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| Pure Rock ensures very good temperatures for MrApvel |
Results of the gaming tests prove cooling-power of the be quiet! cooler
In the third part of his video series on the build project Silent Star the YouTuber MrApvel evaluates the gaming performance of the PC with components from be quiet!. The Pure Rock receives much praise, because the achieved temperatures are very low fail despite the also very low noise levels. “Super temperatures in any case, especially when you consider that the fan of the be quiet! Pure Rock hardly ran, because I chose the lowest fan profile of the board [...] and the CPU fan is also barely audible.” to the article »  |
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| Kim Monberg reviews Dark Base Pro 900 |
Gold Award for be quiet! case
The Danish IT specialist Kim Monberg (formerly of Tweak.dk) has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900. He details the functionality of this case and shows through photos the modularity and flexibility. The case receives the Gold Award. “My assessment results in a GOLD rating since I simply have not had a better case in my hands. This case oozes quality, and you can sense that be quiet! really has
thought things through. They have not made any shortcuts anywhere.” to the article »  |
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| Cowcotland tours the Pure Base 600 Window |
A short time with the Pure Base 600 Window
CowcotTV takes a look at the Pure Base 600 Window in the brand new black & orange version. Reviewer extensively describes the casing, the aesthetics, the features of the case from the fans to the windowed side not to forget the ability to accept watercooling AIO kits. The inside has its extensive walkthrough noting the orange internal rubbers, the mounting of ODD, HDD & SSD as well as the fan configurations.
“This orange version (…) reinforces the case personality (…) The side temperess glass panel (…) is very well adjusted and mounted.” to the article »  |
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| Zenchillis Hardware Reviews uses Pure Power 10 CM 400W |
1,100 euro configuration based on the be quiet! power supply
The German YouTuber Zenchilis Hardware Reviews has uploaded a new video on the build of a gaming PC for 1,100 euro. The high-performance system with an i5 CPU and GTX 1070 is powered by the be quiet! Pure Power 10 CM 400W. “On to the power supply: be quiet! Pure Power 10 with 400 Watt as well as modular cables, 80 plus silver certificate and advanced technology from the larger and more expensive Straight Power 10.” to the article » |
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| User-review of the Pure Power 10 400W at TweakPC |
There is nothing that speaks against the be quiet! PSU
The user Stefan Payne has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Power 10 400W in the Forum of the German website TweakPC.de. He highlights the silent built-in fan, but also the electrical measurements. There is therefore nothing that would speak against the device in his opinion. “All in all, I see nothing, that would speak against this device.” to the article »
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| Gold Award for Dark Power Pro 11 850W |
Kim Monberg reviews high-end be quiet! PSU
The Danish IT reviewer Kim Monberg has published his review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W. He comments on the great stability of this PSU, as well as the ripple and the low fan noise. With nothing bad to say, Monberg is easy to give this PSU his Gold Award. “My overall rating of this power supply can really only be a great glistering GOLD star. I have not found anything negative to say about this power supply, and are fully satisfied with both quality and price.” to the article » |
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| PC Bauer launches give-away with be quiet! |
Chance to win SilentWings 3 120mm and Pure Wings 2 80mm fans
The German YouTuber PC Bauer currently hosts a give-away of both the be quiet! SilentWings 3 120mm PWM and the Pure Wings 2 80mm fans. In his latest video, he explains the procedure to enter and once again goes of the features of the fans in detail, which he praises extensively for the high build quality, and performance. “I can really call these unique super fans.” to the article »
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| PCBoost reviews be quiet! Pure Power 10 700W |
Perfect match for those on the look for a silent, reliable yet stable PSU
Black box, black PSU, highly detailed packaging and a SilentWings 120mm cooled PSU are the first discoveries of the editor. He goes through the design of the PSU, noting the barring of the fan shouldn’t block the air flow and describing the bundled cables. On to the tech specs and the Plus Silver label, the reviewer opens up the PSU for an analysis of the circuitry. Tests reveal that despite being an entry level design, the PSU can fit all kind of configurations, is amazingly silent (31dB) while the various tension measurements are clean and noiseless. Product has the Silver award.
