Silver award for good cooling performance and solid build quality

German tech outlet Hardware-Helden has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm. After an overview of technical data, box contents and appearance, the author mainly praises the good cooling performance. The build quality is highlighted positively too and the installation was easier than with the Silent Loop. The design is said to be beautiful and the refill feature with the included cooling liquid is appreciated. The main point of critique is the noise level due to the pump's constant humming. Being an entry-level AIO, the Pure Loop 240mm still earns a Silver award, despite the strong competition at this price range.

“Especially the raw cooling performance and the solid build quality manage to convince.”

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Beautiful design and great scope of delivery

The German YouTuber PC Bauer has published an unboxing video of the be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm. He describes the water cooler as very beautiful and easy to install. The scope of delivery is praised to be awesome as well.

“I am really enjoying the design by be quiet!, again: both thumbs up.”

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The YouTuber ends up enjoying the new strong AIO contender by be quiet!

The Pure Loop launch started well with the video by Tech Savvy Buyer. The reviewer seems really happy with the quality of the device and its performance. He ends up recommending it to his audience.

“A clean esthetic look!”

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Gold award for improved cooling performance, compatibility and design

German tech outlet Mod Your Case has published a review of the be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 White. After an overview of box contents, specifications and appearance, the installation is showcased and the performance tested. Next to the design itself, the slightly improved cooling performance along with the improved compatibility are praised. In total, the Shadow Rock 3 White earns therefore a Gold award.

“As we know it from the regularly painted version of the Shadow Rock 3, be quiet! has not only slightly improved the cooler's performance in comparison to its predecessor, but also upgraded it with better compatibility.”

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Appealing variant of a pleasantly quiet cooler with good performance

German tech outlet Hardwareluxx has published a review of the be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 White. After an overview of specifications, appearance and installation, cooling performance and noise levels are tested. The low noise volume is said to be the biggest strength of the cooler, while the cooling performance also scored above simple entry-level coolers. The design is said to be pretty, although there were models significantly more performance in the same price range.

“be quiet! offers a pleasantly quiet and very solid cooler with the Shadow Rock 3 White - and this now also in a prettier variant.”

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Pretty design combined with very good cooling performance

German tech outlet TweakPC has published a video review of the be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 White on their YouTube channel. Following a product overview, the tester praises the very good cooling performance and the pretty design. The premium fan's noise levels are adequate for a silent system at low rotation speed, while it was clearly audible at higher RPMs. The build quality was very high. Lastly, the tester would have enjoyed a version with a white fan.

“The be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 White is - similarly to its predecessor - a very good mainstream cooler with good cooling performance, very high build quality, easy installation, [...] and includes a premium fan.”

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Wow!

Youtube channel CowcotlandTV comes up with a new presentation video and highlights the Shadow Rock 3 White. Reviewer introduces the product and shows the design difference between the classic and white version. Reviewer also reminds the Shadow Rocks specs.

“When we opened the box, we’re like « wow » it looks gorgeous!”

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The YouTuber is impressed by the quality of the product

The launch of the Shadow Rock 3 White had a flying start. Classical Tech reviewed the cooler. The reviewer ended up being absolutely impressed by what he sees.

“Looks amazing! ”

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The YouTuber is fascinated by the quality of the product

The launch of the Shadow Rock 3 White started with a nice video from ECPU.They reviewed the cooler. The reviewer ended up being absolutely fascinated by what he sees.

“Good looks and silent operation! ”

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The YouTuber is astonished by the quality of the product

The launch of the Shadow Rock 3 White started well off. Tech Tuner Life reviewed the cooler. The reviewer ended up being absolutely astonished by what he sees.

“I personally think be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 White looks better than the silver edition.”

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This is why we love be quiet!

HardwareCooking comes up with a review of the Pure Loop 280mm. Reviewer starts by detailing the product, its main features, specs, before a quick unboxing and talking price. Media highlights each component of the Pure Loop and shows how to install it. Temperature and noises benchmarks are also shared. Review ends with a golden award.

