International Press Newsletter
Issue 07-2012
 
 
 
Content
Dark Power Pro 10 is editor's choice
Gold award for Dark Power Pro 10
TweakTown amazed by Dark Power Pro 10
Dark Power Pro 10 is new reference at PC Games Hardware
Dark Rock Pro 2 wins Ivy Bridge cooler roundup at Hexus
Dark Power Pro 10 wins with a double tag team in Sweden
Dark Rock Pro 2 at bit-tech
Dark Power Pro 10 at Hardware.info UK
PC-Boost praises the new Dark Power Pro 10 550 W
Hexus recommends Dark Power Pro 10 850 W
GinjFo reviewed Dark Power Pro 10 550W
Dark Power Pro 10 extensively reviewed
Dark Power Pro 10 awarded gold
PC-Boost reviewed the Dark Power Pro 10 1200W
Dark Power Pro 10 gains full score
be quiet! 120 millimeter fans reviewed
 
 
Dark Power Pro 10 is editor's choice

TechPowerUp is even more positive about the 850 W version.

The online site TechPowerUp have just posted their review of the 850W model of Dark Power Pro 10, just a few weeks after a very positive review of the 550W version. And they liked the new 850W very much, if anything even a little bit better than the 550W, so it earned a score of 9.5 and an editor's choice award.

“Like its smaller sibling did a few weeks ago, the P10-850W managed to really impress me with its performance, outstanding build quality and the features it provides. [...]If you can afford it and you consider the purchase of a good PSU an investment, which you should, then this is probably the best 850W PSU on the market today.”

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Gold award for Dark Power Pro 10

Earns gold from Dutch site Hardware.info

The Dark Power Pro 10 was just put through its paces at Hardware.info one of the largest publications in the Netherlands. They liked the efficiency as well as be quiet!'s unique features such as the Overclocking key and the Silent Wings fan. and the fact that it was inaudible. In the end the Dark Power Pro 10 earned their prestigious gold award, which is rare for a power supply.

“The Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 550 watts deserves a Gold Award. It is an excellent product, with some clearly unique characteristics.”

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TweakTown amazed by Dark Power Pro 10

Incredibly high ranking for 850 W version

TweakTown reviewed the 850 W version of the Dark Power Pro 10 and ran out of superlatives. They praise the phenomenal performance, the spectactular voltage regulation and the incredible efficiency - that is why they give the Dark Power Pro 10 850 W their Editor's Choice award and an incredibly high ranking of 96 percent. 

“There's just one thing that we can't do with this power supply and that is recommend it enough. If you get a chance to get your hands on one of the new Dark Power Pro 10 power supplies, don't pass it up - they are that good.”

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Dark Power Pro 10 is new reference at PC Games Hardware

Print editors choose 550 W version as the new benchmark

German print magazine PC Games Hardware decided to take a look at the new Dark Power Pro 10 in their latest 08/2012 issue. The PSU was so good, that it made it to the first place of their buying recommendations, making it the new benchmark PSU. Naturally, it received a "Top product" award as well as a score of 1.49, an almost perfect score on the PCGH grading scale!

“The Dark Power Pro P10 550W is really convincing in nearly all disciplines. Thanks to its low noise level and high efficiency it reaches the top of our buyers guide in the category from 400 to 600 Watts.”

 
 
Dark Rock Pro 2 wins Ivy Bridge cooler roundup at Hexus

be quiet! wins against six high-class competitors

British site Hexus reviewed seven CPU coolers for Intels Ivy Bridge platform and came to the conclusion that with the Dark Rock Pro 2 be quiet! delivered the best product among the competitors. The editors are really excited about the excellent performance, the impressive and aesthetic design and of course the extremely low noise level. Dark Rock Pro 2 receives four out of five stars, the Editor's Choice award and wins first place at the roundup. 

“[...] the stand-out choice is be quiet!'s Dark Rock Pro 2. [...] when it's up and running it offers a blend of performance and quiet operation that few others can match.”

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Dark Power Pro 10 wins with a double tag team in Sweden

SweClockers tests the 750 & 850W Dark Power Pro 10 and awards both!

Sweclockers is by far the largest review site in Sweden and having two power supplies garner awards is an outstanding achievement. It shows that be quiet! power supplies earn more and more respect and recognition in countries outside of Germany. The Dark Power Pro 10 series is proving daily the accuracy of its slogan, "No Compromise Silence and Performance".

“With the results from these two units, we do nothing but congratulate Be Quiet for the well done job. We are confronted with two power supplies that not only perform very well and have super high efficiency, stable voltages and low ripple, but also come with an impressively low noise level.”

