New case from be quiet! tested at the Club of Experts

A detailed review of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601 case was published on one of the most popular Russian forums Club of experts DNS. The author notes on the high build quality, the use of sound dampening materials, the large capacity for hardware, the sleek look, as well as the quiet operation thanks to the included high-quality fans.

“be quiet! has carefully approached the design of the be quiet! Silent Base 601, paying attention not only to functionality and quiet operation, but also the ease of installing the hardware.”

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A solid power supply with lots of perks

Turbo Future goes into the specifics of the Straight Power 11, in its 1000W version. The reviewer details the technology behind the power supply, including the wire-free design (on the DC side) allowing for non-obstructed airflow and increase cooling performance. The Straight Power 11 has been able to handle the needs of the AMD Crossfire configurations while remaining ultra-quiet.

“If you are going for an all be quiet! build, this is a definite must, especially if you are also considering dual GPU setup.”

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Power supply from be quiet! with top-notch quality

To achieve the fastest 600-euro gaming PC 2018, the German YouTuber Zenchillis Hardware Reviews once again used the System Power 9 400W in his new video. In the build guide, he justifies this choice with the top quality and the quiet operation of the fan, among other things.

“Is scores with top quality, all important protections, DC-to-DC and multi-rail technology and in addition even the 80Plus Bronze certification as well as a quiet 120mm fan.”

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Appreciated for its solid design, great features, and quality craftsmanship

Tom's Hardware published an article titled Best PC Cases of 2018, and the Silent Base 601 made it to the short list. The chassis was appreciated for its solid design, great features, and quality craftsmanship.

“Although the Silent Base 601 is not a perfect chassis, solid design, great features and quality craftsmanship make this case a definite candidate for your short list, if you're okay with the absence of tempered glass (in the base model) and RGB lighting.”

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Pure Base 600 and Shadow Rock TF 2 ensure quiet operation

For their custom media center PC, the team of the German website Hartware.net has decided to go with two components from be quiet!. Both the Shadow Rock TF 2 and the Pure Base 600 ensure the desired quiet operation of the system. The case and the cooler score with impeccable build quality and are recommended as a good choice.

“Because the focus with this project was to build a quiet PC, this has definitely been a good choice.

Furthermore, the Pure Base 600 is extremely flexible and can adapt to almost all wishes and ideas. The sound dampening is the cherry on top! Awesome!”

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Featuring be quiet!'s case, PSU and cooling

FrenchHardware YouTube channel (~100k subs) comes up with a positive video that highlights a very silent be quiet! build... Youtubers have some nice words regarding the Silent Loop 360 watercooling which is very silent and performing. The Straight Power 11 is praised for its manufacturing quality. The Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 is described as massive, modern with its RGB, its PSU shroud and wireless charging options, as well as flexible. Video features some beauty shots of PC being assembled. A great video!

“Silent Loop 360 is both silent and performing with a sober design (...) no compromise has been made regarding the Straight Power 11 manufacturing quality, this is Deutsche Qualität (...) Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 is a monster case with a PSU shroud and RGB options. You are completely flexible in the way you mount your PC.”

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A solid design with great features

Tom’s Hardware USA reviewed be quiet!’s latest addition, the Silent Base 601. The review dives into the specific of the conception and highlighting the exceptional noise performance at idle, being the quietest case of their group. That along with the ability of the case to accommodate all sorts of components and its great build quality, allows the Silent Base 601 to get awarded with the Editor’s Choice award. 

“Solid design, great features and quality craftsmanship makes this case a definite candidate for your short list.”

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Great mid tower

TopAchat publishes a video review of the Silent Base 601. As usual with TopAchat, the review features a lot of close up and beauty shots. Detailing the tech specs of the case and its bundle, the reviewer highlights accessories like HDD tray and cables. Cable management is praised just like the new opening mechanism for the side panels and foam used to dampen the sound. The reviewer also likes the removable support for watercooling and the PSU shroud.

“be quiet! seems to have take its Silent Base 600 and adding everything it was missing from the Dark Base 700 (...) silence is the corner stone of the brand and it's obviously one of the main characteristics (...) something we really liked on this Silent Base 601 is the thinking that went in side panels (...) it's super handy (...) this Silent Base 601 is a big update to 600 from which it keeps the aesthetics (...) this 601 has everything if you're on the market for the most silent case possible”

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Big case with plenty of options

tech365 has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Base 700, praising this case for its versatility and for the improvements made over the bigger Dark Base Pro 900. The editor stresses this is a big case for a midi-tower, but also explains why this is necessary to offer all the functionality. The site doesn't hand out awards, but the editor recommends this case to all readers.