“be quiet ! offers an entry level PSU with middle-range class features. Silent, efficient, with more than correct tensions, a barely noticeable delta and a good yield not to mention clever cable management the Pure Power 700W CM is a little jewel of its kind. ” to the article » |
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| Silent Loop 240mm in AIO watercooler roundup at hardwaremax |
Silver award for the compact water cooling solution from be quiet!
The compact water cooling solution Silent Loop 240mm from be quiet! was tested at German website hardwaremax.net in the context of a roundup. The model of the German manufacturer stands out with its full copper radiator and especially with the reverse-flow pump technology. hardwaremax gives it the silver award. “be quiet! offers a visually appealing product with very quiet, yet not the quietest in the roundup, pump. Still this pump is without a doubt one of the highlight.” to the article » |
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| Silent Loop 240mm and 280mm reviewed on Tweakers Forum |
4-out-of-5 rating for water cooling kits
User Foritain has published his extensive review of the Silent Loop 240mm and Silent Loop 280mm on the Tweakers User Forum. He has kind words for the cooling performance, build quality, installation and the low noise levels, but he would like to see some improvement on the mounting bracket. The coolers receive 4 out of 5 stars. “be quiet! also gets in the AIO market and as the name suggests, these kits are very quiet. The company does not go for LED and software, opting for a sleek black appearance and copper radiator. Performance is in the sub-top,
the price is slightly higher than expected.” to the article »  |
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| Pure Rock as CPU cooler for MrApvels Silent Star build |
Installation of the be quiet! unit in detail
In part 2 of his Silent Star build project, the YouTuber MrApvel shows the installation of the used CPU cooler. His choice fell on the be quiet! Pure Rock. In his opinion the assembly of the device is fairly easy, even though he would have wished that the manual would include additional detailed steps. Overall however, he thought it was clear, what steps are necessary. “Thus, the installation of the be quiet! Pure Rock is complete and it is securely seated on the motherboard. I think the mounting is definitely doable.” to the article » |
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| Pure Power 10 CM 500W in video by MrApvel |
Power supply from be quiet! for silent PC
The Pure Power 10 CM 500W from be quiet! is used in the new system Silent Star of German YouTuber MrApvel. In part two of its build series he shows the installation of the components including the be quiet! PSU. Among other things MrApvel praises this sleek black cables of the Pure Power 10 CM 500W. “Not that I would assume, that the L10 would start vibrating, but good decoupling of course does no harm.” to the article » |
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| Silent Loop 240mm and 280mm reviewed on Hardware.Info Forum |
4-out-of-5 rating for water cooling kits
User Foritain has published his extensive review of the Silent Loop 240mm and Silent Loop 280mm on the Hardware.Info User Forum. He has kind words for the cooling performance, build quality, installation and the low noise levels, but he would like to see some improvement on the mounting bracket. The coolers receive 4 out of 5 stars. “be quiet! also gets in the AIO market and as the name suggests, these kits are very quiet. The company does not go for LED and software, opting for a sleek black appearance and copper radiator. Performance is in the
sub-top, the price is slightly higher than expected.” to the article » |
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| Silent Loop 280mm in comparison test byThermaldrop |
Magazine compares be quiet!'s compact water cooling solution with the competition
A comparison test of current compact water cooling solutions can be found in the German magazine Thermaldrop. Featured in the review was be quiet! with its Silent Loop 280mm. The AIO water cooler scores with its high quality and the special reverse flow technology. Furthermore, the team appreciates the full copper radiator, which also has good fin density. “Already at first sight. the Silent Loop compact water cooler presents itself as a product of very high quality.” to the article » |
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| MacFay Hardware reviews be quiet ! Silent Loop 240 AIO |
Top notch AIO at a price
MacFay Hardware takes the reader through an unboxing of the watercooling kit before detailing the specs of the AIO itself and explaining various design choices from the ability to add some components to the kit or the mechanisms for a better cooling and less vibration. Editor regrets the lack of painting on the radiator that shows the copper color. Reviewer seems had a few issues when mounting the kit, which leads him to say it’s a bit complex. However results are quite surprising and positive with MacFay Hardware noting how silent the AIO is and how efficient it is in the cooling of its Q6600.
