Testing the be quiet! PSU on the DNS forums

Detailed testing of be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W was published at one of the most popular and readable in the Russian Federation forum -  Experts Club of DNS. The author of the article notes the excellent workmanship, good voltage stabilization and silent operation of the fan.

“Power supply be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W looks like new standard  of quality that doing well with any loads. Great components base, modern technologies, a modular system - these are the main advantages of this power supply in comparison with analogues.”

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Preferred hardware brands and brands of the year

The readers of Cowcotland were able to vote on which manufacturer should receive the Community Award of the year 2019. The manufacturers were divided into different categories. be quiet! could convince in two categories: cases and fans.

“With the voting results of the Cowcotland Hardware Community Awards 2019 in, it is time to find out which the most popular hardware and high-tech brands and products of Cowcotland.com's readers are.”

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The case, cooler and PSU from be quiet! as a base for SuperPC

The editors of one of the most popular 3Dnews.ru IT resources used the Silent Base 801 chassis, the Dark Power Pro 11 1000W  and the top air-cooler Dark Rock Pro 4 as a base of   their “Extreme PC 2019”.

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Ivory tower in the category Test&Consulting

In the current issue 23-19 of c't you can find a short test of the new Pure Base 500 case from be quiet!. The editor explains the most important technical details and briefly explains which components are suitable for installation.

“The Pure Base 500 convinces with good workmanship and features.”

Testing a compact cooler on TRASHBOX.RU

The author of the popular portal trashbox.ru published a review and the results of rigorous testing of the compact cooler be quiet!. The Dark Rock SLIM model impressed the author of the article with a well-thought-out heatsink design that provides compatibility with high RAM modules, cooling efficiency, a silent fan and an attractive appearance.

“be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is an excellent solution for powerful and compact systems. Main advantages over other tower coolers are small dimensions and a quiet fan. An important point is the full support with high RAM modules.The screw mount system with a thick metal backplate; going fast and easy.”

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The YouTuber reveiws one of the latest additions to the be quiet! PC family

The reviewer reviews the laetst member of the be quiet! family and shares his excitement about the amazong product be quiet! have delivered. 

“be quiet! and this case delivered exactly what they said out it will be!”

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Insulated, compact, yet spacious case with side window starting at about 60 Euro

Hartware.net is taking a look at the new be quiet! case Pure Base 500. The editor explains features of the case in much detail, such as the interior, the design and plenty of useful features. He also describes the installation of the components and how the case behaves during operation.

“The be quiet! Pure Base 500 could convince us in almost every point. The simple but not boring design should appeal to a large number of potential buyers, especially since six versions are available in stores.”

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be quiet! wins case fans and power supplies

The EHA (European Hardware Association) consists of important European technology publications with high reach. Combined, these websites reach 20 million readers, who were now able to vote for the best brands in various technology categories. be quiet! could score in two categories: case fans and power supplies.

“After extensive voting from across the continent, we now have the results!”

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Analysis of the components of the PSU from Nitroxsenys

The author of the youtube channel Nitroxsenys, very popular among electronics and advanced technology enthusiasts, has published a review and rigorous testing of the be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W.

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Praise for quiet yet performant fan series

KitGuru has published the results of its annual KitGuru Reader Awards and this year, the be quiet! SilentWings 3 fan series has won the award for Best Case Fans. The awards are decided by the votes of thousands of KitGuru readers, without influence from the editors.

“We thank the thousands of KitGuru readers who took the time to vote in this year’s reader awards – we really appreciated it!  The numbers have now been tabulated and the winners, across 39 categories, have been selected by you.”

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The YouTuber unboxes and gives a brief overview of the PSU

The Big Head Tech YouTube channel gives a brief overview of the be quiet! Straight Power 11 550W PSU. The reviewer also unboxes the product and shows the audience every detail of the product. 

“As a 550W PSU, this is one of the best you can find on the market.”

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Quiet and spacious case from be quiet!

The popular IT portal for advanced technology enthusiasts megaobzor.com has published an article reviewing the latest novelty among be quiet! cases. The Pure Base 500 model impressed the author of the article with an impressive internal space with a fairly compact chassis size, excellent workmanship, thoughtful design, as well as a silent and efficient cooling system.