“The Dark Base 700 is magnificent, solid, and includes all the features you need.”

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1,000-euro gaming PC equipped with be quiet! power supply

Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has once again put together a gaming PC using the be quiet! System Power 9 400W. The German YouTuber justifies this choice with the high quality, the quiet fan and the modern technology inside the power supply.

“It convinces with top-notch quality, all major protection circuits and is equipped with a DC-DC and multi-rail technology.”

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Best power supply for budget all-round PC

Hardware.info has published their September 2018 article on building the perfect budget all-round PC. In this build, they choose the be quiet! System Power 9 400W as the perfect power supply, due to its performance and low noise level.

“The be quiet! System Power 9 might not be the best PSU on the market, but it does deliver rock solid power and has an excellent price/performance ratio.”

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The popular YouTuber admires be quiet!'s CPU cooler

The popular YouTube channel F.ua published a video review of the air cooler be quiet! Dark Rock 4. Tested by the well-known video blogger Rudy, the cooler scored with an efficient and thoughtful design, elegant appearance, a reliable silent fan and high build quality.

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Editor's choice award for the be quiet! power supply

The German magazine Hartware.net has published a review of the be quiet! power supply Straight Power 11 550W. The device scores with its fully modular cable system, a very quiet operation, and the five-year warranty. Therefore, Hartware.net finally issues a well-deserved Hartware editorial recommendation.

“be quiet! stays true to its name - even with this midrange power supply model from the Straight Power 11 series. The cooling was further improved over the previous generation and the power supply operates even quieter.”

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Testing the cooler at the popular IT lab

The author of the popular Russian portal trashbox.ru published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4. The author highlights the excellent cooling efficiency, silent fan operation, well-thought-through mounting system, excellent appearance, and high build quality.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is a good air cooler of the tower type. Effective, easy to install and pleasant to look at.”

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The perfect case for quiet configuration

Conseil-config.com reviews Silent Base 601. After an exhaustive introduction detailing interior and exterior of the case and featuring some shots, some benchmarks are discussed showing great cooling and silence performance. An ideal case for PC enthusiasts looking for silence. Silent Base 601 is crowned with a 4,5 stars award. 

“Manufacturing quality is excellent (...) level of noise is very low, even under high loads (...) Silent Base 601 is a top-notch case”

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Jonas5 takes a look at the new be quiet! case

In the forum of the German website Computerbase user Jonas5 has posted a review of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601. Among other things the PC case scores with great build quality, a robust construction and easy installation of the hardware. Provided that the right components are used, this is a very quiet case with some great features, according to Jonas5.

“The be quiet! Silent Base 601 overall is well-equipped and very quiet case when the right hardware is used.”

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French media attributes the new case very silent operation

Zeden.net reviews Silent Base 601 starting with some quick words about how cases position themselves in the be quiet! line up. It is followed by a closer look at the box, the unboxing and the unevitable bundle. The front panel, top panel, back panel and various design items of the chassis are presented and detailed. The mechanism for opening the side panel is described as impossible to make simpler, which is appreciated. The editor then details various interior installation possibilities, including the watercooling support of the shroud. Setup of the rig is then detailed step by step before benchmarking. A positive review that really emphasis the ease of use and modularity.

“A chassis suited for a wide variety of configurations (...) be quiet! achieves a nice one with this iteration (...) A very good investment for sure”

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Review of the flagship from be quiet!

The flagship of be quiet!'s air coolers Dark Rock PRO 4 was thoroughly tested by the lab of the popular IT portal GTR. The author of the article noted the very high cooling efficiency of 250 watts, the almost noiseless operation, the simple and reliable installation, the extremely high manufacturing quality, and the compatibility even with very high RAM modules.

“We have a first-class processor cooler that can cool any existing processors even with overclocking. Dark Rock Pro 4 also has a very low noise level, a simple and reliable system of fasteners and the highest quality of manufacturing and used fans.”

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500-euro gaming PC equipped with be quiet! power supply

In a new video Zenchillis Hardware Reviews builds a cheap gaming PC for about 500 euros. For the price-oriented system, the System Power 9 400W from be quiet! was chosen. Highlighted are the quiet 120-millimeter fan as well as the black sleeved cables.