“This is classic be quiet! that the German brand is delivering to us with this Pure Loop 280 mm. Quality material, clean finishes and a silence that has made the reputation of the brand. be quiet! has reworked the design of its Pure Loops with a very classy waterblock and its gray plastic top in brushed aluminum imitation.”

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A quick guide how to pick the right parts for your new PC.

In this video, Ben walks you through how to correctly choose your parts for a 4k video editing computer. As he sets out to build his video editing rig he found a ton of videos out there to help gamers pick their PC parts, but close to none explaining the process to pick the right parts for a suitable 4k video editing computer.

“Pure Base 500DX has excellent airflow.”

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be quiet! joins the ARGB trend

Kim Monberg has published a review of the Pure Base 500DX, the airflow-optimised entry-level case from be quiet!. He really loves the case for the value it offers and especially discusses the great airflow that this case gives you compared to the 'regular' Pure Base 500. He gives the case a Gold award.

“There is no doubt that this is an awesome casing. You get a casing with cool light, super easy installation of hardware and good options for a large setup. It is really good quality and value for money.”

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Quality Award for excellent performance and efficiency

Russian-speaking tech outlet Gecid has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 PSU. The author notes the stunning appearance and extensive box contents and praises it for having the highest level of efficiency - 80Plus Titanium. Furthermore, they appreciate the excellent voltage stabilization, quiet operation, high power and the advanced technologies. It receives a Quality Award.

“It looks like a Rolls-Royce in the world of power supplies.”

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The writer enjoys the simplicity and good quality of the product

The reviewer shows some of the capabilities of the new Pure Loop AIO by be quiet!. The component goes through some seriousts tests. He enjous working with the product and ends up recommending it. 

“If you’re on the hunt for an all-in-one cooling system, don’t overlook the be quiet! Pure Loop.”

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The YouTuber is happy with the quality of the product

The reviewer tells his audience why he thinks Pure Loop from be quiet! is a great buy. He tests the product and shares his thoughts on be quiet!'s new AIO. 

“Pretty cool-looking water block!”

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Quiet and powerful

PC-Boost comes up with a review of the Shadow Rock 3 White. The review starts with a complete unboxing and the reviewer highlights each parts of the Shadow Rock 3. Review also shows how to install the CPU cooler, step by step. Silent, Standard, Turbo and Speed, reviewer shares results for each mode of the CPU cooler. Review ends with a golden award.

“If you are looking for a quiet and powerful CPU cooler, without spending a ton of money, this Shadow Rock 3 will please you.”

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Scores 8.5 for good quality and cooling performance

German tech outlet PixelCritics has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX. After an overview of specifications and changes relative to the predecessor,  the article dives into testing. The cooling performance is said to be slightly increased, whereas the noise levels also grew. Nevertheless, the case is judged to be a good option especially in the entry-level price segment and receives a score of 8.5 out of 10.

“In regards to its spacious interior, the Pure Base 500DX leaves nothing to be desired.”

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Full white

CowcotlandTV comes up with a new video to introduce their new rig, including few be quiet! products: a Pure Base 500DX, a Straight Power 11 650W and a Pure Loop 360mm. During the video, youtuber shows how to install each component.

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Editor's Choice award for good cooling performance

The Russian-speaking tech outlet GreenTech Reviews has published a review of the new be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm. Based on the test results, the author notes the high cooling performance, ease of installation and excellent compatibility with most equipment. The quiet operation and an attractive appearance are highlighted positively as well. In total, it receives an Editor's Choice award.

“We have before us a completely new product, which is characterized by very high performance, reliability, low noise level and easy maintenance.”

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The be quiet! AIO snatches the Gold Award

PC Perspective puts the Pure Loop to the test.The AIO performs beyond their expectations. The device logically gets the Gold Award.

“Bottom line: the be quiet! Pure Loop 280 mm liquid cooler we tested looks great, cools very well, and offers excellent value. Recommended.”

