Cooler Master announced availability of its Master Air Maker 8 high-end CPU cooler. Designed to offer cooling performance rivaling 240 mm AIO liquid-cooling solutions (according to the company), this cooler features a large central aluminium fin-stack, to which heat drawn from the CPU by a 3D Vapor-chamber plate, is conveyed by eight 6 mm thick copper heat pipes, two of which are an extension of the vapor-chamber plate itself.A pair of red LED-lit 140 mm fans in push-pull configuration ventilate the heatsink. These fans spin between 600-1,800 RPM, pushing up to 66 CFM of air, each. The typical noise output is rated a between 8-24 dBA per fan. Topping it off is a "monolithic" industrial design, including a tinted acrylic top for the heatsink. The cooler is game for all modern CPU socket types, including LGA2011v3, LGA115x, AM3+, FM2+, and upcoming AMD sockets. Measuring 145 mm x 135 mm x 172 mm (WxLxH), the cooler weighs 1.35 kg. The cooler is backed by a 5-year warranty.

24 Comments on Cooler Master Announces Master Air Maker 8 CPU Cooler

#1 Ferrum Master

oh a heat chamber... at least something more fresh. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 3:07 Reply

#2 RejZoR

Interesting CM is the only one actually investing in regular cooler innovation. They are the only ones to experiment with 3D vapor chambers. Noiseblocker had something similar years ago, but it never really took off. Since then, only CM. I wonder how this one will actually perform compared to AiO loops. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 3:07 Reply

#3 entropic

RejZoR Interesting CM is the only one actually investing in regular cooler innovation. They are the only ones to experiment with 3D vapor chambers. Noiseblocker had something similar years ago, but it never really took off. Since then, only CM. I wonder how this one will actually perform compared to AiO loops. actually sapphire had a vapor chamber cpu cooler too, but im eager to see reviews of the new cm offering since the price is very high i wonder how the performance stacks up against nh-d15s and aio closed loops actually sapphire had a vapor chamber cpu cooler too, but im eager to see reviews of the new cm offering since the price is very high i wonder how the performance stacks up against nh-d15s and aio closed loops Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 4:34 Reply

#4 Jack1n

Wow, 1.35kg, I would be very reluctant to use this cooler in a tower, maybe if I had it laying on its side. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 4:45 Reply

#5 RejZoR

ASUS Sabertooth reinforcement backplate coming to a rescue :D Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 5:10 Reply

#6 Ferrum Master

RejZoR ASUS Sabertooth reinforcement backplate coming to a rescue :D Maybe attaching some helium balloons would help also :D It would look funny too... threads sticking out the upper fan went and some balloons over the case... lulz :D Maybe attaching some helium balloons would help also :D It would look funny too... threads sticking out the upper fan went and some balloons over the case... lulz :D Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 6:11 Reply

#7 Ed_1



There are reviews out long time and is way over priced for its performance.



www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7522/cooler-master-masterair-maker-8-cpu-review/index6.html How is this new.There are reviews out long time and is way over priced for its performance. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 7:38 Reply

#8 rtwjunkie

PC Gaming Enthusiast Jack1n Wow, 1.35kg, I would be very reluctant to use this cooler in a tower, maybe if I had it laying on its side. LOL, my first thoughts exactly as soon as I saw the picture and furiously looked for the weight. That is insane! LOL, my first thoughts exactly as soon as I saw the picture and furiously looked for the weight. That is insane! Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 8:30 Reply

#9 Vayra86

Ferrum Master Maybe attaching some helium balloons would help also :D It would look funny too... threads sticking out the upper fan went and some balloons ever the case... lulz :D I see a case modding project is in the making here... :D I see a case modding project is in the making here... :D Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 9:01 Reply

#10 BlueFalcon

rtwjunkie LOL, my first thoughts exactly as soon as I saw the picture and furiously looked for the weight. That is insane! What's the big deal? It's not insane at all. Many high-end air coolers weigh around that mark.



Raijintek Nemesis = 1342g

www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/raijintek-nemesis.html



Noctua NH-D15 = 1320g

noctua.at/en/nh-d15/specification



Akasa Venom Medusa = 1300g

www.performance-pcs.com/akasa-ak-cc4010hp01-venom-medusa-universal-cpu-cooler.html#Specifications



Cryorig R1 Ultimate = 1282g

www.cryorig.com/r1-ultimate.php



Phanteks PH-TC14PE = 1250g

www.phanteks.com/ph-tc14pe.html



Thermaltake Frio Extreme = 1230g

www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/thermaltake-frio-extreme_3.html#sect1



Prolimatech Genesis = 1030g without any fans. Add 2 fans and it would be 1300-1350g.

www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/prolimatech-genesis_4.html#sect0



There have been even heavier beasts:



Scythe Susanoo = 1565g

www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/scythe-susanoo_4.html#sect0



Thermalright TRUE Copper Ultra-12 eXtreme = 1900g (without a fan)

www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/thermalright-true-copper-u120x_6.html



Modern high quality motherboards can easily handle 1.5GB+ of weight off the socket as long as there is a backplate.



