Guide includes Dark Rock 4 and Straight Power 11 550W

The German YouTube channel HardwareDealz has released a new video with a build guide of a powerful 1,500-euro gaming PC. Adequate cooling of the overclocked Intel processor is provided by the be quiet! Dark Rock 4. For the power supply, the YouTuber also relies on the German manufacturer with the Straight Power 11 550W.

“To keep the processor cool and quiet despite overclocking, a top-class be quiet! Dark Rock 4 air cooler is used, which can dissipate up to 200 watts and is more than sufficient for the Intel processor.

This time the Straight Power 11 from be quiet!, an absolute high-end power supply with 550 watts of power and 80Plus Gold certification, takes care of our system.”

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In its category according to THG.RU

The popular portal Tom’s Hardware Guide Russia (THG.ru) updated its processor cooler ratings (air-cooling) and made the flagship model be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 4 its best full-size cooler. Among its advantages were the excellent performance, excellent build quality and design, as well as the low noise development and high compatibility with all current platforms.

“The Dark Rock 4 is a great and very effective but rather expensive air cooler that suits any system well.”

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Computer BILD selects System Power 9 for better electricity supply

Computer BILD shows how to reasonably upgrade a current Medion PC in a special report. To cover the higher power demand, especially from the recommended graphics card, the preinstalled power supply with 320 watts output is replaced with the be quiet! System Power 500W.

Case from be quiet! tested at crazypc.ro

The Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 was reviewed at crazypc.ro. The case impressed the editor a lot and showed no weak points. Thus, the product received the Gold award.

“If you are looking for a modular case with an integrated wireless charger, you cannot go wrong with this model, which impressed me greatly.”

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A highly recommended PSU from be quiet!

In addition to a written review on their website, the editorial staff of TweakPC has uploaded a video on the be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 600W on YouTube. The detailed investigations are documented and highlights such as the very quiet fan, the high efficiency as well as the good protection circuits are pointed out. The power supply is recommended to the viewers.

“Overall, the Pure Power 11 still is a highly recommended PSU.”

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Shadow Wings 2 and Pure Wings 2 at whatnext.pl

Editors from Whatnext.pl checked out the latest Shadow Wings 2 and Pure Wings 2 high speed fans in a review. Both series performed well in terms of cooling and quiet operation.

“In the new be quiet! line-up everyone will find a good fit and both series are worth recommending.”

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Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 and pure power 11 recommended by PC Games

For entry level PC up to 800 euros, the editorial staff of PC games recommends the be quiet! Pure power 11 with 500 Watts and cable management. The high end PC is shown built into the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2.

A war machine designed for gaming

Gamergen presents a Cybertek PC with Silent Base 601 and Pure Power 11 700W. The journalist highlights its sobriety as well as its silence. The perfect war machine for gaming. 

“It stands out for its extreme silence, the machine is ultra quiet even after long hours of play. This makes sense with a case designed by be quiet!”

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KreativEcke builds an office PC with entry level PSU from be quiet!

Youtuber KreativEcke shows, that you can currently build a reasonable office PC for just about 200 Euro with completely new parts. Power supply is handled by the lower priced bulk variant of System Power 9 by be quiet!, System Power B9 with 300 watts output.

“The power supply is not as pretty and black like the other be quiet! power supplies, but it features 80 PLUS Bronze, important protection circuits and is definitely not a Chinese firecracker - you simply know what you can expect.”

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Editor's Choice award for high-end chassis

Tech Testers has published a review of the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2, comparing it to the first generation case. The editor likes the improvements that be quiet! made and still considers this case to be one of the best cases on the market if you're aiming for ultimate flexibility or extremely high-end hardware. She gives the case the Editor's Choice award.

“In 2019 this case can still compete in the high-end segment, where especially details like the build quality are big pros. In this respect, the Dark Base Pro 900 outclasses the Cooler Master Cosmos. And our most recent hardware, like the 32-core Threadripper and RTX 2080 Ti, didn't prove an issue for the three installed stock fans.”

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Apple user with no prior experience chooses be quiet! power supply

Youtuber Zechilli has a friend with no PC building experience configure a computer. As power supply, the System Power 9 with 400 watts by be quiet! is selected. At the end of the video, Zenchilli surprises his friend with the fully built PC and they conduct additional benchmarks.

