Hardwareluxx is convinced of the new be quiet! power supply

On Hardwareluxx's website, a new review of be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM in the 600-watt version was published. The editors are impressed by the PSU highlighting specifically the silent operation, good connections with semi modular cable management as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of the device.

“All in all, it has to be sad that the be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 600W is a very convincing power supply due to its silent operation, good efficiency and extensive features.”

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Second be quiet! case earns UK praise

The UK-based EnosTech has reviewed the be quiet! Silent Base 600, the cheaper brother to the Silent Base 800. Like with the 800, the editor is also impressed with this new version. The design, the roomy interior, the colors and the dust filters receive praise, while there is only criticism about topside ventilation. Enough reason to warrant a Recommended Award.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the be quiet! Silent Base 600 PC case. There is plenty of room and options for all sorts of different components and configurations and things like the SSD mounting trays being on the backside of the motherboard tray are just amazing!”

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The case scores nicely at TechpowerUp

From a quality and ingenuity standpoint be quiet! keeps on surprising with its products.

“It scores well with its great build quality, looks, and details of engineering, which were passed on from the larger brethren nicely.”

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Silent Base 800 performs remarkably well at HardOCP

Renowned HardOCP tested the Silent Base 800 chassis and was convinced by its many features.

“The great cooling performance and silent operation alone are enough for us to recommend the be quiet! Silent Base 800 case. The unique hard drive mounting system, quality construction, and great looks are simply icing on the cake.”

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The website takes a look at the Dark Power Pro 11

World’s renowned website JonnyGuru tested the Dark Power Pro 11 and found it well performing against the competition in the market. 

“..it sells itself to me on looks alone, and it's not that much more expensive than the others... certainly not enough to turn me off of it.”

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A total nine out of ten points

The team at Gamezoom has tested the be quiet! Silent Base 600 and liked especially the very good workmanship. In addition, they highlighted the high quality soundproofing, as well as the three included silent fans. All in all, the Silent Base 600 was able to reach a total nine out of ten points.

“The case is suitable for every application you need, be it as an Office PC or as a high-performance computer.”

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Gold award for the be quiet! PSU

At HW-Journal.de be quiet!'s power supply series Pure Power 9 CM represented by the 500-watt model was tested. Since there was no criticism at all and they really like the cable-management upgrades the clear choice was HW-Journals Gold award.

“The total package includes all technical improvements, the revised cable management, silent operation and above all to the fair price, making the Pure Power CM series the new power supply for the masses.”

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Excellent power supply for the average user

The Dutch website Hardware.Info has reviewed the Pure Power 9 CM 600W and were very impressed by the performance of this affordable power supply. In almost every test the PSU scored excellent results except for voltage stability. This is enough reason for the editors to award it with their Great Value Award.

“We are honoring the Pure Power 9 CM 600W with a Great Value Award, simply because you don't often see this kind of quietness and efficiency with power supplies in this price segment.”

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Excellent performer in all tests

The UK influencers KitGuru have reviewed the be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 600W and wrote a raving review, calling it excellent on build, noise, cables and performance. Apart from the suggestion of using Japanese capacitors the editor didn't find much at fault and gave this power supply the Worth Buying Award.

“Another very capable power supply from the German market leader be quiet! Technically the be quiet! Pure Power 9 600W proved an excellent performer in our tests.”

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Sensible power supply in all areas

The UK based HEXUS has tested the 600W version of the Pure Power 9 CM in an extensive review. Their findings are quite simple: the power supply performs quite well in all scenarios and all the enhancements make sense. Their conclusion is that the power supply is extremely sensible in all respects and earns the HEXUS Approved Award.

“Improved internals, nicer cabling, a better fan and enhanced performance via a new platform means be quiet! ensures the Pure Power 9 keeps it modern.”

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PSU ticks all the right boxes

The Dutch, international oriented influencer Guru3D has reviewed the be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 700W. He highly rates this PSU on its performance, silence and aesthetics and really likes the new flat cables. With nothing negative the say about the unit it's only logical he hands out the Recommended Award.

