Be quiet! Silent Base 600 review

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Specifications and features

Specifications and features

Be Quiet! extends its case series with the Silent Base 600, offering a more compact version of its silent debut case. In the new model, the manufacturer implements all known features of its larger counterpart. 

The Silent Base 600 offers cooling performance with whisper-quiet operation and represents an alternative case solution for low-noise, high-end systems. As with the Silent Base 800, be quiet! opted for an innovative design for its new case model, inspired by the motto "Form Follows Function". This means the new model combines excellent cooling efficiency with perfect air circulation, which ensures a whisper-quiet operation. The basis for this is a pair of pre-installed, decoupled Pure Wings 2 fans. These quietly transport the air out of the case with their nine airflow-optimized fan blades. Thanks to its integrated 3-step fan controller, users can adjust the ratio of noise production to cooling performance by themselves. The 3-in-1 air vent on the side panel can be used to adjust the air circulation as needed. The Silent Base 600 case includes mounting points for five additional fans and can accommodate third-party water cooling solutions.

The front and side panels are equipped with insulation mats. The combination of high-quality steel and the U-shaped edges on the side panels form a stable and robust construction. Since the hard drives and the power supply are decoupled from the housing, they will not cause any unwanted vibrations.

Despite its smaller dimensions of 495 x 230 x 493 millimeters (L x W x H) in comparison to its larger sister model, the Silent Base 600 provides a spacious interior and enough room for current and future high-end components. The HDD cage can be installed at different positions according to user's requirements, in order to accommodate graphics cards of up to 413 millimeters. It's possible to install CPU coolers with a maximum height of 170 millimeters. The air intake filters on the front, bottom and side panels can easily be removed and cleaned.

be quiet! allows professional cable management, creating an attractive appearance and tidy interior thanks to its generous pass-throughs at the appropriate positions in conjunction with silicon rubber grommets. This is particularly important for those who opt for a Silent Base 600 with the well-known, double-glazed and therefore extremely sound-absorbing side window.

The be quiet! Silent Base 600 is commercially available now at a suggested retail price of EUR 109.90 / $109.90 / £79 in three colors: Orange, Black, and Silver. The Silent Base 600 Window is offered in these same colors at an MSRP of EUR124.90 / $119.90 / £94. be quiett! offers a three-year warranty on the case.

  • Outstanding performance thanks to an innovative construction that assures excellent cooling efficiency and a perfect air-circulation at well-known whisper-quiet operation
  • Excellent usability with simplest mounting and tool-free fitting of drives, an intelligent and adaptable cable solution, and air intake filters that are easily accessed for cleaning
  • Ample space and cutouts are provided for high-end components of today and tomorrow, including space for water cooling radiators
  • Two pre-installed Pure Wings 2 fans feature nine airflow-optimized fan blades and are decoupled from the case to circulate air with a minimum of vibration and the quietest possible operation
  • Side panel with adjustable vent that can be closed for silent operation, partially open for increased air intake or open with an additional fan for higher cooling performance
  • Professional cable management is supported with generous space for organizing cables, silicone rubber grommets, and carefully placed pass-throughs
  • Form follows function principle maximizes performance; the look of the case is based upon its intended function and purpose
  • Product conception, design and quality control in Germany (Hilbert: *caughs*)

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  • High resolution gaming and multimedia systems
  • Overclocked systems
  • Any PC that requires superior quietness, such as audio editing, studio work — or simply a gaming and multimedia system in your living room

Very Silent Operation

  • The innovative construction of the front, side and top covers optimize case airflow for perfect air circulation, reducing turbulence and generating superior cooling at lower fan speeds for exceedingly quiet operation
  • Sound insulation material on the side panels and the front also reduces vibrations and provides even more stability
  • Two pre-installed Pure Wings 2 fans (one Pure Wings 2 140mm in the front, one Pure Wings 2 120mm at the rear) include an array of optimizations for quiet airflow
    • unique airflow-optimized fan blade design reduces noise-generating fan turbulence
    • high-quality sleeved bearing
    • switching, noise-cancelling circuitry
    • fans are decoupled from the case with special mounts, reducing transmission of vibration and noise
  • Hard drive cage features unique, specially designed silicone rubber anti-vibration rails that fully decouple drives to eliminate any transmission of vibration to the case

Perfect Cooling

  • The upper cover air ducts are designed to channel cooling airflow. The rear opening allows air to exit the chassis while reducing the noise passing through the front panel
  • Adjustable side panel vent allows users to fine tune airflow or even add a fan if needed
  • Additional fan mounting of up to five fans at the top, bottom, front and the side panel
  • Convenient 3-step fan controller for up to three 3-pin fans
  • Water cooling ready for high-performance systems. Three areas are provided for radiators: below the top cover, in the HDD section and in the rear of the case
  • Organized cable routing assures a better look, but more importantly it also provides for efficient airflow, better cooling, and therefore quieter operation

Engineering

  • The unique, specially designed front panel intake system allows cool air to enter the case while greatly eliminating almost all of the noise that is allowed back out
  • The top cover allows hot air to exit the case while greatly reducing the noise experience
  • The chassis is fitted with a side panel that offers more internal space, allowing use of high-end hardware and cooler such as the Dark Rock series
  • The U-shaped edges on the side panels reduce vibration and improve case stability
  • Side panel vents can be closed for silent operation, open or partially open in different amounts for increased air intake, or open with an additional fan for forced ventilation of high-performance systems
  • The drive cage can be re-arranged to fit different hardware setups
  • All relevant openings are protected with removable, cleanable filters to keep your system clean of heat-trapping dust

Excellent Usability

  • Generous space and flexibility supports all manner of high-end hardware
  • Thoughtful design supports professional cable management:
    • innovative side panel design provides more space for cable management behind the M/B tray
    • silicone rubber grommets on the M/B tray hold cables from shifting
  • Motherboard tray is provided with large, convenient cut-outs for CPU cooler back plates that will ensure compatibility with current and future CPU sockets
  • Tool-less drive mounting allows drive configuration and reconfiguration in minutes
    • tool-less mounting system for 5.25” drives like ODD, fan controllers etc.
    • the silicone rubber rails allow fast and secure tool-less 3.5” HDD mounts
    • the case can fit three 2.5” SSD
    • one mounting bay in the 3.5” HDD cage
    • two additional mounting bays behind the M/B tray
  • Easy to remove dust filters are user-friendly and easy to clean

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