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Premium award for value AIO

Vortez has published a review of the Pure Loop 240mm, praising be quiet! for building an AIO water cooler for the value market with premium features and performance. With almost nothing but praise for this cooler, the reviewer decides to give it the highest possible honor: the Premium award.

“On the performance front Pure Loop performs exceedingly well. It had no problems controlling the temperatures on our Intel Core i9-10900K. In fact, of the lineup of CPU coolers we tested out, Pure Loop came out on top – delivering the best temperature under idle and load conditions. This was further solidified with a win in the acoustics division too. True to form, be quiet! also came out on top in low-noise operation providing great thermals without the need to irritate the ears!”

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Editor's Choice award for excellent cooling performance

Overclockers.ua, one of the most popular Ukrainian tech outlets, has tested the new be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm. The author notes the excellent cooling efficiency, low noise level, high usability and versatility, as well as the attractive look of the water cooler. It receives an Editor's Choice award.

“The Pure Loop 280mm delivers excellent performance for its class, combined with low noise levels, surpassing a super air cooler in all respects.”

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Overclockers teamed up with be quiet! to conduct a dust prevention experiment

Overclockers partnered up with be quiet! for this project. The article discusses countless opinions stating why positive case pressure is beneficial, but until now there has been no scientific data to prove this hypothesis. The article dives into the issue. 

“This myth is busted.”

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A quick look of the new AIO by be quiet!

Level1Techs puts the new be quiet! AIO to the test. The video shows a quick overview of the capabilities of the Pure Loop. The reveiwers shows how well the Pure Loop performs. 

“The performance of the all-in-one exceeds what the CPU can dump into it.”

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The YouTuber unboxes the cooler

The YouTuber shares some tech tips on coolers and unboxes the Dark Rock 4 cooler. Even though it is a just a quick look, he appears satisfied of what he sees in the box. 

“I like it! ”

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The article praises the new PSU by be quiet!

Classical Technology discusses what is the ULTIMATE Power supply for the RTX 3090, 3080 GPUs, which are very power hungry. It ends up being the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1500w.

“This is for workstations with multiple GPUs, the extreme overclocker enthusiast, and just the person who wants the absolute best performance and aesthetics in their overkill system!”

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APH Networks provides an informative review of the high-end case by be quiet!

The reviewer takes a look at the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. The article is a in-depth review of the high-end case. The product end up perforing as expected. 

“The be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 is meant for a PC builder that wants a no holds barred, uncompromising system”

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Check out why the Pure Loop 280mm snatched the 'Great Value' award

The media outelt is one of the very first outlets in the world to test the new Pure Loop. He puts the product through a comprehensive test. The products ends up winning a prestigeous award by the media outlet. 

“In regards to the build quality, be quiet! did a good job.”

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Versatile cooler with good performance

The popular blogger Jordan_OC a review of the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 on the DNS-Club of Experts forums. The author notes the cooler's versatility, compact dimensions with good cooling efficiency and quiet operation of the fan.

“The be quiet! Pure Rock 2 turned out to be an inexpensive, versatile, compact and quiet cooler with quite decent efficiency.”

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Editor's Choice award

eTeknix has published a review of the Pure Loop 240mm. The review praises the temperature control, especially considering this is an entry-level product. Noise levels are low and the aesthetics are pleasing, so that leads to the coveted Editor's Choice award.

“I run the risk of waxing lyrical here, but in terms of 2020 and indeed recent memory, this is undoubtedly one of the best AIO coolers I have encountered providing you with truly fantastic levels of both temperature and acoustic control while at a surprisingly reasonable, and dare we say bargain, price! – Lest we forget too, it manages to do all that while, with its strong aesthetics, looking really slick while doing so! – Put simply, if I needed a new cooler, right now, this is the one I would buy!”