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Dark Rock Pro 2 at bit-tech

"The Dark Rock 2 is a very quiet piece of kit"

British online magazine bit-tech tested the Dark Rock Pro 2 and was very content with it. The improved version of the Dark Rock Pro convinced the editors with its great performance and extremely low noise nevel.

“Performance turned out to be excellent. In fact, the Dark Rock Pro 2 was noticeably better than its predecessor in two of our test systems.”

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Dark Power Pro 10 at Hardware.info UK

Receives gold award

British branch of Hardware.info magazine took a closer look at the new Dark Power Pro 10 in its 550 Watt version. Overall they were very content with its performance and decided to give away their precious gold award.

The Be Quiet Dark Power Pro P10 is an excellent 550-watt power supply.

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PC-Boost praises the new Dark Power Pro 10 550 W

Brand new features and high performance level

In their test the French site PC-Boost confirms the great quality of the new Dark Power Pro series: outstanding voltage stability, amazing power level, absolute silence and unmatched customer service! The Dark Power Pro 550W is highly recommended by PC-Boost.

“be quiet! scores! The PSU remains absolutely silent at any power level!”

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Hexus recommends Dark Power Pro 10 850 W

High end PSU reviewed by British online magazine

British online magazine Hexus reviewed the Dark Power Pro 10 850 W and says "it's a good bet for a genuinely high-end build". The editors like the great aesthetics, the extremely solid performance and ultra low noise. They give the Dark Power Pro 10 850 W a coveted "Recommended" award. 

“[...] performance is very strong in all areas.  Bountiful cabling and whisper-quiet operation.

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GinjFo reviewed Dark Power Pro 10 550W

New standard, combining power and stability

The French site GinjFo focuses on Green IT and technology. They recently reviewed the new Dark Power Pro 10 550W. The editor highly appreciates the quality, extreme efficiency, voltage stability and, last but not least, its whisper-quiet noise level. Highly recommended by GinjFo! 

“Dark Power Pro 10 550 W: extremely silent power... a must have!”

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Dark Power Pro 10 extensively reviewed

Community member Silencio absolutely excited

Computerbase community member "Silencio" extensively reviewed the new Dark Power Pro 10 and is absolutely excited about it. The power supply, he says, is not only unrivaled considering configuration but also delivers great performance at an extremely low noise level. 

“Dark Power Pro 10 550 W is superior to its antecessor in virtually all respects. It is more compact, efficient and above that extremely quiet and powerful. ”

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Dark Power Pro 10 awarded gold

Hitech Legion does not find any weaknesses

North American online magazine Hitech Legion reviewed the Dark Power Pro 10 and awarded it with a gold award as they praised its many strengths. The editors are excited about the quiet performance, the number of features and the extremely high build quality. Even under heavy load, they say, the Dark Power Pro 10 was actually quiet. 

“In terms of features and silent performance, the Dark Power Pro 10 is quite formidable and the high quality build is obvious from the moment you open the package.”

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PC-Boost reviewed the Dark Power Pro 10 1200W

be quiet! keeps its promise

PC-Boost review confirms the great quality of the high wattage model of the new Dark Power Pro series: outstanding voltage stability, amazing power level, absolute silence and a great after sales service! The Dark Power Pro 1200 W is highly recommended by PC-Boost for overclocked and high end systems.

“The PSU benefits from lots of enhancements, improving silence, aesthetics, but also voltage stability, especially at 12V, letting competitors far behind!”

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Dark Power Pro 10 gains full score

Gamezoom is thrilled

Having previously reviewed the 650 W model of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10, German online magazine Gamezoom took a look at the 850 W version and is absolutely thrilled. They like the fantastic performance, the high efficiency, excellent quality and efficient cooling system. Dark Power Pro 10 scores the Ultra award. 

“With the Dark Power Pro 10 be quiet! repeatedly provides an excellent PSU. The noise level is incredibly low and the performance really great.”

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be quiet! 120 millimeter fans reviewed

Hardwaremax compares Shadow Wings, Silent Wings 2 and Silent Wings Pure

In a comparison of three be quiet! 120 millimeter fans German online magazine choose the Silent Wings 2 as their favorite. They especcially liked the variable mounting system, the extensive accessories and the extreme quietness. They were surprised by the great price performance ratio of the Shadow Wings, too. The Silent Wings 2 scored a "Recommended" award.

“The Shadow Wings surprised us with an extremely good price performance ratio. [...] Silent Wings 2 convinced us by its extremely low noise level. ”

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