Cooler Master V8 Nickel Plated Copper Base Aluminum Fins 8 Heatpipes Core i7 1366 CPU Cooler - (RR-UV8-XBU1-GP)

by Cooler Master

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 4.7 x 6.3 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001KUV2KQ
• Item model number: RR-UV8-XBU1-GP
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,444 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Challenging a new generations of PC mod-ding, the Cooler Master V8 revs up ahead with its tough guard cooling engine. Superior in its design, this wicked-fun V8 monster has enough horsepower to out-perform its duties with any high-performance CPU while under the most critical heat conditions. On top of its stylish finish, the V8 Cooler has quite some rich features. For heat dissipation it is supported with it's smart 180W cooling solution. Modularized by 4 separate set of aluminium fins and linked by 8 diagonal up-rise heat pipes, the V8 structural design allows speedy heat transfer to a large heat dissipation surface. Another excellent key feature of the V8, is its precision fan control. The V8 is compatible with all current CPU sockets, and provides unsurpassed cooling performance. The V8 certainly is one of Cooler Master's innovative hallmark.

The Ultimate 180W Air Cooling Solution 4 separate modular sets of aluminum fins create a large heat dissipation surface for unsurpassed cooling performance 8 heat pipes maximize heat transfer Mirror-finished base makes for 100% contact with the processor   4 sets of modular aluminum fins 8 high performance heat pipes Mirror-finished base

Optimum Airflow The center mounted 120mm fan blows cool air through the fins of the heatsink and cools down the heatsink which is taking the heat away from the CPU smoothly

Precision Control and Quiet Operation at 17~21 dBA Adjustable PWM fan speed control, using a manual knob placed in the back of the chassis, enables fan adjustments from 7V to 12V, allowing users to find the perfect balance between cooling performance and noise level Main unit with PWM and Fan Speed Controller Fan Speed Controller is installed into PCI slot

Model RR-UV8-XBU1-GP CPU Socket Intel Socket LGA775 AMD Socket (Socket 940/AM2/AM2+) CPU Support Intel: Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Extreme Ed., Pentium Dual-Core, Pentium D, Pentium 4 Extreme Ed., Pentium 4 HT, Pentium 4, Celeron Dual-Core, Celeron D AMD:Phenom, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon X2, