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Press Newsletter 04/2019
 
 
 
Content
YouTube's TechTunerLife Reviews a High-end PC Case
Den Of Geek Start Their PC Building Guide with be quiet!
Hardware.Info reviews 19 mainstream power supplies
The Tech Savvy Buyer looks at the Dark Base Pro 900 Rev. 2
Pure Power 11 400W in 600-euro gaming PC from PCGH
Hardware Hounds Review be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2
Silent Base 601 is the best ATX mid-range chassis
TechTunerLife' YouTube channel digs into the Pure Power 11
Dark Base 700 is the best PC case
Next INpact includes Straight Power 10 in its new pro build
Review of the Dark Base 700 at Basic-Tutorials
PSUs from be quiet! in video of popular Russian channel
DiscoverID reviews Silent Base 801
Pure Power 11 CM 400W at Zenchillis Hardware Reviews
TechTime look into be quiet!'s STRAIGHT POWER 11 650W
Pure Power 11 600W CM reviewed at tech-legend
EHA nominates be quiet! products for 2019 awards
Video review of the Pure Power 11 600W CM by Tech Legend
Hardware Busters Review Dark Base Pro 900 Rev. 2
Editor's choice award for Dark Rock Pro 4 at tech-legend
Video review of the Dark Rock PRO 4 by Tech Legend
Silent Wings 3 in austriangamerstech's new system
Pure Rock Slim review at Cubonus.ru
Pure Power 11 500W for #BuildOffChallenge at KreativEcke
Hardware.Info reviews 17 cases between €80-120
Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM high-speed tested at Moda´a´foca
Zenchillis Hardware Reviews uses System Power 9 400W
OCN Takes a Look at the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2
Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM tested at Moda´a´foca
Review & Giveaway by PC Perspective Sponsored by be quiet!
Basic-Tutorials is enthusiastic about the Dark Rock 4
Dark Rock 4 review at IXBT.com
PC build guide with be quiet! hardware at HardwareDealz
Jays Tech Vault Reviews be quiet!'s Pure Power 11
Pure Power 11 500W in the 700-euro PC from KreativEcke
be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Orange rev.2 Reviewed in Spanish
Pure Base 600 Window reviewed at Moda'a'foca
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window Review by Nikk Tech
PC Games Hardware roundup with be quiet! case
Dark Base 700 White Ed Gets The Attention of PC Perspective
PC Bauer calls be quiet! number one in PSUs
YouTube Jays Tech Vault Review Dark Base Pro 900 Rev. 2
 
 
YouTube's TechTunerLife Reviews a High-end PC Case

The Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 is put to a test by the influencer

The young influencer highlights some of the best parts of one of the most iconic PC cases made by be quiet!. The video has some dramatic shots of the full tower PC case.

“be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 is a really silent case”

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Den Of Geek Start Their PC Building Guide with be quiet!

The review is part 1 in the outlet's new PC Building series

The trendy gaming media outlet has started producting a PC building guide with the help of be quiet!. Enjoy the first part of their guide, focusing on the chassis. 

“We're building a new gaming PC and we've found the perfect case.”

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Hardware.Info reviews 19 mainstream power supplies

400 to 550W round-up includes 6 be quiet! models

Hardware.Info has published a round-up of mainstream power supplies (400-550W) and this test includes six different be quiet! models. The editor has a lot of praise for the Dark Power Pro 11 550W, which he considers to be one of the best PSUs on the market, but for those on a budget, he also recommends the System Power 9 400W. These PSUs receive an Ultimate and Great Value award respectively.

“If you don't mind emptying your wallet for a top-notch power supply, the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 550W is our go-to choice. For about €150 it's not cheap, but the efficiency between 200W and maximum load is unrivaled. The PSU isn't small with its 18cm depth, but of the two Platinum PSUs in this round-up, it's definitely the more silent one.”

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The Tech Savvy Buyer looks at the Dark Base Pro 900 Rev. 2

The high-end PC case from be quiet! is put to a test by the popular YouTuber

The YouTuber explains how easy is to build in this case, focuses on the quality engineering and solid build and highglights the fact that the case is not super heavy for its size. He so much enjoys the case that he states that the case is worth its weight in gold! 