“This is an above normal unit that ticks all the right boxes. The design is good, the stability was great, the efficiency levels measured are above what we expected and it is just an incredibly silent product.”

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A total nine out of ten points for the be quiet! power supply

The editors of Gamezoom have reviewed the newest power supply series by be quiet!. The Pure Power 9 CM 700W was praised amongst other things for its modern and sophisticated technology, a quiet fan and the detachable cable strands.

“Good performance, the pleasantly quiet fan and numerous connection options are strong arguments for the newest PSU.”

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8 out of 10 score leads to Silver Award

The Danish website ElektronikTest.dk has reviewed the Pure Power 9 CM 500W, calling this power supply 'absolutely worth the money'. Low noise, nice design, flat modular cables and a good performance are all reasons for a total score of 8/10, leading to a Silver Award.

“You really get your money worth a lot, when thinking about what you get from a lot of other producers, if you ask me. You get a really low noise level power supplier, super great design in a mat black finish, [...] and the modular cables are flat, that make them really easy to deal with.”

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eTeknix satisfied with power supply results

The UK site eTeknix has taken a closer look at the new be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 700W model. Even though they would still like to see some improvements on 3.3V/5V, they love the aesthetics, performance, low noise levels, modular cables and safety features of this PSU. It receives the coveted Editor's Choice Award.

“Build quality is superb, not only in terms of the actual manufacturing but also in terms of the final aesthetics. The obviously premium quality be quiet! Silent Wings fan is a welcome addition while the interior of the PSU has been crafted with care, with clean solder, good quality components, everything is nicely spaced out to aid with cooling and to reduce interference and in the end, that translated to low ripple, steady voltages and great efficiency.”

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Conseil-Config reviewed the new be quiet! power supply

Conseil-Config.com, French hardware advices website reviewed the Pure Power 9 CM the day of its launch.

“The be quiet! Pure Power 9 500 CM easily replaces the Pure Power L8 and is completely adapted to suit gaming configs.”

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"Cowcot d'Or" for the new be quiet!

Cowcotland.com (1M+ visits/month) reviewed the new be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM power supply the day of its launch. Efficient, 3 years warranty, silent and at a good price: Cowcotland awards it a gold medal.

“Once again, a great product at a good price from be quiet!”

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Recommendation for the PSU by be quiet!

The 600-Watt model from be quiet!'s PSU series Pure Power 9 CM was tested at Allround-PC. There was nothing to complain about the power supply, which is why a clear recommendation was given for it.

“The be quiet! Pure Power 9 does not leave any room fo rcriticism and also offers a very fair price performance ratio.”

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59Hardware.net reviewed the new be quiet! range

Stable, discreet, well finished: 59Hardware.net, French hardware news website hardware, reviewed the new be quiet! Pure Power CM 9 and awards it a "Recommended Award".

“be quiet! renews its entry-level range with this Pure Power 9 CM in a very nice way. It is stable, energy-efficient and very very discreet.”

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4/5 for this new power supply range

GinjFo.com (1 M + hits/month) reviewed the day of its launch, the new Pure Power 9 CM. A power supply playing the card of the optimal benefit/cost ratio.

“Announced below €100, it has serious arguments with its 80Plus Silver certification, guaranting a good energy efficiency, its semi modular feature and the flat design of the cables.”

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CPU Magazine took a look at the Pure Power 9 CM power supply

The power supply delivered stables voltages while being stress tested and comes with an 80 PLUS Silver certification to save on the electricity bill.

“The Pure Power 9 CM 500W is a good value for builders looking for a reliable, well designed PSU. It has all the features necessary to deliver stable power for years to come!”

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Silent Base 600 rates 96% overall rating from Tweaktown

Be quiet! had a great start in the case market and the reviewers are looking forward what else be quiet! can come up with.

“be quiet!'s Silent Base 600 may be the little brother, but it delivers in every way! It is affordable, it is sleek and nice to look at, and offers plenty of features to keep a mid-tower users more than happy.”

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Modular and silent

GinjFo presents the latest power supply from be quiet!, the Pure Power 9 CM.

“The review now on GinjFo.com.”

