Best water cooler in 2016 comes from be quiet!

The YouTube channel Zenchilli's Hardware Reviews has published a new video on the be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm. Highlighted in the review are the quiet operation, as well as the chic, elegant look of the all-In-one water cooling unit. Zenchilli only thinks, that the mounting rails are a little bit too tight once mounted on the cooling unit, making it hard to get them of in the future. Nevertheless, he calls the Silent Loop the best water cooler of the year 2016.

“But my friends, all in all, the Silent Loop by be quiet! is the best water cooling unit, I've seen in 2016.”

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Recommendation for be quiet! model in the 850-Watt comparison

The German website Computerbase has published a round up of seven current power supplies with 850 Watts of power. In the article, be quiet!'s Dark Power Pro 11 received very positive feedback. The editors specifically highlight the extremely quiet operation. The power supply achieves the lowest volume despite its continuous active cooling. But also its electrical measurements, protections and high quality of components are praised. In conjunction with other positive aspects such as the manufacturer's customer-oriented service and the five-year warranty the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W ultimately earns Computerbase's recommendation.

“Even in disciplines apart from the low noise, the PSU completely convinces.”

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Recommended Award for superquiet watercooler

The British tech authority HEXUS has reviewed the be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm AIO water cooler. The editor stresses that be quiet! has taken a different path from most manufacturers: instead of focusing on an extreme design and crazy LEDs, the Silent Loop is very minimal and extremely, extremely silent. Enough reason for a coveted Recommended Award.

“What sets the Silent Loop apart, in our estimation, is be quiet!'s decision to strip away the excess to focus on the basics. Whereas competing units have been bolstered with LED illumination and superfluous software, the German manufacturer heads in the opposite direction with a sleek design, minimal cable clutter and the quietest pump we've tested in an all-in-one unit.”

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A quality watercooling, powerful yet quiet

The French website Conseil Config reviewed the 280mm variant of be quiet!’s all-in-one watercooling  Silent Loop. In its testing, the editor has been impressed by the manufacturing quality as well as the finish. He’s also noted the excellent performance even when ventilation is set to minimum. Also, the noise level is considered very good and the system get a score of 4.5 stars.

“In terms of performance (the Silent Loop) is almost on the level of the bests, even when the fans are set to minimum.”

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Best power supply for all-round deluxe PC

Hardware.info has published their October article on building the perfect all-round deluxe PC. In this build, they choose the be quiet! Straight Power 10 400W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level.

“The Straight Power 10 line by be quiet! is 80Plus Gold certified and utilizes a Silent Wings 3-fan, which is extremely silent due to its high-quality FDB bearing. The two PEG connectors can easily be used for a high-end graphics card.”

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A quiet and compact cooler that delivers performance

The French website Conseil Config tested the compact cooler from be quiet!, the Pure Rock Slim. In the test, the reported insisted on the good performance while offering minimum noise level. The Pure Rock Slim is awarded by 4 stars.

“The performances are largely better than that we found with stock coolers, with a much lower noise level.”

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280-mm version of be quiet!'s new AIO water cooler close up

PC World from Germany has taken a closer look at the new be quiet! Silent Loop 280mm in a Hands-On video. In their unboxing the particularly like the high cooling performance. Also, the editor appreciates the many accessories in the box as well as the high build quality.

“So, our first impressions of the be quiet! Silent Loop are really very good. Build quality is also very good.”

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A successful first watercooling system

The be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm has been reviewed by the French website PC-Boost. The editor has tested the all-in-one watercooling system on an overclocked system that has been no problem for the Silent Loop. He has also enjoyed the quiet operation and the ease to install the system. The Silent Loop 240mm has received a silver medal.

“If you are looking for a quiet and efficient cooling solution for a processor (the Silent Loop) is for you.”

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High end system with Silent Loop 280mm, Dark Base 900 and Dark Power Pro 11

German YouTube channel ITRaidDE has posted a new video on a 5,000-euro high end PC build for Gaming and editing. For the components they chose not one, but three products by be quiet!. While the Silent Loop 280mm is used for cooling the Dark Power Pro 11 in the variant with 850 Watts delivers the system with power. All components of the high end computer are housed in the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900.

“The last major component also comes from be quiet!: namely the Dark Base Pro 900. This is really a huge case with absolute top specs, virtually thousands of adjustment possibilities, much free space, a real glass side window, very quiet SilentWings 3 fans and general sound insulation.”

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Recommended for fans of very quiet systems

The team of the German website PC-Max.de has taken a closer look at the be quiet! Silent Loop 120mm. The conclusion to the entry of the company into the world of water cooling is extremely positive. Especially the high cooling capacity, but also the almost noiseless operation speak for the cooling solution, according to PC-Max.de .