“The Dark Base Pro 900 rev2 is an excellent case! Overall this is a fantastic pc case for anyone who truly appreciates high quality and silence!”

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Pure Power 11 400W in 600-euro gaming PC from PCGH

Power supply from be quiet! in updated gamer PC purchase advice

The editors of PC Games Hardware Online have updated the purchase advice on current gaming PCs. The new guide on a PC worth 600 Euro once again includes a power supply from be quiet!, namely the Pure Power 11 400W.

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Hardware Hounds Review be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2

The high-end PC case from be quiet! snatched the Great Style award and the Great Function award

The YouTube Channel Hardware Hounds reviewed the latest be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. The video consists of a a thirty minute video commentary focusing on the specs of one of be quiet!'s high-end PC cases.

“If you need a computer case that can fit specific needs across the board, the Dark Base Pro 900 has a ton of customization options”

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Silent Base 601 is the best ATX mid-range chassis

In its category according to Tom's Hardware Guide Russia

One of the new be quiet! cases received an award at the popular portal THG.RU. The Silent Base 601 model won the title of "best ATX case of the mid-range class". Among the advantages of this case are the very quiet operation in everyday use, the excellent filter system, the high build quality and decent capacity for powerful hardware.

“Despite the few drawbacks of the Silent Base 601, its robust design, set of features and high-quality assembly makes this case a good choice - if you can do without tempered glass (in the base version) and RGB lighting.”

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TechTunerLife' YouTube channel digs into the Pure Power 11

The video is an overview and test of the iconic Pure Power 11 power supply

The YouTuber highlights the importance of having a good power supply in a video that shows an overview and a quick test of the Pure Power 11 power supply.


I definitely recommend it!”

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Dark Base 700 is the best PC case

In its category according to Tom's Hardware Guide Russia

The popular portal Tom’s Hardware Guide (THG) Russia has updated its PC case ratings and recognized the flagship model Dark Base 700 as the best full-size case. Among its advantages are great cooling performance, excellent build quality and design, as well as low noise development and high compatibility with current high-end components.

“The be quiet! Dark Base 700 plays in its own league. At first glance, this is just another model with a glass side panel, but upon closer, it becomes clear how much time and effort it took to construct it. It is hard to find a more versatile and higher quality case than this one.”

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Next INpact includes Straight Power 10 in its new pro build

Choose your PSU wisely

Next INpact includes Straight Power 10 in its new server build dedicated to professional use. The journalist notes that a power supply unit plays a crucial part in the global balance in terms of power consumption and overall silence. Besides a Straight Power unit, Pure Power 11 CM 400W is also recommended.

“For the power supply, we opted for a 500 watt Straight Power 10 from be quiet! It is almost completely modular, silent and 80Plus Gold certified with a 5-year warranty.”

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Review of the Dark Base 700 at Basic-Tutorials

'Ausgezeichent' award with 91% rating for the be quiet! case

The German website Basic-Tutorials has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Base 700. The case scores in all respects and especially the good cooling performance with a quiet operation distinguishes it from the competition. All in all the sleek midi tower secures the 'Ausgezeichnet' Award with a very good rating of 91%.

“The Dark Base 700 is a modular midi tower with good cooling performance and silent operation!”

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PSUs from be quiet! in video of popular Russian channel

MythBusters for PC components

My Computer (Мой Компьютер), a popular YouTube channel, published an informative video on 8 myths about power supply units. In it, common myths are debunked with the help of be quiet! power supplies such as the Dark Power Pro 11 1200W or the Power Zone 650W.

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DiscoverID reviews Silent Base 801

Usability and silence

DiscoverID reviews Silent Base 801. The French YouTuber appreciates its silence, its very good usability, and overall performance. Some features like the easy panel openers or the 3 fans speed are praised. 

“This case is very silent which confirms the brand slogan. be quiet! stays true to its image”

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Pure Power 11 CM 400W at Zenchillis Hardware Reviews

Video for the fastest gaming PC with be quiet! power supply

Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has released a new video about what he calls is the fastest gaming PC of its kind. Some tests and the assembly of the computer are documented, showing the hardware including be quiet!'s Pure Power 11 CM 400W, which was selected for a safe supply of power to the powerful system.

