Latest be quiet! cooler receives recommendation and gold award

The YouTuber Nicolas11x12 has tested the newest cooler from be quiet! in a video review. The Dark Rock Pro 4 performs very well. Nicolas even goes so far as to call it the best overall air cooler package he has ever tested, highlighting the extremely quiet operation. Given the great feedback, it is not surprising that the Dark Rock Pro 4 ultimately receives both a recommendation and the Gold Award.

“This officially is the quietest high-performance CPU cooler I ever tested. Wow...”

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Latest be quiet! cooler receives recommendation and gold award

The YouTuber Nicolas11x12 has tested the newest cooler from be quiet! in a video review. The Dark Rock Pro 4 performs very well. Nicolas even goes so far as to call it the best overall air cooler package he has ever tested, highlighting the extremely quiet operation. Given the great feedback, it is not surprising that the Dark Rock Pro 4 ultimately receives both a recommendation and the Gold Award.

“This officially is the quietest high-performance CPU cooler I ever tested. Wow...”

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PSU from be quiet! remains as basis of the system

After recently building a gaming PC for just € 400, the German YouTuber ITRaidDE is now upgrading the hardware for more performance. Fortunately, he can continue to use the be quiet! Pure Power 10 400W, as it is still perfectly well suited for the new configuration.

“For the power supply, we had the be quiet! Pure Power 10 with 400 watts and it will remain since it easily provides enough power for the following upgrade.”

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Dark Base Pro 900 and Dark Power Pro 11 used in test rig

Tom's Hardware USA published a comprehensive performance analysis of PUBG, where they tested 10 different graphics cards in a system built with be quiet! parts. These include a be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 and the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 750W, to ensure an ultimately stable testing platform. The extensive testing proves the components can handle intense stress whilst delivering the best performance.

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Awarded Silver Editor's Choice Award

HardOCP reviewed the Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler and found its performance to be impressive. It was one of the quietest coolers they ever tested, offering a combination of cooling power and low noise levels that they have only seen once before. In the end, HardOCP awarded the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 a Silver Editor's Choice award.

“"No compromise silence" is written right on the front of the box, and is exactly what we get. It is honestly hard for me to describe the sound of the Dark Rock Pro 4, as it is for all intents, completely indistinguishable from our case fans set at 60%.”

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Gold Award for the CPU cooler from be quiet!

HW-Journal from Germany has published a detailed review of the new be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. In their conclusion, the editors praised, among other things, the now finally easy installation, the strong cooling performance and the sleek looks. Furthermore, they appreciate the good fan and the quiet operation. HW-Journal gives the Dark Rock Pro 4 their Gold Award.

“Easier installation, slightly better performance and quieter - A worthy successor”

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For high specs configuration

Gamer-Network.fr reviews Silent Loop 240mm. Starting with a quick presentation, journalist is thrilled by the Silent Loop performances and overwhelming silence. Besides, editor appreciates AiO manufacturing quality and finishes. It all adds up to a 10 out of 10 rating. 

“Silent Loop 240 mm from be quiet! does a really good job in a deafening silence.”

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Powerful, modular and quiet

Gamer-Network.fr reviews Straight Power 11. In this positive article, journalist appreciates the quietness of the PSU, its design and finishes as well as its energy efficiency guaranteed by a gold certification. This leads to a 10 out of 10 rating. 

“With neat finishes comes a gold certification for perfect efficiency (...) a flawless cooling in a total silence (...) If you're looking for a PSU, don't hesitate and go for it”

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Leistungs-Tipp Award for the new CPU cooler

In this review by Austrian website Gamezoom, be quiet!'s new top-of-the-line cooler Dark Rock Pro 4 impressed the editor. With a great build quality, elegant appearance, enormous performance and quiet PWM fans, the device does not leave anything to be desired and earns the Performance Award.

“The excellent build quality combined with the enormous cooling performance will make the hearts of all enthusiasts and air overclockers beat faster. But even silent fans get their money's worth, because even at maximum RPM, the two included PWM fans remain pleasantly quiet.”

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It won't be easy to do better.

Hardware Magazine reviews be quiet! latest cooler, the Dark Rock Pro 4 ! In this review, editor appreciates the full black design, the new mounting system as well as top-notch performances. A positive review that lands a gold award.

“Top design, improved fixation as well as superb performances make this Dark Rock Pro 4 a beautiful beast ”

Excellent Hardware Award for be quiet!'s air cooler

The team of the German website TweakPC reviewed be quiet!'s Shadow Rock TF 2. In the conclusion, the editor calls it the perfect cooler when it comes to compact cases. Specifically highlighted are the quiet operation and good cooling performance shown in the benchmarks. Additionally the great build quality and safe installation are appreciated. Finally, the be quiet! Shadow Rock TF 2 receives the coveted Excellent Hardware Award.

