The high-end cooler from be quiet! scores well at Latest in Tech

The Dark Rock 4 cooler scores 9.4 points at Latest in Tech from Australia. Not only the great cooling performance, but especially the silent operation finds praise by the editor of the review.

“To sum it all up, the Be Quiet! Dark Rock 4 is a high-performing, top-tier air cooler while boasting the quietest noise profile of all air coolers.”

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Spectacular case earns 8.8/10 rating

PixelCritics has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2. The case is said to be a further improvement of the already great predecessor. It offered much room, a classy appearance and well-structured internals due to the double chamber system. The soundscape is said to be spectacular and the cooling performance ranked very highly among silent cases. In total, the Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 receives a clear recommendation and 8.8 of 10 points.

“be quiet! manages to further improve an already great case (Dark Base Pro 900) and offers with the Dark BAse Pro 900 rev. 2 a high-end case which rightly takes the flagship position in the company's lineup.”

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See why the digital PSU by be quiet! snatched the editor's choice award

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

“The Dark Power Pro models utilize a new platform with good build quality and high-performance levels in all areas, while at the same time manages to keep noise output low. ”

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The be quiet! case is reviewed by GTX Arabia

The Pure Base 500DX scores high marks in all categories (design, build quality, features and price/service), ending up with a rating of 8.5. GTX Arabia praises be quiet! for the great build quality.

“In summary, Pure Base 500DX is an ideal case, that offers excellent air flow and sound dampening.”

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Awards for Best PSU and Editor's Choice

Spanish tech outlet Geeknetic has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W. The editor highlights the 80 PLUS Titanium-Effizienz as key asset. The detailed unboxing presents all features and the high build quality. However the reviewer suggests to improve the quality of the finish. Further on in the test, the incredible performance and inaudible operation are praised. Therefore, the Dark Power Pro 12 earns the Editor's Choice and Best PSU awards.

“Excellent stability and handling of all levels of loads.”

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Gold & Best Choice award and 5 stars

Italian tech outlet HW Ready has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W. The reviewer introduces the Dark Power Pro 12 with the highlight of the 80 Plus Titanium certification and its premium quality, explaining that it "can face a 3990x or Intel professional solutions, along with a pair of high-end GPUs without batting an eye." Then he goes through all specifications along with an additional Youtube video and several pictures illustrating all features. He is particularly amazed seeing the fantastic attention to detail and considers the Dark power Pro 12 extreme from all points of view. He considers the Dark Power Pro 12 is suitable for practically any type of build, always more efficient than a platinum, silent and with a dream build quality.

“[...] the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W is a first choice for those who want the best.”

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My new gaming rig with be quiet!

Youtuber Yada comes up with a building (and somehow buying) guide video and selects a Dark Rock 4, a Dark Power Pro 11 650W and a Pure Base 500DX chassis. Youtuber starts his video by introducing each component and shows how to install them in its new 2020 gaming rig.

“Then, the power supply. We have here a be quiet! and once more, I'm more than pleased! This is a very interesting power supply if you care about your rig and don’t want to see it turn to ashes. We have here a be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11, a little gem of technology, certified 80 plus Platinum.”

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Unboxing and install of Straight Power 11 850W

The reviewer takes a look at the be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W. The video is a feature overview. The product end up perforing as expected. 

“The PSU is good for the money! ”

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Most efficient & powerful Straight Power 11 platinum 850W + Silent Base 801 Window

Greek tech outlet Insomnia has published a review of the be quiet! Straight Power 11 and Silent Base 801 Window. The reviewer emphasizes the detailed features of the Silent Base 801 Window and highlights the quality of the material and design, the great sound insulation, quality of the fan, large interior space and front panel features such as USB 3.0. He also mentioned its cousin the Silent Base 601 range with similar features except the interior space. In the second part of his article, he introduced the Straight Power 11 platinum 850W. 

“[...]we came to the conclusion that it [the Silent Base 801 Window] fully meets our needs and we believe that it will meet the needs of many of you if you decide to invest in it. Thanks to the above features and the high quality construction, the Straight Power 11 platinum 850W is one of the most efficient, powerful and silent power supplies on the market.”

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Video highlights great quality

Italian YouTuber LogicamenteJim has published a video unboxing the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W and Dark Base 700. The video presents the products' specifications and features as well as highlights the great quality of the material, design and performances. He greatly enjoys be quiet! products and looks forward to a water cooler to make a complete be quiet! build.

“It [the Dark Power Pro 12 1200W] is really the best PSU in practically the whole world because it has a certification of 80 PLUS Titanium [...].”

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Presenting results

Spanish tech outlet Hardzone has published an advertorial on the question "What makes power supply units with digital regulation higher grade than those with analog control?" enriched with contents of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W as example. This article gives the option to discover more on the Dark Power Pro 12 by clicking on the dedicated link.

