Check Out the CPU Cooler Hierarchy chart developed by Hardware Hounds

The chart that features Dark Rock Slim seems like a great choice for builders wanting to decide on the next CPU cooler purchase. 

“The CPU Cooler Hierarchy chart does a great job of helping builders decide on the best CPU cooler for them. ”

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be quiet! Dark Rock Slim reviewed at Perfekt Zocken

In the review at Perfekt Zocken, Dark Rock Slim tames an Intel i7 4790K without any problems and also impresses with a good ratio of price to performance, an appealing design and slim profile.

“The diamond cut looks impressive and gives comfort every day anew. So if you are currently looking for a slim and powerful CPU cooler that does not obscure your RGB RAM modules, you do not need to hesitate and can pick this one without second thoughts.”

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See what happens when a consumer takes on a PC case aimed at enthusiasts

The reviewer talks about the case that's uncommonly forward-looking in some regards, beautiful to look at, and impressively quiet

“We just can't escape the feeling that be quiet!'s engineers got way ahead of themselves when designing the Pro 900 rev. 2, almost as if they said why don't we add X, Y, or Z to our existing designs, and then decided that they'd just do it all. ”

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The air cooler gets the attention of one of the most popular gaming online magazine in the US

The review discusses how for most PC builders, the first time they buy the wrong cooling system is the last time they buy the wrong cooling system. They highlight the importance of the cooling system alongside a computer's power supply and mention that the cooling system is a PC component that can be easily overlooked. 

“It’s a powerful, sleek, quiet, and affordable way to ensure that you’re never going to have to worry about whether or not your rig is running too hot. ”

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Rating: Excellent - 91 percent

The website Basic-Tutorials has reviewed the case Silent Base 601. Especially the easy handling like the removal of the side parts or the cleaning of the dust filters is very good. On top of that, the sturdy materials and simple design can score points.

“As with many current models, the interior is spacious and tidy.”

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Second place for the Shadow Rock LP

The German publication c't has rated the CPU cooler Shadow Rock LP in a comparison review. Besides six other models, the be quiet! cooler scored well and took second place. The slim design, the quiet noise level and the good cooling performance were particularly convincing.

“[...], because below it the Core i5-8400 reaches the second lowest full load temperature in this comparison - with whisper quiet operation.”

be quiet! power supply Straight Power 11 650 W

This PC build video from Hardwaredealz uses a be quiet! power supply. The Straight Power 11 with 650 watts and an 80-Plus Gold certification was also chosen because of its integrated high-end technologies.

“Once again, the Straight Power 11 from be quiet! takes care of the power supply, which is a power supply unit with absolute high-end technology, 650 watts of power, modular cable management and 80-Plus Gold certification. This is more than enough for this PC [...]”

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See why Hardware Busters say Dark Rock Slim is a solid choice

The video review shows what Dark Rock Slim is all about. This cooler is the latest addition in the be quiet! Dark Rock line up, focused on performance cooling with compact size and minimal acoustic footprint.

“It’s time to throw away huge coolers and be quiet! seems to have it all covered with the new Dark Rock Slim!”

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be quiet!'s Dark Power Pro 11 & Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 are reviewed by the PC enthusiasts

The YouTuber explains why the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 is a competent liquid cooling case. 

“The be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 (rev. 2) and Dark Power Pro 11 both stand out against the competition as no sacrifice components. If you're looking for a case can mount, fit, and move anything and everything - this is the case.”

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See what happens when a consumer takes on a PC case aimed at enthusiasts

The reviewer talks about the case that's uncommonly forward-looking in some regards, beautiful to look at, and impressively quiet

“We just can't escape the feeling that be quiet!'s engineers got way ahead of themselves when designing the Pro 900 rev. 2, almost as if they said why don't we add X, Y, or Z to our existing designs, and then decided that they'd just do it all. ”

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Dark Rock Slim, Straight Power 11 550W, Silent Base 801, and SilentWings 3 140mm PWM

The German YouTuber KreativEcke has set the goal of building a silent gaming PC and documented the build in a video. A multitude of components from be quiet! make this project possible. Starting with the Silent Base 801 via the Straight Power 11 550W and the new Dark Rock Slim up to three additional be quiet! SilentWings 3 140mm PWM, KreativEcke chooses what he considers the quietest products and describes each in detail to his viewers.

