FDB or rifle bearing – What does that mean and what are the differences?

Choosing a fan may seem trivial, but it really is not. Just like with most things in life, you will need to think hard beforehand what exactly you intend to do with it.

Silent Wings Pro 4 comes with 3 different types of mounting corners. Which should you use for which case of application?

Who should use liquid metal thermal compound?

We dive deep into the new PSU standard and explain what to look for in a future-proof power supply unit.

The only thing to consider are the power requirements. Our recommendation is as follows:

PC cases from be quiet! are, like all of our products, our own exclusive developments. But what exactly happens during the development phase?

Modern PC hardware requires a lot of power. It is not only worthwhile for absolute enthusiasts and workstation operators to understand how much energy their system requires in exceptional cases. We explain the background of the topic peak loads.

The year is almost over. Time to look back at 2021 and summarize which products were launched and what else be quiet! and our industry experienced this year.

With the Pure Base 500DX, the Silent Loop 2 and the brand new Light Wings, be quiet! offers a diverse selection of ARGB products. But what is the best way to combine the shining wonders?

With the Intel LGA-1700 socket, new times are dawning for Intel desktop CPUs and CPU coolers. be quiet! coolers become compatible.

In order to ensure compatibility between an air cooler and the main memory, attention must be paid to the dimensions of both components. Here we present an overview of our air coolers and their RAM clearance.

What is airflow within a PC case, and why is it so important? Let us show you!

What exactly do the ceramic particles on the coating of our high-end coolers actually do? We'll show you!

The new high-end graphics cards have higher energy needs than before - so which PSU is fit for which GPU?

What is a water cooler? How is it different from an air cooler? We answer these and many more questions!

What is a "fully digital" PSU? How does it work? And what makes it better compared to its analog siblings?

What is a 6-pole motor? How does it work? And what makes it particularly well-suited for case fans?

What are 12 Volt rails? What makes them so special? And why are they so important in power supply units?

Air inlets and fan grills - they don't sound like much but they are just as important as everything else for the functionality of a power supply unit!

What is thermal grease? What does it do exactly? Can you use too much of it? Let us explain.

Heat pipes are an essential part of cooling systems – but how do they work?

Power supply units are the hearts of the computer. Without them nothing is going to work - where there's no power, there's no activity.

A maximum of 15,5 db(A) – that’s what how we advertise our Silent Wings 3 140mm fans. But what are decibels?

The purpose of fans should be quite obvious: Their perpetual rotation keep the air in motion - which moves cool air to an object or hot air away from one. But what is a “PWM fan”? And what does it do differently than its “non-PWM” sibling?

There’s absolutely no reason for having to endure a loud power supply unit anymore, as was quite the standard about 15 years ago. Our approach to PSUs is to equip them with high-grade components and put a very silent fan on top.

There are many ways to turn a loud PC into a silent one - like using silence-optimized fans, SSDs instead of HDDs or decoupled mountings for case fans or HDD cages.

Choosing a PC case is not a trivial thing – there are countless models with even more features available. Of course you can go the easy way: Head for the next electronics store, choose the case with the nicest shine, pay around 60 Euro and be done with it.

The power supply is the basic foundation of every system configuration, the heart of the computer. But which one is the best for me?

We are celebrating the 7th birthday of “inside be quiet!” For this occasion, we have revised the very first article there, and show you around our new offices.