Computex 2023: be quiet! launches new flagship case and more

Matthew Wilson 5 days agoCases, Computex, Featured Announcement

We look forward to catching up with be quiet! at each event. Following on from the company's reveals at CES earlier this year, be quiet! has now prepared new cases, power supplies and accessories for launch in the second half of the year. Join Leo as he dives into all the latest from be quiet!

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First up we have the new Dark Base Pro 901, be quiet!'s new flagship case. Designed to be the "epitome of a flexible user-friendly case", this chassis features a significant reduction in screws and small parts. The top and front panels can be exchanged for a choice in maximum airflow or virtually inaudible operation, fan and radiator brackets now feature an integrated hub with pogo pins, the I/O panel is touch sensitive and the wireless charger has been upgraded to 15W fast charging for compatible smartphones. Fans of big radiators can fit a 420mm model in the front of the case, while the pre-installed Silent Wings 4 fans ensure great airflow.

Next up is the Dark Base 701, which has an open mesh design for maximum airflow. The chassis supports liquid cooling radiators up to 360mm and it can support an inverted motherboard layout and vertical graphics card installation. The case ships with three Silent Wings 4 fans pre-installed and removable brackets for radiators make for easy and convenient installation. Donning the sides of the front panel, you'll find two ARGB LED strips to add some extra flair to your rig.

If you are after something bigger, then the Shadow Base 800 might be for you. This is a case built for large hardware, with room for E-ATX motherboards and 420mm liquid cooling radiators in the top and front of the case. There will be two versions of this case, one with regular Pure Wings 3 fans. The Shadow Base 800 DX will feature RGB fans instead and will ship with an ARGB lighting controller too.

be quiet! has been making positive moves on the power supply front for years and with the transition to ATX 3.0, things have only ramped up. The Straight Power 12 line-up offers 80Plus Platinum certification for excellent efficiency and it natively supports PCIe 5.0 devices, including graphics cards that require a new 12VHPWR cable. The Straight Power 12 PSUs all ship with two PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR 600W cables and four PCIe 6+2 connectors.

Last on the list is a new accessory, a riser cable compatible with all current and future be quiet! cases that support vertical GPU mounting. The riser cable can help prevent sagging and has a sleek all-black design so it won't look out of place in your build.

KitGuru Says: be quiet! has some interesting cases heading our way in the second half of the year. Will you be considering one of these for a new PC upgrade?

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