“I can say one thing and that is that it is an extremely powerful and very compact CPU cooler and as we are used to from be quiet! it also looks damn good.

We use the Straight Power 11, which is the quietest be quiet! power supply ever.”

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A detailed review of the be quiet! cooler from the Club of Experts

A detailed review of the new be quiet! cooler Dark Rock Slim was published at one of the most popular Russian forums - the Club of Experts DNS. The author notes on the high cooling efficiency, excellent compatibility with high RAM modules and cases, as well as the quiet operation and impressive appearance.

“The cooler has compact dimensions. Due to its small width (72 mm), the cooler has high compatibility with the installed components.”

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Midi Tower from be quiet! is an attractive silent case

Hardwareluxx has worked out a case purchase guide for its readers. The team recommends be quiet!'s Silent Base 601 in the entry level to mid-range category under 100 euro. This case scores with an attractive design and very easy handling. According to Hardwareluxx, the price is fair and the very efficient Silent design fortunately does not affect the flexibility.

“In any case, the Midi Tower convinces as an attractive and remarkably user-friendly silent case at a fair price. Despite the Silent design, the cooling system is very flexible.”

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On the popular youtube channel

The popular YouTuber Ivan Nov has published a video review of the be quiet! Silent Base 801. He highlights the impeccable silence, the extensive modularity, the convenience while installing hardware as well as the impressive design of the case.

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Gaming PC based on the quiet! power supply

Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has released a new video about a gaming PC worth 600 to 650 Euro. The configuration aims to deliver as much performance as possible at a reasonable price, which is why the YouTuber once again relies on be quiet!'s System Power 9 400W.

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Good performance with low noise pollution

Modding.fr reviews Dark Rock Slim. The journalist appreciates its design and finishes. RAM compatibility and low noise emission are also praised. The mounting system is said to be easy. It all adds up to a 4 stars award for this air cooler. 

“The performance/noise ratio is in favor of Dark Rock Slim”

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Overview of the PSU at the popular YouTube channel Alexreal

The popular YouTuber Alexreal published a new video on a very current gaming PC configuration. He is using the 750-watt model of be quiet!'s Straight Power 11 power supply.

“I did everything right going with this power supply - excellent, comfortable, quiet, and reliable!”

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Video review of the latest be quiet! cooler

In an extensive video review, the German YouTuber PC Bauer has taken a closer look at the new be quiet! Dark Rock Slim. He is absolutely enthusiastic about this compact CPU cooler and presents all the important features in detail to his viewers.

“I have to say, I'm absolutely thrilled! [...] A really, really great cooler!”

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The latest product by the german manufacturer got a gold award.

The reviewer explains that Dark Rock Slim is also a great looking model (that black ceramic coating would look great even on their PSUs) with a zero-clearance design making it ideal for use in small cases.

“ Compact zero interference model with near-excellent cooling efficiency, very low noise levels and a price more than just right for what you are getting. ”

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Purchase recommendation for the Dark Rock Slim

Gamezoom from Austria has written a detailed review of the new be quiet! Dark Rock Slim and published it on their own website. The editor praises the high build quality, very good cooling performance, quiet PWM fan, as well as the fair price. With all these positive aspects, the Dark Rock Slim ultimately secures a clear purchase recommendation.

“Slim, quiet and powerful! [...] The new be quiet! Dark Rock Slim leaves a very good impression with our editorial staff.”

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Testing the new be quiet! cooler

The new cooler Dark Rock Slim from be quiet! was rigorously tested in the lab of i2hard.ru. The author notes on the impressive appearance and high compatibility with other components, as well as the virtually silent operation and ease of installation.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim can be recommended to purchase and offers a new standard of quality and efficiency future coolers will have to match.”

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Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 recognized with a Gold Award

The detailed review explains why the current pricing of $269 places this case high on the premium side of the market, though the accessory pack alone includes a lot of added value to help justify this, offering a trio of additional HDD cages and brackets for liquid cooling, and more

“It’s clear that be quiet! wanted this to be ready for just about any build out of the box, so if you like the aesthetics and want a quiet, full-tower case for your next build this has a lot to offer.”

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New CPU cooler from be quiet! secures Recommended Hardware Award

On its website, TweakPC has published a written review of the new be quiet! Dark Rock Slim. The editor especially praises the good cooling performance in relation to the small dimensions, the very quiet operation and the sleek, discreet look. The Dark Rock Slim wins TweakPC's coveted Recommended Hardware Award.