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TechTime look into be quiet!'s STRAIGHT POWER 11 650W

The video covers an unboxing and initial impressions of the new power supply

Watch the YouTuber open up the be quiet! straight power 11 650W power supply and go through each item included in the box while giving a good overview of what we can expect from this world class quiet power supply!

“This is a world class quiet power supply!”

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Pure Power 11 600W CM reviewed at tech-legend

Romanian media likes the be quiet! power supply

Romanian tech-legend tested the be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W CM. This power supply unit scored with great built quality and high efficiency.

“The Be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W CM is a good power supply, that is now Gold rated and semi-modular.”

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EHA nominates be quiet! products for 2019 awards

European Hardware Awards 2019 contenders published

The EHA (European Hardware Alliance) has published a list of nominated products for the European Hardware Awards 2019, to be presented at Computex Taipei in May 2019. In the CPU Cooler (Air) category, the EHA has nominated the Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock PRO 4 coolers. In the Case Fan Series category, nominations go to the Shadow Wings 2 and SilentWings 3 series, while the Silent Base 601 is nominated in the ATX Case category.

“Hardware.Info congratulates the nominees, and just like you, we're curious to see which products will receive the EHA awards!”

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Video review of the Pure Power 11 600W CM by Tech Legend

Very good performing be quiet! PSU

Tech Legend has published a video review of the Pure Power 11 600W CM. The Power supply unit did score very well in their tests.

“Performance is very good for the price.”

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Hardware Busters Review Dark Base Pro 900 Rev. 2

The Greek influencers take a look at be quiet!'s high-end revised version of Dark Base Pro 900

The Greek influencers take a look at be quiet!'s high-end revised version of Dark Base Pro 900. They call it a high-end chassis with tons of features for highly enthusiast users.

“An excellent case for enthusiast users who want to build a trully high-end system.”

to the article »
 
 
Editor's choice award for Dark Rock Pro 4 at tech-legend

CPU cooler from be quiet! tested in depth

Romanian tech-legend reviewed the Dark Rock PRO 4. The cooler performed great at low noise levels and is appreciated for its elegant design. It received the "Editor's choice" award.

“The overall appearance of the heatsink paired with the great cooling performance and low noise operation make this cooler a great purchase.”

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Video review of the Dark Rock PRO 4 by Tech Legend

New mounting system from be quiet! is appreciated

Romanian Tech Legend is presenting the Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler in a video review on its YouTube channel. The cooler did perform very well in their tests and was also very easy to install.

“The mounting system has also been improved.”

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Silent Wings 3 in austriangamerstech's new system

YouTuber keeps relying on be quiet! fans for his rigs

The YouTuber austriangamerstech has presented his new ultimate video editing workstation. For the cooling of the high-end hardware, as with all his projects, he relies on fans from be quiet! that have never disappointed him before. He is very excited about the new Silent Wings 3 120mm and 140mm, not at last because of the interchangeable mounting corners which make these fans even more universal.

“The fans used in my new system are exclusively Silent Wings 3 from be quiet!, which thanks to the exchangeable mounts can be used perfectly as both case and radiator fans.”

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Pure Rock Slim review at Cubonus.ru

Testing the most compact be quiet! cooler

The IT portal Cubonus.ru published a review of the compact be quiet! cooler Pure Rock Slim. With a cooling efficiency of up to 120 Watt TDP, this little cooler impressed the editors, boasting quiet operation, easy installation and high compatibility with all current platforms at a very affordable price.

“If you would like to build a budget PC, the Pure Rock Slim is fantastic value for money.”

to the article »
 
 
Pure Power 11 500W for #BuildOffChallenge at KreativEcke

Power supply from be quiet! for the 1,500-euro gaming PC

For the #BuildOffChallenge, two German YouTubers built gaming PCs worth 1,500 euros. The channel KreativEcke presents its configuration in a new video and relies on the be quiet! Pure Power 11 500W for the power supply. The latter has already been installed several times by him in different rigs and scores with all important protection circuits, 80Plus Gold certification as well as the sleeved cables.

“You receive a high-quality power supply with all protection circuits, 80Plus Gold certification and of course black, sleeved cables.”

