooling for both office PC processors and powerful, moderately overclocked gaming ones. The outstanding results of the noise tests certainly depend on a high-quality be quiet! fan Shadow Wings 2, which works very quietly throughout the all speed ranges.”

to the article »
 
 
Pure Rock 2 Review by TechPowerUp

See why the new cooler got the Highly Recommended award

The latest cooler by be quiet! gets disected by the experts at TechPowerUp

“Overall, the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 is a good-looking low-noise offering that delivers solid performance, making it an easy cooler to recommend for those wanting something a bit more fancy than your traditional tower cooler while avoiding RGB lighting.”

to the article »
 
 
HardwareCooking uses be quiet!

Full orange rig

HardwareCooking comes up with a new video on their Youtube channel to higlight a 5250€ rig. Media shows how they are building the rig and install each component. In this rig, HardwareCooking uses both Dark Base Pro 900 Rev.2 and a Dark Power Pro 11 1200W.

to the article »
 
 
Dark Base 700 PC case reviewed by High Tech Point

Check out some of the best features seen in the be quiet! case

The YouTuber talks about the features of the product and suggest best ways to build in it.

“This PC case has some amazing features which I haven't seen on any other PC case before which takes silence to the next level.”

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Gear Seekers tear down their Pure Base 500DX gaming PC

Teardown is as easy as the installation

Gear Seekers show the teardown of the gaming PC they built into the Pure Base 500DX in another video. One feature that significantly simplifies the process is the PSU bracket that slides out to the back.

“Watch this: Thumb screws in the back, power supply comes out, and you're done. You don't have to mess around with it, it's so fast. Every case vendor needs to do this!”

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PC-Welt Germany Build with be quiet! and giveaway

"be quiet! Pure Gaming PC" without any flaws

In a YouTube video, PC-Welt builds a PC into the black Pure Base 500DX. The editor talks about the 12 typical mistakes and advises on how to avoid them. The Shadow Rock 3 is used for CPU cooling and is praised for its good value for money. The host explains the optimal airflow with the example of the Pure Base 500DX, which is optimized by installing an additional Pure Wings 2. The editor also likes the wide interior and the easy cleaning of the dust filters. The Straight Power 11 550W Platinum guarantees a reliable power supply. At the end, the editor calls the PC "be quiet! Pure Gaming PC" and raffle it and other prizes from be quiet! off in a competition.

“"be quiet! Pure Gaming PC," that's what I called it.”

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Factornews highlights the Pure Rock Slim

There is be quiet! product for each rig

Factornews comes up with a buying guide and recommends some be quiet! products. For the “1440p” rig, the media highlights the Pure Rock Slim.

“Included fan with the 3300X is not fantastic so if you want to overclock, you can take a be quiet! Pure Rock Slim.”

to the article »
 
 
Shadow Wings 2 PWM reviewed by Hardware-Journal Germany

A recommendation for the quiet! fan

Hardware-Journal reviews the be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 PWM fan in the 120mm version. First, the scope of delivery and appearance are discussed and compared to other fans from be quiet!. Following up are tests of performance and volume, which are compared with test results from other fans. Finally, the editor praises the volume/performance ratio and the easy installation. He awards the Shadow Wings 2 with a "Recommendation" award.

“The Shadow Wings 2 PWM works very quietly right up to its maximum performance.”

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eTeknix publishes Pure Rock 2 review

Editor's Choice award for mid-range cooler

eTeknix has published a review of the Pure Rock 2 cooler, showering it in praise (great cooling performance, whisper-quiet, striking design) and giving it the Editor's Choice award.

“The be quiet! Pure Rock 2, put simply, gives mid to upper-tier air cooling performance at a (give or take) entry-level price. With its solid levels of temperature control and amazingly low noise output, if you’re in the market for an amazing cooler that won’t hurt your wallet, this is it!”

to the article »
 
 
Shadow Rock 3 in the press @ Moda’a’Foca Portugal

Shadow Rock 3 scores 9/10

The reviewer made a dedicated unboxing video to introduce the specific features of the Shadow Rock 3 and shows how to mount it.


