The Reviewer Enjoys the be quiet! PC Case

Overclocked.net reviewed the Pure Base 500DX PC case by be quiet!. He goes through the features of the case and likes the price/performance by the product. The reviewer ends up enjoying the case very much. 

“The be quiet! Pure Base 500DX is a win.”

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be quiet! Pure Base 500DX listed

KitGuru has published a shortlist with the 5 best cases of 2020. On the 4th spot, they have placed the Pure Base 500DX.

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A Valorant costum rig

Streamer Jbzz comes up with a new video to present his 2021 new setup wich includes a Dark Base 700, a Pure Wings 2 PWM 140mm, a Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W and a Pure Loop 360mm. Components are highlighted, and the streamer also shows all the Valorant touches of the custom built.

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Great rig with only great stuff!

Youtuber Guillaume comes up with a new video and shows how he has installed streamer Jbzz new setup. During the video, Guillaume details every component, including a Dark Base 700, a Pure Loop 360 and a Straight Power 11 850W.

“Be quiet! provided the watercolling, which is a Pure Loop 360, the case and the 850W Platinum power supply. For this time, the watercooling has been customized and the front has been removed. This is a complete new version, very different from the latest version. They have reworked everything for an optimized and performant CPU cooling. Regarding the case, we have here a Dark Base 700 which is a big case, perfect for modding.”

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Innovative successor earns Recommended, High Quality, Design and Price-Performance-Ratio awards

Game It from Spain reviewed the be quiet! Silent Base 802 and has a lot of praise for its design, the ugpraded features in comparison to the predecessor and its cooling capabilities. In total, the media hands out four awards: Recommended, High Quality, Design and Price-Performance-Ratio.

“The be quiet! Silent Base 802 is a safe choice that maintains a traditional design, but improves aspects that many users will appreciate.”

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Flexible design with great cooling options

The spanish tech portal Game It has published a video review of the be quiet! Silent Base 802 on their YouTube channel. They have a lot of praise for its design, the ugpraded features in comparison to the predecessor and its cooling capabilities.

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Amazed by both products

German YouTuber DasMonty has published a new video presenting and reviewing the be quiet! Silent Base 802 and Shadow Rock 3 White. He goes on to build a white gaming PC with them. Throughout the video, both products are showcased in a positive way. In total, he enjoyed both of them very much.

“That about sums up these two, amazing be quiet! products, which were a real pleasure to review.”

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A classical unboxing video of be quiet!'s latest PC case

The YouTuber reviews the Silent Base 802 Window. The reviewer unboxes the product and talks about all the features offered in the new case. He ends up liking what he sees so far from the case. 

“it's a very well designed case, and will provide incredible airflow. ”

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Thanks santa be quiet!

Youtubers French Hardware come up with a new video highlighting a be quiet! rig for a Christmas giveaway. During the video, Youtubers detail all the components, including the Silent Base 802 White, the Straight Power 11 850W PSU and a Pure Loop 280.

“So what did be quiet! sent us? There is this case, a Silent Base 802, which is one of their newest cases in white and it looks super nice. For a long time, be quiet! has making only black cases, they also made special editions in white and they are finally releasing a real range of cases and honestly there is nothing to add, I think these are the greatest cases available on the market. In addition to the case, you know the quality of be quiet! power supplies. Here, they sent us their Straight Power 11 850W, 80 Plus Platinum certified and full modular so we have here an excellent power supply.”

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Featuring a Pure Base 500DX, a Shadow Rock 3, a Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W and Shadow Wings 2

The Spanish Youtube Channel Toro Tocho builds a completely white PC and raffles it off to his viewers. They are using the white Pure Base 500DX, white Shadow Wings 2 fans and the white Shadow Rock 3 CPU cooler from be quiet!

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The reviewer creates a great looking build in the new case

The YouTuber takes a look at the newly launcehd Silent Base 802 PC case. He talks about the case features and builds in it. The products ends up meeting the expecations of the influencer. 

“Excellent radiator compatibility!”

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Great video showing how weird an inverted PC can be

Greg Salazar builds an inverted PC. He uses be quiet! parts - Silent Base 802, Pure Loop 360mm, and Dark Power Pro 12 1200W.  The video is fun to watch and the result would surprise you! 

