PC Games Hardware shows how to build affordable gamer set ups

The German print magazine PC Games Hardware has shown in a special of the issue 06/2014 how to build affordable gaming systems. Therein the Pure Power L8 400W was presented as an option.

“The Pure Power L8 is using a 120 mm propeller. This is up to 80 percent load very quietly and caused a loudness of 0.7 sone.”

Big review by KitGuru

The UK based online magazine KitGuru has reviewed the Dark Rock 3. The editor was impressed by the cooling performance as well as the acoustic level and the perfect finish.

“With a number of intelligent cooling optimisations and impressive acoustic levels, the be quiet! Dark Rock 3 is a very good CPU cooler that offers well-balanced performance and positive aesthetics.”

Modding.fr has reviewed the Dark Rock Pro 3

The French website Watermod has reviewed the Dark Rock Pro 3. Amazing performances meeting high level finish and absolute silence, this model has all qualities to be a must have. The Dark Rock Pro 3 is highly recommended and granted with a gold award.

“Let’s make this clear! The Dark Rock Pro 3 is one of the most performing cooling systems we’ve ever seen.”

Hitech Legion has a look at the Shadow Rock Slim

The cooler looks great in the case and even leaves the memory space completely free. Most impressively is the low noise operation of the cooler under any work load.

“Be quiet! has a very impressive cooler on a lot of levels with the Shadow Rock Slim. It possesses the great aesthetics and finish we have come to expect from be quiet!, is as close to dead silent as one could possibly expect, leaves the RAM slots completely unimpeded, and has excellent performance for a cooler of any size in its price class.”

DC 1 is the reference product in cooling tests

ToxicViperTV is doing his cooling tests using the be quiet! thermal grease DC1. In a short video the editor shows the product and its advantages.

“Thermal grease DC 1 is a very interesting product.”

Hardware 360 tests the Power Zone 850W power supply

The build quality and the cool looks are aimed at gamers. The product is backed up by a 5 year warranty which further sweetens the deal.

“The Power Zone line is aimed towards gamers with its single 12V rail and the fan noise in this case is not the top priority compared to other Be Quiet products although still decent and competitive against other non-BeQuiet PSU fans.”

Small form factor units awarded

Polish Diego 90 tested the SFX and TFX Power 2 on benchmark.pl. TFX Power 2 proved to be unmatched and earned the Super Product award, while the SFX Power 2 model got an award as Good Product.

“These power supplies meet the objectives of the manufacturer – that's a solid suggestion for people looking for a SFX or TFX PSU.”

BlackHoleTec praises the low noise level

The Belgium online magazine BlackHoleTec has awarded the Dark Rock 3 with its Silver Award. The editor points out the low noise level and the great performance and looks.

“The Dark Rock 3 scores best with his silent silent wings single fan. He clearly beats every other brand on this test.”

HardwareAsylum takes a look at the Dark Rock Pro 3 CPU cooler

The coolers comes with great cooling performance and with the dark and stealthy look it can fit into any kind of rig.

“Despite the additional fan the cooler is silent having been nearly inaudible even under full load.”

Gold for the SFX Power 2 300W - Silver for TFX Power 2 300W

The Dutch online magazine Hardware.info has awarded the SFX Power 2 300W after an extensive review with its Gold Award. The TFX Power 2 300W earned the Silver Award.

“The be quiet! Power 2 300W SFX is our current favorite SFX power supply. We fully recommend it.”

Dark Rock Pro 3 earns award

Bulgarian media DVTests reviewed the high-end CPU cooler Dark Rock Pro 3. And the product earned an award: Best Visual/Performance Balance.

“Be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 offers some really nice innovations. A very massive and at the same time very stylish looking black nickel coated square block, combined with entirely black fans. Together they fit in every modern case and look outstanding.”

Frostytech tests the Dark Rock 3

The Dark Rock 3 is one of the quietest coolers on the reviewers test bench.

“Be quiet! has produced a great tower heatsink in the Dark Rock 3, at full fan speed it offers competitive thermal performance with relatively very low noise output.”

PC Comparatif has reviewed the SFX Power 2

The French magazine PC Comparatif has reviewed the SFX Power 2. Dedicated to compact systems, this PSU offers stability and silence.

“The new SFX Power 2 from be quiet! is well adapted for compact systems. Its stability and silence should delight enthusiasts.”

PC Comparatif has granted a double award

The French magazine PC Comparatif has reviewed the Dark Rock 3 series. With its perfect combination of ultimate performance and silence, it has been granted a double award.

“Looking for silence or for performance? The Dark Rock 3 series is the best choice.”

Good results in comprehensive review

In a detailed review the German online magazine Hartware.net has tested the Shadow Rock Slim. Cooling performance as well as the low level of noise were convincing.

“The be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim presents itself as a solid and silent cooler that definitely is worth a look for its price of 35 euros. Especially silent friends are likely to have their joy on this model. ”

PCandMTECHreviewsUK publishes an extensive video

The UK based YouTuber PCandMTECHreviewsUK has published a more then ten minutes long unboxing video of the Power Zone 650W. 

“If quality and looks matter, you might want to take look at the Power Zone 650W. ”

Shadow Rock Slim reviewed on YouTube

ToxicViperTV presented an extensive tests of the CPU cooler Shadow Rock Slim. The editor distinguished good compatibility and silence-performance ratio.

The Dark Power Pro 10 750W tests at PureOverclock

The reviewer is impressed by the aesthetics of this unit, the load of features and the clean cable management.

“The Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 750W is an excellent power supply, showcasing stunning aesthetics, impressive build quality, and excellent performance.”

Award after extensive review

The editors of the German online magazine PC-Max have given their Recommended Award to the TFX Power 2 300W Gold. Efficiency and the quality of engineering were praised in the review.

“Efficiency and quality are big plus points for the TFX Power 2 Gold. It operates always very silent and is only noticeable at full capacity.”

Silence and high performance

Dawid Nowak appreciated the Dark Rock Pro 3 in a video review on his YouTube channel. Among the benefits he emphasized silence, perfect workmanship and the mounting on the AMD platform.

“Workmanship is of course perfect. The Cooler is worth considering, especially if you want silence, without sacrificing high performance.”

Extensive review at Conseil Config

The French website Conseil Config has reviewed the Straight Power E9 580 W. Its absolute silence level, its 80 Plus Gold certification and its attractive pricing make it a very good choice, they found.

“This be quiet! PSU keeps it promise: extremely silent, low level energy consumption, 5 years warranty. The Straight Power E9 580W offers a great quality-price ratio.”

Praise for low noise level and range of equipment

In a comparison review of the German online magazine Computerbase the TFX Power 2 300W Gold has performed well. The editor explicitly praised the low noise level and the wide range of equipment. 

“The consistently low operating noise level is very beneficial for the typical living room usage. Low operating noise level, more connections, dark paint, accessories and the wide availability are the trump cards. The TFX Power 2 feels at home in quiet multimedia computers.”

Much praise for compact PSUs

The German print magazine PC Games Hardware has presented the SFX Power 2 300W and the TFX Power 2 300W Gold. Both PSUs convinced in this short test.

“In the TFX and SFX field there are now two more interesting alternatives from be quiet!.”