“We have here an excellent quality product, one of the few on the market that can evolve. We appreciated the ultra sober touch specific to the brand and the quality fans provided.” to the article » |
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| 1,500€ gaming PC at TronicHardware with be quiet! hardware |
Silent Loop 240mm, Dark Base Pro 900, and Pure Power 10 CM 500W in build video
The German YouTube channel TronicHardware has released a new video on the build of a gaming PC for 1,500 euros. For this high-end configuration three components from be quiet! were chosen: While the Silent Loop 240mm is used for cooling the CPU, the system receives its power from the new be quiet! Pure Power 10 CM 500W. Finally, all components are installed in the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900. “It [be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm] cools even better than air coolers.” to the article » |
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| Pure Power 10 CM 500W in comparison test at Computerbase |
Recommendation for be quiet!'s entry level power supply
At German Computerbase.de a comparison test of two power supplies was published. In it, the be quiet! Pure Power 10 CM 500W was up against a competing model from EVGA. be quiet! scored among other things with above-average efficiency, almost completely silent operation, high component quality and good electrical measurements. Thus, it beats the competitor and receives a recommendation from Computerbase. “Silent enthusiasts will be very satisfied with the Pure Power 10 CM 500W.” to the article » |
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| ConseilConfig.com be quiet! Pure Power 10 500CM test |
Entry level yet high quality semi-modular PSU
Reviewer recaps the features of the PSU, going through an enhanced unboxing and noting the great finish, the sober looking and the various design choices (PCIe cables seems to be too short to fully please the editor) like the bars on top of the PSU fan. The insides are also mentionned noting the derivating from the Raider S from FSP and the few additions to the PCB. The Plus Silver rating is of course mentionned and explained. Tests highlight a well mastered power consumption wether idle or in load, not that far form the results of the Pure Power 9. Editor appreciates the more stable 12V line (compared to model 9) and loves the quietness of that PSU. Introduction price is a bit too high for ConseilConfig too.
“The quality fabric of the PSU as well as its finish has nothing to be ashame of when compared to higher end PSU. Semi-modularity is welcomed for those who like to only plug what they need to. Performancewise, we’re very close of the PurePower 9 goodness (...)” to the article » |
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| Review of the be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm at Technic3D |
Technic3D gold award for the compact water cooler
German website Technic3D published a review of the be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm. Among some of the positive aspects the editors name the great build quality, good performance, and the silent operation at low speeds. Technic3D gives its gold award to the Silent Loop 240mm. “Despite the silent operation, the all-in-one water cooler performs at an outstanding level.” to the article »
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| System Silent Star by MrApvel features Pure Rock |
YouTuber installs be quiet! components in silent machine
The German YouTuber MrApvel has documented the build of a silent PC in a new video. The system named Silent Star is designed specifically for silent operation, which is why the be quiet! Pure Rock was chosen for the cooling of the CPU. MrApvel praises the sleek look, but also the very good build quality of the cooler. “Especially beautiful is the top plate, which is made of brushed aluminum.” to the
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| Ocaholic review of the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 |
4 stars and gold, as well as recommended awards
The Swiss-based website Ocaholic.ch has written a comprehensive review of the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900. The full-tower scores with high modularity, an extensive support for water cooling components and many features. The team of Ocaholic gives it their Gold award with 4 out of 5 stars, as well as the recommended award. “Should you be looking for a spacious case with numerous features, modularity and water cooling compatibility, the Dark Base Pro 900 by be quiet! is a clear recommendation.” to the article »  |
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| Quiet system with Pure Power CM 10 500W by MrApvel |
YouTuber installs be quiet! components in silent machine
The German YouTube channel MrApvel uploaded a video of a complete system build. Because the main focus of this PC is to be quiet, the Pure Power 10 CM 500W from be quiet! was chosen. Highlighted are the independently regulated voltages, as well as the sleek, black cables of the semi-modular power supply. “The cables are significantly improved compared to previous series.” to the article »
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| Pure Base 600 presented in c't magazine |
PC case for silent computers from be quiet!