“The system is supplemented with a System Power 9 with 400 watts as the power supply.”

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Between class and modernism

Hardware Magazine reviews Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. In this positive article, the journalist appreciates new additions such as PSU shroud and easier RGB LED control. Besides its super large form factor and top-notch modularity, the reviewer is thrilled by its quietness and cooling performance.

“be quiet! improves its best case with new additions like PSU shroud, USB-C port, and on-motherboard RGB control. Still at 250€, this Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 has some convincing arguments (...)Well-finished, both quiet and performing, there is nothing bad to say about it.”

Very good cooling performance by the sleek be quiet! AIO

The Austrian website PC Builder's Club has published a round-up on current all-in-one water cooling systems. be quiet! was represented with its Silent Loop 360mm. As the largest cooling solution in the article, the Silent Loop scored with very good cooling performance as well as its sleek design.

“If you like it even simpler, the be quiet! Silent Loop 360 is right for you. With three fans and a 360mm radiator, the cooling performance is very good, while the AiO remains even quieter.”

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An upgrade over the Case of the Year 2016

The YouTube channel Hardware Canucks dives into the new features of the second revision of the Dark Base Pro 900 from be quiet!. In 2016, the original version won the “Case of the Year” award from Hardware Canucks. In this video, Dmitry praises the incredible versatility and modularity of the case, allowing for a lot of different hardware in many different configurations. The new additions, including the PSU shroud, new fan controller and new IO panel, are welcomed and overall the case still has a lot to offer in 2018.

“The rev. 2 brings appropriate upgrades over the original while keeping the modularity as its core.”

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The easiest PC case to build in

The YouTube channel JDTechGear took a look at the latest addition to be quiet!”s cases lineup, the Silent Base 601. In the video, JD highlights all the features that make the case the easiest option to build in - thanks to its added modular feature and fantastic clearance. Also, the cable management is described as the easiest experience he ever had. And of course, the outstanding noise performance is mentioned multiple time throughout the video. All of this contributes to the Gear of the Year Award from JD.

“The Silent Base 601 has absolutely outstanding build quality. It’s definitely worth the price for the level of quality and superb refinement.”

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be quiet! doesn't employ half-measures

4wearegamers reviews the Silent Loop 360.Journalist presents in details the watercooling. Editor is thrilled by its sober design, its finishes, as well as its silence. Top-notch cooling and noise performances are also praised. A positive review where the cooling gets a 9.5 rating. 

“Impeccable quality, once again be quiet! offers perfect finishes (...) whisper-quiet operation ”

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280mm model from be quiet! maintained in YouTube video

The German YouTuber Simmie's Schrauber Channel released a video in which he shows his viewers how to refill coolant in a be quiet! Silent Loop 280mm. He explains how important it is, that be quiet! included a refill port for this task, since it allows you to extend the life of the product.

“With models from manufacturers, who close the entire system there comes a point at which you will just have to throw the AIO away. be quiet! on the other hand allows you to extend the life span by taking care of this easy maintenance task.”

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A case you cannot miss

PC Perspective talks about be quiet!’s Silent Base 601 in podcast #513. The anchor goes through some details of the case, discuss the brand and mentions parts of the comprehensive review published on the website.

“This is not a halfway-made case.”

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Still a top tiers case

Modding.fr reviews the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. In this positive and exhaustive article filled with exquisite shots, the journalist appreciates the case's quiet operating noise, the modular design, the new PSU shroud and numerous other features. Benchmarks show better cooling performance than the previous edition. The editor had a high opinion of the first edition, which enhanced with this new version and warrants a "5 stars" award.

“Dark Base Pro 900 rev.2 is still an excellent case and improvements made strengthen this feeling  ”

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Straight Power 11 550W as basis for the impressive system

For a new video, the German YouTuber KreativEcke has put together the ultimate AMD gaming PC. The powerful components require a reliable power supply, which is why the be quiet! Straight Power 11 550W was chosen. Due to the 80Plus Gold certification, black sleeved cables and semi-passive operation KreativEcke calls it one of the best power supplies in this price range.

“Of course, these high-quality components also need a high-quality power supply, which in this case is nothing less than the be quiet! Straight Power 11 with 550 watts. [...] Currently one of the best power supplies in this price range.”