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Neat finish

Modding comes up with its review of the new be quiet! Pure Loop. First, journalist shows the complete unboxing and shares specs. Each piece is detailed, including material used, sizes and features. Journalist also explains how to install the Pure Loop. Noises, speed, and temperature benchmarks are also shared. Review ends with a score of 4/5 stars.

“Indeed, be quiet! once again uses this technology for its Pure Loop, however the brand clearly improves the engine integration within pipes, the finish seems to us much more successful.”

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Check out how the Shadow Rock LP performs in the hands of the YouTuber

The reviewer takes a look at the be quiet's Shadow Rock LP. The video is a quick reveiw of the product. The product end up perforing as expected. 

“Overall, the Shadow Rock LP performed extremely well for such a short and relatively compact cooler.”

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Recommended by almost all reviewers

Hardware Info has published their article on the Pure Loop 280mm, using external reviews to paint a picture of this AIO water cooler. They conclude that the design, features, and performance of this value AIO are perfectly fine -- it's just the sound level of the pump that could be a bit lower, but nonetheless, this model comes highly recommended.

“The be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm is recommended by almost all reviewers. The build quality, price/performance ratio and extra accessories included are the big plus points that are mentioned.”

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Impressed by high build quality and efficient operation

A popular blogger of one of the most famous Russian-speaking IT portals, BadMadSam from IXBT.com, has published a review of the updated be quiet! Pure Rock 2 cooler. It impressed the author of the article with its high build quality and stylish, yet simple design. They furthermore appreciated the quiet but efficient operation, high versatility and excellent compatibility with high RAM modules.

“The device from the German manufacturer certainly deserves attention, and we can say with confidence that the be quiet! PURE Rock 2 will find its buyers.”

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Good and cheap AiO water cooler

Austrian tech outlet Gamezoom has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm. The editor praises the model's good build quality, secure fit und subtle optics. The performance is said to be okay, although the pump constantly created clearly audible humming. The refill option is highlighted positively as well. Due to the price of around 100 Euro, the AiO is facing strong competition. In total, the Pure Loop scores 8/10 points.

“Manufacturer be quiet! hasn't promised too much with their new Pure Loop series: Cheap AiO cooler with solid cooling performance - period.”

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Watercooling is back!

Covering the launch of be quiet! Pure Loop, Charle’s Tech comes up with a review. Reviewer starts by showing the design and introduces Pure Loop specs. Then, reviewer explains how to install the Pure Loop and share his benchmarks results for temperatures and noises. Review ends with the score of 9/10.

“Be quiet ! is coming back in the world of watercooling with the Pure Loop 360 and its no pretending. Which such a cooling, you will be able to maintain your processor cold even with demanding tasks.”

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10/10 score for exceptional digital PSU

Gamezoom has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W. The editor is impressed by the high build quality and extensive box contents. The massive performance combined with the high efficiency, the modern and elaborated fully-digital technology as well as the quiet cooling make for a convincing package. In total, the PSU receives a score of 10/10.

“Much more isn't possible in 2020! Enthusiasts can without a doubt go for the Dark Power Pro 12 1200W.”

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Great design, great performance!

Covering Pure Loop launch, Cowcotland comes up with a review. Journalist introduces the product, specs, materials, design, sizes and included fans before showing how to install the Pure Loop on an AMD chipset rig. Then media shares temperatures results at various clocks : 3700, 4000 and 4150 Mhz. The review ends with a golden award.

“Aiming at the entry level, be quiet! offers an interesting product at a price positioning that makes sense. We could always find cheaper or with RGB lighting at the same price, but this 240 mm version at 100 € offers great performance with a simple and quick setup on many sockets, and it look nice.”

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be quiet! never let it go!

Le Comptoir du hardware comes up with a review of both Pure Loop 120 and 240mm. Media starts by introducing each part of the product and shares specs datasheet and prices. Journalist also details how to install the Pure Loop for both Intel and AMD. Pure Loop temperatures performances are compared to many other AIO, with various benchmarks. Noise results are also shown. Review ends with a score of 4/5 stars.