Results of this advertorial :
ð  235K users reached in 24h
ð  Over 18K of them clicked on the article to read it.
Branded articles uses to have around 8-12K reads in average, but HardZone is now bigger than ever

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1500 watts, that's all...

Modding.fr reviews the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W. In this article, journalist mentions the box in which the product is sent, the specs of the PSU and everything in the box on top of the power supply itself not forgetting cables. Media then tests it to get data about noise level when in use or not, the overall power consumption and voltage are measured. Article finishes by listing the positive about this power supply such as silence, design, diversity of cables, 80+ Titanium certification and the 10 year guarantee.

“be quiet! offers us a Dark Power Pro 12 that is out of the ordinary, and not only in terms of power delivere (...) Like the name implies, silence is vastly managed by be quiet!.”

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In review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 FE

PC-Welt has published a review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 FE, in which several be quiet! components have been used. To measure the temperatures, the editor put the graphics card inside a Pure Base 500DX case with a Dark Rock PRO 4 CPU cooler.

“To answer this question, we have installed our test hardware in a be quiet! Pure Base 500DX with four 140mm fans.”

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Excellent award for design and performance

Spanish-speaking tech outlet NewEsc has published a review of the Dark Power Pro 12 1200W. The media highlights the premium quality and numerous features in a detailed unboxing underscored by according pictures. The quality of the internal components including Japanese capacitors along with the high efficiency lead the editor to give out the "Excellent" award.

“Starting with the exterior with its box, accessories, sleeved wiring, power delivery and efficiency we do not find any point that is not excellent.”

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Sponsored article about power supplies

Hardware Info has published a sponsored article discussing the differences between analog and digital power supplies, using the Dark Power Pro 12 series as an example of the latter. 

“The German be quiet! has been one of the leading brands in this field [of efficient PSUs] for many years and recently introduced its Dark Power Pro 12.”

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Learn more about the benefits of digital PSUs

The YouTuber talks about digital supplies. He uses the new Dark Power Pro 12 PSU from be quiet! as an example. The video consists of him listing some of the benefits of the digital PSUs. The product ends up performing really well. 

“Let's talk about digital power supplies and what makes them special!”

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On the popular youtube channel Shelest

A very popular IT blogger Shelest published an assembly of a gaming Mini PC on his youtube channel. Cooling of the powerful processor is entrusted to the low-profile be quiet! Shadow Rock LP and the robust build power is provided by the compact be quiet! SFX L Power2.

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Platinum award for high quality

Hardzone has published a review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W. The editor begins by unboxing and pointing out the diverse features and specifications along with numerous pictures. The high quality of the PSU is emphasized. The demonstrated tests show a great performance both in terms of efficiency and low noise even at high rotational speeds. In total, the Dark Power Pro 12 1200W receives a Platinum and Performance award.

“Without a doubt, this is a very recommendable PSU [...].”

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Must Have award for high-end PSU

KitGuru has published a review of the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W. The editor calls this one of the finest power supplies he has ever tested, with an amazing efficiency, high build quality, silent operation, and long warranty. The power supply receives a 9/10 rating and even gets the coveted Must Have award.

“It is one of the finest power supplies we have tested in 2020. It can deliver over 1,700 watts of power and is one of the most efficient power supplies you can buy. Built to last, and with a 10 year warranty as well.”

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Editor's Choice award for high-end PSU

eTeknix has published a review of the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W, calling it one of the strongest PSUs around, with a design and performance of the highest standard. Extremely recommended for heavy workstation builds or seriously overclocked systems, which is why the editor gives it an Editor's Choice award.

“The be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 is not going to be a power supply suited for everyone. For many, however, we suspect that this is going to be exactly what they’ve been looking for. Not only has it been designed to an exceptionally high standard, but it also offers levels of functionality and performance well in excess of its rivals. Yes, the price tag does make it a hefty investment, combining a huge wattage output with the highest efficiency rating around, however, this is, without a doubt, one of the strongest PSUs around at the moment. And that applies to practically every aspect you can think of!”

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Check out what the YouTuber has to say about the Pure Base 500DX

The reviewer takes a look at the be quiet's Pure Base 500DX. The video is a feature overview. The product end up perforing amazing. 

“Be quiet is back with their new pure base 500DX mid tower silent atx case. New and improved air flow design.”

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See why Pure Base 500DX snatched the 'Approved' award

The reviewer takes a look at the be quiet's Pure Base 500DX. The hardware enthusiasts put the case through rigorous tests. The product ends up meeting the expectations of the journalist. 

“The Pure Base models are advertised to be “the best combination of silence and flexibility features for a good price”. Based on this review, it is easy to determine that be quiet! has delivered on this statement.”