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Testing the cooler from be quiet! on the popular IT portal

The author of the popular IT portal for PC enthusiasts GTR.ru, published a review of the new be quiet! Dark Rock 4 air cooler. The device impressed the author with a cooling efficiency of 200 watts, a quiet operation, a simple and convenient installation procedure for all current processor sockets, as well as excellent workmanship and an attractive appearance.

“The Dark Rock 4 can be called an excellent example of evolution, when a good solution becomes even more effective, while preserving the dimensions and noise level.”

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Less noise, better podcast

Chris Voss, from the Chris Voss Show, is improving his podcast computer with the addition of a new power supply, the be quiet! Straight Power 11. With the much improved silent operation over its previous unit, podcast production is much improved with no noise impacting his mics.

“I’m super impressed with the product.”

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Gold award for windowed midi-tower

Monberg has published a review of the Silent Base 601 Window, praising this chassis with a Gold award. The editor loves the style design of this chassis and is happy with the changes made over the Silent Base 600. He comments on the noise blocking features as well as the intentional lack of RGB in the case.

“The quality and possibilities of this cabinet are, in my opinion, incredibly good. There is the possibility of mounting larger water cooling. Install a lot of drives if you want to use the cabinet for any server like use.”

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Testing the cooler from be quiet! on the popular channel

The popular Youtuber S3MKi published a video review of the air cooling system from be quiet!, the Shadow Rock 2. He was impressed by its high cooling efficiency and quiet operation even under heavy loads.

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be quiet!'s answer to the Noctua DH-D15

UK Gaming Computers has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, comparing it to the infamous Noctua DH-D15. The results speak for themselves: the Dark Rock Pro 4 performs just as good in all tests, but with a nicer, cleaner look, it is preferred by the editors over its competitor. Highly recommended for people looking for a high-end air cooler.

“This really is the best all round air cooler, you get exceptional performance, great aesthetics and a pretty good mounting system all bundled up in a nice package from a reputable brand.”

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Dark Base Pro 900 for demonstration purposes in the YouTube video

In a new video, the German Simmie's Schrauber Channel clarifies a question he is asked again and again in the comments on his YouTube channel. He shows how easy it is to install a 2.5-inch SSD behind the motherboard of a be quiet! case. For demonstration purposes he uses the Dark Base Pro 900.

“I'll do the demonstrations on the Dark Base Pro 900. Of course the smaller Dark Base or the Pure Base are very similar in approach [...].”

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A sober but performing PSU

4wearegamers reviews Straight Power 11. In this positive article, the editor presents the specifications of the PSU and praises its simple yet classy design. Modularity, energy efficiency, and silence are also highlighted. Overall, PSU is crowned with an excellent 9.7/10 rating. 

“be quiet! offers a quality PSU, sober and efficient (...) be quiet! stays true to its name          ”

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Two awards for the be quiet! models in the air cooler round-up

The Austrian PC Builder's Club has released an air cooler round-up, comparing current products of the year 2018. be quiet! is represented with the new models Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock PRO 4. Both coolers score highly and ultimately receive the PC Builder's Club Style Award. As expected, be quiet! delivers stellar performance in noise development, but also offers sleek design combined with an easy installation of the coolers, according to PC Builder's Club.

“Kings in this category are of course the fans from be quiet!. They live up to their name and can hardly be distinguished from the case fans even at full speed. The Dark Rock 4 is almost inaudible, [...].

If you like it even more discreet, the Dark Rock Pro 4 from be quiet! is perfect for you. The German company scores with a simple installation, sleek black design and absolute silence.”

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German YouTuber loves the new case from be quiet!

PC Bauer from Germany has posted a typically comprehensive, almost 40-minute long video review of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601. Right from the start, the YouTuber is impressed by the sleek look of the new case. The included fans score with a very quiet operation and the build quality is on a high standard, as PC Bauer is used to from be quiet!.

“It really looks very beautiful.”

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Dark Rock PRO 4, Dark Rock 4 and Shadow Rock TF 2 tested

In addition to the written round-up article on its own website, PC Builder's Club from Austria has posted a video about the tested CPU coolers from 2018 via its own YouTube channel. The two be quiet! Models Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock PRO 4 are again praised for the very quiet operation and the sleek, simple design. Furthermore, the improved installation of the PRO model is addressed. The Shadow Rock TF 2 scores as the only top-flow cooler in the round-up with its high compatibility and good performance.

