Cooler Master V6 GT CPU Cooler Review

Test SetupFirstly, we would like to make you aware that due to unforeseen events and additional testing, we have been forced to change our test procedure due to an abnormally hot running test processor. We have re-tested some coolers that we have previously used and changed the test system cooling configuration, so this is the reason for different results to what have been previously shown.

We decided to compare the Cooler Master V6GT against a cooler that we have previously been very pleased with, the ThermoLab Trinity.

Testing method:

• Stable recorded CPU temperature from a 15 minute idle test
• Stable recorded CPU temperature from a 15 minute load test
• The cooler’s fans are set at 100% speed unless otherwise stated
• Both tests are repeated with an overclocked processor
• All tests are repeated to check the consistency and reliability of the results
• Delta temperatures are used in the charts to provide more accurate results
• Maximum recorded noise output at 100% fan speed
• The supplied thermal paste is always used to make the results a fair interpretation of the cooler’s stock performance.

Test system:

• MSI P67A-GD65
• Intel Core i7 2600K
• 4GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 1600MHz
• XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB with Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo Pro VGA Cooler
• 128GB Kingston SSDnow V100 (OS)
• Corsair TX650
• NZXT Phantom Case
• Cooler Master Thermal Paste

Comparison used:

• ThermoLab Trinity CPU Cooler with supplied ThermoLab thermal paste
• Overclocked to 4.4GHz @ 1.288V (1.240V BIOS) maximum
• Using two 120mm Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1850RPM (AP-15) fans in push-pull configuration

Software used:

• Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
• HWMonitor
• Prime95