“Thanks to the slim heatsink, compatibility problems with high RAM modules are finally a thing of the past. It can also be said that the slim design really suits the Dark Rock well and looks great in combination with the black paint. You really don't have to make any design compromises here.”

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Testing the new series of be quiet! fans on GTR

Popular Russian computer enthusiasts portal greentechreviews.ru published a review of the be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 series fans. The author emphasized the silent operation, efficiency, convenient screwless fastening system and the stylish appearance of both the 140mm PWM and 120mm models.

“The Shadow Wings 2 are not only perfect as case fans, but also work great on radiators.”

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Power supply for the compact system comes from be quiet!

The German YouTuber KreativEcke has released a new video on an 800 Euro Mini ITX gaming PC. The system is based on the Pure Power 11 500W, which is shown in detail in the video. KreativEcke informs his viewers that even the 400W version of the Pure Power 11 series would have been able to cope with the powerful compact PC.

“I have decided here for the be quiet! Pure Power 11.”

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Editor's Choice award for slim air cooler

eTeknix has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim, praising this air cooler by giving it the Editor's Choice award. The editor comments on the great build quality, exception cooling and low noise level, great looks, and admits it even allows for some overclocking. 

“Looking at the temperatures, the figures only continue to impress. While the stock temperature results are excellent, it’s surprising to see how this cooler easily managed to cope with what is a rather terse overclock. Achieving a temperature of no greater than 64C for such a sleek product is excellent and clearly speaks of a fantastic design.”

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Strong assets with a compact design!

The journalist begins his review by presenting the Dark Rock Slim, its materials, its architecture, and its dimensions. Featuring several visuals, the editor explains why he appreciates the bundle's quality and details how to install the cooler. Cooling and noise benchmarks are carefully discussed. Journalist gives the cooler a "Top Silence" award.

“With this Dark Rock Slim, be quiet! offers a top-of-the-range finished cooler capable of meeting high cooling needs. Its potential stands in the silence while minimizing the space covered.”

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Slim, high-quality and quiet tower cooler from be quiet!

Hardwareluxx has reviewed be quiet!'s new Dark Rock Slim in detail. Among the positive aspects they name the high memory compatibility, the decoupled premium fan for whisper-quiet operation, and the secure installation. According to Hardwareluxx, anyone looking for a slim, high-quality and quiet tower cooler will find a convincing solution with the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim.

“If you are looking for a highly slim, high-quality and quiet tower cooler, the Dark Rock Slim is a convincing solution.”

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Recommended award for slim air cooler

bit-tech has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim, resulting in the coveted Recommended award. The editor is really impressed with the performance and low noise levels on mainstream, non-overclocked systems, and admit that the cooler actually even outperforms some AIOs.

“With its focus clearly on mainstream CPUs and also low noise, the Dark Rock Slim performed well compared to the competition in our Socket AM4 and LGA 1151 systems, outstripping the cheaper Arctic Freezer 33 eSports One and even giving some AIO coolers a run for their money at lower noise levels and fan speeds.”

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Impressive silence

Cowcotland reviews Dark Rock Slim. The journalist details the cooler packaging and design, and then discusses cooling benchmarks. The black finish is praised as well as the easy installation. Silence is impressive thanks to the Silent Wings 3. It all adds up to a bronze award. 

“The finish is top-notch, just like the Silent Wings 3 which does a great job with little noise”

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Recommendation for the new be quiet! cooler

In the review of the new be quiet! Dark Rock Slim the editors of German magazine HW-Journal are very impressed with the newest member of the Dark Rock series. Especially the good cooling performance and the very quiet fan operation are appreciated. As with the earlier Dark Rock models, the excellent build quality and sleek design impress the team, ultimately leading to a clear recommendation.

“The conclusion on the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is very positive. With this cooler everything fits. It's super well built and looks cool, the performance is right and above all it can be operated very quietly.”

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Recommended award for newest air cooler

Guru3D has published an extensive review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim, the latest small air cooler by be quiet!. Apart from a lack of Threadripper compatibility, the reviewer has only superlatives for this cooler: the build quality, performance, and noise levels are all great, which is why he gives the Dark Rock Slim the coveted Recommended award.

