be quiet! 280mm Silent Loop 2

All-in-One Watercooling Kit for Processor with 280mm Heatsink

Pictures may differ from actual products

The be quiet! 280mm Silent Loop 2 is a high performance, low noise All-In-One CPU watercooler. Ideal for efficient cooling of latest generation processors, it is equipped with an innovative 3-chamber pump and 2 Silent Wings 3 PWM fans.

All-in-One Watercooling Kit for Processor with 280mm Heatsink

Overview

High-performance and quiet AIO watercooling

The be quiet! Silent Loop 2 280mm is a high-performance and quiet All-In-One CPU watercooler . Ideal for efficient cooling of the latest generation of processors, it is equipped with an innovative 3-chamber pump, 2 Silent Wings 3 PWM fans and an aluminium radiator. In addition, RGB LEDs offer multiple lighting options for superb visual effects.

Key features

  • Adjustable, damped pump with six-pole motor for quiet, high-performance operation
  • Powerful three-chamber pump significantly reduces turbulence and noise
  • 2 Silent Wings 3 PWM high speed fans for high performance and ultra quiet operation
  • Cold plate with high density fin stack for optimal cooling properties
  • ARGB LEDs for multiple lighting options and great visual effects
  • Easily accessible recharge port and included coolant bottle ensure long life
  • Product design and quality control in Germany
  • 3 year manufacturer's warranty

LED lighting

The ARGB LEDs offer a wide range of colours and modes to customise the look of the Silent Loop 2 280mm. The lighting can be synchronised with the ARGB settings on the motherboard. You can also use the wired ARGB remote control to switch between modes and colours. The white lighting of the be quiet! logo can be switched on and off to create the external appearance of your choice.

Radiator with refillable tank

Simplified recharging process for long life: An easy-to-reach recharging port allows convenient handling, safe refilling and easy maintenance. The included coolant bottle ensures a long service life.
Specifications
Select your criteria

General information

Product name

be quiet! 280mm Silent Loop 2

Brand

be quiet!

Model

BW011

Technical specifications

Use

Processor

Processor support

AMD AM4
AMD AM5
Intel 1150
Intel 1151
Intel 1155
Intel 1200
Intel 1700
Intel 2011-v3
Intel 2066
Intel 1851

Color

Black

Luminous

Yes

LED color

Multicolored

Connector(s)

1 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
1 X 3-pin Female
1 X 4-pin Female

Ball bearing

No

PWM

Yes

Heat Pipe

No

Adjustable speed

No

Cooling type

Water cooling

Top Flow

No

Dual tower

No

Max CPU TDP

230 W

Fan diameter

140 mm

Min sound level

16.5 dB

Max sound level

36.1 dB

Minimum rotation speed

650 RPM

Maximum rotation speed

1600 RPM

Min airflow

54.4 CFM

Max airflow

87 CFM

Material(s)

Aluminum
Copper

Use

Gamer
Multimedia

AIO radiator compatibility

280mm radiator

Dimensions

Height (fan included)

52 mm

Width (fan included)

120 mm

Depth (fan included)

157 mm

Height

314 mm

Width

140 mm

Depth

27 mm

Weight

1185 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 30 Mar 2021

Customer reviews
Global rating
6/10
based on 4 reviews Editorial and moderation guide
  • 25%
    1 review
  • 0%
  • 25%
    1 review
  • 25%
    1 review
  • 25%
    1 review
  • by ElliotM
    Posted on 17 Aug 2023
    Bought on 30 Jul 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8

    Good quality but lacks information

    Very quiet and seems efficient, but the installation information is a bit light, particularly on the question of filling the circuit... The manual states that it should be replaced every two years, but is very ambiguous about whether it is delivered filled or not. As the ARGB LEDs are powered by a specific wire, there's no sure way of knowing whether the pump is running properly.
    So I had to switch on the PC via the BIOS, monitoring the CPU temperature and the speed setpoint sent to make sure everything was fine....
    The mini-ATX assembly turned out to be a bit of a DIY job, as the fans installed in the upper position press on the heatsinks at the top of the motherboard and on the ram strips, which I can't remove without dismantling the heatsink.
    In short, it's a quality piece of equipment, but it's tricky to get to grips with.

    Review automatically translated
  • by Mogway37
    Posted on 6 Sep 2022
    Bought on 8 Aug 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

    Efficient and quiet

    Bought to replace the DarkRock Pro4 that was cooling my Core i7-12700K, following the arrival of an RTX 3080Ti to facilitate air circulation in the case, it does its job perfectly without making a deafening noise even after several hours of gaming, I love silent PCs.
    Simple installation
    From the BeQuiet!

    Review automatically translated
  • by Refab
    Posted on 14 Jul 2022
    Bought on 12 Jul 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 4

    Good but!

    Product received without any problem. However a small error, the watercooling is marked compatible with a LGA 1700 processor, but it is not included in the box. I had to request it on the manufacturer's website and there is a maximum of 2 weeks waiting time. Great... so the hardware is in the box until then...

    Review automatically translated
  • by françoisD
    Posted on 21 Jun 2022
    Bought on 23 May 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 2

    .

    watercooling received with 2 defects in the radiator. LDLC does not want to change the watercooling or give me a credit note. I regret my purchase from LDLC

    Review automatically translated