“The dark design is aimed specifically at PC buider, who like a sleek look and quiet operation in their case.”

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Very silent case featuring very high build quality

PC Perspective reviewed be quiet!’s newest case, Silent Base 601. The editor is highly impressed by the functionality of the case, allowing a great and easy build experience. The quality of the design and attention to details is highlighted throughout the 3-page article. Considering the great engineering, the successful silent operation and the price tag, PC Perspective gave an Editor’s Choice award to the Silent Base 601.

“The Silent Base 601 is a superb enclosure, combining quiet performance, very high build quality, and excellent ease of use.”

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Straight Power 11 650W, Dark Rock PRO 4 and Silent Base 601 Window

For a rather unusual PC build at -6°C in the climate house in Bremerhaven, the German YouTuber Zenchillis Hardware Reviews was supported by be quiet!. The system is based on the Dark Rock PRO 4, the Silent Base 601 Window and the Straight Power 11 650W for the power supply. Although the installation turns out to be quite a challenge in the face of harsh environmental conditions, Zenchilli's Hardware Reviews is always enthusiastic about the be quiet! products featured in the video.

“Next up is the Dark Rock PRO 4. A monster of a CPU cooler with two fans and what I find super sexy are these black heatpipes.

A big thank you to the be quiet! crew for this great project.”

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Wonderfully silent case receives Worth Buying award

KitGuru has published its review of the Silent Base 601, praising the features that be quiet! has implemented to make this case more quiet. The editor specifically mentions the build quality, easy side panels, and dust panels. A lack of USB-C and basic fan controller are the only downsides, which don't detract much from the great score -- the result is a Worth Buying award.

“be quiet! Silent Base 601 is a solid piece of work that will delight RGB heathens.”

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Overview of the case from be quiet! on the popular YouTube channel

The popular YouTube channel F.ua published a review of be quiet! Dark Base 700. The presenter Rudy in his typical enthusiastic manner, was very impressed with the design, the features, as well as the overall elegant style of the case. Particular attention has been paid to the high quality of the materials, the excellent appearance and quiet operation of the cooling system during the video.

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A successful update

Zeden reviews Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. After detailing specs and design, the journalist highlights the case's benefits such as performance, modularity, manufacturing quality. A positive review where the product is recommended and crowned with a "Very Good" award.  

“With this high-end Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 case, be quiet! manages to offer a successful product designed for gaming configuration (...) be quiet! updated its flagship with efficiency (...) regarding its prices, it's totally justified when you see the overall package offered, hard to be upset with this one.”

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A case that lives up to its name

The YouTube channel Science Studio reviewed be quiet!’s latest case, Silent Base 601 Window. Throughout a 15-minute video, Greg reviews all the details of this case, whose build quality impressed him all the way. Some features are even described as “over-engineered” and he concludes the case lives up to its name. Greg explains design choices made to maximize the silent operation of the case and the importance to choose the components wisely to fit the use case at the end of the video.

“The Silent Base 601 actually nails it!”

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Testing the new case from be quiet!

The new PC case be quiet! Silent Base 601 was thoroughly tested by the popular Russian portal for enthusiasts Hardwareluxx.ru. The author highlights the stylish and harmonious design, the amount of space inside, and the excellent sound dampening measures, leading to a very quiet operation of the easy-to-use high-end-compatible case.

“In general, the Silent Base 601 is a user-friendly, quiet case with a modern feature set.”

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A top-of-the line case, highly flexible with plenty features

Benchmark Reviews spent some time with be quiet!’s top of the line case, Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. In the 5-page review, the editor goes into detail over the numerous features of the upgraded version of the case. The general build quality, high flexibility and new features make this version a great deal that improves the original Dark Base Pro 900 in most important points. The Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 goes home with the Golden Tachometer Award from Benchmark Reviews and a final score of 9 out of 10.

“Given the number of fan mount locations and options, options for radiators and pumps, and the sheer number of configuration options, this case can easily perform as your daily driver or gaming PC.”

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Comprehensive 140mm fan roundup at PC Games Hardware

In a huge roundup with 20 140mm fans, be quiet!'s Silent Wings 3 can convince with extremely silent operating noise and a great cooling performance per noise ratio, which is honored with the Silent Award.

Silent Wings 2 and Pure Wings 2 are praised for their quiet bearing in the same test.

