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be quiet!

Good8/10

German brand of power supplies, cases and coolers built around low noise, owned by Listan.

Founded
2002
From
Germany
HQ
Glinde, Germany
Owned by
Listan GmbH (its founding company)
Made in
China (contract manufacturers)
Also sold as
be quiet, bequiet
www.bequiet.com

PC case

Good8/10Premium

be quiet! cases are solid, well-finished and tuned for low noise, with bundled fans that are quieter than most. Airflow-first rivals cool slightly better for the money. They suit anyone who prioritises silence.

Good at

  • Sound-dampened panels make genuinely quiet builds
  • Quality steel, fit and finish
  • Includes good-quality be quiet! fans
  • Light Base and Shadow Base add showcase options

Weak at

  • More expensive than similar airflow cases
  • Dampened models run a little warmer than mesh ones
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Shadow Base 800 / 800 DXLight Base 600 / 900Pure Base 501 / 500DXSilent Base 802Dark Base

Best for: quiet home-office and gaming builds

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PC case brands in New Zealand

be quiet! is #5 of 13, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1Lian LiTaiwan9/10ExcellentMid-range
2Fractal DesignSweden9/10ExcellentPremium
3PhanteksNetherlands8.5/10GoodMid-range
4CorsairUnited States8/10GoodMid-range
5be quiet!Germany8/10GoodPremium
6AntecUnited States7.5/10GoodMid-range
7HYTEUnited States7.5/10GoodPremium
8MontechTaiwan7.5/10GoodBudget
9DeepCoolChina7/10GoodBudget
10Cooler MasterTaiwan7/10GoodMid-range
11JonsboChina7/10GoodBudget
12NZXTUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
13ThermaltakeTaiwan6.5/10MixedMid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.