“Many of you know that I am using be quiet! very often. That is simply because if the cost-benefit ratio, good quality.”

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be quiet! excels in silence!

Tech Advisor recommends be quiet! in its guide how to make a PC more silent. The journalist refers to be quiet! products several times, especially their fans and PSU, and highlights performance, quality, and reliability.

“Noctua and be quiet! fans are very powerful and extremely quiet. These two brands are the most respected in this area.”

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Video presentation of the high performance cooler by be quiet!

TweakPC present the Dark Rock 4 on their Youtube channel. After an overview of the accessories and the technical data as well as the temperature and noise test results, the host draws a positive conclusion.

“The cooler offers a good overall package for 50 to 55 Euro.”

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Stable and silent

TechSame integrates the Straight Power 11 into its bench table. With its high stability and low noise output, it will be the perfect companion for future benches. Its modularity is also a plus when it comes to usability. 

“It has be quiet! in the name, that says it all. The fan is very quiet, perfect for my benches, especially for noise tests. It will certainly be inaudible. This will allow me to have the most logical figures possible”

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Cooler from be quiet! in short test of the German print magazine

In issue 7 2019 the German c't magazine includes a short review of the be quiet! Threadripper cooler Dark Rock PRO TR4. The editors are enthusiastic about the build quality and quiet operation. Additionally, the cooling performance is on par with powerful Threadripper processors.

“The Dark Rock Pro TR4 is impeccably crafted and manages to cool Threadripper CPUs at low volume.”

Video review of the flagship of be quiet! cases

Fast rising YouTube-channel Squirrel Hardware has published a detailed video review of the flagship of the be quiet! cases - the Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2. Considering all the premium features and characteristics of the case, as well as some of the design nuances, the case is highly recommended.

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Power supply from be quiet! remains recommendation number one

For a new PC build worth 700 euro, Zenchillis Hardware Reviews again sticks with his power supply recommendation in the form of be quiet!'s System Power 9 400W. He justifies this decision with the great quality, the quiet 120-millimeter fan and the modern technology.

“This is still recommendation number one. In this price class, it simply convinces with top quality, all important protective circuits and is equipped with DC-to-DC and multi-rail technology.”

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Some black, some orange, some silence

Cowcotland presents be quiet!'s booth at IT Partners 2019. With few close-ups shots, reporter shows the whole be quiet!'s range, from PSU to cases, fans and air coolers.

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High-quality be quiet! PSU in 800-euro gaming PC

The YouTuber KreativEcke has updated one of his previous build guides to introduce his new perfect 800-euro gaming PC. The power supply is thebe quiet! Pure Power 11 500W, which scores with its black cables and good efficiency.

“In my opinion, the power supply is quite high quality with the be quiet! Pure Power 11 with 500 Watt.”

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Purchase recommendation for the be quiet! power supply

Gamezoom from Austria has taken a closer look at the be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W. The power supply scores with good performance, modern and proven technology as well as very high efficiency. The editors give it a clear purchase recommendation.

“The 850-watt model from the new Straight Power 11 series is also a great choice.”

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YouTuber installs be quiet! PSU in the best 500-euro gaming PC

Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has revealed his ultimate budget tip for power supplies as part of the build guide to the best 500-euro gaming PC. The be quiet! System Power 9 400W offers top quality, all important protection circuits and modern technology.

“The ultimate budget tip.”

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The Southern California media outlet shares its experience with Dark Base 700

The reviewer liked the case so much that he decided to make it its primary case!

“Queue the music as I introduce my favorite computer case I’ve ever had the joy of working with. ”

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Case from be quiet! boasts an especially quiet operation

In addition to the YouTube video review, PCMasters has also published a written review of the be quiet! Silent Base 601 on its own website. Again, the sleek look and the great build quality are highlighted. One of the best features is the silent operation.

“All in all, is the Silent Base 601 is a solid case, with sleek looks and very good quality at a moderate price of approx. € 100.”

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Dark Base 700 White Edition dresses in a white coat

Modding.fr reviews Dark Base 700 White Edition. After a presentation of the product and its specs, the journalist shows details both outside and inside of the case and highlights all the flexible build positiopns and possibilities offered. The review ends with a five stars award.