“Where the Dark Rock Slim once again shines though is the sheer acoustic level. Our 95 Watt TDP processor at default would not result in any audible or even hearable noise. Only once you start to overclock the processor the fan RPM ramps up a bit, but even then in a closed chassis (we test open bench) I doubt you could hear the product. ”

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Gold award for Slim cooler

Danish tech expert Monberg has published a review of the Dark Rock Slim, testing this air cooler on its performance and noise levels. The results are great: the Slim is able to keep most CPUs cool with relative ease, and does this at very low noise levels. It receives the Gold award.

“The Dark Rock series impresses with its beautiful look and not least its impressive performance. This also applies to Dark Rock Slim, which performs impressively well. Not only that, it just looks really nice.”

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Worth Buying award for slim CPU cooler

KitGuru has published a review of the Dark Rock Slim, the smaller-sized sibling to the Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock PRO 4. The editor praises the black minimalistic design, extremely low noise level, and support for high memory modules. Performance is as expected of a cooler this size. That leads to the Dark Rock Slim winning the Worth Buying award.

“If you’re looking for a high quality, highly compatible air cooler with almost silent operation – the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is definitely one to check out.”

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See why the product snatched TechPowerUp's Editor's Choice Award

Check out the review of the latest product by be quiet!. TechPowerUp review the Dark Rock slim in a detailed written review.

“Users looking for a small overclock on all cores without listening to the stock heatsink and fan ramp up like a leaf blower will likely want to add the Dark Rock Slim to their short list of available options. ”

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The one model we were waiting for!

Comptoir-Hardware reviews Dark Rock Slim. The editor describes its compact design and praises its easy installation. The review continues with cooling and noise benchmarks, exposing the good performance of the cooler. Dark Rock Slim is crowned with a 5 stars award. 

“Definitely high-end in its finish and quality of assembly, Dark Rock Slim stays true to the Dark Rock series. More compact than the Dark Rock 4, it will find its place almost everywhere”

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Slim cooler from be quiet! fetches Gold and Silent-Tipp awards

In the review at Mod Your Case the new be quiet! cooler Dark Rock Slim wins two awards. While the editors praises the low noise level with the Silent-Tipp award, the narrow cooler additionally wins the Gold award for its excellent build quality, simple and reliable installation and good cooling performance.

“With the Dark Rock Slim be quiet! has extended its Dark Rock cooler series with a slim tower cooler, which in our tests not only convinced with sleek looks, but also with good cooling performance.”

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Small-sized air cooler wins Premium award

Vortez has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim. This small-sized air cooler receives the coveted Premium award for its amazing build quality, performance, and low noise level. The editor specifically praises the Silent Wings 3 fan used in this cooler. 

“Moving onto its performance, as is evident in the graphs, the cooler is very quiet, both at idle and load, especially considering the heat it’s dissipating from our Intel Core i7 3930K, at stock and overclocked. ”

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Cooler from be quiet! is particularly suitable for systems with high RAM modules

Allround-PC has published their review on the new be quiet! Dark Rock Slim. The editors of the German website especially like the good cooling performance, the quiet operation, the quick and easy installation, as well as the high build quality.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is very suitable for systems with high RAM modules due to its compact dimensions.”

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See why be quiet!'s Dark Rock Slim is the Perfect CPU Cooler For Your AMD/Intel Build

The video by the YouTube influencer explains why consumers don't have to worry about RAM clearance anymore.

“be quiet! dark rock slim is a perfect solution for your small Gaming/Workstation build. ”

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New be quiet! cooler scores with quiet operation

In addition to the written review on their own website, the team of TweakPC from Germany published a video review of the new be quiet! Dark Rock Slim on YouTube. The editor praises the silent operation and the compact design, which helps to increase compatibility with tall memory modules.

“The Dark Rock Slim is an interesting upgrade of the product portfolio from be quiet!'s Dark Rock series. The cooler is especially interesting for people who like it particularly quiet.”

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Recommended award for latest Dark Rock cooler

UK tech authority HEXUS has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim, calling it a very quiet, well-performing, well-designed, and easy to install cooler. For most systems, the Dark Rock Slim will offer just about the right performance at a very low noise level. The editor gives it the coveted Recommended award.

“Bottom line: need a CPU cooler that's small in size and high on quality? Put be quiet!'s Dark Rock Slim on your list.”