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Hardware.Info reviews 17 cases between €80-120

Pure Base 600 and Silent Base 601 in test

Hardware.Info has published a round-up of 17 cases between €80 and €120, which include the Pure Base 600 and Silent Base 601, both tested in Windowed versions. Unfortunately, the cases don't cool as well as the Corsair Obsidian 450D and Phantek Enthoo Pro TG, and are also not as silent as the Nanoxia Deep Silence 2, so the cases did not win an award.

“[Regarding noise levels], it's mainly the Phantek Enthoo Pro TG and be quiet! Pure Base 600 that score badly on this test. Especially the Pure Base 600 does not live up to the manufacturer's brand name by passing on much more noise from the active components than its competitors.”

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Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM high-speed tested at Moda´a´foca

9.3 out of 10 score for the be quiet! fans

The reviewer emphasizes the smart and simple design, as well as the optimum quality and performance of the Pure Wings 2 fans. He also highlights the wide range of different sizes and speeds to suit all needs.

“The be quiet! Pure Wings 2 proved as suitable fans for PC Builder looking for a good price performance ratio.”

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Zenchillis Hardware Reviews uses System Power 9 400W

Power supply from be quiet! still is the first recommendation

Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has once again published a build guide video. For a new 900-euro gaming PC, the German YouTuber uses his number one when it comes to power supplies - the be quiet! System Power 9 400W. Quiet operation, black cables and good technology are some of the decisive purchase arguments.

“For me this is still the recommendation number one.”

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OCN Takes a Look at the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2

The be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 grabs 4 out of 5 stars from the OCN Labs

The review discusses some of the important aspects of the product. Overall their impressions of the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 are quite good. 

“With more than 15 years of noise reduction and silence, bequiet! arguably makes the most silence based PC components on the market.”

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Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM tested at Moda´a´foca

9.5 out of 10 score for the be quiet! fans

The reviewer emphasizes the smart and discreet all-black design of the Shadow Wings 2. Furthermore, the great build quality, easy installation with rubber pins and anti-vibration mounts, as well as the various different sizes and speeds are highlighted.

“The be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 is a fan model more suitable for the users who prioritizes silence and control with PWM-technology. These are very solid products at a very attractive price for those looking to upgrade their system in terms of cooling capacity.”

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Review & Giveaway by PC Perspective Sponsored by be quiet!

The Straight Power 11 Power Supply Reviewed by the Tech Enthusiasts

In a detailed review by PC Perspective, the product gets the Silver award and highlights some of the features that make the power supply unique.

“The Straight Power 11 850W PSU produced very good voltage regulation (±2%) with low AC ripple and noise on the DC outputs.  Efficiency was also very good and easily met the requirements for 80 Plus Gold certification, which along with be quiet!’s 135mm Silent Wings 3 fan resulted in virtually silent operation at low to mid power levels. The Straight Power 11 850W PSU comes with a good bundle of all modular cables, all of which are sleeved for easy installation.”

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Basic-Tutorials is enthusiastic about the Dark Rock 4

'Ausgezeichent' award with 98% rating for the be quiet! CPU cooler

The German website Basic-Tutorials has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Rock 4. The editors are very enthusiastic about the cooler, which combines good performance and sleek design. In combination with the flawless build quality and easy installation, all this ultimately leads to the 'Excellent' Award with a very good rating of 98%.

“Due to the flawless build quality, the easy installation and the high cooling capacity, we can only recommend the be quiet! Dark Rock 4.”

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Dark Rock 4 review at IXBT.com

Detailed testing of the premium cooler

One of the most popular Russian computer enthusiasts' and overclockers' resources IXBT.com published a review of the premium air cooler be quiet! Dark Rock 4. The device impressed the author with very high cooling efficiency, low noise levels, excellent build quality, impressive design, and a rich kit of accessories.

“The be quiet! Dark Rock 4 is really pretty good, I was pleased.”

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PC build guide with be quiet! hardware at HardwareDealz

Dark Rock 4 and Straight Power 11 550W featured in the video

HardwareDealz has revised its by now outdated PC build guide and uses be quiet! products to illustrate the installation of both the CPU cooler and the power supply. With the first, the YouTuber proves that mounting even large coolers is not a big challenge. With the Straight Power 11 550W, he briefly talks about modular cable management.