In issue 4/17 of the German magazine c't a short presentation of the new be quiet! Pure Base 600 can be found. In it the main features of the case are explained, focusing among other things on the highly modular interior and the silent operation. “PC case for a silent computer” |
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| Schnuetz1 reviews the Pure Base 600 PCGH forums |
User review of the be quiet! case results in clear recommendation
In the forums of German website PC Games Hardware, user Schnuetz1 has posted a review of the be quiet! Pure Base 600. In it, he praises the price-performance ratio, the sleek design, and the good sound insulation, which in combination with the silent fans and fan control leads to little noise. Schnuetz1 finally gives the case a thumbs-up and a clear purchase recommendation. “So, I can give a thumbs-up and clear purchase recommendation.” to the article » |
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| Zeden is seduced by the Dark Base Pro 900 |
High-end, modular, silent and high performance case
The French website Zeden tested the case Dark Base Pro 900 of be quiet!. The journalist is very enthusiastic about this top-of-the-range case, which he appreciates the design and is impressed by its quiet operation, while delivering first-class performance. Moreover, the modularity of the case, capable of transforming itself into a bench table, while its plethoric equipment allows it to obtain the maximum rating of the website. “The manufacturer delivers a high-end, innovative, modern and successful case on many levels. Design, ventilation, silence
and performance are indeed at the rendezvous in this tower.” to the article » |
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| Front page post to user review of be quiet! PSUs at PCGH |
Extensive review of series Dark Power Pro 11, Straight Power 10, Pure Power 9 CM, System Power 8
On the front page of German website PC Games Hardware the review of Forum user braineater was linked, where he tested four 500-Watt power supplies from be quiet!. He specifically takes a look at the series Dark Power Pro 11, Straight Power 10, Pure Power 9 CM, and System Power 8. What speaks for each of the individual models can be found in the actual post in the forums of PCGH. “Since many years, Be quiet is the most popular brand for power supplies with PCGH readers and it covers the market with several different model series.” to the article » |
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| Pure Rock Slim installation at Simmie's Schrauber-Channel |
German YouTube channel shows the installation of the be quiet! cooler in a video
The German YouTube channel Simmie's Schrauber-Channel has uploaded a new video, in which the assembly of the be quiet! Pure Rock Slim on an LGA-1151 system is shown. Thanks to the compact dimensions the installation of the cooler went along without a hitch, according to the journalist. “Its very compact layout makes the installation process very easy.” to the article »
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| Technic3D reviews the be quiet! Pure Base 600 |
Gold award for the latest case of the German manufacturer
The latest case in the portfolio of be quiet! was tested at German website Technic3D. The Pure Base 600 scores highly with its modular interior, very good fans plus fan controller, and the good price / performance ratio. Technic3D gives it the gold award. “The be quiet! Pure Base 600 is a purist MIDI-Tower, whose inner features underline the true qualities of this case.” to the article »
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| Very spacious PC case |
Polish Youtuber tests Pure Base 600
Polish Youtuber Blackwhite.tv posted a video review of the Pure Base 600. He appreciated its built quality and a lot of space for components.