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A compact design while maintaining silence and performance

After a quick unboxing, the reviewer presents the cooler, its different components, its dimensions, and specs. The reviewer compares Dark Rock Slim with the rest of the series in order to highlight the compact design. The editor then discusses the performance with the help of several graphs. 

“Here we have a nice black finish, from bottom to top with a very nice brushed aluminum ”

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See why the product snatched ProClockers' Highly-Recommended' Award

ProClockers call Be Quiet’s Dark Rock Slim a tiny powerhouse. The in-depth review focuses on the latest product by be quiet! 

“Excellent job be quiet!. ”

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Review of quiet, slim CPU cooler

KitGuru has published a Youtube review of the Dark Rock Slim. The reviewer praises the small form factor and decent price level of this cooler. In benchmarks, the Slim outperforms its 120mm competitors and offers enough cooling performance to cool mainstream systems. In all tests, the cooler is barely audible. 

“There's no skimping on quality and it feels just as well-built as other be quiet! coolers like the Dark Rock Pro I've tested previously. It definitely feels ultra-solid and really premium, and this is helped by the all-blacked-out aesthetics and little perks like the inclusion of a second set of fan mounts. The in-the-box Silent Wings 3 fan is also great to see.”

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See why the product snatched Their Must Have Award

The reviewer shares his overall expeirence with the latest product by be quiet!. The expereince covers everything from unpacking to installation and operation.

“My overall experience with be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim 180W TDP was fantastic. From the unpacking to installation and operation everything was a breeze. I highly recommend this cooler for that “special/quiet” built. Based on the style and performance of this cooler it’s a must have!”

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Dark Rock Slim reviewed by Benchmark.pl

Marcin Jaskólski from Benchmark.pl tested the performance of the new CPU cooler Dark Rock Slim in various benchmarks. The editor granted the cooler the ‘Good Product‘ and ‘Super Quality‘ awards.

“If you are looking for a slim tower CPU cooler and you care about high quality, quiet fan operation and good heat dissipation, it is definitely worth considering the new be quiet! design.”

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Design award for mid-range chassis

UK-based Enos Tech has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Base 700. The editor really likes the aesthetic appeal of this chassis, and positively comments on the functionality of this case. Because this case is so easy to build with and doesn't really lack any important features, it comes highly recommended and receives the coveted Design Award.

“Every inch of this case is as functional as it is appealing to the eye. be quiet! have done themselves a great deal of good with the Dark Base 700 and all the thought put into it. From catering for vertical GPU mounting as standard to the removable panels on the PSU shroud and the amount of HDD and SSD it can accommodate, this case really does its best to offer it all. ”

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The influential YouTuber reviews one of the most sophisticated be quiet! PC cases

The YouTube influencer reviews the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. He covers some of the most important aspects of the PC case and shares its initial impressions about it.

“One of the most interesting cases I've ever had! ”

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This be quiet! case lives up to its name

The editorial staff of the German website Perfekt Zocken has published a review of the be quiet! Silent Base 601. The team is especially impressed by the user friendliness, the thoughtful, stylish design and the quiet operation, with which the case absolutely lives up to its name.

“This PC case is extremely user-friendly and lets you easily remove the side panels at the touch of a button. Even the installation of the PC components is not any difficult and with the innumerable configuration possibilities, this is a gamers dream.”

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Latest version of the Pure Power 11 PSU is very silent

The YouTubers take a look at the latest version of the Pure Power 11 PSU. The influencer dicusses how the product compares with the previous version and also focuses about the lack of noise coming from the fan. 

“The fan was spinning, but there was no fan noise! ”

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Great silent fan for PCs

Tweakers forum user TakeMeNL has published a review of the Pure Wings 2 PWM 80mm. He likes this fan and praises its silent qualities for PC use, but also comments that the fan doesn't offer decent airflow for rack mount situations. He gives the fan 3 out of 5 stars.

“Like with every other review here, I agree that the Pure Wings 2 PWM 80mm is a nice, small, and silent fan.”

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YouTuber once again uses the proven be quiet! power supply

In a new video by Zenchillis Hardware Reviews the be quiet! System Power 9 400W is used once again. In this case, it takes care of powering a fast gaming PC based exclusively on high-end components from AMD.

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Testing the 140mm PWM, and 140mm PWM high-speed models from be quiet!