“Insanely efficient power supply!”

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Last build of 2020 with case from be quiet!

For their last build of 2020, Gear Seekers is building a beefy white system in the white be quiet! Pure Base 500DX.

“We actually did a full review of this case and I liked it.”

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Review and thermal testing

Youtube reviewer Christopher Flannigan has taken a good look at the Silent Base 802 Window, which has resulted in a comprehensive review video with thermal testing. He finds that the Silent Base 802 is indeed a bit more silent with the silence-focused panels, but it also raises the CPU and GPU temperatures. Overall, he really loves this case and happily recommends it.

“I think it's fairly clear from everything I said so far that I really liked the Silent Base 802. I think it's a great looking case, you can get some pretty good temperatures in it -- both with air cooling and with an AIO -- and as well as the name suggests you can come up with a really quiet PC.”

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With Pure Power 11 500W

German YouTuber Zenchillis Hardware Reviews has published a new video showcasing and raffling off a Cyberpunk-themed gaming PC. The computer uses a be quiet! Pure Power 11 500W, which is visible during the presentation, however not separately introduced.

“[...] you can win this Cyberpunk-styled gaming PC.”

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Eight AIO coolers reviewed

Hardware Info has published a round-up of AIO water coolers, including the Pure Loop 240. The Pure Loop ends third on performance, in both 12V and 7V tests, which is impressive as it's up against much higher-end coolers. The Pure Loop also ends third when the sound level is set as a reference for the performance. Unfortunately, it doesn't fare quite well on LGA20xx platforms.

“The be quiet! Pure Loop is a bit more difficult to place. It cools a bit less consistent on different sockets than the Enermax [AquaFusion RGB 240mm]. The price is identical to that of the Enerloop cooler, which means it barely misses out on an award.”

With Pure Base 500DX, Shadow Rock 3 and Straight Power 11

German tech outlet NewGadgets present in their new YouTube video their new gaming and testing PC. Among the components are the be quiet! Shadow Rock 3, Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W and Pure Base 500DX. The be quiet! components are praised for their performance, functionality and usability.

“be quiet!: True to its name, I do not hear them at all.”

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In performance check of Cyberpunk 2077

Gamestar has published a performance check of Cyberpunk 2077. The testing rig used two be quiet! components: the Dark Rock Slim and the Straight Power 11 850W. Both are briefly mentioned in the specifications.

“Test system: Intel Core i9 9900K, be Quiet! Dark Rock Slim, Asus Maximus XI Hero, DDR4-3200, be Quiet! Straight Power 11 850 Watt, Windows 10”

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Game PC with Ryzen 5800X and GTX 3060 Ti

Christopher Flannigan has published a Youtube video where he builds his gaming PC in the Silent Base 802 Window chassis, showing every step of the procedure and the resulting gameplay. This video is a quick montage, as compared to the original full-length video.

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Pure Base 500DX and Straight Power 11 featured in AMD setup

The Youtuber HardwareX from Israel is building a neat PC system in the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX. The system is powered by a Straight Power 11 850W.

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Game PC with Ryzen 5800X and GTX 3060 Ti

Christopher Flannigan has published a Youtube video where he builds his gaming PC in the Silent Base 802 Window chassis, showing every step of the procedure and the resulting driver and OS installation.

“[The Silent Base 802] is a really quiet and interesting case because of all the options it offers.”

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Easy to install and powerful

Youtuber DiscoverID comes up with a new buying guide video to shows his community how to choose components for a gamer rig. In his video, Youtuber highlights a Silent Base 802, a Straight Power 11 750W and a Pure Loop 280mm and presents the associated giveaway.

“I’m quite happy about the building session, not because I dit it well but mostly because it was so simple! The case allows an easy installation, watercooling is extremely easy to install and the power supply is quite standard.”

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Price-performance recommendation with perfect build quality and very quiet operation

In their new review of the be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm, German tech outlet hardwareinside are impressed by the "amazing AIO water cooler". After an overview of specifications, scope of delivery and appearance, the article positively highlights especially the very high build quality and the whisper-quiet operation noise. The good performance, classy design and simple installation are praised as well. Considering its attractive price, the Pure Loop 240mm earns a Price-Performance Award.