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The brand new PSU by be quiet! wins "The Best" award by the media outlet and gets 5/5 stars

The article reviews the first ever digital PSU by be quiet!. The article covers the main specs of the product and the puts it to the test. The new PSU ends up performing really well. 

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The hardware enthusiasts awarded the new Pure Base 500DX with 'Approved' award

The article reviews the latest Pure Base 500 Window PC case by be quiet!. The review of a closer look and a hardware installation of the product. The mid-size case ends up impressing the PC modders. 

“The be quiet! Pure Base 500 is an excellent case for users who want reduced sound from their components.”

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See how Pure Base 500DX houses $600 Ryzen 3 3100 + RX 5500XT Gaming PC Build

Zach shares his best suggestion for a $600 gaming PC. The new gaming PC ends up being one of his favourite PCs so far. He ends up enjoying building in the well-received PC case by be quiet!. 

“In today’s video I’m showing you how to build a $600 gaming PC that's super easy to replicate and this is probably my favorite gaming PC build of the year so far.”

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Excellent performance

HardwareCooking comes up with a review of be quiet!'s new power supply: Dark Power Pro 12. First, media introduces the product, the design, available capacities, the specs, and pricing. Overclocking Key feature is also detailed. Journalist shares measures about noise and voltages through charts. Paper ends with a golden award.

“Concretely, this power supply delivers excellent performance both in terms of voltage stability than the energy certification it offers. It is for all these reasons that we give him our “HC d'Or” award.”

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Better in every way

Covering Dark Power Pro 12 launch, GinjFo comes up with its review. Media starts the review by presenting the design, one of the mains evolutions between the Dark Power Pro 11 and 12, and the connectors of the power supply. Journalist also details specs and functionalities of the power supply and shares voltages, noise, and consumption results thanks charts. The review ends with a score of 4.6/5 and a performance award.

“The launch of the Dark Power Pro 12 range allows be quiet! to redefine its position with some convincing arguments. Compared to the previous generation, evolutions are affecting all the aspects from mechanics to equipment through design. The design is based on a frame entirely aluminum brushed, a large airflow wire rack and above all a 100% modular cable management with combs in bundle for professional storage in a tower.”

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Performance award for exceptional quality

HEXUS reviews the Dark Power Pro 12 power supply unit with 1,200 watts output. The editor certifies top notch quality and performance in all areas and awards it with the HEXUS performance award.

“Bottom line: the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 is a high-quality, high-cost supply primed for £5,000 systems where performance matters far more than value.”

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Recommended thanks to strong performance and flawless aesthetics

Allround-PC opens its review of the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 with an overview of technical data, appearance and box contents. The PSU is described as "incredibly beautiful" and as though it was made from a single piece. The editor mentions it to be well built and equipped. Continuing to the performance test, the Dark Power Pro 12 stands out through its high performance and energy efficiency at pleasantly quiet noise levels. Together with the fully modular design and 10 years of warranty, it is said to be a great product. In total, the Dark Power Pro 12 receives a Recommended award.

“With the Dark Power Pro 12, be quiet! aims to take advantage of every last efficiency percentage point and presents not only a very high-performance, but also incredibly beautiful PSU.”

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Definitely a high-end unit

Cowcotland reviews the Dark Power Pro 12 1200 watts power supply. In the article, journalist mentions the design of the product, its price and warranty terms. Voltages and consumption are measured. Media finds the Dark Power Pro 12 1200 watts is "enormous".

“We can say "Enormous" once again, as the unit does the job perfectly. Even at its maximum, the power supply's voltages don't change a bit, the unit is noiseless and the overall consumption is still and always lower.”

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Excellent rating for efficiency, silence and general quality

Łukasz Sierant from Ithardware.pl tested the newest Dark Power Pro 12 1200W model. The unit performed excellent in tests, earning 5/5 stars as well as a recommendation and awards: efficiency and silence.

“be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200 W looks amazing, digital control of key components not only resulted in very high efficiency, but also extremely low voltage ripple noise. More to this - high quality of electronics and a 10-year warranty.”

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For optimal PC configurations for Nvidia Geforce RTX 3000 series

PC Magazin has published a buyer's guide on optimal PC configurations for the upcoming Nvidia Geforce RTX 3000 models. The best system for the Geforce RTX 3070 recommends a be quiet! Straight Power 11 650W as PSU. For the optimal system with a Geforce RTX 3090, the article recommends a Straight Power 11 as well, albeit with 1,000W. Furthermore, the Dark Rock PRO 4 is mentioned as recommendable bigger cooler.

“For bigger coolers with a height of more than 162 millimeters, the Fractal Design Define 7 at 150 Euro, which allows coolers with up to 18.5cm height, is recommendable. In this case, you could go for the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 for 80 or the Noctua NH-D15 for 90 Euros.”