“BE QUIET! Pure Base 500 allows you to build a high-performance system with low noise. SIde panels with vibration isolation, thoughtful cable management, compatibility with components, removable internal components, two 140 mm fans included, two options for the layout of the upper cover.
BE QUIET! Pure Base 500 receives the well-deserved Gold Award. Editors' Choice by MegaObzor.com.”

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Silent, well-built, modular power supply

Glob3trotters reviews the Power Zone 750W, calling it an impressively silent power supply with great cable management and high-end build quality. The editor also praises the COOL*OFF feature. He recommends this PSU and gives it a 4.5-out-of-5-star rating.

“To conclude, the Power Zone 750W at 50% load is very silent (that’s as far as we tested) and having those two tricks should at least make you consider it – the fact that you can attach case fans to it and that it keeps the fan working for an extra time to prolong component life.”

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37 entry-level power supplies

Hardware Info has published a round-up of entry-level power supplies in its 5/2019 issue. There are actually 11 be quiet! power supplies in this round-up, including the Pure Power 11, System Power 9 and System Power 9 CM series. The Pure Power 11 400W and System Power 9 400W both win a Great Value award.

“The System Power 9 400W is based on a more modern design than the Pure Power 11 300W and includes a second PEG connector, so you can easily power up a mid-range graphics card. For a simple system, the be quiet! System Power 9 400W is the best choice and therefore receives our Great Value award.”

Winner among nine budget cooling systems

The extremely popular youtube channel Rozetka published a video with testing of nine air-cooling systems of the initial segment at once. Cooler be quiet! Pure Rock confidently took first place due to quiet operation and sufficient cooling efficiency for most popular processors.

“For enthusiasts of silence, this cooler is one of the best possible ones on the market. Workmanship at the highest level.”

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4.5 stars for entry-level ATX case

Glob3trotters has published a review of the Pure Base 500 Window, praising this case with a 4.5-star rating. The editor can't find many faults with be quiet!'s entry-level ATX case, especially considering the great build quality, cooling options, modularity, cable management, and colour options. 

“So to conclude, if you are an enthusiast but on a budget, who’s looking for something to fit a lot of components, to look great and be quiet, then, the Pure Base 500 should be on your radar.”

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Reviewing Playing & More RPM YouTube channel takes a deep look at the latest Pure Base 500

The reviewer confirms that the Pure Base 500 works for every type of build consumers might want to do in a lenghty vireo review.

“Premium be Quiet! 500 Black Mid Tower PC Case, it is fully modular and ticks all the boxes...”

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Pure Rock Slim from be quiet! is part of the tested coolers

The current video from TweakPC is all about budget coolers. The Youtuber takes a look at 11 different models in the lower price segment. Among others, the Pure Rock Slim from be quiet! is also in the test field.

“Pure Rock Slim measures just about 12.5 centimeters in height, which makes it fit into very compact cases as well.”

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The YouTuber builds in the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 and shows some cool ideas with it

The Canadian influencer builds in the premium Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 and shows a few ideas how to light it up. 

“I give this case 2 thumbs up! This case is worth the money! ”

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Silver award for silent white fan series from be quiet!

Monberg has published a review of the be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 White, both the 120mm PWM and 140mm PWM models. The editor likes the aesthetics and design of this white edition and praises the low noise level of these fans. He gives them the Silver award.

“be quiet! have not disappointed to date, and certainly, do not with their Shadow Wings 2 series either. The fans are made in a super lightweight design so they don't seem as bombastic as their Silent Wings or Pure Wings fans. The vibration dampening corners and the edge of the ring just give the last impression of quality.”

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The Tech Buyer's Guru reviews the new ATX PC case by be quiet!

Here's Ari's review of the new Pure Base 500 ATX PC case from be quiet!. He enjoys that it comes in at under $100, and it offers a fresh perspective on what's possible in a case at that pricepoint. 

“Packed with features, modern in every way, and of course, very quiet!”

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be quiet!: CPU air cooler, case fan, power supplies

The readers of Hardwareluxx were able to vote the manufacturers of the year 2019. The brands were separated into different categories. be quiet! managed to be awarded manufacturer of the year in three categories: CPU air coolers, case fans and power supplies.

“Our community relies on be quiet! for the air coolers. The same applies to the power supply units and case fans.”

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The reviewer praises the latest addition of the be quiet! family

You can see why the popular journalist is excited to publish a review of be quiet!'s brand-new budget-friendly ATX case, the Pure Base 500.