Link of the YouTube video - https://youtu.be/HNy4QKkiAP8

He emphasizes the great price-performance ratio and demonstartes, how it keeps beeing very quiet even when performing under high load. He also shows the easy installation process and push pull possibility as additionnal asset for this air cooler.

To conclude, he grants 9 out of 10 points for the Shadow Rock 3.

to the article »
 
 
Jay's Tech Vault Uses Pure Base 500DX & Dark Base Pro 900

$250 PC Case VS $60 PC Case - Is More Expensive Better?

Jay's Tech Vault uses Pure Base 500DX and Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 .The youtube reviews takes a look on price/performance. Check out the video to see the result.

“You've got room for all kinds of stuff!”

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Pure Wings 2 140mm fans tested

In the informative video of a popular blogger

The popular tech blogger Prosto Roma published an informative video about how install fans in the case, if there is a tower cooler on the processor. He also guides through finding the maximum fans a user might need. For all experiment cycles, six be quiet! fans were used at once.

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Pure Base 500DX - the basis of a super-PC

In the assembly on the youtube channel Gecid.com

The nowelty in the initial segment of be quiet! PC cases - the Pure Base 500DX - became the basis for assembling an ultra-powerful gaming PC on the Gecid.com YouTube channel. The editors noted good cooling efficiency and the impressive space of the case, as well as an exciting appearance and bright design.

to the article »
 
 
Pure Base 500DX Review by JD Tech Gear

Check out how the latest PC case by be quiet! performs in the hands of the YouTuber

The new Pure Base 500DX gets reviewed by the US YouTuber

“Everything is solid quality! ”

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be quiet! Silent Wings 3 PWM gets included in a group test

See what makes be quiet! Silent Wings 3 PWM a good fan

Check out what the Tech Buyer's Guru thinks of the be quiet! Silent Wings 3 PWM.

“Average performance.”

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EHA nominates be quiet! in multiple categories

be quiet! nominated

The European Hardware Association (EHA) has published a list of nominated products for the EHA Awards 2020. be quiet! is nominated in the following categories: Best CPU Cooler Air (Dark Rock Pro 4, Shadow Rock 3), Best Case Fan Series (Silent Wings 3), Best ATX Case (Pure Base 500DX), and Best PSU Series (Straight Power 11). The winners will be announced on June 25th.

“The editors of nine European tech sites (Hardwareluxx in Germany, KitGuru in England, Cowcotland in France, Geeknetic in Spain, Hardware Upgrade in Italy, IO-Tech in Finland, PurePC in Poland, Lab 501 in Romania and Hardware.Info) have decided in a first round of voting in recent weeks which products have been nominated for the prestigious awards. ”

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Dark Rock 4 powers Vonguru testing rig

A demanding setup

Vonguru comes up with a review of the game Half-Life: Alyx in VR. Media used a be quiet! Dark Rock 4 in their setup to support this demanding game.

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Power Zone 1000W review

On the IXBT.live Forums

The author of the article notes the high-quality elemental base, low noise level even at maximum loads, stable voltage and attractive brutal design of the PSU case.

“be quiet! POWER ZONE 1000W - a worthy solution for users who decide to provide the system unit with a high-quality power supply with a stable cooling system, at adequate cost. Even at the time of writing, the use of a modular cable system is still rare in the mid-range. This model is great for overclocking, thanks to a powerful 12V line. In general, the power supply be quiet! POWER ZONE 1000W - pleased. In tests, it shows good results, works quietly and is equipped with all kinds of protections. And don't forget about the possibility of connecting three fans to the built-in controller.”

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Straight Power 11 Platinum 550W review by PC Goblin

See how the latest be quiet! PSU performs in the hands of the YouTuber

Check out what the PC Goblin likes and dislikes about the PSU.