The issue with the CM cooler in question is its poor performance in the high-end space and too high of a price given the competition. What's the big deal? It's not insane at all. Many high-end air coolers weigh around that mark.Raijintek Nemesis = 1342gNoctua NH-D15 = 1320gAkasa Venom Medusa = 1300gCryorig R1 Ultimate = 1282gPhanteks PH-TC14PE = 1250gThermaltake Frio Extreme = 1230gProlimatech Genesis = 1030g without any fans. Add 2 fans and it would be 1300-1350g.There have been even heavier beasts:Scythe Susanoo = 1565gThermalright TRUE Copper Ultra-12 eXtreme = 1900g (without a fan)Modern high quality motherboards can easily handle 1.5GB+ of weight off the socket as long as there is a backplate.The issue with the CM cooler in question is its poor performance in the high-end space and too high of a price given the competition. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 11:26 Reply

#11 rtwjunkie

PC Gaming Enthusiast BlueFalcon Modern high quality motherboards can easily handle 1.5GB+ of weight off the socket as long as there is a backplate. And that is the issue. Even with a backplate, there is a lot of unnecessary stress on the PCB. Longterm it can have consequences on the integrity of a lot of things on the MB. And that is the issue. Even with a backplate, there is a lot of unnecessary stress on the PCB. Longterm it can have consequences on the integrity of a lot of things on the MB. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 11:32 Reply

#12 Farmer Boe

The cooler is only $170 where I live! What a good deal lol. I can buy two Noctua heatsinks for that much. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 11:34 Reply

#13 TheDeeGee

RejZoR Interesting CM is the only one actually investing in regular cooler innovation. They are the only ones to experiment with 3D vapor chambers. Noiseblocker had something similar years ago, but it never really took off. Since then, only CM. I wonder how this one will actually perform compared to AiO loops. As in Noctua is sitting on their hands or something? As in Noctua is sitting on their hands or something? Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 16:41 Reply

#14 RejZoR

Only thing Noctua is investing money into are ugliest color palettes and tons of meaningless buzzwords that look nice on paper but do nothing in real world. Tried 2 of their fans and both were whining buzzing farts. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 16:51 Reply

#15 Ferrum Master

RejZoR Only thing Noctua is investing money into are ugliest color palettes and tons of meaningless buzzwords that look nice on paper but do nothing in real world. Tried 2 of their fans and both were whining buzzing farts. Their fans are overrated, sure. But the coolers... they just work... and really good. Their fans are overrated, sure. But the coolers... they just work... and really good. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 16:55 Reply

#16 RejZoR

I hated their mounting system. It just felt so damn flimsy. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 17:25 Reply

#17 Ferrum Master

RejZoR I hated their mounting system. It just felt so damn flimsy. Comparing to some of arctic cooling plastic rubbish... it is okay. My fave is prolimatech... I still have my Megahalems, and it works like a champ. Comparing to some of arctic cooling plastic rubbish... it is okay. My fave is prolimatech... I still have my Megahalems, and it works like a champ. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 17:31 Reply

#18 SirMango

RejZoR I hated their mounting system. It just felt so damn flimsy. I find that surprising! Noctua is known for their excellent mounting system. I find that surprising! Noctua is known for their excellent mounting system. Posted on Jul 6th 2016, 21:58 Reply

#19 Tsukiyomi91

while some motherboards have reinforced armor kits to withstand these heavy air coolers, not many have the money to afford boards that are tough... would still go for AIO kit since the surface area & heat transfer is a little bit better, not to mention... lighter than most high performance air coolers. Posted on Jul 10th 2016, 4:11 Reply

#20 Tsukiyomi91

@RejZoR "whining buzzing farts" LOL. I too never liked Noctua's crayon like texture & colour choices. Kinda puts me off every time I see at the shelves in a PC shop I regularly go to... Posted on Jul 10th 2016, 4:16 Reply

#21 basco

perfect example for different tastes-i like noctua a lot-and very fair for giving you every new mounting kit even if your cooler is 5 years old.

and you know its noctua from far away because of the colors if ya like it or not - so i think they did good marketing. Posted on Jul 10th 2016, 5:11 Reply

#22 micropage7

thanks, but i have deepcool assassin sitting on the corner

no need to buy more :-P Posted on Jul 10th 2016, 6:07 Reply

#23 Filip Georgievski

1 more vote for Deep Cool

Running a Gammaxx 400 on my rig with a GS120 Upgraded fan, and it kicks ass for my I5 750 stabilizing it at 55C OCed to 3.5GHZ while testing.

Now im running it on stock speeds with temps below 50C when in turbo mode running at 3.2GHZ, and i gotta say im very satisfied.



Jays2Cents has a good review on this cooler, i suggest go check it out, it will shine some light onto this thread. Posted on Jul 10th 2016, 16:29 Reply