“The Dark Base 700 White Edition is not only silent but also efficient in cooling the components ”

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Purchase recommendation for the of be quiet! case

PCMasters has published an extensive video review of the be quiet! Silent Base 601 on its own YouTube channel. The quiet operation and sleek design are highlighted. The case is clearly recommended for regular users.

“Therefore, if you guys have the cash, definitely go for this one.”

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The Southern California media outlet shares its experience with Dark Base 700

The reviewer liked the case so much that he decided to make it its primary case!

“Queue the music as I introduce my favorite computer case I’ve ever had the joy of working with!”

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Power supply from be quiet! in the mid-range PC

In issue 04/19 of the German magazine PC Games Hardware you can find a configuration for a high-performance midrange PC. The editors recommend the be quiet! Straight Power 11 650W as the power supply.

“The recommendation of a 650 watt power supply refers to the combination of a Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 2600X and a Radeon RX Vega 56.”

Benchmarking platform

In its latest review of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, Clubic.com uses a bench platform powered by a be quiet! Straight Power 11 850 Watts PSU.

“Be Quiet ! Straight Power 11 850W Plus Gold PSU”

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Further improvements in the silence of the be quiet! power supply

In a round-up at Computerbase four power supplies with 80Plus Gold certification were examined. be quiet!'s Pure Power 11 CM 500W secures a recommendation with good performance in the electrical tests, just as its predecessor. According to the editors, the noise development was significantly reduced.

“be quiet! was able to achieve an improvement in noise development, which at higher loads could be significantly reduced compared to its predecessor.”

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The best than the german brand can offer

HardwareCooking is reviewing Dark Rock Pro 11. Journalist appreciates voltage's stability, its design, its 80PLUS Platinium certification. Silence and overclocking capacities are also praised. The PSU is crowned with a gold award. 

“This power supply delivers excellent performance in terms of voltage stability and energy certification.”

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Pure Power 11 CM 500W, Dark Base 700 und Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM featured in video

The German YouTube channel WirPackenAus Hardware has published a video review of be quiet!'s Dark Base 700. In this context, the team also presents the Pure Power 11 CM 500W and the Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM fans, which are considered ideal additions to the PC case.

“Here we rely on a very quiet operation, yet we do not have to go without good airflow.

Here I rely on a very good and quiet power supply, the be quiet! Pure Power 11.”

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How to cool your Threadripper?

Comptoir-Hardware includes Dark Rock TR4 in its guide on how to cool a Threadripper. When it comes to cooling performance, Dark Rock Pro TR4 performes on par with other air and water cooling solutions. In terms of silence, this cooler produces really good results and ends up in top placements.

“The new model from be quiet! is performing well, especially for a two-fans product. You can hear it at full speed, but ventilation is well-optimized and can be adjusted according to performance.”

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Dark Base 700 White Edition and Straight Power 11 650W featured in video

For the ultimate Black & White Gaming-PC, Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has once again used components from be quiet!. In the new video he introduces the system and the Dark Base 700 White Edition as well as the Straight Power 11 650W in detail.

“I have already tested the Dark Base 700 in the past and it kicks me again and again.

The power supply is a Straight Power 11 with 650 Watt based on the Dark Power Pro technology.”

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Testing two be quiet! fans in 120 and 140 mm

The popular IT portal Megaobzor.com has published a review of the high-speed versions of the most popular be quiet! Pure Wings 2 fans. Both models impressed the author with very high cooling performance at fairly low noise levels.

“The be quiet! Pure Wings 2 high-speed is a quiet and efficient fan that can be recommended for the chassis, liquid cooling radiator and processor coolers.”

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800 to 900-euro gaming PC with be quiet! power supply

HardwareDealz presents a gaming PC compilation worth 800 to 900 Euros in a new video. For the power supply, the YouTuber recommends the be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W, which convionces with 80Plus Gold certification.

“The new be quiet! Pure Power 11 with 80Plus Gold certification takes care of the power.”

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Approved award for silent be quiet! case

Custom PC has reviewed the be quiet! Silent Base 801 in its March 2019 issue and gave this case an Approved award for its low noise level, great expansion options, and solid build quality. The overall score is 85%.

“Despite its comparatively average cooling results, the Silent Base 801 is a decent chassis that stands out from a sizeable crowd of cases at this price. It's quiet, has plenty of expansion options in terms of cooling and storage, it cools reasonably well out of the box and has solid build quality.”

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