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Test of the new PSU

One of the first reviews of the Pure Power 9 in Polish media was a video on the YouTube channel named Blackwhite TV. The reviewer praised the new flat cables used in the newest power supplies. The film also mentioned a very quiet operation of the unit even under high load and high energy efficiency.

“Fittingly for be quiet!, the power supply is very, very silent.”

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Pure Power 9 700W CM tested

Benchmark.pl has published a full review of the strongest unit from the newest Pure Power 9 series.The latest PSU from be quiet! has been recognised mainly for its high efficiency level, very quiet fan, new cables and good quality of the components used in the producing process. As the result Pure Power 9 received two precious awards from the reviewer. 

“The power supply will work in configurations equipped with two powerful graphics cards and because of long modular cables there should be no problems with connecting the components in larger cases. A thing we enjoys a lot are the very quiet fans, which remain silent even under strong load.”

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Video review of the newest PSU from be quiet!

The latest PSU by be quiet!, the Pure Power of 500W Power 9, received its review on YouTube at Polish video-blog Dawidn20v2. The video highlights the new, flat cables and their optimal length, which allows to connect all components in a convenient way. Almost traditionally the unit has been praised for its quiet operation, excellent build quality and the full set of protections.

“High praise for be quiet! for finally applying the black flat cables.”

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600-watt version be-quiet!'s newest power supply series receives Silent Award

In its review TweakPC was quite satisfied with the performance shown by be quiet!'s newest PSU series Pure Power 9 CM. Thanks to advantages such as the silent fan, opaque sleeving on the cables, good efficiency at medium load and the great quality be quiet! is known for, the 600-watt version of the Pure Power 9 CM series received the Silent Award.

“At 230V, which is relevant for us, we are looking at an efficiency of 91% which is another highlight auf the Pure Power 9.”

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CPU Magazine recommends the Shadow Rock LP

The Shadow Rock LP is built for small form factor applications and where the competition offers noisy solutions be quiet! has a quiet one.

“Despite being tiny, the Shadow Rock LP is as quiet as a church mouse.”

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Dark Power Pro 11 550W review by 3D Gameman

This power supply has fantastic build quality and comes with a lot of great features.

“The quality is fantastic all around, definitely best in class.”

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Silver and value for money awards

The Swiss-based online media Ocaholic published a review of be quiet!'s Pure Power 9 CM 700W PSU. Considering the low price this power supply offers great performance especially for mid-range gaming PCs, according to the editors. All in all, the Pure Power 9 CM received 3.5 out of 5 stars and thereby the silver as well as the value for money awards.

“be quiet! gave this power supply an attractive design and the quality is very good.”

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Hardware.Info reviews all current models

The Dutch IT authority Hardware.Info has reviewed 71 casefans with a 140mm diameter in both PWM and non-PWM versions. There were 5 be quiet! fans tested in the round-up, one of them the Shadow Wings 140mm Mid-Speed which won a Great Value award for its excellent performance for a low price.

“Finally: our value choices. [...] The be quiet! Shadow Wings SW1 140mm Mid-Speed and Phantek PH-F140MP 140mm Black/White receive Great Value Awards for getting the best scores within the test field of affordable (less than 20 euro) casefans.”

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Quality design and kept promises

LeTesteur.net reviewed the Silent Base 600 with window , the second PC case from be quiet!. A product loved by the reviewed which gives it a near to perfect grade, 4.5/5.

“A love at first sight for that highly well-made case!”

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5 out of 5 score for second be quiet! case

User Consigliere has published a review of the Silent Base 600 Window on the Dutch forum site Gathering of Tweakers. The user is very satisfied with the design and material of this second case, as well as the fan controller and airflow. The user rates the case with a full 5 out of 5 stars.

“The be quiet! Silent Base 600 is a solid and nicely designed case with some improvements over its bigger brother. You can easily reach everything in the case and it's very quiet. The addition of a fan controller gives you even more control over noise production and cooling.”

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TechSource featured the Dark Rock Pro 3 in silent build

When it comes to silent computing then be quiet! is simply the front runner to deliver the best components possible.

“I got to hand it to be quiet!: none of my former builds on this channel have ever been this quiet!”