“The be quiet! Shadow Rock TF 2 is just the perfect cooler when it comes to compact cases, a extremely quiet operation is needed, and you are looking for a high build quality with great design, but you do not necessarily want to drive the CPU up to the absolut maximum.”

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Recommended Award for AIO water cooler

Tweakers forum user PC_EVERYDAY has published a review of the Silent Loop 360mm and gave it a Recommended Award. He has praise for the silent Pure Wings 2 fans, the clean design, the build quality, and the use of copper. The manual could be improved, but otherwise he considers this AIO cooler a perfect match for overclockers and hardcore PC users.

“If your CPU is running hot and you're looking for a cooler, this product is definitely worth a look, if your budget allows for it. The cooler has a great design to match your build and overclockers will love the extra performance they are able to achieve due to the lower CPU temperatures with this cooler.”

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Pure Power 10 500W and Dark Rock 4 in FPS gaming monster

The German YouTube channel KreativEcke has released a new build video. This time he builds a fast gaming PC worth 1,400 euro with be quiet!'s Pure Power 10 500W supplying the necessary power. The Core i5-8600K CPU is cooled by another be quiet! product namely the new Dark Rock 4, to allow for some overclocking.

“And with a TDP of 95 Watt without overclocking we of course have to provide a good cooling system. This is provided by the new be quiet! Dark Rock 4.

In my opinion the be quiet! Pure Power 10 is actually pretty much the standard, you cannot go wrong with, even though it is a mid-range power supply.”

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Gold Award for Dark Rock Pro 4 and Silver Award for Dark Rock 4

In a comprehensive double review the German website hardwaremax tested the two new Dark Rock models from be quiet!. Both coolers score with a significantly easier installation compared to the predecessor models and the cooling performance combined with very low operating noise wins points. hardwaremax gives it the Silver Award. According to the editor, the model Dark Rock Pro 4 is without question the highlight of the series and earns the Gold Award as an absolute top product.

“With these two coolers there is no doubt that you will receive a premium product.”

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2018 guide to assembling your PC

FrenchHardware YouTube channel publishes a "How to build a gaming rig" video. The video highlights be quiet! gear from the chassis, to watercooling and PSU. It shows the building process of the PC and of course beauty shots highlight the Dark Base 700 as well as the setup of PSU and Silent Loop watercooler.

“it's super beautiful, frankly it's super (...) DarkBase 700 in RGB is really well (...) we have a PSU shroud that didn't exist before (...) we have LED strips that are super beautiful (...) a super PSU, with excellent efficiency (...) SilentLoop 360mm there's nothing better”

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Testing the 1000-watt model on the popular portal

A review and the results of careful testing of the most powerful model in the premium line of power supplies be quiet! Straight Power 11 was published on the popular IT portal greentechreviews.ru. Thanks to the excellent voltage stability under any load, the innovative PCB design, the efficiency of the 80 PLUS Gold class and the quiet operation of its cooling system the power supply be quiet! Straight Power 11 1000W received the coveted "Editor's Choice" award.

“The power supply be quiet! Straight Power 11 1000 W can be called a premium solution in its category. This model combines a first-class component base and a rich set of cables for connecting certain devices, as well as a low noise level, regardless of the load.”

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All-round talent from be quiet!

PC Builder's Club from Germany has published a case round-up of current models for the year 2018. Among the six tested PC chassis is the be quiet! Pure Base 600. The editors highlight the quiet operation and call it an absolute case classic, as well as an all-round talent.

“If you are looking for an all-round talent, the be quiet! Pure Base 600 is right for you.”

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Straight Power 11 550W and Dark Rock 4 from be quiet! in MajorTechs new system

The German YouTuber Marvin macht's has released a new video in which he builds a gaming PC worth 1,300 euros with and for his friend MajorTech. The system is based on a powerful Intel Core i5-8600K processor, which is cooled by be quiet!'s Dark Rock 4, in order to allow for some overclocking. In addition to the CPU cooler, the power supply also comes from be quiet!. In this case, a Straight Power 11 550W powers the entire rig.

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Silent Loop 240mm and Straight Power 11 650W

UK-based PC Centric has published a build and benchmarking video for his AMD Ryzen 7 2700X system, selecting the be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm as his cooler of choice, while the Straight Power 11 650W is his preferred power supply. He shows the products in his video but doesn't review them, as the video is focused on the performance of the Ryzen processor.

