be quiet! STRAIGHT POWER series available in August 2006

Glinde, 27 July 2006. be quiet! the specialist for high-end and low-noise power supplies is expanding its range by the brand-new STRAIGHT POWER series. It is the logical addition to the current high-end DARK POWER PRO series with smart cable management system and the proven ECASO (Enhanced Cooling After System Off) technology.

STRAIGHT POWER is designed for users who are looking for latest technology, excellent quality and reliable performance. As addition STRAIGHT POWER convinces through its extraordinary price-performance ratio. The complete power supplies model series is primarily designed for a quick and cost-effective assembly of private / office PC solutions

A total of 8 powerful models, with a power input range of 110 to 240 VAC and 120 mm fan, will be available within the European countries (except Germany and Austria) middle of August 2006.

The recommended end-user prices for be quiet! STRAIGHT POWER models amount to € 47,40 (350W), € 53,40 (400W), € 60,30 (450W), € 68,90 (500W), € 77,50 (550W), € 86,10 (600W), € 94,80 (650W) and € 107,70 (700W), all prices without V.A.T..

Outstanding features for the STRAIGHT POWER series are its optimised circuit board layout for better cooling, three temperature-controlled fans connections and the countersunk fan grill of the 120 mm fan. be quiet! is given it’s debut for power supplies with wide range of input voltages from 110 to 240 VAC. The power suppliers are manufactured in accordance with the ATX12V Version 2.2 and EPS12V Version 2.91 ( as of the 550W ) by using 12V Dual Rail (350-500W) and 12V Quad Rail (550-700W) technology.

Be quiet! Power Supplies will be sold through retail-, E-tail-channel, shops as well as distribution-partners all over Europe and are certified with all Nordic certifications (Fimko, Nemko, Demko, Semko).

Be quiet! is offering a three-year guarantee as well as a multi-language manual and packaging as well as technical email support at [email protected] as well as hotline services from Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.