“Offered models have been very pleasant to use, with an extremely simple fixing system and an easy integration capacity. It is not as good locking as it used to be, because of aluminum’s return on the radiators, but the quality of manufacture remains faultless since the assembly and the finish are very neat, as always.”

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Quietest 280 solution we ever tested

Covering Pure Loop lauch, GinjFo comes up with its review and start with a whole introduction of the Pure Loop range, detailing how it works, specs, sizes, or design. Cooling performance, noises and PWN results are highlighted thanks to benchmarks. The paper ends with a “editor choice” award.

“Our Pure Loop 280 has a good record with solid cooling performance and controlled noise pollution. It turns out to be the quietest 280 solution we ever tested.”

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Pure Loop is coming back with improvements

PC-Boost comes up with a review of the new be quiet! Pure Loop. First, media shares supported sockets with each Pure Loop models. Journalist details the unboxing and highlights each part of the Pure Loop and shows how to install it, step by step, on a Ryzen rig. Journalist mentions achieved performances in various modes : quiet, standard, turbo and full speed. Paper ends with a golden award.

“Clearly, the Pure Loop slightly beats the Dark Rock Pro 4 by few degrees in terms of cooling. However, in Full Speed mode, the Dark Rock Pro 4 remains quieter. So, it can be said that the Pure Loop is an excellent AIO set. It is up to you to choose if you prefer silence or extreme cooling. Nevertheless, with good fan management, the Pure Loop will give you ample satisfaction in many situations.”

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Classy and user-friendly AiO water cooling

Hardwareluxx has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 360mm. Visually, the editor highlights the classic design as unique selling point. Further advantages are to be found in the simple installation, cable management and refilling option. The cooling performance was good, however did not score top spots. The recommended constant operation at 12V resulted in clearly audible noise in quieter surroundings.

“In total, be quiet! offers with the Pure Loop 360mm a user-friendly and refillable AiO water cooler, which stands out from the competition due to its classic design.”

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Silver award good cooling performance in compact form factor

German tech outlet Mod Your Case has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 120mm. The editor enjoys the classic appearance as "neat" as well as the high build quality. The good cooling performance and the low noise levels receive further praise. The positioning of the pleasantly de-coupled pump contributes positively to the compact form factor. The editor does comment the lack of sleeved cables, a fin protection and the option of fan mounting while de-coupled. In total, the Pure Loop 120mm receives the Silver award.

“With the Pure Loop 120, be quiet! adds to their new Pure Loop series a compact 120mm AiO water cooler which best fits into smaller systems not only due to its dimensions, but also due to the offered cooling performance.”

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Pure Loop is doing the show!

Covering the launch of the new Pure Loop, SiteGeek comes up with its review. First, media introduces the 240mm model, highlighting the two included fans. Reviewer explains how the Pure Loop works and says that it is very easy to install even if he regrets the lack of switching for the LED lighting color. Reviewer also highlights Pure Loop dedcoupled pump, additional cooling bottle liquid and mentions the price.

“It is quite hard to not be excited by the be quiet! Pure Loop. Once installed in its tower, the result is more than satisfying and, clearly the aluminum pump makes the show.”

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Average AiO water cooler with quiet pump, but bland fans

German tech outlet Hardware-Journal has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm. The editor focuses on the innovations relative to the Silent Loop series, keeping in mind the entry-level target group. The doubly de-coupled pump is said to indeed cause less noise due to the new concept. The added refill option is positively hightlighted, as well. The fans are said to be solid, but not reach great efficiency. Cooling performance in total was good, albeit at the expense of the quiet operation. In total the Pure Loop 280mm was good, however did not fundamentally stand out from the competition also in regards to its price.

“Because it [the pump] produces barely more than a slight hum.”