“be quiet!'s Silent Wings 3 PWM follows the tradition of the series and is not trying to catch up because of a lack of quality but because it is too silent.”

Great successor to ageing Silent Base 600

Tweakers has published a review of the Silent Base 601, praising the improvements that be quiet! has made over the original. They love the new design, the PSU shroud, and the easily removable panels. They do miss USB-C on this case. They conclude by recommending this case and giving it an 8.5-out-of-10-rating.

“Three years after the Silent Base 600, be quiet! has released a successor to this midtower that's even more silent, but especially much more modern. With panels that can easily be removed and placed back, you're getting easy access to its insides, where you can now build a clean system thanks to a PSU-shroud that hides the cables from sight.”

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A remarkably user-friendly and modern case

Just in time for the launch, the German website Hardwareluxx has published a review of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601. In it, the case scores very well. Highlighting the design, the cooling performance, and the modularity, Hardwareluxx calls it a remarkably user-friendly, and modern silent case.

“Overall, the Silent Base 601 is a remarkably user-friendly and modern silent case.”

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A more modern version

Cowcotland reviews the Silent Base 601. In this positive article, journalist unboxes and details all the case's design and accessories. Reviewer appreciates its finishes, its isolation thanks to quality materials and fans, as well as its cooling options. Some cooling and silence benchmarks are then discussed showing great performance. It all adds up to a "gold" award. 

“be quiet! renews one of its best-sellers (...) With a more modern design, Silent Base 601 includes top-notch quality materials, handy doors, perfect isolation and a lot of cooling options”

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Recommendation for be quiet!'s latest PC case

Once again, be quiet! scored highly at the German website with their newest PC case. The Silent Base 601 secures a recommendation from the editors, who are extremely impressed by the amount of space for high-performance hardware, the high-quality Pure Wings 2 fans with well-placed dust filters, the integrated fan controller, as well as the good cable management.

“If it's up to us, the be quiet! Silent Base 600 may enter its well-deserved retirement. Because with the Silent Base 601 the manufacturer now offers a more than worthy successor.”

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Great design, great features

Tech Testers has published a video review of the Silent Base 601 Window, walking through all the features before talking about benchmark results. The editor is mainly impressed with the design and the space for components but does run into some heat issues with his specific component configuration, which can be resolved with an extra fan. If you keep that in mind, this case comes highly recommended.

“The be quiet! Silent Base 601 is a beautiful mid-tower case. It has so much potential.”

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New be quiet! case receives Gold Award

Right in time for the market launch, HW-Journal from Germany posted their review of the new Silent Base 601 Window. The team enjoyed the easy assembly and disassembly of the side panels as well as hardware inside the case in general. Furthermore, they praise the very quiet and good cooling performance. Considering the reasonable price, the editors give the well-deserved Gold Award to the case from be quiet!.

“There are only a few cases that can match the user-friendliness, extremely quiet operation, and low price. Therefore, we give the be quiet! Silent Base 601 our Gold Award.”

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A best-seller renewal

Cowcot TV offers its viewers on YouTube (31K) a presentation of the Silent Base 601. Video highlights new features of the Silent Base 601, the new front I/O, handy doors opener, to the lateral glass before detailing the inside of the case like the PSU shroud. A positive and quite complete video.

“be quiet! kept the spirit of Silent Base 600 case and added a modern touch to it (...)”

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Editor's Choice Award for the new case from be quiet!

Hartware.net released a detailed review of be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window. The editors a impressed by how much has changed compared to the predecessor, which was released in 2015. The new case is an ideal starting point for a silent system, with a great large side window, and a very tidy interior. The be quiet! Silent Base 601 wins the Hartware.net Editor's Choice Award.

“The case is an ideal starting point for a silent system and thus the be quiet! Silent Base 601 honestly earned our "Hartware editorial tip" Award.”

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Worthy successor to Silent Base 600

Hardware.Info has published a review of the Silent Base 601, calling it a worthy successor to the previous model. They praise the build quality, the huge amount of drive space, and the extremely low noise level. Cooling is reasonable enough, but the editor is less happy with the placement of the front panel ports and the lack of USB-C. All in all, they think this case is especially great for a server system.

“We are satisfied with the build quality of the Silent Base 601. On top of that, the case offers ample space for water cooling and storage. With additional drive bays, you can install up to seven 3.5-inch or fourteen 2.5-inch drives in this case. That's really great for those planning on building a server.”