“The Pure Base 500 is the best all-around case we've reviewed in years, seriously. ”

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Case: be quiet! Silent Base 601

The website Hardwareluxx published a buying guide which contains a build recommendation for a EUR 1,700 PC. In addition to important information on assembly, the article also contains the appropriate components. Among other things the case Silent Base 601 from be quiet!.

“All this is packed into a be quiet! Silent Base 601, a case in which the manufacturer has placed particular attention on low volume and ease of use.”

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Extremely silent, slim-line cooler for your CPU

Tech For Techs has published a video review of the be quiet! Dark Rock Slim. The editor is stunned by the low noise level of this cooler, stating the case fans in his test system make more noise.

“Bear in mind that the Dark Rock Slim was very quiet -- it did not actually pick up on the decibel reader, and wasn't working any louder than the actual fans in the case. In the first test for idle temperatures, the Dark Rock Slim actually did quite well [...] coming in cooler than any other single-fan heat sink we've tested.”

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Gold Award for the PC chassis

The Basic Tutorials website reviewed the be quiet! Pure Base 500 case. The editor not only describes the luxurious and above all practical scope of delivery, but also the many useful features. In addition, he suggests components for a possible setup and gives tips on installation.

“The installation of the components went smoothly. There was enough room to work and the wiring was done quickly.”

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5-out-of-5-star rating for amazing CPU cooler

Tweakers forum member Frozen has published a review of the Dark Rock Pro 4, praising the cooler for its amazing build quality, great cooling performance, and minimal noise level. The cooler receives a stunning 5-out-of-5-star rating. 

“The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 is a beautiful and relatively compact cooler. The build quality is top-notch, the cooling performance is great, noise levels are minimal and it's a true price/performance king.”

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Included in the test: Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 and Dark Rock Pro 4

The review of Hartware.net is mainly about how to best cool the new Ryzen 3000. The editor performs various tests with air cooling, all-in-one cooling and custom water cooling. The Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 is used as a case and the editor also uses a be quiet! product for the air cooling of the CPU: the Dark Rock Pro 4.

“The Dark Rock Pro 4 is currently the most powerful air cooler from be quiet! and costs around 70 Euros on the market. The cooler comes with two fans (120 & 135 mm).”

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Hell Yeah award for best-in-class CPU air cooler

Tech For Techs has published a video review of the Dark Rock Pro 4, praising this cooler for its amazing cooling performance combined with extremely low noise levels. The cooler consistently scores high in all benchmarks, calling it a very strong competitor for water cooling solutions. The Dark Rock Pro 4 receives a "Hell Yeah" award.

“[The average Idle test] is basically identical to the first three tests, but we run the fans on full speed rather than automatic, and as you can see the Dark Rock Pro 4 outperforms all the competition including the water cooler.”

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Praise for entry-level ATX case

Geekanoids has published a live video review of the be quiet! Pure Base 500 Window, praising this case for its features and design, especially considering its relatively low MSRP. He walks the viewers through all the features and functions of this case.

“A really nice case, looks the part, very nice indeed.”

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PC build and test with the be quiet! System Power 9 400W

The German Youtuber HardwareDealz uses the System Power 9 400 Watt power supply from be quiet! in his latest PC build video. In the video he shows the product and mentions the most important features.

“To ensure that our system is always reliably and, above all, quietly supplied with power, we rely on a 400 watt be quiet! System Power 9 power supply with 80 plus bronze certification, all necessary protection circuits, multi-rail and DC/DC technology.”

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Gold award for amazing CPU cooler

Dutch technology blog TechBeLike has published a review of the Dark Rock Pro 4, praising the cooler for its amazing build quality, great cooling performance, and minimal noise level. The cooler receives a stunning 90% score and therefore has earned the Gold award. 

“The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 is a beautiful and relatively compact cooler. The build quality is top-notch, the cooling performance is great, noise levels are minimal and it's a true price/performance king.”

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Build recommendation for an inexpensive PC for Full HD gaming

The System Power 9 400 watt from be quiet! is built into a PC by the German medium c't. In the build recommendation of the current issue 22/2019, a gaming PC with a budget of 500 Euro is put together.

“The be quiet! System Power 9 takes care of providing power. Its regulated fan remains quiet at all times, and with 400 watts it has enough headroom even for the peak loads of our graphics cards.”