“It's got 650 watts of juice, a modular design, and a sleeved blackout cable look. It's definitely important to mention that it's not just 80PLUS Gold certified, but it runs super-quietly, which in my mind is pretty essential for a high-end build.”

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Dark Rock 4 and Straight Power 11 550W for the new rig

As part of a collaboration with the channel Marvin macht's, the German YouTuber MajorTech has produced a video in which he presents his new gaming PC. The system is based on a powerful Intel Core i5-8600K processor, which is cooled by be quiet!'s Dark Rock 4, in order to allow for some overclocking. In addition to the CPU cooler, the power supply also comes from be quiet!. In this case, a Straight Power 11 550W powers the entire rig.

“To supply all parts with power, you of course need a PSU and here I have decided to go with be quiet! once again. The Straight Power 11  with 550 watts is definitely enough or even more than enough for the complete system.”

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Testing the flagship of coolers from be quiet!

The new generation cooler of the Dark Rock series was thoroughly tested for a review on the popular Russian Portal for enthusiasts fcenter.ru. The top model Dark Rock Pro 4 impressed the author with high cooling efficiency, stylish appearance, a well thought out design of the radiator and mounting system, as well as silent operation even under maximum load.

“In general, the Dark Rock Pro 4 can be called one of the quietest CPU coolers in its class. The new cooler has become more interesting for end users.”

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Editor greatly admires performance and features

Ponchato reviewed the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 cooler, and greatly admired its performance. The presenter noted that the cooler outperformed all its competitors in many metrics, running extremely quietly. Ponchato also noted that he greatly appreciated the zero-RPM fan mode, where at low loads the PWM signal allows the fan to be stopped entirely.

“The Dark Rock 4 is a very strong contender here. Half a degree cooler than the Gammaxx 400 while running 4 decibels quieter: no small feat to perform a similarly sized cooler by that big of a margin.”

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Testing the new generation of coolers from be quiet!

The top of the line processor cooler be quiet! Dark ROCK 4 was thoroughly tested by the editors of the popular portal for PC enthusiasts i2hard.ru. The editor especially notes on the original design of the cooler, the high cooling performance, the almost noiseless fan and the convenience of installation on all current processor sockets.

“The processor cooler be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is a classic example of the path that the manufacturer chose: improve the product until it becomes perfect.”

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Editor admires lavish features with great finish

Nikktech reviewed the be quiet! Dark Base 700 and admired the case's lavish feature set together with the great build quality and finish. It was noted that the case offers very flexible mounting, with lots of interior space for different components. Their testing also showed that the case runs very silently. Considering the findings, Nikktech decided to award the case their Gold award.

“... after taking into account all the things be quiet! offers with the Dark Base 700 (including its build quality) it’s actually not that bad and since it delivers as advertised and then some it gets our Golden Award.”

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Admires much-improved mounting mechanism

JD from JDTechGear reviewed the Dark Rock 4 and the Dark Rock Pro 4 against a few other CPU coolers. Overall, the two be quiet! coolers performed admirably, and the presenter noted the much-improved installation mechanism.

“be quiet! has made the next generation of their Rock cooler series worth the badge of next-gen, and made a significant improvement over an already-well performing cooler.”

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perfect in every way

Gamer-Network.fr reviews Dark Base 700. In this positive article, journalist appreciates the modularity, its design, and finishes as well as its quietness. This leads to a 10 out of 10 rating. 

“Once again, be quiet! does wonders (...) perfect case in every way (...) Flawless, we can only recommend it for your next rig ”

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Intel-based gaming rig with be quiet! PSU featured in video

Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has produced another build video, setting up an Intel platform for the first time in a long time. Supplying power in this powerful gaming rig is the be quiet! Pure Power 10 400W. In the video, Zenchilli highlights, among other things, the quiet fan and the high-quality components of this power supply.

“When it comes to power, I chose the be quiet! Pure Power 10 400 Watt. Without cable management this time, but with a silent 120 mm fan, very high-quality electronic components and the 80Plus Silver certificate.”

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Clear recommendation for be quiet!'s power supply

In the detailed review of the Austrian website Gamezoom be quiet!'s Straight Power 11 650W scored highly. With modern, sophisticated technology, a very high degree of efficiency and best quality of the components as well as the finish, the power supply secured a clear purchase recommendation from the editors. Other positive aspects include the pleasantly quiet operation, be quiet! is known for, the numerous modular connections and the fair price.

“The "smaller" Straight Power 11 from be quiet! was able to convince us as well. As usual, the power supply scores with outstanding technology, high efficiency and a pleasantly quiet cooling concept.”

