be quiet!
German PC power supplies and cooling founded in 2002
Whisper-quiet PSUs, CPU coolers and case fans for PC builders who prioritize low noise and reliable German engineering.
About be quiet!
Listan GmbH & Co. KG launched the be quiet! brand in 2002 to serve PC enthusiasts frustrated by noisy computers. Based in Germany, be quiet! produces 80 PLUS certified power supplies, Dark Rock and Shadow Rock CPU coolers, Light Wings fans and Silent Base cases — consistently ranking among the quietest options in independent European hardware reviews.
Why consider be quiet!
- Brand literally built around acoustic performance in PCs
- High-efficiency PSUs from 400W to 1600W for gaming and workstations
- Dark Rock coolers compete with top air-cooling performance
- Widely stocked by European PC retailers and integrators
- German-designed alternative to US and Asian PC component brands
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Brand ownership
- Listan GmbH & Co. KG
- be quiet!
Market presence
- European PC hardware retailers (Mindfactory, Alternate, etc.)
- Global distribution through component channels
- bequiet.com product support and warranty
- System integrator partnerships
- Review sample presence in major tech media
Brand timeline
- 2002be quiet! brand launched by Listan GmbH
- 2010Straight Power PSU line establishes premium reputation
- 2015Dark Rock Pro cooler series gains enthusiast following
- 2020Light Wings RGB fans expand beyond pure silence niche
- TodayGo-to European brand for quiet PC builds