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Team of the German website recommends the new be quiet! case

The German website PC-Max released a review of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601. There is a lot of praise for the spacious interior, the high flexibility and the good build quality. Even water cooling is no problem for the Silent Base 601, according to PC-Max, which is one of the numerous reasons for a clear editorial recommendation.

“The Silent Base 601 is a successful addition to the product family. Well thought through, straightforward, and, above all, well built.”

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Recommended award for mid-range case

Guru3D has published a review of the Silent Base 601, calling it a very good improvement over the Silent Base 600. The editor likes the look, the space for components, and the sound dampening mats which lead to an extremely silent system. Cooling performance is decent. The case gets a Recommended award.

“We can recommend the chassis very much, as it does offer a very good combination of features and performance (especially silence) with really nice looks.”

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Verdict: user-friendly case with quiet cooling

The German magazine PC Games Hardware has published a review of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601 on its own website. According to the editors, the debut of the retreaded Silent Base case series was a great success. Due to its feature-set, cooling performance, and a fair pricing, the case finally gets a 1.9 in the PCGH rating.

“The debutant of the retreaded Silent Base case series successfully combines a neat finish and a lot of comfort for installing hardware with good cooling properties as well as effective sound dampening.”

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Great design, great features

Tech Testers has published a review of the Silent Base 601 Window, giving it a Recommended award for all the improvements over the Silent Base 600. The editor is mainly impressed with the design and the space for components but does run into some heat issues with his specific component configuration, which can be resolved with an extra fan. If you keep that in mind, this case comes highly recommended.

“De be quiet! Silent Base 601 is een prachtige case, dat staat geen moment ter discussie. Kwalitatief is het allemaal echt uitstekend uitgevoerd, de afwerking is echt prachtig, we zien de nodige innovatieve handigheidjes zoals de uitstekende manier van de panelen openen en sluiten, en we zijn blij dat be quiet! nu echt overstag is dat PSU shrouds toch echt handig zijn om mee te werken. ”

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Gold and Silent Tipp Awards for be quiet!

The new case Silent Base 601 from be quiet! was tested by the editors of the German website Mod Your Case. Attractive design, high build quality, several cooling options and, last but not least, the modding potential are some of the positive aspects that ultimately prompt the editors to give both the Gold and the Silent Tipp Award to the be quiet! Silent Base 601.

“In addition to these changes, the case can also score with a well-designed interior, which allows for clean and easy hardware installation, as well as good airflow inside the chassis. The build quality is at a high level, which we are used to by now from be quiet!.”

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Recommended award for Silent Base 600 successor

HEXUS has published a review of the Silent Base 601, giving it their coveted Recommended award. The editor thinks the case is a wonderful improvement over the Silent Base 600, with a sleek exterior, tidy PSU shroud, quick-release panels, and removable radiator tray. Apart from a lack of USB-C connectors, the editor can't find much at fault.

“Silent Base 601 may lack the wow-factor of cases adorned with lots of glass and lots of RGB, yet at £110 you'll do well to find a case that's quieter, better built or easier to work with.

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German team introduces new be quiet! case in the video

In addition to the detailed review over at their own website, the team of Hardwareluxx from Germany has published an unboxing and video presentation of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601 on its own YouTube channel. The editor calls it an attractive silent case, which offers special advantages in terms of features over previous models.

“By itself, it's definitely an attractive silent case, which is now leaping forward in terms of features.”

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Great design, great features

Tweakers forum reviewer Foritain has published a review of the Silent Base 601 Window, giving it a 4-out-of-5-rating for all the improvements over the Silent Base 600. The editor is mainly impressed with the design and the space for components but does run into some heat issues with his specific component configuration, which can be resolved with an extra fan. If you keep that in mind, this case comes highly recommended.

“be quiet! has updated their Silent Base 600 with a +1. The result is a beautiful, top-quality case with a great feature set, but we had some issues running it with a 240mm AIO and RX Vega, so keep your airflow in mind.”

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Latest case from be quiet! receives recommendation

The editors of the German website hardwareinside released a comprehensive review just in time for the launch of the new be quiet! Silent Base 601. The team is especially enthusiastic about the great build quality, the easily removable side panels, the fan options and the quiet operation. Thus the case finally secures a clear recommendation.