4.5-out-of-5-star rating for amazing CPU cooler

Hardware Info forum member Frozen has published a review of the Dark Rock Pro 4, praising the cooler for its amazing build quality, great cooling performance, and minimal noise level. The cooler receives a stunning 4.5-out-of-5-star rating. 

“The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 is a beautiful and relatively compact cooler. The build quality is top-notch, the cooling performance is great, noise levels are minimal and it's a true price/performance king.”

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Case testing on popular DNS Forums

The popular blogger of the DNS Expert Club published a detailed review and test results of the novelty from be quiet! - entry-level PC case Pure Base 500. The model impressed the author of the article with a stylish appearance, high quality workmanship, an impressive space for high-end equipment, as well as many innovative solutions in its design.

“By releasing the Mid-Tower case be quiet! Pure Base 500 be quiet! continued the tradition of creating quiet cases. In the model range the case is the “youngest”, which means it has become closer to the budget segment, however, in terms of capabilities, it is practically not inferior to the older brothers. It supports the installation of high (up to 190 mm) coolers. be quiet! Pure Base 500 Window is a good option for building a small game system. At the same time, in the lineup of the company - it is the most inexpensive.”

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The perfect miniITX PC

In his current video the Youtuber ITRaid shows his latest mini-ITX PC in which he also uses the Straight Power 11 with 550 watts from be quiet!

“The be quiet! Straight Power 11 with 550 Watt is responsible for the power supply. It is 80-Plus-Gold certified, fully modular and of course the power is sufficient.”

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be quiet! Silent Base 801 is used in this build

The Youtuber of the German channel TechMagnet builds a video editing PC that is also suitable for 4K gaming. He gives useful tips in his latest video and also presents the case be quiet! Silent Base 801.

“I've chosen the be quiet! Silent Base 801 as a case because it is fully modular, offers plenty of space and it's the perfect case when you want to build a system without HDDs. ”

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The new case gets reviewed by the popular outlet

Windows Central takes a look at the latest addition to the be quiet! family. Check out their indebt review.

“This thing should cost more than it does.”

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be quiet! Silent Base 801 is used in this build

The Youtuber of the German channel TechMagnet builds a video editing PC that is also suitable for 4K gaming. He gives useful tips in his latest video and also preesents the case be quiet! Silent Base 801.

“I've chosen the be quiet! Silent Base 801 as a case because it is fully modular, offers plenty of space and it's the perfect case when you want to build a system without HDDs. ”

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A very successful white design

ZeDen reviews Shadow Wings 2 WHITE 140mm PWM. The journalist appreciates the performance/noise ratio, as well as the manufacturing quality and sleek design. The easy mounting system is praised. The review ends on the best award "Très Bon". 

“With the Shadow Wings 2 White, be quiet! offers a very successful white design, without making any concessions on the performance. There are better products out there for cooling, but with its almost inaudible sound level, the performance/noise ratio is very interesting. Not to mention, of course, its well-designed mounting system, build quality and sleek design. Finally, be quiet! will delight everyone with this different color, except fans of RGB; but they will surely wait a long time, the trend among be quiet! cooling fans being the sobriety.

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The Dark Rock Pro 4 outshines the competition in a group test hosted by Overclock.net

The group test puts Dark Rock Pro 4 against some of its biggest competitors Check out why Dark Rock Pro 4 is the winner. 

“It came in close but BeQuiet’s Dark Rock 4 came out with the win”

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4-out-of-5-star rating for superslim air cooler

Glob3trotters has published a review of the Dark Rock Slim, praising the cooler for its excellent build quality and performance. The air cooler receives a 4-out-of-5-star rating.

“[...] even with one fan, the SLIM can handle an 8 core CPU without a sweat even in an overclocked scenario while offering a truly silent operation.”

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The Dark Rock Pro 4 outshines the competition in a group test hosted by Overclock.net

The grop test puts Dark Rock Pro 4 against some of its biggest competitors Check out why Dark Rock Pro 4 is the winner. 

“It came in close but be quiet’s Dark Rock 4 came out with the win!”

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Zenchilli installs a System Power 9 with 500 watts in his AMD ONLY PC

Youtuber Zenchilli installs the System Power 9 by be quiet! with 500 watts in this affordable 700 euro PC with processor and graphics card from AMD.

