CoolerMaster V10

[PCTC2]

A lot different than the V8...

http://www.coolermaster-usa.co...ct.php?product_id=2880

Looks like an interesting concept. Dual 120mm PWM fans. One for the dual-tower cooler like the Thermalright IFX-14, the second for a horizontal heatsink that sits over the RAM. I forsee a few problems.
1) RAM height. Sure, a 120mm fan over the RAM is nice, but as long as there's no aftermarket heatspreaders like the Dominators.
2) It uses a TEC. Like the Ultra TEC cooler. 6 Heatpipes when the TEC is off, and 4 additional (6+4=10) to cool the TEC when it is used.
3) It's huge. 2.65lbs. That's 1.2kg.

But still, I think I'd buy one for sh!ts and giggles for my next i7 rig.

 

[yh125d]

Is it just me or does it seem that CM has outdone themselves on gimmicky-ness?

 

[Ika]

Yeah... that's a little bit much.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: yh125d
Is it just me or does it seel that CM has outdone themselves on gimmicky-ness?

if it sells and makes them $, why not.

 

[Liberator21]

You asked if anyone could say WTF, so... WTF?

 

[Quiksilver]

Review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/revie..._e_c_cooler/index.html

 

[coxmaster]

I have actually seen, used, and enjoyed this cooler..

Sorry if this shameless plug isnt allowed.. REMOVED

Yep, you are right. Self promotion is NOT allowed.
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Gillbot

 

[Cookie Monster]

wtf..

 

[zerogear]

That looks like it would break my motherboard in half.

 

[PCTC2]

Originally posted by: zerogear
That looks like it would break my motherboard in half.

You'd be surprised on how flexible PCB's really are... my eVGA 680i and 8800GTS are quite warped and still working (except that the 680i kills RAM, but that's another story)

 

[imported_Scoop]

Why would you want to put that shroud on it. Does nothing but limit the airflow and probably add some turbulence or vibration noise. It looks like a mess, with or without it.

 

[yh125d]

Originally posted by: Scoop
Why would you want to put that shroud on it. Does nothing but limit the airflow and probably add some turbulence or vibration noise. It looks like a mess, with or without it.

Because it's puuurrrrttyyy


CM is catering to 13 year olds building PC's with pop's money imo. Not a bad business move, but I really don't think they were targeting the enthusiast crowd on this one 😛

 

[PCTC2]

EDIT: Wrong thread.

 

[aigomorla]

reminds me that im glad on im on water.

 

[yh125d]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
reminds me that im glad on im on water.

If I don't stop visiting C&C you're gonna get me on to water too

 

[Jabbernyx]

This is just madness!

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: yh125d

Originally posted by: aigomorla
reminds me that im glad on im on water.

If I don't stop visiting C&C you're gonna get me on to water too

UH OH, another one getting "Aigoed"!

 

[PCTC2]

Originally posted by: Gillbot

Originally posted by: yh125d

Originally posted by: aigomorla
reminds me that im glad on im on water.

If I don't stop visiting C&C you're gonna get me on to water too

UH OH, another one getting "Aigoed"!

Just let him get "Aigo'd". I've already gone from A TRU-120 to two 3x120 loops. I may be poorer but I'm happier. 😀

 

[yh125d]

Originally posted by: Gillbot

Originally posted by: yh125d

Originally posted by: aigomorla
reminds me that im glad on im on water.

If I don't stop visiting C&C you're gonna get me on to water too

UH OH, another one getting "Aigoed"!

The only reason I haven't gone water is because my super low ambients let me rock WC like temps. 3.5gHz C2D at ~38 load, 9800gt at 36 load? I'm happy for now, but I'm plannign on water for my next rig which will be i7/SLI or CF