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be quiet! makes the list twice

Hardware.Info has created a list of the best coolers for every budget, dividing it into €0-30, €30-50, most efficient, best cooling, best compact, best water cooler. be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 wins the 'most efficient' category, while the Shadow Rock TF2 wins the 'best compact' category.

“The best cooler in these all-round tests is the new be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 (average €84). This big, black cooler delivers excellent performance without making much noise.”

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Uses Silent Wings 3 fans, Dark Rock 4 cooler

Dmitry from HardwareCanucks tested reverse case airflow using some be quiet! Silent Wings 3 fans and a Dark Rock 4 cooler. Unsurprisingly, reversing the flow didn't improve cooling results, however, the presenter did have some compliments for the be quiet! products.

“These are my favorite case fans by far, the Silent Wings 3 by be quiet! So, I have two of them.”

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Presentation of the be quiet! power supply in the YouTuber's video

Der Nephias has produced a new video introducing be quiet!'s Pure Power 10 600W. The YouTuber goes through all the important features of the power supply and highlights, among other things, the quiet operation as well as the stable supply of power. Finally, he recommends his viewers to invest enough money on the power supply when purchasing a new system and to consider a be quiet! device.

“So, as you can see, you cannot go wrong with be quiet! power supllies. They are quiet, provide your system with some protection against overvoltage and provide your system with stable power.”

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Hartware Top Product Award for be quiet!

For a detailed review, the editors of German website Hartware.net have taken a closer look at the new be quiet! Dark Vase 700. Good build quality, and materials, as well as the pre-installed sound dampening material are just some of the positive aspects that ultimately bring the Hartware Top Product Award to the case.

“The integrated sound dampening swallows any remaining noise and therefore the case is a very good basis for a silent system.”

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The quiet beast

YouTuber Joverclock comes up with a review of the Dark Rock Pro 4. Starting with an unboxing that details the provided accessories, video highlights the new provided screwdriver. YouTuber then focuses on detailing the heatsink, the design choices and the new features (RAM cuts) before detailing the Silent Wings 3. YouTuber then shares its performance findings before wrapping up with a positive conclusion.

“Setup of this aircooling is more intuitive hence more pleasant (...) for those that appreciate be quiet! for the build quality and the seriousness of the brand when it comes to finish you won't be disappointed (...) it's a 10 out of 10 (...) hard to find any snag (...) very good performances (...) soundwise it's almost inaudible

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Compact PSU from be quiet! for a NAS server

The well-known hardware enthusiast's portal HWP.ru published an article with an overview and detailed testing of the compact power supply be quiet! SFX Power 2 300W. The power supply was ideally suited for use in the teams NAS server, and the stability of its voltages, build quality and quiet operation brought it the coveted "Excellent Purchase" award.

“Our tests fully confirmed the position stated at the beginning of the article: for the NAS it is necessary to choose a power supply of minimum power, but from a good, trusted brand, be quiet! SFX Power 2 300W is an excellent purchase for building a home server.”

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Cooling performance is very silent

HardOCP reviewed the be quiet! Dark Rock 4 cooler, placing it under extreme stress with an overclocked Ryzen 1700 processor. The cooler did not perform up to the publication's testing, with the editor blaming the low airflow. The review resulted in a Fail.

“The Silent Wings fan is another source of contention, while there is no doubt that "Silent Wings" is an apt name for it, it just does not move enough air to keep an overclocked system cool and happy.”

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YouTuber from Germany presents be quiet!'s new cooler in detail

In a new video PC Bauer from Germany has taken a closer look at be quiet!'s Dark Rock 4. Following an unboxing, the creator talks about the new features of this CPU cooler and goes into detail on the revised mounting system, which he wants to test in practice in an upcoming video. The conclusion is very positive. PC Bauer is thrilled with the Dark Rock 4 and expresses his appreciation for the entire brand of be quiet!.

“Great device, I really like it. I can only repeat myself.”

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Achieved Recommended award

Extreme Outer Vision reviewed the be quiet! Straight Power 11 PSU in the 850W variant, and found it to be an excellent power supply. The editor appreciated the finish, the performance, build quality, and the value, with the power supply in the end earning a final score of 9.88/10. Naturally, that came paired with the publication's Recommended award.

“The BeQuiet Straight Power 11 is a fantastic no-nonsense power house of a unit. It incorporates the utmost important design features to keep the unit reliable and performing top notch. While the unit may not seem like much on the outside, all of the real interesting bits are housed inside. It's a bold new design for BeQuiet, which may be overlooked by those not entirely informed.”

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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 2017