Test Setup
To test a CPU cooler we look at key areas including noise and heat dissipation. We run all of our tests multiple times to obtain a fair average set of results and run at idle and load capacities to show how the temperatures differ between the different states. We also record the sound level of the cooler in an idle and load state to see if it is bearable at its different settings.
Test System:
Asus Crosshair IV Formula
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
Kingston V+ Series 64GB SSD
Cooler Master V8
Thermaltake ToughPower Cable Management 1200W
Hardware used:
Cooler Master Test Lab
Sound level meter
Software used:
HWMonitor
Prime95
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Not a fan of these large coolers, much prefair the low profile coolers such as the Vortex Plus, I have a Scythe low cooler at the moment, pretty quite, so if I was changing it then the Vortex woud suit. And that is a good price from Scan.
The v8 has always been considered overpriced lately, but price drops lately may actually make it decent value.
Damn, that is one nice looking engine…I mean cooler. Nice pics. Like to list of Pros versus Cons.
if u like the look of that, then u will love the look of this!coolermaster V6GT<img src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4YCqjvwC4yxxTD6EWblVqfW5um5IGlWBpRdoR_jFUGI0pi7TM6w&t=1" alt="" />
It looks like a transformer in disguise. 🙂
The V8 has been here for years… This review wants to tell everyone that it's still one of the greatest coolers out there.