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A great offer

Covering the Pure Loop launch, Overclocking publishes its review. Media starts by introducing the Pure Loop range and highlighting the included fans, decoupled pump, the design and price. Unboxing and supported sockets are also detailed. Reviewer explains how to install the Pure Loop and shares benchmarks results for speed, cooling, and noises. Review ends with a silver award.

“Indeed, the German brand manages to offer us a well-finished AIO with a complete bundle and a real mounting system for AMD motherboards, as much as it can be filled when needed. However, its performance result will not really stand out from the competitors in 240/280 mm.”

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Good cooling performance and elegant optics for price-conscious users

German tech outlet TweakPC has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm. After an overview of specifications and appearance, the media proceeds to testing. The AiO offered good cooling performance and is praised for its classic optics. During operation, the pump was slightly audible, whereas the vibrations where not transmitted as much. The fans in turn were clearly audible at maximum RPM. The installation is said to be simple and the refill option is highlighted positively. Considering its price below 100€, the Pure Loop was a good cooling performance according to the editor.

“At a price point of around 95 Euros you will get a beautiful and classic appearance next to good cooling performance, typically be quiet!.”

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Recommendation for good cooling performance at mostly low noise levels

German tech outlet Allround-PC has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm. The AiO water cooler is said to offer a good balance between cooling performance and silent operation, with the doubly de-coupled pump playing a key role. The fans however caused notable noises, especially at high RPMs. The build quality was convincing. The simple design along with the easy installation and refill option are praised. In total, the Pure Loop 240mm receives a Recommendation award.

“The be quiet! Pure Loop is not a water cooler of the silent category, manages however to strike a good balance between performance and noise levels.”

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Compact water cooler with good cooling performance

German tech outlet TweakPC's YouTube channel has published a video review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm. The model is praised for good cooling performance and a compact form factor. The lighting as well as the design were "neat". The editor furthermore enjoyed the scope of parts supplied and the installation process. Regarding noise levels, the fans were clearly audible at maximum RPMs, while the pump was more subtle and only audible with the fans turned off. The editor wished for a more elegant option of turning off the lighting than simply just pulling the plug.

“Short and painless: good, compact water cooler with good cooling performance.”

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Decent AIO cooler but noisy

Guru3D has published a review of the Pure Loop 280mm, calling it an interesting AIO water cooler thanks to its unique pump placement. He does, however, feel that the pump is much to noisy. He's also not a fan of the brushed aluminum plate with the logo, and the bright white LEDs. While the performance of the Pure Loop 280mm is a-okay, he does not feel that he can recommend this product.

“I am afraid that we'll not be recommending the Pure Loop series at this time. It's certainly not bad in performance or acoustics; contrary, it's actually quite good for the money. But the paradox is that within that low 35 DBa acoustic spectrum, the pump hardly is bearable to hear as it's there anytime and all the time, that buzzing noise and resonation it makes lifts it to a rather bothersome level.”

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The YouTuber shares his thoughts of the latest AiO by be quiet!

The reviewer is one of the very first people in the world to test the new Pure Loop. He puts the product through a comprehensive test. The products ends up winning his heart.

“Installation is a breeze! ”

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Learn why the new AiO from be quiet! snatched the 'Recommended Award'

The reviewer is one of the very first people in the world to test the new Pure Loop. He puts the product through a comprehensive test. The products ends up winning a prestigeous award by the media outlet. 

“The Pure Loop is on point with the styling as well, sticking with the all blacked-out look that be quiet! is known for.”

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See why the new product got the Golden Award

The reviewer is one of the very first people in the world to test the new Pure Loop. He puts the product through a comprehensive test. The products ends up winning a prestigeous award by the media outlet. 

“It delivers on its primary selling points which is why it deserves the Golden Award.”

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Recommendation for the new all-in-one cooler from be quiet!

HEXUS has published a review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm. The AIO cooler is praised for its ample feature list and the slim CPU block due to the decoupled pump. The latter unfortunately did not result in lower noise levels. The competitive price tag, easy installation and good cooling performance nevertheless earn the Pure Loop 280mm the Recommended award.