“Very good power supply and very good choice for PSU.”

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Gaming PC build in Pure Base 500DX

See if the new case by be quiet! can be used for gaming

Check out how some high quality components can create a fantastic gaming PC

“Today we're doing a build in the awesome be quiet! 500DX, compact and plenty of airflow.”

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Shadow Rock 3 reviewed at HEXUS

Recommendation for the capable cooler from be quiet!

HEXUS takes a look at the Shadow Rock 3 cooler from be quiet! It passes the performance test with great results and the editor recommends this CPU cooler especially for its low-noise operation.

“Bottom line: looking for a no-nonsense cooler that's affordable, capable and quiet? Shadow Rock 3 fits the bill.”

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EHA nominates be quiet! in multiple categories

be quiet! nominated

The European Hardware Association (EHA) has published a list of nominated products for the EHA Awards 2020. be quiet! is nominated in the following categories: Best CPU Cooler Air (Dark Rock Pro 4, Shadow Rock 3), Best Case Fan Series (Silent Wings 3), Best ATX Case (Pure Base 500DX), and Best PSU Series (Straight Power 11). The winners will be announced on June 25th.

“The editors of nine European tech sites (Hardwareluxx in Germany, KitGuru in England, Cowcotland in France, Geeknetic in Spain, Hardware Upgrade in Italy, IO-Tech in Finland, PurePC in Poland, Lab 501 in Romania and Hardware.Info) have decided in a first round of voting in recent weeks which products have been nominated for the prestigious awards. ”

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be quiet! Pure Base 500DX - balancing gaming and silence

Gaming in silence

4gamers took a look at our new Pure Base 500DX, they were very impressed with the changes, including added airflow and ARGB lighting

“In conclusion, after reviewing the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX chassis, I never realize how you can utilize space in a smaller compact chassis. For example, there were lots of storage space and fan slots. Everything can be easily removed and installed. The most impressive part is it remained very quiets even after few hours of full load gaming, the noise from the fans and graphic card can’t be heard.”

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Custom PC reviews be quiet! Pure Base 500DX

Cools as well as it looks

Custom PC has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX, giving it an impressive 88% overall score. The airflow-optimised case offers excellent cooling, snazzy lighting, and plenty of space for air and liquid coolers. The case comes highly recommended to those looking for a case with a great look and cooling performance and receives the Approved award.

“For the money, the 500DX is unbeatable and cools as well as it looks.”

 
 
Gear Seekers show Pure Base 500DX in build video

The case was highly requested by viewers and finally gets put to use

In their latest gaming PC build video, Nick from Gear Seekers is using the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX case in white. The video includes b-roll shots of the building process and finished PC, a presentation of each component and performance benchmark results.

“I really liked the Pure Base 500DX, it's a pretty nice case [...]”

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CanardPC selects be quiet!

Great rig!

CanardPC comes up with a buying guide and selects the Silent Base 601 for its “Duck Nukem 2020.2” rig. It is fitted with a Pure Power 11 700W PSU.

 
 
Pure Rock 2 Black review

On the popular IT portal i2hard.ru

The updated and improved cooler be quiet! Pure Rock 2 has been thoroughly tested in the laboratory of the i2hard.ru portal. The author of the article notes the attractive design and appearance of the cooler, high cooling efficiency, high compatibility with current sockets and RAM modules of any height, as well as low noise and ease of installation.

“We note the quality of the radiator and the excellent paintjob, which create the first impression of acquaintance with the new product. The second "wow" is low noise, thanks to the Pure Wings 2 fan and a high level of efficiency, allowing the cooler Pure Rock 2 to show the best results.
To summarize, the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 is a premium cooler of its level, which stands out for its excellent workmanship, equipment and design.”

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E-Mail: friedrich.stiemer@bequiet.com
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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.

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*GfK data 2020

 
     
 
 
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