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be quiet!

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

Power supply (PSU)

Good8/10Premium

be quiet! PSUs live up to the name, pairing low noise with dependable electrical performance. They are a favourite in the UK and Europe and widely sold in Australasia, though you pay for the quiet. Skip the entry System Power line.

Good at

  • Very quiet fans, often near-silent at low load
  • Dark Power and Straight Power rate well in lab tests
  • Pure Power 12 M is a solid mid-range pick
  • Up to 10-year warranty on premium lines

Weak at

  • Priced above similar Corsair or MSI units
  • Budget System Power line is basic
  • Thinner stock and support in the US than in Europe
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Dark Power Pro 13 / Dark Power 14Straight Power 12Pure Power 12 MPower Zone 2SFX L Power

Best for: quiet builds where noise matters as much as efficiency

nzauukushk

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

nzauukushk

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.