“Cooling performance isn't compromised with the Pure Loop keeping pace with pricier rivals, and given the competitive £103 price tag for a 280mm model, it's nice to see a wide range of value-adds.”

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It’s so be quiet! and we love it!

Youtube channel CowcotlandTV comes up with a new video, introducing the Pure Loop 240mm. Reviewer first introduces available models in the Pure Loop range. Reviewer highlights each part of the Pure Loop and details specs, connectors and included fans.

“Performance are clearly here; tests have been done and it’s working very very good!”

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Top Class award for high-end PSU

SweClockers has published a review of the high-end, digital power supply Dark Power Pro 12 1200W. Apart from its high price, the editor has not a single bad word to say about this power supply: voltage regulation, ripple, efficiency, connectivity, and even the design are all of the highest class. Therefore the PSU receives the Top Class award.

“Sky-high efficiency and impressive electrical performance make the Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 12 a top-class power supply.”

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4.5 stars

Tom's Hardware UK has published a review of the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W. The editor has praised its build quality, great performance, low operating temperatures, and huge amount of connectors. Even though he considers this PSU very pricy, it still earns an impressive 4.5-out-of-5-star rating.

“There is no doubt that the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1500W should be on your short list if you want to combine a pair of RTX 3090s with a power-hungry AMD Threadripper CPU. It has the power to support all parts mentioned above while keeping noise output low. ”

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Excellent build quality and efficiency

Hardwareluxx (RU) has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12. The author noted the simply stunning appearance of the power supply, excellent build and material quality as well as the extensive box contents. They were furthermore impressed by the high power efficiency as well as the impeccable signal stability and many technical innovations.

“The power supply is very well equipped with power connectors, the workmanship is excellent, and the individually braided wires also help. It ran almost silently across a wide load range, with high-full loads remaining very quiet.”

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Dark Rock Pro 4 is an excellent product

Youtuber Guillaume and its crew comes up with a new buying guide on his channel to show which CPU Cooler is the best and selects few be quiet! products, including a Pure Rock Slim, a Pure Rock 2, a Dark Rock 4, and a Dark Rock Pro 4.

“MT's favorite is the Dark Rock Pro 4. It did a great job on both Intel and AMD. It costs 80€ and did 31° on IDLE, 66° on R15, 70° on R20 and 88° on Prime95 for 10 minutes. So, a very very good score!”

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Excellent Hardware award for high-end PSU

Hardwareluxx has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W. Starting with appearances, the editor is impressed by the high quality. The box contents are praised as extensive. Operations were particularly quiet and regarding performance and voltage regulation, the PSU achieved excellent scores as well. In total, the Dark Power Pro 12 1200W receives the Excellent Hardware award.

“Relative to its predecessor, the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W [...] managed to improve even further.”

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Taming an Intel Core i5-9600KF

The Russian-speaking tech outlet droidnews.ru has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler. It is highly praised for its quiet operation and good cooling performance.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Pro is a cooler that will not make a single sound, while keeping your processor temperatures far from critical.”

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Let us bring some colors

Canard PC Hardware comes up with a new buying guide and selects the Silent Base 601. Journalist mentions main specs of the case.

“Let us bring some colors in this rough world (even if we lose the glass). The be quiet! Silent Base 601 is available with colored inserts (orange here).”

Quiet cooling

Canard PC Hardware comes up with a new CPU cooler buying guide and selects Pure Rock. Journalist mentions main specs of the CPU cooler and some supporting CPU.

“The Pure Rock 2 has the quality of adapting well to AM4 CPUs - which took some time - and as the brand name suggests, it will cool down the CPU silently.”

Press contact

Friedrich Stiemer
Listan GmbH

Phone: +49 9804 88 290 01
Mobile: +49 151 67 63 56 12

E-Mail: friedrich.stiemer@bequiet.com
Web: www.bequiet.com

About be quiet!

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

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

See bequiet.com.

*GfK data 2020