A detailed review of the be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 140mm PWM and Pure Wings 2 140mm PWM high-speed fans was published at one of the most popular Russian forums - the DNS expert club. The author notes on the spectacular appearance, high build quality, PWM support, as well as the long life span of the fans.

“be quiet! Pure Wings 2 140mm PWM high-speed is aimed at those who primarily need high-performance fans capable of providing high air-flow, with a good price-performance ratio. Model be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 140mm PWM, on the contrary, will be of interest to users for whom the quiet operation of components is most important.”

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Testing new products from be quiet! at GreenTech_Reviews

Popular Russian IT portal greentechreviews.ru published a review of the high-speed versions of be quiet!'s popular fan series Pure Wings 2. The 120mm and 140mm models impressed the author with excellent cooling efficiency, rather low noise levels, great build quality and sleek design.

“The Pure Wings 2 high-speed fans from be quiet! will become a real gift for thrifty enthusiasts. They have excellent efficiency, very low noise development and fit almost any system.”

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Fans from be quiet! on retrofit cooler

PC Games Hardware has dedicated an article in its current issue 06/2019 to coolers for graphics cards. In it, they examine after market coolers, which the team recommends to equip with self-selected fans. The corresponding photo shows a solution with two be quiet! SilentWings 3 fans.

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Comparison of air- and water-based cooling solutions featuring be quiet!

PC Games Hardware has published an article in issue 06/2019 comparing water- and air-based CPU cooling solutions. be quiet! is represented in both segments. While the Silent Loop 240mm is described as one of the better compact water coolers on the market, the Dark Rock PRO 4 achieves a good overall rating of 2.22 and is considered a good all-rounder. The air coolers were evaluated based on the test criteria for water coolers.

“[...] Be Quiet's Silent Loop 240 mm (with two high-quality but somewhat fast-spinning 120 mm fans) as one of the better compact water coolers on the market [...].

[...] or a good all-rounder (Dark Rock Pro 4) [...].”

750W be quiet! PSU tested on the popular YouTube channel

The popular YouTube channel Ivan Nov has published a review of the modular power supply be quiet! Straight Power 11 750W. The YouTuber describes the PSU in detail from both a technological and the design standpoint.

“I can definitely recommend this power supply. Believe me, you will not be disappointed!”

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Compact be quiet! Power supply impresses with fully modular cable management

The YouTuber KreativEcke from Germany has assembled a high-performance Mini-ITX PC. In the corresponding video he shows the high-end components and explains why he chose them individually. Power is supplied by the SFX L Power 600W from be quiet! as it comes with 80Plus certification. Even more important are its small footprint and the fully modular cable management, which simplifies the installation in the compact Mini-ITX case.

“For the power supply I decided to use a SFX power supply, namely the be quiet! SFX L Power 600 Watt. It is extremely small, has 80Plus Gold certification and is fully modular, which was very important to me personally, because at the end of the day you have to choose the cables exactly because cable management in this case is extremely difficult.”

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Root-Nation uses German components in special WoT build

Two be quiet! products were used in a specially created World of Tanks PC build. The modular power supply Pure Power 11 600W provides reliable power to all components while the Shadow Rock TF2 is responsible for efficient and silent cooling.

“This is be quiet!, gentlemen, a secret synonym for the word "reliability".”

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Testing the fans in the laboratory of Root Nation

The popular IT portal Root-Nation.com has published a detailed review of two 140mm fans of the Pure Wings 2 series in the classic and PWM versions. The author was very pleased with the quiet operation, reliability, and cooling efficiency.

“If you need to install such a baby on a radiator of 140mm, I recommend using be quiet! Pure Wings 2 without PWM. If you want to keep the fan alive for a long time, I recommend the PWM version.”

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Deep dive into the characteristics of be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2

Overclockt.Net presents the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 in a very detailed video. The host praises the inverted layout and complete freedom the design allows.

“Now be quiet! being a German company, tries to stick to its name. With more than 15 years of noise reduction and silence, be quiet! arguably makes the most silence based PC components on the market.”

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SFX L Power 500W and System Power 9 400W in Micro ATX – Mini ITX comparison

In a new video, the German YouTuber Zenchillis Hardware Reviews wants to find out whether there are actual performance differences between Micro ATX and Mini ITX PC systems. The two test configurations are based on be quiet! power supplies. While the be quiet! SFX L Power 500W is a perfect match for the particularly compact Mini ITX computer, the YouTuber chooses the proven Power 9 400W system for his slightly larger configuration.