“Overall, the Silent Loop 120 is perfect for anyone who wishes for a whisper quiet system.”

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Top case receives Excellent Award

The leading Swedish website SweClockers has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 case. This high-end modular case has received much praise from the editor. Apart from some feedback on the tight cabling, the editor is stressing all the positive points of this case, which ultimately leads to an Excellent Award.

“To sum it all up, the Be Quiet Dark Base Pro 900 is a really cool, quiet chassis, whose modular structure is fairly unique and worthy of praise. Among other positive aspects are the fun features, such as the built-in Qi-charger, handy features, such as the useful PWM-hub, and last but not least the aesthetic features of the tempered glass side panel together with RGB lighting.”

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A compact, affordable and quiet cooler

The French website Modding.Fr tested the new compact cool Pure Rock Slim from be quiet!. In the test, the journalist highlighted the successful compact design, the quiet operation and the 100% compatibility with memory kits.

“(The Pure Rock Slim is) simple and classy with the plate that covers all the fins of the radiator and the aluminum caps give a nice finish to the heat pipes.”

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new flagship on a great cruise?

Tech Review.de from Germany has published a review of the Dark Base Pro 900. Editor Mario Kramer describes the chassis market as "oversaturated" but grants the Dark Base Pro 900 a right to exist as a chassis with 'that certain something'. On six pages, the are introduced and explained and illustiert with many photos. The list of positives is long, especially convincing were the real-glass side panel, the integrated Qi charging station, the stepless fan controller, excellent test values in terms of noise and cooling performance, the flexibility and the build quality. The only negative points are a partly uneven gap in the transition of the panels and the quality of the small screws for the PSU mount on the side plate. In conclusion the Dark Base Pro 900 receives the highest rating "Very good" and is also given the top rating "Very good" in the price/performance segment thanks to the extensive features and consistently high quality.

“The case is without a doubt "very good" and offers lots of meaningful and appropriate high value with verstaile build and upgrade options for the but high cost. Full stop!”

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2 out of 5 stars

Hardware.Info forum user Leo Berkhout has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3. He likes the cooling performance and the overall aesthetics of this cooler, but has quite a few words to say on the inconvenient mounting mechanism and complains that the cooler blocks four of the eight DIMM slots. Even though he really likes the cooler itself, due to the bad design the score is 2 out of 5 stars.

“Pretty, solid and silent cooler, looks very impressive! Sleek and very nicely designed, without the typical red LED lighting for gamers, but looks like a great choice for office PCs.”

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Gold and Quiet Award for be quiet! PSU

The influential UK blog Play3r.net has published a review of the Dark Power Pro 11 850W. The reviewer has nothing but praise for this PSU, commenting only on its high retail price. In terms of performance and noise levels the DPP11 a great PSU, ending up with a Gold Award and Quiet Award. 

“The main draw here is just how quiet the Dark Power Pro 11 is, at idle and load; it’s barely audible at all! It certainly sat quieter than the test benches CPU cooler, graphics card cooler and Noctua case fan. That is pretty phenomenal considering the 80PLUS Platinum efficiency rating which I would class as the new premium standard for the top tier power supplies; the Dark Power Pro sits very high in this tier.”

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AIO water cooler is highly recommended

The international Youtube tech-channel Unicorn Reviews has unboxed and reviewed the Silent Loop 280mm. The reviewer is a big fan of air cooling, not of water cooling, but admits that this is the first AIO water cooler that he really likes and will keep using due to the excellent performance/noise ratio. 

“I will actually keep using the Silent Loop cooler because it's the first AIO water cooler that offers a low noise level without sacrificing performance.”

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A powerful & quiet all-in-on watercooling

The French YouTuber JoVerclock reviewed in video the first all-in-one watercooling from be quiet!, the Silent Loop in the 240mm variant. In the video, he highlighted the system’s build quality and its silence of operation - the pump in particular. In his testing, the performances are shown as excellent while the price is described as coherent. 

“Performances are delivered (…) the silence in clearly demonstrated in PWM and the pump is inaudible.”

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Best power supply for home server

Hardware.info has published their October article on building the perfect home server. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 8 400W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level.

“Choosing a power supply you have two options: a basic PSU of less than €50, or a more expensive model with a much higher efficiency. We definitely choose the former, because recouping the extra costs will not be easy.”

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2 out of 5 stars due to wrong design choices

The Dutch PSU expert -The_Mask- has published a Tweakers forum review of the Pure Power 9 500W CM. The review isn't very positive for be quiet!: according to the reviewer, basing the Pure Power 9 on the obsolete FSP Raider platform is a huge mistake, due to the horrible voltage regulation of this platform. On a positive note, the PSU looks nice and is very silent, with a good ripple suppression and efficiency. The score is 2 out of 5.