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3D Gameman has reviewed the Silent Base 600

The build quality is quite good with the Silent Base 600 case and it has ample space to install hardware.

“I really like the overall styling on this!”

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Best power supply for home server

Hardware.info has published their March edition on building the perfect home server. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 7 300W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level. For those requiring a PEG-connector, they recommend the 350W version.

“An efficient power supply that doesn't draw much power at lower loads, that's what you need for a home server.”

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The new PSUs from be quiet! presented in a news article

Hardwareluxx published a news article on be quiet!'s new Pure Power 9 CM series. The power supplies are presented with their features and get recommended to anyone looking for an entry-level unit with cable-management, good efficiency as well as a low price.

“If you are looking for a new entry-level power supply with cable management, good energy efficiency and relatively low price, definitely take a look at the new models of be quiet!'s Pure Power 9 CM series.”

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Best power supply for home server

Hardware.info UK has published their March edition on building the perfect home server. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 7 300W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level.

“For a home server you want an economical power supply that's efficient even at low loads. We chose the Be quiet! System Power 7 300W. It's more power than you need, but the lower models tend to perform worse.”

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UK review praises be quiet! cooler

The UK site Enos Tech has taken a closer look at the be quiet! Dark Rock 3. The reviewer is pleasantly surprised by this CPU cooler, calling it one of the best single tower air coolers on the market. He does think the MSRP of this cooler is too high compared to the competition, though.

“Out of all the coolers we have tested here at Enos Tech so far, the Dark Rock 3 is the best single fan cooler on record. However, not only does it offer great cooling performance, it is also features one of the quietest fans we have tested on a CPU cooler as well which is very nice.”

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Best power supply for entry-level PC

Hardware.info has published their March article on building the perfect entry-level PC. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 7 300W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level. For those requiring a PEG-connector, they recommend the 350W version.

“The be quiet! System Power 7 300W is extremely nice priced and achieves excellent results in our benchmarks.”

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Unboxing at rooshken's YouTube channel

The Polish hardware videobloger nicknamed "Rooshken" recently published footage from his unboxing of the Silent Base 800 Window by be quiet!. The reviewer described the hardware specifications, and presented the functionality of the case, such the anti-dust filters, double-glazed window panel or the tool-free assembly.

“The double-glazed window side panel mutes the noise even more efficiently than ordinary windows.”

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Best power supply for entry-level PC

Hardware.info UK has published their March article on building the perfect entry-level PC. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 7 300W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level. For those requiring a PEG-connector, they recommend the 350W version.

“The Be Quiet System Power 300W is competitively priced and achieved fine results in our tests. This 300W version is excellent in terms of efficiency, stability, and noise production.”

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Canadian user reviews the Silent Base 800 Window chassis

There are a lot of pros going into this case which is well build and comes with a lot of nice features.

“Overall I highly recommend this case!”

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Dark Rock 3 and Silent Base 600 make the cut

When it comes to systems for VR applications you want to have it as quiet as possible.

“The heatsink will bring much better performance than cheaper offerings and the Silent Base 600 will keep the PC nice and quiet!”

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Review on ddworld.cz

The Czech website, ddworld.cz has published its review of the flagship PSU from be quiet! - the Dark Power Pro 11 1200W. The product was hailed for its superior efficiency, great work culture as well as for its performance and build quality. As the result the PSU received two awards from the reviewer.

“It's hard to find a better power supply.”

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Shadow Rock Slim performs at its best

Compared to the competition the Shadow Rock Slim has several big advantages like its super silent operation and fantastic build quality.

“If pure silence is your goal, not many slim air coolers can challenge the Shadow Rock Slim.”

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Thermalbench thoroughly reviews the Pure Rock CPU cooler

The reviewer was excited about the easy installation process and build quality the Pure Rock comes with.

“It is a very good 1st time, or replacement cooler for customers and can do the job for a lot of people by itself.”

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Tom's Hardware picks be quiet! Shadow Rock LP

Tom's Hardware in France (3M+ visits/month) did a mini-ITX cooler comparison: the clear winner is the Shadow Rock LP, which is effective and has a very fair price.