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Top Pick award

Guru3D has published a review of the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W, and admits at being stunned at the high level of performance. He can't find a single flaw in this power supply, although he recognizes that the high price tag might not be for everyone. If you're in the market for an amazing PSU and have money to burn, this PSU is yours. It receives the Top Pick award.

“Regardless, what we have been able to measure here today is very impressive. The PSU was designed from the ground up to deliver as clean and stable possible current towards your PC real estate. We have no comments whatsoever that could even be negative.”

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be quiet! new products are coming

CowcotlandTV Youtube channel comes up with a video introducing be quiet! new products, the Pure Loop, Shadow Rock 3 White and the Silent Base 802. For each product, media presents main specs and features.

“New video and we are going to speak about be quiet! new products which are coming on the market between now and the end of the year. There is three new products: a new AIO Watercooling, the Pure Loop, a new case, the Silent Base 802 and a new CPU cooler, the Shadow Rock 3 White.”

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Silent award für Shadow Rock 3 and Best Value award for Pure Rock 2

The latest print edition of the PC Games Hardware (DE) includes a comparison review of 12 CPU air coolers, including the be quiet! models Shadow Rock 3 and Pure Rock 2. Both products receive excellent scores as well as two out of the three available awards. The Shadow Rock 3 is praised for its unbeatably low temperatures and quiet operation at low RPMs. Amping up the rotation speed, the cooling performance is okay for a 120mm cooler, albeit considering the price and occupied space only acceptable. The editor issues a warning for Intel 1151 CPUs considering the high contact pressure of slightly above 400 N. All in all, the Shadow Rock 3 receives the highest grade among the 12 candidates of 2.11 (on a scale from 1 to 6) and the Silent award.
The Pure Rock 2 convinces with its high cooling performance at an attractive price point. It is said to cool even better than the Shadow Rock 3 at high revolutions, while also producing more noise. In total, the Pure Rock receives a grade of 2.17 and the Best Value award.
The awarded grades range mostly from 2.11 to 2.88.

“[The Shadow Rock 3's] efforts pay off with an unbeatably good temperature at a reduced fan rotation speed of 50% [...].”

Flawless finish quality

Cowcot TV Youtube channel comes up with a video introducing the new Dark Power Pro 12 PSU. First, reviewer presents the Dark Power Pro packaging discussing each component in the box. Reviewer details every cable, their use and touches on specs. Then, reviewer higlihts power supply main block, its size, weight, the airflow, the new included fan and specs.

“Speaking about finish quality, nothing to complain about, it's flawless. Especially since we have a frame that is entirely made of brushed aluminum, that means it is pretty and it has been well made!”

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Excellent workmanship and easy installation

A popular blogger of one of the most famous IT portals among the Russian-speaking audience of the Internet, IXBT.com - BadMadSam - published an article reviewing and testing the compact universal cooler be quiet! Dark Rock SLIM. The author of the article was pleasantly impressed by the excellent workmanship, ease of installation, quiet and efficient operation, and compatibility with all current platforms and RAM sizes.

“The complete assembly offers high cooling efficiency of up to 180 W TDP while maintaining low temperatures even during peak system loads.

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Buy it eyes closed

CanardPC comes up with a buying guide and selects the Silent Base 601 in its window variant for the “Duck Nukem 2020.03” rig.

“For what’s left, only high-end: 32 GB of DDR4-3200, a 650 W power supply to support the CPU and a silent BeQuiet case.”

Best choice for 1080p Gaming System

Tweakers.net has released its September 2020 Best Buy Guide to building the 'perfect' computer. In the guide for building the ideal 1080p gaming system, they recommend the Pure Base 500 case, based on its no-nonsense design and great features.

“The choice of chassis is always very personal. The Pure Base 500 is affordable and versatile, and has a sleek, minimalist design.”

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Pure Rock 2 cools the Ryzen CPU

In its September 2020 issue, Maximum PC has built a black/red system to celebrate the Ryzen 3 3300X. To cool this lower mid-range processor, the editor has chosen the affordable be quiet! Pure Rock 2. 

“The Pure Rock 2 has a fantastically simple mechanism to install it onto the bracket we added earlier.”

Unboxing and installation of the be quiet! PSU

The reviewer takes a look at the be quiet's  Straight Power 11 750W. He goes through a feature overview of the PSU and a quick test. The product end up perforing as expected. 

“The Straight power 11 series features upgraded components for tighter voltage regulation even under heavily sustained loads.”

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Rob Sanborn builds in Silent Base 601

PCLL build in the Silent Base 601 PC case by be quiet!. The journalist was interested in building a new quiet PC and picked all possible parts from be quiet!. The build ends up being a masterpiece. 

“But once it was all connected and started up, I was absolutely amazed as to how quiet the computer is”

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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