“With the Pure Loop 240, be quiet! has released an excellent water cooler. Thanks to its very high build quality and whisper-quiet operation, this is an easy buy.”

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Product of the Year (Platinum) award

HwT has published a review of the Silent Base 802, resulting in the coveted 'Product of the Year' (Platinum) award. The editor loves the design, build quality, component space, and its versatility thanks to the top and front covers. The editor is also happy there was no RGB added to this case. 

“With Silent Base 802 you have the opportunity to make a build that is as quiet as possible, but you also have a chance to make a build with lots of airflow.”

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The reviewer falls in love with the AIO

The Pure Loop 240mm ends up in the hands of Machines & More. The YouTuber shares his thoughts about the product and shows how to bottom-mount the AIO. He ends up falling in love with the cooler. 

“I would highly recommend this unit. ”

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For an optimal rig

Youtuber Yada comes up with a new buying guide video and highlights a Pure Base 500DX and a Straight Power 11 650W.

“I have personally chosen the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX, which is an excellent case! It is very good regarding the ariflow, even if there is a bit of RGB, fans are not RGB, only front panel includes RGB and might stop some of you guys. On my side, I like it!”

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8.5-out-of-10 rating

KitGuru has published a review of the Silent Base 802 Window, praising this mainstream case with an 8.5-out-of-10 rating and a coveted Worth Buying award. The editor loves the choice between airflow and silence, and comments on the good thermals and airflow in either setting. The spacious interior and inverted layout options are extra bonus points.

“The Silent Base 802 is an improvement over the 801 and gives users the choice of easily switching between high airflow and low noise which should please everyone. The only letdown in an otherwise impressive chassis is the slight mismatch in the shade of white between the steel and plastic panels, even so, its worth adding to your list if you are in the market for a case to house a new high-end system.”

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Silent Base 802 and Shadow Rock 3 White

PC Centric has published a build guide revolving around the brand-new AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, using the Silent Base 802 Window White and the Shadow Rock 3 White as the best components to showcase this build. He describes the case and cooler in detail before installing them. The result looks extremely clean and minimalistic, yet performs insanely well, and thanks to the case and cooler the build is also extremely silent.

“So this is one of the most powerful gaming computers you can build right now -- if not the most powerful -- and it's barely making any noise whatsoever.  ”

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Quiet operation with adequate price tag

The OCclub.ru portal, popular among overclocking enthusiasts of PC components, has published a review and test results of the compact premium cooler Dark Rock Slim. The author was very pleased with the stylish and attractive appearance, excellent workmanship, almost silent operation and high cooling performance. The heatsink design deserved special praise for ensuring full compatibility with any RAM module.

“Dark Rock Slim is just optimal and balanced. This is an adequate solution with an adequate price tag and a number of optimizations aimed more at quiet operation than at cooling performance.”

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In ray tracing comparison between RX 6900 XT and RTX 3080

Gamestar has compared the ray tracing performance of the RX 6900 XT and the RTX 3080. The testing rig used two be quiet! components: the Dark Rock Slim and the Straight Power 11 850W. Both are briefly mentioned in the specifications.

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In comparison review of RX 6900 XT and RTX 3090

For their comparison review of the RX 6900 XT and RTX 3090, PC-Welt has employed a testing rig based on two be quiet! components: the Pure Base 500DX and the Dark Rock Pro 4. Both are listed briefly among the specifications.

“For our test, we have transferred the review hardware from our bench table into a be quiet! Pure Base 500DX. The CPU cooling was taken care of no longer by the 360mm AiO by Corsair, but by the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4.”

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Great value for money

TechGaming has reviewed the Pure Loop 240mm AIO water cooler, praising the minimalistic design and ease-of-use of this product. The noise level is low and the performance is adequate, especially considering the low price tag of this AIO. Add to that the fan splitter, refill bottle and added thermal compound and the editor is very satisfied with this product. The end score is 90% (4.5 stars).