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Hardwareluxx recommends Silent Base 601 and Pure Base 500

Hardwareluxx updated their for enclosure purchase advice and added the Pure Base 500. The price category below 100 Euros now features two models from be quiet!: Silent Base 601 and Pure Base 500.

“For around 90 Euros you can currently get the be quiet! Silent Base 601 with closed side panel, for around 100 Euros the window variants: In any case, the mid tower convinces as an attractive and remarkably user-friendly silent case at a fair price.

The Pure Base 500 is the absolute entry-level model of be quiet! - and surprisingly good. At an entry-level price of around 65 euros (with steel side panel), this case leaves nothing to be desired.”

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Video review of a powerful PSU for gamers from IvanNov

Popular IT video blogger Ivan Nov posted on youtube channel a video review of the powerful PSU for gamers -  be quiet! Power Zone 850W

“As a result, we got an excellent power supply with high efficiency, power, the most advanced technologies and a quiet cooling system.”

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Case for money savers

In the current issue 11/19 of PC Games Hardware the case Pure Base 500 from be quiet! is reviewed. The editor reports about the equipment of the case and for which components the case is suitable. The case receives a rating of 2.40 due to its good overall package.

“If you can do without RGB lighting and prefer insulation or an exchangeable top cover, the inexpensive Pure Base 500 is the perfect choice.”

Reviewed by Gamezoom

The Austrian website Gamezoom reviewed be quiet!'s Shadow Wings 2 White. The editor does not only talk about build quality and technology, but also the cooling performance and above all the noise level. The fan is so convincing that it receives the "Buy recommendation" award.

“For an absolutely fair 14 euros you receive a high-quality and very quiet 140 mm fan with PWM function.”

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Comparison review: The golden midway

In the current comparison review of PC Games Hardware, issue 11/19, a total of 11 mid-priced power supplies with gold certification and an output of 650 watts are reviewed. Among other things, the test deals with the functionality and technology of a power supply as well as the individual models. The Pure Power 11 CM 500 Watt from be quiet! achieves 6th place with a rating of 1.73 and the award "price-performance-tip".

“If you're looking for something that costs little but still delivers good performance, you can't go wrong with Pure Power 11.”

Pure Base 500 review

Kamil Erdini from MoreleTV channel tested the latest be quiet! PC case. Pure Base 500 has received many positive comments.

“In my opinion, the case looks really great. (...) Assembling PC in this case was a pleasure.”

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be quiet! Pure Base 500 with water cooling

The German Youtuber "PC Bauer" uses the new Pure Base 500 case from be quiet! in white in his latest PC build video. In the video, he discusses the most important features and builds a complete system with water cooling.

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Pure Base 500 mentioned as great alternative

Hardware Info has published a PC chassis buyer's guide, dividing the guide into different categories. The be quiet! Pure Base 500 is the alternative choice for the best all-round chassis. 

“The be quiet! Pure Base 500 is somewhat cheaper than the NZXT and Fractal Design cases, and also one of the few modern cases in this segment that can still be bought with a closed side panel. The case lacks some luxury features like a fan hub and cable management is basic, but the silent fans make for a convincing total package.”

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Kreativecke 1000 PC reviewed

In his latest video, the Youtuber KreativEcke presents his a gaming PC for 999 Euro that he helped create. This pre-built PC can be purchased online and contains a component of be quiet!, namely the power supply Pure Power 11 with 500 watts.

“Also, the power supply is no cheap rubbish, but the be quiet! Pure Power 11.”

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Simple and well designed

Hardware Magazine reviews the most recent addition of be quiet! when it comes to cases, the Pure Base 500 Window. Introducing the different variants of the case, the media appreciates the simple overall look and feel. Discussing features of the case as well as design choices, the article highlights the silence. In conclusion, a silver award is awarded to Pure Base 500.

“This chassis stands out thank to its silence, it's a true joy since at this price level that is not always the case 

Video review of the legendary cooler from IvanNov

Popular IT video blogger Ivan Nov posted on youtube channel video review of be quiet! Dark Rock 4.

“The cooler is perfect for its goals, while it works very quietly. Of course, I can recommend this cooler for purchase!”

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Press contact

Martin Pajenkamp
Listan GmbH

Phone: +49 40 210 91 16 - 16
Mobile: +49 171 33 18 640

E-Mail: martin.pajenkamp@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 2019