International Press Newsletter
Press Newsletter 07/2014
 
 
 
Content
Kit Guru awards TFX Power 2 300W Gold
Dark Rock Pro 3 is meeting high expectations
Dark Power Pro 10 850W is the HardBloxx performance tip
Shadow Rock Slim reaches top score
be quiet! living up to their claims
Power Zone 650W wins Gold in Gamezoom review
Full score for the Straight Power E9 580W CM
Almost inaudible even at higher load
Almost dead silent during operation
Knowledge article shows be quiet! power supplies
German engineering at its peak
Impressive in many ways
Budget gaming PC is powered by Pure Power L8
be quiet! lives up to the hype
Silent Wings 2 in the PCGH Special Issue recommended
TFX power 2 and SFX power 2 convince in double review
Knowledge article explains benefits of be quiet! PSUs
Attractive and unique appearance
Bronze Award for the Power Zone 1000W
SFX Power 2 is "an interesting PSU"
Dark Rock Pro 3 is a great cooler
Dark Rock Pro 3 is a highlight
Great in every detail
Great build quality and silent
No doubt it's super quiet
One of the best in its price range
For people seeking silent computing
 
 
Kit Guru awards TFX Power 2 300W Gold

Worth Buying recommendation after extensive testing

The UK based online magazine Kit Guru has awarded the TFX Power 2 300W Gold with its Worth Buying Award. The Editor praised the build quality and the performance.

“If you need a TFX power supply, the be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W Gold should make your final shortlist.”

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Dark Rock Pro 3 is meeting high expectations

Zeden has reviewed the Dark Rock Pro 3

The French site Zeden has reviewed the Dark Rock Pro 3. Its full black - gaming style - look, its amazing performances, and its absolute silence makes it a must have. Highly recommended by the web site.

“Impossible not to give in to the product quality offered by the 3 be quiet! cooling products.”

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Dark Power Pro 10 850W is the HardBloxx performance tip

PSU gains award after extensive tests

The German online magazine HardBloxx was thrilled by the performance and the appearance of the Dark Power Pro 10 850W. In addition, the editorial staff awarded the PSU with its Performance-Tip Award.

“With the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W you'll get an excellent and extremely quiet modular PSU. Optical and feature side be quiet! makes little or even no compromise.”

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Shadow Rock Slim reaches top score

Rigged enthusiastic about performance and appearance

The German online magazine Rigged has reviewed the Shadow Rock Slim and has drawn an enthusiastic conclusion.

“I am consistently pleased with the Shadow Rock Slim of be quiet!. A compact cooler for large CPU, which is not even expensive. The quality of this cooler is truly outstanding and leaves almost no wish unfulfilled. ”

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be quiet! living up to their claims

The Dark Rock Pro 3 shows off at Overclockersclub

Overclockersclub tests the cooler and finds it great against the competition and the looks top this off.

“On the box it says, "NO COMPROMISE SILENCE AND PERFORMANCE" and I think the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 lives up to the claim”

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Power Zone 650W wins Gold in Gamezoom review

Editorial stuff finds no weaknesses

The Austrian online magazine Gamezoom has reviewed the Power Zone 650W and was impressed by the quality of workmanship and the performance. In the sum of all test results, the PSU earned the Gold Award.

“Despite the fair price the Power Zone 650W convinced in our test center. The be quiet! PSU scores with a clean finish, high quality components and a fully modular cable management. ”

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Full score for the Straight Power E9 580W CM

Tech-Fire impressed by performance and processing

The German review magazine Tech-Fire has tested the Straight Power E9 580W CM and was highly impressed. The PSU showed no weaknesses in the testing and was awarded with 5 out of 5 stars. 

“Processing is typical for be quiet! and the performance is right! With regard to volume, be quiet! makes its name live. What more could you ask for?”

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Almost inaudible even at higher load

The Dark Rock 3 tests well at Nikktech

Besides the very good cooling performance Nikktech also likes the high build quality and the ability to add another another fan.

I've had the pleasure of testing the entire Dark Rock line through the years and i can't recall a single CPU Cooler of that line that failed to deliver what was advertised so that along speaks volumes about be quiet! as a company.

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Almost dead silent during operation

Tech-Critters take a closer look at the Dark Rock Pro 3

Tech-Critters finds out that the Dark Rock Pro 3 stacks up nicely against the competition and even compares to AIO watercooling.

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 is still one rock solid performer that one should really look into for it being almost dead silent during operation.

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Knowledge article shows be quiet! power supplies

PC Games Hardware Special Issue shows cable management on the basis of be quiet! power supplies

A knowledge article in the PCGH Special issue shows how to select the correct power supply for upgrading PCs. The editorial staff explains the different cable management concepts on the basis of be quiet! power supplies.

“The be quiet PSU calculator offers a relatively rough estimation which power supply for your PC is ideal (www.be-quiet.net).”

 
 
German engineering at its peak

Web Adictos from Mexico takes a closer look at the Dark Rock Pro 3

Hardware MX likes the excellent cooling performance and the solid construction of the cooler. 

“With the Dark Rock Pro 3 the team of be quiet! brought us an indisputable proof of German engineering at its peak.”

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Impressive in many ways

Webadictos from Mexico take a closer look at the Shadow Rock Slim

The cooler ran very quietly throughout the tests and comes with a 3-year warranty. Beside this it is stunningly looking.

The Shadow Rock Slim is a heat sink that impresses in many ways.

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Budget gaming PC is powered by Pure Power L8

Article in the PC Games Hardware Special Issue shows be quiet! power supply

The editors of the PC Games Hardware Special Issue have published an article explaining how to to assemble a high-performance but affordable gaming PC. The  be quiet! Pure power L8 430W CM was choosen as the PSU. 

