Computex 2015 - Day 3

Computex 2015 - Be Quiet!

Be Quiet!'s presence at Computex is focussed almost entirely on its new chassis; the Silent Base 600, the mid-tower version of the previously released Silent Base 800 that has the same low noise design ethos and is pegged for availability in September.


Offered both with and without a window, the Silent Base 600 comes with two fans pre-installed – a 140mm and a 120mm. Further cooling upgrades are naturally possible, with the ability to install all-in-one liquid coolers and custom loops also present. It comes equipped with numerous USB ports (no USB 3.1) as well as a three step fan controller. The front intake area is guarded by a dust filter, as is the bottom. It will come in three flavours – all black, black with orange and black with silver. The window has a trim in the colour of your choice, and if you buy the windowless version you can buy a windowed panel separately at a later date. The HDD cage is removable and can be installed into the optical drive bay area, and there are a further two 2.5in drives behind the motherboard tray. The window is also isolated from the metal panel in line with the focus on silence.


Be Quiet! also had on show its Silent Wings 3 series of fans, available in 120mm or 140mm with PWM options as well. They're said to offer improvements to the fan frame and blade design. They come with a multi-voltage adaptor for customisable fan speed and have a six pole motor.