“Well, this clearly shows how it should not be done. In my humble opinion, be quiet! made the wrong choice by going for the FSP Raider platform. This platform is characterised by a horrible voltage regulation and you can clearly see this in the performance benchmarks.”

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Recommendation for be quiet!'s first AIO water cooler

Allround-PC from Germany published an article on the be quiet! Silent Loop 120mm. According to the editors, the German manufacturer succeeded in its entry into the world of all in one water coolers. Highlighting the great cooling performance, high the build quality, the combination of a quiet fan and pump as well as the easy installation with high compatibility, Allround-PC ultimately recommends the unit with an award.

“The first all-in-one CPU water cooler from be quiet! does everything right and boasts very good cooling performance at consistently low volume.”

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Silver Award for high-end modular case

The UK tech blog pcGameware has reviewed the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900. The reviewer is impressed with the build quality and modularity of this case, giving the Dark Base Pro a 9-out-of-10 score overall and a Silver Award to boot. For the reviewer, the case only makes sense if you will actually use all the functions and options that are offered, but if that is the case then the Dark Base Pro 900 is simply awesome.

“The be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 is an awesome Case, there simply no question about that. This is a Case that will surely make the likes of Lian Li look up and take notice. It’s beautifully made, and packed with features; but to do it justice you’ll want to pack it full of kit to get the most out of it.”

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5 out of 5 stars by Belgian 4tech

4tech, part of the 4entertainment group, has published a review on the Pure Rock Slim. This small budget cooler has left a big impression on the reviewer: even though it's much smaller than the Dark Rock Pro 3, it doesn't perform a lot worse and definitely outperforms both Intel and AMD stock coolers. That's why the Slim receives 5 out of 5 stars, which means an Editor's Choice Award.

“That the German be quiet! has decided to release an affordable CPU cooler is appreciated by us and consumers, especially when it's clear you get great value for money with the Pure Rock Slim (€28 MSRP). The cooler is an ideal upgrade for the stock Intel cooler, increasing your cooling performance and making your PC a lot more silent.”

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PC Bauer introduces the Straight Power 10 power supply with 600W and cable management on YouTube

Youtuber PC Bauer from Germany presents the Straight Power 10 600W power supply with cable management. Because he does not have access to proper testing facilities, the presentation only covers the technical data according to manual, a description of the box contents, the design and a listening test in built-in condition. Also shown are longer original SATA cables from Be Quiet!

“I can recommend you this power supply wholeheartedly. It is so quiet, you can hear absolutely nothing.”

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A easy to install, quality watercooling

The French magazine PC Comparatif tested be quiet!’s all-in-one watercooling Silent Loop 240mm. Through the analysis of the product, the reporter described the pump as completely silent thanks to the reverse flow system. Moreover, he points its excellent performances, the quality design and the easy mounting system. These qualities allow the Silent Loop to be awarded by 4.5 out of 5 stars.

“On this system, the conception shines with quality and the installation is relatively simple.”

An efficient and silent power supply

The French Youtuber WilliamHBPC reviews the be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 600W power supply. In the video, he shows the different asset of the PSU, from its modularity to its performances and, of course, the silence of operation.

“This power supply is completely silent. Even under load, I’ve never heard it.”

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Cheap cooler from be quiet! in detail

JarafiReviews published a new video review of the be quiet! Pure Rock Slim on the YouTube channel The HardwareChecker. According to Jarafi it's a very good CPU cooler for only 20 Euros, which is very high quality and also looks nice.

“With the Pure Rock Slim, be quiet! a new and particularly inexpensive cooler to the market. For just over 20 Euros it's high quality and offers a sleek design.”

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Shadow Rock Slim as reference in group test

Hardware.Info UK has reviewed 22 new CPU coolers. The be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim is also participating, although mainly as a reference cooler --  in a previous review this cooler won the Bronze Award. It doesn't manage to win any awards this time, but still performs admirably considering its age.

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A compact and efficient CPU cooler

Youtuber JoVerclock reviews the latest be quiet!’s CPU cooler, the Pure Rock Slim. In the video, he details the featured of the cooler and shows its excellent performances as well as the excellent quality of the conception.

“The finish is great and the performances are there.”

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Powerful and quiet fans

The French magazine Hardware Magazine tested the new be quiet! Silent Wings 3 fans. In the test, the reporter has been totally convinced by the performances but also by the quiet operation of both 120 and 140mm variants. The fans received a silver award on top of the 9/10 grade.

“Already at the top with Silent Wings 2, be quiet! returns to the front of the stage with its Silent Wings 3.”

Press contact

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E-Mail: aaron.licht@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 2016