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A gaming monster from the popular YouTuber

Popular sim-racing YouTuber RykovSimRacing used several products from be quiet! for his top-of-the-line PC build. Dark Base 700, Silent Loop 360mm, and Dark Power Pro 11 850W provide power, silence and cooling efficiency, as well as enough space to install the top components of this very powerful gaming PC.

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Dark Power Pro 11 850W recommended for high-end PCs

Computer Shopper UK has published a recommendation article on power supplies, recommending three models for different usage scenarios. For the high-end build scenario they recommend the Dark Power Pro 11 850W because of its high efficiency, 12V rails, modular cables, and low noise level.

“At low power consumption, the fan barely spins, making this PSU effectively silent. Even under heavy load, the fan is never noisy so that you can use this PSU in a quiet room.”

be quiet! case used for new Maximum PC office computer

Maximum PC has published a build guide for their new office computer, using the be quiet! Silent Base 601 as their preferred chassis. The editor loves the side panel releases, additionally installed quiet Silent Wings 3 fans, ample room for components, and PSU shroud.

“The 601 is a beautiful piece of straightforward design, both sound-proofed side panels easily lifting off with push-pin releases at the rear.”

120mm and 140mm fans on the testbench

Enos Tech has published a review of the Pure Wings 2 fan series, focusing on the different 120mm and 140mm models. He really likes the performance and low noise level of these mainstream fans, positively commenting on the value aspect that these fans offer. The whole series gets the Recommended award.

“The main selling feature of these fans is the price point at which they are available in the market and noise-to-performance ratio. These are a good Value for your bucks should you be looking for the fans for either radiator or chassis use and come recommended by us.”

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The most affordable SFX of all

PC Update selects SFX Power 2 300W in its PSU guide. For budget-oriented PC dedicated for media or office work, the journalist recommends this PSU. Its silence and 80+Bronze certification are praised. The value-for-money is also highlighted. 

“If you're looking for a budget-oriented PC dedicated for media or office work, be quiet! has the ideal PSU ”

Models designed for silence

In its "best cases" market overview, PC Update highlights be quiet! and especially its Silent Base 601. The chassis is described as a market reference in terms of silence. 

“Quiet or performance? Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to get both. Indeed, models designed for silence like Fractal Design Define R6 or be quiet! Silent Base 601 rarely make records of low temperatures.”

Pure Power 11 400W best PSU for Budget and Basic Gaming PC

Tweakers has published their May 2019 edition of their Desktop Best Buy Guide. In the categories Budget PC and Basic Gaming PC, their preferred PSU is the be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W, due to its high efficiency and low noise level.

“The be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W is a silent power supply with good efficiency at low power consumption, thanks to high-quality internal components.

Many on our forum will say you shouldn't skimp on the PSU. So we won't: the be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W is not a high-end power supply, but a decent performer with a great price/performance ratio.”

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Pure Rock Slim is the best value for money

In its article on CPU cooling, PC Update recommends Pure Rock Slim in its selection for Dual-core CPUs. The journalist details configurations in which Pure Rock Slim fits best and indicates that it provides the best value for money. 

“If you want to have a cooler for a dual-core processor, Pure Rock Slim is perfect.”

be quiet! used for component examples in DIY build

Connected Magazine, which is freely distributed to all employees of the biggest bank in the Netherlands, has published an article on how to build your own PC. The article explains the components necessary, in which order you should pick them, and illustrates the article with components from be quiet!, even steering readers to the Motherboard Check and Power Supply Calculator on the website.

A great alternative!

In the highlight article on Quad-Core and Hexa-Core CPUs, PC Update recommends Dark Rock Pro 4 for his sobriety and silence. The publication presents Dark Rock Pro 4 as rather compact and particularly quiet. The journalist also highlights Dark Rock Pro 4's design.

“Even though the cooler features two heatsinks, it is a liitle bit more compact. Fan configuration is atypical with a 12 cm model on the intake side where the memory usually is and a 13.5 cm fan in the middle. Both are SilentWings 3 PWM 1500 RPM fans, which are particularly appreciated among silent aficionados.”

Press contact

Martin Pajenkamp
Listan GmbH

Phone: +49 40 210 91 16 - 16
Mobile: +49 171 33 18 640

E-Mail: martin.pajenkamp@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 2019