“For € 129.90 with a window (€ 119.90 without window) you get a well-made case with the be quiet! Silent Base 601, which is additionally very quiet thanks to the 10 mm insulation (on the closed side panel, in the front and on top) .”

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Recommended award for extremely quiet case

bit-tech has published a review of the Silent Base 601, praising the improvements over the original and the extremely low noise level of this case. This results in higher than normal temperatures on the inside, although definitely within realistic ranges. The editor doesn't like the lack of USB-C, but stresses that this case compensates on so many levels that it easily wins the Recommended award.

“[...] there are many users that value low noise and prioritise it when putting together a build, and for these the Silent Base 601 should definitely make the shortlist.”

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Gamezoom certifies a successful revision

Austrian hardware review site Gamezoom awards Silent Base 601 9/10 points and a buy recommendation. In particular, the simple design and means to reduce the noise are well liked.

“At the end of the day, this mid tower convinces with great handling, good accessory and plenty of space.”

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Editor's Choice award for silent case

eTeknix has published a review of the Silent Base 601, praising the design aesthetic, functionality, and noise dampening features of this case. The editor also likes the tool-free installation, and calls it another fantastic product and gives this case the Editor's Choice award.

“What’s not to love about the Silent Base 601!? If you’re looking for a silence and cooling focused chassis, there aren’t many new options on the market at the moment. Tempered glass and RGB may be all the rage, but if you want something classy, the 601 is the way to go.”

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17 low-profile coolers in round-up

Hardware.Info Magazine has published a round-up article of 17 low-profile coolers, including the be quiet! Shadow Rock TF2. This cooler receives the Excellent Choice award for its memory compatibility and great cooling results. 

“The best cooler under 12 centimeters, the maximum height we've set for this article, is the be quiet! Shadow Rock TF2. It barely falls within this limit, but convincingly gives us the best cooling performance in every single benchmark.”

Small budget with low noise

PC Update includes Pure Rock in its entry-level Gaming PC. Pure Rock Slim is presented as a cheap and quiet cooler that replaces effectively the by default CPU cooler. 

“We spent 25 euros on a CPU cooler that's quieter than the one bundled with CPU (...) We may want to assemble a low-priced PC but we don't want to suffer from the noise ”

Dark Base 700 star of the article

The Dutch magazine Connected has published a build-your-own-PC guide where they use the Dark Base 700 as the centerpiece around which to build a PC, explicitly mentioning the Dark Rock 4 series for cooling, and recommending their readers not to buy a no-name power supply but rather invest in a model such as the Straight Power 11.

“We prefer going for the be quiet! Dark Base 700. We're talking about a premium mid-tower PC-case, built from high-quality materials.”

Elegant and reliable configuration

French YouTuber Tom offers its viewers a video presentation of his 2018 setup, including be quiet!'s Case, PSU, and watercooling. YouTuber is thrilled by be quiet!'s products design and reliability.

“Pure Base 600 is extremely elegant with its tempered-glass and simple chassis (...) Pure Power 10 is a modular PSU with black cables. I love them and I don't need to replace them (...) Silent Loop is one of the most premium watercooling available on the market. It's performing and reliable”

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A great little cooler, with great aesthetics

UK Gaming Computers have published a review of the be quiet! Pure Rock, naming it a good contender in the entry level segment. The editor concludes that this cooler has a performance level similar to other good coolers, but combines this with much better, premium looks. A definite recommendation.

“We were very impressed by the performance of the Pure Rock, especially when taking into account the £29.99 price tag.”

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300W is enough

Hardware magazine includes Pure Power 10 in its top 5 PSU under 100€. The 300W version is enough for small configuration according to journalist. Besides, he appreciates the fact that be quiet! offers low wattage PSU unlike its competitors. A positive paper

“It's the only one quality PSU coming from a good brand at this level of power (...) as a reliable maker, be quiet! notes its PSU can deliver this power continuously ”

Published in Tip 5

Connected magazine has recommended the be quiet! Straight Power 11 series in their top-5 tips.

“The Straight Power 11 by be quiet! does what its name suggests: power your system in silence. German quality wrapped in a great design give the Straight Power 11 a definite lead over the competition.”

Press contact

Aaron Licht
Listan GmbH & Co. KG

Phone.: +49 40 736 7686 - 849
Fax: +49 40 736 7686 - 14
Mobile: +49 176 19 03 19 82

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.

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*GfK data 2017