“The power supply is the Pure Power L8 from be quiet! with a nominal capacity of 430 Watts. This is more than enough power for our system and guarantees a stable operation. Thanks to 80 plus bronze certification, also a more energy efficient and thus quieter operation is ensured.”

 
 
be quiet! lives up to the hype

Hardware 360 takes a look at the Dark Rock 3

The cooler does well against the competition and has a whisper silent operation.

be quiet’s Dark Rock CPU coolers are impressively good looking with remarkable silent performance that lives up to the hype.

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Silent Wings 2 in the PCGH Special Issue recommended

Fan solution for passively cooled graphics cards

The PC Games Hardware Special Issue 03 / 2014 has an article in it dealing with passively cooled graphics cards. The editors strongly recommend Silent Wings 2 fans as an additional cooling solution. 

“Who likes to use a game-grade model, should have a perfect case ventilation. A 100 Watts bolide overcooks in a completely passive housing. Alternatively mount a slowly rotating fan - like the Silent Wings 2 from be quiet! - on the passive block.”

 
 
TFX power 2 and SFX power 2 convince in double review

Strong results at Hardwareluxx for compact power supplies

The TFX Power 2 300W Gold and the SFX Power 2 300W have proven their strenghts in a double test at Hardwareluxx. Both power supplies received much praise.

“With the TFX Power 2 300W Gold be quiet! has now a compact model for TFX systems with a efficiency in its range. The efficiency values are very good. Precisely even so good that it may set a new record. The SFX Power 2 is also very quiet. Even under full load, the fan noise is relatively inconspicuous. The output voltages, the ripple and noise voltage offer also solid values.”

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Knowledge article explains benefits of be quiet! PSUs

Computerbase uncovers PSU myths

The German magazine Computerbase has uncovered in its online edition some power supply myths. Products from be quiet! have been praised specifically for the concept, to use low-noise fan. Especially in comparison with semi passive cooled PSUs the author recognizes significant benefits.

“Some actively-cooled power supplies like the be quiet! Straight Power E9 or the Dark Power Pro 10 prove, that the combination of low-noise fan and low speeds can also perform virtually silent. Plus: A high-quality fan reduces the noise level in the mid speed range.”

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Attractive and unique appearance

The Power Zone 750W tests well at Webadictos Mexico

The reviewers at Webadictos were really impressed with the Power Zone power supply. It comes with great looks and it is hard to keep your eyes off it.

Clearly the efforts and commitment to the quality of be quiet! are reflected.

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Bronze Award for the Power Zone 1000W

Hardware.info compares 16 PSUs

The Dutch online magazine Hardware.info has compared 16 power supplies between 1000 and 1250W compared. The Power Zone 1000W has therein won the Bronze award.

“The be quiet! Power Zone 1000W is also an excellent PSU.”

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SFX Power 2 is "an interesting PSU"

59Hardware has reviewed the SFX Power 2 400W

The French site 59hardware has reviewed the SFX Power 2. Voltage stability, good efficiency, low noise level - this second version is worth the be quiet! brand. These positive assets have been clearly underlined by 59hardware.

“An interesting 400W PSU below 65 Euros. An excellent power/price ratio.”

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Dark Rock Pro 3 is a great cooler

Think Computers takes a look at be quiet!'s flagship cooler

The reviewer likes the very sleek design of the cooler, its tremedous quietness during operations and the good cooling performance.

They always do a great job of making sure their coolers are going to look good inside of your case.

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Dark Rock Pro 3 is a highlight

Hardware MX checks out the Dark Rock Pro 3

The Hardware MX team from Mexico had a look at the Dark Rock Pro 3 and finds it a very worthy successor of the Dark Rock Pro 2, it now has better performance and is even more silent during operations.

In addition to good performance, the aesthetics of your system is still maintained at a high level thanks to the design that has been used based on dark colors with a huge black brushed aluminum plate at the top.

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Great in every detail

Mobile01 has a look at the Dark Rock 3

The reviewer likes the ultra silent concept of the cooler and the possibility to attach a second fan to it with the extra brackets that are inlcuded in the package.

“Overall, this is a very nice cooler. Not just the dark nickel plating but also all the small details that make this cooler look and perform great.”

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Great build quality and silent

Pure Wings 2 are being tested at Hardware 360

The test shows that the Pure Wings 2 are actually very close to the SilentWings 2 fan series but half the price which makes it very attractive for any silent build.

Build quality is remarkably good as expected of Be Quiet and the performance reflects it as well. 

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No doubt it's super quiet

Taiwanese Mobile01 checks the Power Zone 650W

Besides the silent operation the reviewer points the numerous safety features out. He also likes the COOL*OFF function which allows the user to run all connected fans 3 minutes after the system shut down. Like this the system cools down faster and components last longer.

The Power Zone 650W explains it all why be quiet!'s products could dominate Europe. ”

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One of the best in its price range

Pro-Clockers takes a closer look at the Shadow Rock Slim

The sleek design was just one great feature Pro-Clockers pointed out reviewing the Shadow Rock Slim. The ease of installation and the more important memory clearance are two further features you will get with this great cooler.

It's ease of Installation, good looks, performance and inaudible operation make it one of the best air cooler you can get in its price range.

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For people seeking silent computing

XFastest in Taiwan tests the Shadow Rock Slim and Shadow Rock 2

The website is very impressed with these two coolers. The thin structure of the Shadow Rock Slim lets you even fit any kind of memory since its not blocking the first slot. The Shadow Rock 2 can be mounted in all directions and the user can easily change the direction of airflow.

“The Shadow Rock Slim and Shadow Rock 2 are indeed a very good choice for people seeking for quiet operation.”

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