Frequency Plots
40% Fan Speed
50% Fan Speed
70% Fan Speed
75% Fan Speed
100% Fan Speed
The loudest frequencies are in the 200 to 500 Hz region.
As you will notice, I also conducted frequency analysis at 70% of the max fan speed because I measured slightly higher noise at this level than at 75%. I noticed a notable increase in noise at 250Hz.
Signal Recordings – 40/50/75/100% Fan Speed
I have recorded the signals shown above, but please keep in mind that I’ve enabled Automatic Gain Control (AGC) to do so to make it easier for you to reproduce them. The provided recordings are only offered for aural identification purposes.
40% Fan Speed
50% Fan Speed
70% Fan Speed
75% Fan Speed
100% Fan Speed
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While it will add more time to the review process, I think it would be great if you could add a section for noise normalized and fan normalized measurements. I imagine a 1 front intake and 1 exhaust 120mm fan would be suitable for 90% of cases while providing good data for those who plan to use aftermarket fans.
Thank you for your suggestions! Noise normalized, I do already, using the fans of the chassis. Fan normalized is a huge pain for me. Only if I find someone here to completely handle chassis since they are killing me.
It would be good to have a section on memory cooling as well. Heavy memory OC is greatly affected when temps get too high.
Thorough, spot on review, as usual. Every review I’ve seen on this site so far is superb, even preferable to most found on some of the more ubiquitous sites.
This flagship Dark Base chassis from beQuiet!, even if a tad pricey, is likely their best, & one of the best on the market. The only disappointment (for me), is unlike their Silent Base & Pure Base series chasses, the Dark Base has no choice for a solid, non tempered glass solid side panel. While said choice is important to some, for most its a non-issue.