“The case isn’t very large but it offers plenty of space for components.” to the article »  |
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| Four 500-Watt PSU's from be quiet! in PCGH user review |
Comparison of Dark Power Pro 11, Straight Power 10 CM, Pure Pure 9 CM and System Power 8
An interesting round-up was posted in the forums of the German website PC Games Hardware, where the user Braineater compares four different power supplies from be quiet!. His goal was to find out, if and to what extend the price has an impact on the performance of the devices. Therefore, he compares four models from the series Dark Power Pro 11, Straight Power 10 CM, Pure Pure 9 CM and System Power 8 with 500 or 550 Watts, respectively. The conclusion is positive for all four PSU's. To determine a clear winner, is not easy. However, the Straight Power 10 provides the best value in his opinion. “Even though the Dark Power Pro 11 scores with a very extensive package of accessories, the Straight Power 10 and the Pure Power 9 offer everything a normal user will need. The System Power 8 ranks last, but basically still delivers everything that is required.” to the article » |
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| Pure Base 600 tested by PC Games Hardware |
Spar-Tipp award for the new case from be quiet!
In issue 03/17 the German magazine PC Games Hardware includes a review of the be quiet! Pure Base 600. The case scores with its silent operation thanks to the installed sound dampening materials, as well as with the possibility to take out the drive bays. PCGH gives its Spar-Tipp award to the be quiet! Pure Base 600. “For price-conscious buyers be quiet! combines the flexibility of the Dark Base 900 with the good and quiet cooling of the Silent Base series. at the pure base 600 in the Pure Base 600.” |
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| Power Zone 650W – irresistible offer |
PSU review by Bulgarian media
Bulgarian media desktop.bg has tested Power Zone 650W. Editors make a lot of positive statements about built quality and design, safety protections, full cable management and quiet operation. “Full cable management and power are the reasons to prefer it over other 650 W models. Quiet work remains uncompromised even under high load. Combined with a 5-year warranty makes be quiet! Power Zone 650 W an irresistible offer.” to the article »  |
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| 1st place for be quiet! in category cases at PCGH |
Evaluation of the reader's choice 2016 positions be quiet! at the top of the case manufacturers
The results of the annual reader survey at German magazine PC Games Hardware were disclosed in the current issue 03/17. For the first time, be quiet! wins first place in the category cases, after the manufacturer already reached second place last year. “Be quiet! even gains one place after 2015 and now settles on the sundeck.” |
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| PCGH readers poll 2016: be quiet!s power supplies at #1 |
Readers of the German magazine vote be quiet! to the top
The 2016 reader's survey of German magazine PC Games Hardware was evaluated in the current issue 03/17. Just as it was the case in the last years, be quiet! scores first place in the category of power supplies. “Be quiet! is unchallenged as in previous years.” |
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| PCGH readers poll 2016: be quiet! CPU coolers on 1st place |
Another significant victory for the German manufacturer
The evaluation of the 2016 reader's survey of the German magazine PC Games Hardware was featured in the current issue 03/17. In the category of CPU coolers be quiet! can once again obtain a clear victory. “Another significant victory for be quiet!” |
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| Unicorn Project One build finished with be quiet! hardware |
Shadow Rock LP and SilentWings 3 140mm fans
Unicorn Reviews has finished his Unicorn Project One build, documenting it in this third build log on Youtube. To achieve a powerful yet quiet system he is using be quiet! SilentWings 3 140mm fans and the Shadow Rock LP CPU cooler. In the build log he also described replacing the Pure Rock 2 fan of the Shadow Rock LP with a SilentWings 3 fan. “-” to the article »
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| Video editing PC with be quiet! components in Videofilmen |
Shadow Rock 2, Pure Wings 2 PWM, Silent Base 800, and Pure Power 9 500W in action
In issue 2/17 of the German magazine Videofilmen the team explains the build of a video editing PC, recommending to buy components such as power supply, fans, cooler, and case from the same manufacturer to achieve maximum compatibility. For their build, they went with be quiet! for the silent operation. In particular, the Pure Power 9 500W, and the Shadow Rock 2 in combination with Pure Wings 2 PWM fans were chosen. Furthermore, all the hardware was installed in a be quiet! Silent Base 800. “The sound dampening is very efficient, except for a quiet
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