“Be quiet offers an excellent AIO water cooler with its Pure Loop 240mm. The performance is good, the fans are quite quiet, and the price is modest. Note that you get extra cooling paste and liquid included for durability. In short, great value for money”

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High cooling performance and easy to use

The popular blogger of the DNS Club of Experts Maikl_red has published a detailed review and test results of the new be quiet! The Pure Loop 240mm. The AIO impressed the author with its high cooling performance, excellent compatibility and ease of use, attractive appearance and good packaging.

“For the be quiet! Pure Loop 240 the manufacturer paid attention to design - a black rectangular radiator, an external pump and the presence of white LED backlighting provide it with a spectacular appearance.”

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Major article on why, how and which water coolers to choose in 2021

PCMasters has published an extensive article on water coolers, presenting the be quiet! Pure Loop 360mm among others. As a value model, the AIO is said to offer adequate cooling performance in a very attractive design. The cable management was not optimally organized.

“For relatively few money, be quiet! has designed a quiet AIO water cooler. It should be sufficient for every normal gamer.”

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Scores 10/10 as one of the best cases of 2020

In their review of the be quiet! Silent Base 802, Austrian tech outlet Gamezoom holds the case in high regard. The article details specifications, appearance as well as benchmarks regarding temperature and noise levels. The editor was amazed by the enormous flexibility from the very first second. Combining this with the impeccable build quality, the spacious interior, the high cooling performance and the modern I/O panel, the Silent Base 802 leaves for a great impression. In total, the editor awards a perfect score of 10/10 and the "Top" award.

“An excellent and highly flexible high-end case!”

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Video contains a Dark Rock Slim

German YouTuber Zenchilis Hardware Reviews raffles off diverse gaming peripherals in cooperation with ASUS. Presenting them in the video, a computer prominently featuring a be quiet! Dark Rock Slim is shown.

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New testing rig with Ryzen 5000

c't present in their current print edition a new testing rig based on the be quiet! Pure Base 600. The case is said to offer plenty of space for testing hardware and houses two 120 mm fans.

“An old friend serves as casing: the be quiet! case Pure Base 600, having been a part of many builds, it offers lots of space for test hardware as well as two 120 mm fans.”

The 240mm be quiet! AIO ends up compared to Pure Rock 2

Big Head Tech reviews be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm. He compares the peformance of the new AIO with the performance of Pure Rock 2. The device ends up peforming relatively well against its aircooling brother.

“Decent performance!”

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GreenTech_Reviews tests a 1200 Watt PSU

The popular Russian-speaking computer enthusiasts IT portal GreenTech_Reviews has published an article with an overview and test results of the most powerful power supply unit of the Straight Power 11 Platinum series. The 1200W model impressed the author of the review with excellent voltage stability, quiet operation, very high efficiency and attractive design.

“The be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 1200W is a great option for building a high-performance multi-GPU gaming station or workstation. This model combines a first-class component base and a rich set of cables for connecting various devices, as well as a low noise level, which depends on the load.”

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A great video showing you the difference between different sizes AIO

The reviewer hopes this video would help its users pick up the right size AIO for their needs. The different sizes of Pure Loop end up performing well. They appear to be perfect for the video. 

“Let's talk about picking the right AIO size for your next PC!”

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In review of the RTX 3060 Ti FE

In their review of the RTX 3060 Ti FE, PC-Welt has employed a testing rig with two be quiet! components: the Pure Base 500DX and the Dark Rock Pro 4. Both are briefly listed among the specifications.

“Next, we will do tests in a closed case, the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX. As CPU cooler, we will use the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, the Core i9-9900K is not overclocked in this test.”

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Cooling in silent!

Canard PC Hardware comes up with a new buying guide and selects the Pure Rock 2 for its middle range category. Media also share price, main specs and supporting CPU.

“be quiet! Pure Rock 2 finally adapts properly to AM4 CPU (Ryzen) and offers good performance for a CPU, even the fast ones.”

An excellent case

Canard PC Hardware comes up with a new buying guide and selects the Pure Base 500 for its middle range category. Media also share price, main specs and compatible components.

“With be quiet!, you can expect a silent case.”

Press contact

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Phone: +49 9804 88 290 01
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E-Mail: friedrich.stiemer@bequiet.com
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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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*GfK data 2020