“The Shadow Rock LP has clearly our preference among all the others.”

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Scandinavian reviewer impressed with be quiet! case

The Scandinavian reviewer GeekyXtraTech has reviewed the Silent Base 600 Window. In his review, he stresses how silent the case is and comments on the easy installation. The case ends up with a Gold Award.

“Well the thing I can say about this look on the case is just I love the look and I wonder what kind of design freaks Be Quiet! hires to design their products because every single Be Quiet! product is SEXY!!!”

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Silent Base 800 and Dark Power Pro 11 for silent computing

Be quiet! is renowned for their silent components which makes them a perfect fit when building a computer focused on silence.

“In my line of work, there are few power supplies that offer the build quality and silent operation as be quiet! does. I purchased several Silent Base 800 in different colors for friends that needed good noise insulation, and this is where this German brand excelled.”

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Dark Rock 3 and Silent Base 600 make the cut

When it comes to systems for VR applications you want to have it as quiet as possible.

“The heatsink will bring much better performance than cheaper offerings and the Silent Base 600 will keep the PC nice and quiet!”

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Fans from be quiet! tested

Slovak portal pc.zoznam.sk published a comparative test of the fans of several brands, including one from be quiet!. Tested was the SilentWings 2 120mm that has reached excellent results in tests investigating the airflow as well as the noise level when under load.

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Dark Rock TF tested from an overclocker’s viewpoint

The website states that one of the larger benefits of a top-down cooler is that components on the motherboard will get much more cooling than usual.

“be quiet!'s philosophy of "No Compromise Silence and Performance" highlights its commitment to delivering quality, style, and performance.”

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4.5 out of 5 score for second be quiet! case

User Consigliere has published a review of the Silent Base 600 Window on the Dutch forum of Hardware.Info. The user is very satisfied with the design and material of this second case, as well as the fan controller and airflow. The user rates the case with a nice 4.5 out of 5 stars.

“The be quiet! Silent Base 600 is a solid and nicely designed case with some improvements over its bigger brother. You can easily reach everything in the case and it's very quiet. The addition of a fan controller gives you even more control over noise production and cooling.”

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Dark Rock Pro 3 recommended in monthly cooling charts

The Dark Rock Pro 3 already earned the Editor’s Recommend Award at Tom’s Hardware and is now featured in their monthly cooling charts.

“…better overall performance at a similar price was reason enough for this model to earn our accolades.”

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Shadow Rock LP wins Editor’s Choice from Tom’s Hardware

Tom’s Hardware tested the Shadow Rock LP against other slim coolers and it stuck out as the best in the field.

“The Shadow Rock LP was both the coolest and the quietest of the samples in our five-way roundup.”

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EnosTech reviews modular be quiet! power supply

The UK based EnosTech has reviewed the be quiet! Straight Power 10 600W CM. Without load tester he could only perform basic tests, but the editor is impressed with the performance and stability of this power supply, as well as the design and warranty. This all leads to a Recommended Award.

“From a design aspect, the Straight Power 10 is aesthetically pleasing and designed to perform just as well as it looks.”

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CPU Magazine featured both Silent Base 600 & 800 in their recent Buyer's Guide

be quiet! products are renowned for their craftsmanship and durability which is why they are the preferred choice by enthusiasts around the globe.

“Who should buy these cases: Power users who want to keep things quiet, whether it be a budget build or a system filled with high-end hardware.”

Review of be quiet!'s low-price cooler

Popular cooler by be quiet!, the Pure Rock, lived to see its review on the Bulgarian website laptopmedia.com. The author of the test drew attention mainly to the attractive price, quiet operation and easy installation, as well as performance, which allows for efficient cooling of strong CPUs.

“The Pure Rock is a great low budget purchase. In addition to quality cooling, it also offers silence that many users consider to be crucial.”

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Press contact

Aaron Licht
Listan GmbH & Co. KG

Phone.: +49 40 736 7686 - 849
Fax: +49 40 736 7686 - 14
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E-Mail: aaron.licht@bequiet.com
Web: www.bequiet.com

About be quiet!

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

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

See bequiet.com.

*GfK data 2016