“Even the installation of large coolers is usually no witchcraft. And I'll show you this using the be quiet! Dark Rock 4.”

to the article »
 
 
Jays Tech Vault Reviews be quiet!'s Pure Power 11

You can watch Jay's first ever power supply review

The video shows an unboxing of the product and comments on every single asped of it. It highlights the quietness delivered by products made by be quiet!. 

“Everything looks good, and with high quality! It is perfectly silent! ”

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Pure Power 11 500W in the 700-euro PC from KreativEcke

One of the best price-performance power supplies on the market comes from be quiet!

In a new video KreativEcke presents what he calls the gaming PC with the best price-performance ratio currently available. According to the YouTuber, the be quiet! Pure Power 11 500W fits perfectly into the cost-optimized overall concept. Apart from the particularly competitive price, the 80Plus Gold certification and the quiet operation speak for this power supply.

“It belongs pretty much to the best price-performance power supplies that you can buy.”

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be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Orange rev.2 Reviewed in Spanish

The high-end be quiet! case gets the attention of the Spanish speaking community in the USA

The latest review from the US YouTube channel delivering content in Spanish talks about the features of the product and highlights the high-quality materials used to create the PC case. 

“The new be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Orange rev.2 is simply fantastc! ”

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Pure Base 600 Window reviewed at Moda'a'foca

9.2 out of 10 score for the be quiet! case

The reviewer emphasizes the 'pure' Design of the Pure Base 600, which scores both visually and technically. He also highlights the quality sound dampening, the optimizations for water-cooling as well as the integrated fan controller.

“The be quiet! Pure Base 600 ist a very robust PC case for your set-up, boasting great features and a very stable base.”

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be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window Review by Nikk Tech

The latest award for be quiet! Silent Base 601 Window

In a detailed review, Nikk Tech takes a closer look at be quiet!'s latest Silent Base 601 Window case. The reviewer particularly enjoys the Build Quality of the case and the tempered glass side panel. 

“Thanks to its features, build quality and interior space it should be sufficient for the majority of the consumer base and for that it gets our Golden Award.”

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PC Games Hardware roundup with be quiet! case

Dark Base 700 White Edition provides proven cooling performance

The German magazine PC Games Hardware has tested the be quiet! Dark Base 700 White Edition as part of a roundup test in issue 05/19. The editor comes to the conclusion that the limited edition white case has the same proven cooling and all the other advantages of the original model in terms of features and flexible hardware installation.

“Be quiets Dark Base 700 is available in a white version limited to 3,000 pieces. It is identical in construction to the black model and also takes over its good to very good cooling performance.”

 
 
Dark Base 700 White Ed Gets The Attention of PC Perspective

PC Perspective awarded the Dark Base 700 White Edition with Editor's Choice Award

PC Perspective falls in love with the limited edition Dark Base 700 White Edition case in their latest review. The editor highlights that the glass side panel adds a certain level of sophistication as it is utterly devoid of tinting, leaving the build totally unfiltered and rewarding the efforts (and showcasing any lighting additions customers may choose to implement on the component side of things).

“Over the last five years I have built systems in cases too numerous to count, with prices ranging from under $50 to nearly $500, and this Dark Base 700 White Edition is one of the best I have ever experienced.”

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PC Bauer calls be quiet! number one in PSUs

Straight Power 11 650W featured in newest video

In his latest video the YouTuber PC Bauer presents the be quiet! Straight Power 11 650W. Right from the start he expresses his appreciation for be quiet! and calls the company number one when it comes to power supplies. The model under investigation is presented in detail and installed in a water-cooled system.

“My opinion, my experience says: be quiet! is number one!”

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YouTube Jays Tech Vault Review Dark Base Pro 900 Rev. 2

Jay unboxes and reviews one of the most notable PC cases made by be quiet!

Jay unboxes and reviews the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev 2 RGB Gaming Computer Case and check out how it looks from every angle. 

“This computer case looks really impressive and the side panel is very unique and allows for a lot of custom options.”

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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.

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