be quiet! Launching Silent Loop 3 Series Liquid CPU Coolers
More Power, More Pressure, Less Noise?
Today, be quiet! has introduced their Silent Loop 3 series of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, in sizes ranging from 240 mm to 420 mm. These are said to be the best the company has offered to date, with improvements to the pump and fans among other highlights.
“With a powerful pump to ensure an immensely high cooling performance, Silent Wings 4 fans with closed fan frames to maximize air-pressure, an iconic cooling block design with ARGB LEDs, radiator sizes up to 420mm, and an easy-to-access refill port, Silent Loop 3 can be considered a love letter to German engineering.”
Above: An exploded view of the new pump/block design
Here is a list of features, via be quiet!:
Virtually inaudible operation – period!
Silent Loop 3 lives up to the “be quiet!” brand name: a powerful 6-pole, 3-phase PWM pump with 3-chamber design ensures high-performance at whisper-quite noise levels. The second of the three chambers acts as a reservoir and offers space for the coolant to spread out, thus reducing turbulences before the liquid leaves the pump unit. And it’s not just the pump that’s silent: the radiator features up to three Silent Wings 4 PWM high-speed fans with silence-optimized fan blades and a funnel-shaped air outlet. The corners of the fan frame are designed to minimize air leakage, resulting in a perfect balance between quiet operation and the highest performance.
Obsession with details
The cooling block of Silent Loop 3 is unique in design and elegant in appearance. The block boasts an 1,800 mm² fin area, which is an increase of up to 2x compared to many other AiO’s in this class. Such a large fin area is achieved by a specially developed screwless design for attaching the heat plate, resulting in a greatly improved heat transfer and making sure all hot spots on the CPU are covered. All three Silent Loop 3 models are able to effortlessly cool all processors on current consumer sockets; Silent Loop 3 360mm and Silent Loop 3 420mm even allow cooling of Threadripper processors (mounting kit included). To represent the sheer cooling power of Silent Loop 3, the cooling block design is all-black, with discreet ARGB LEDs for a unique look.
“With Silent Loop 3, we’ve pushed our engineering even further to create an AiO cooler that delivers top-tier performance while staying impressively silent. The powerful pump, optimized cooling block, and our high-pressure Silent Wings 4 fans work together to keep even high-end processors cool with minimal noise. Every detail is designed for efficiency, durability, and ease of use, making Silent Loop 3 the perfect choice for anyone who wants quiet high-performance liquid cooling,” says Aaron Licht, CEO of be quiet!.
Simplified refilling process for a long lifespan
As always, with be quiet! AiO products, Silent Loop 3 features an easy-to-access refill port that makes for convenient handling, safe refilling and comfortable maintenance. A cooling bottle is included to extend the lifespan of the water-cooling unit. Flexible, premium sleeved tubes enable simple and flexible installation even in cases with limited space. All Silent Loop 3 models come with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Above: a trio of 120mm Silent Wings 4 fans
As to availability and pricing, be quiet! says these will go on sale on February 25, with pricing listed at $174.90 for the big 420mm version, $164.90 for the 360mm version, and $139.90 for the 240mm version.
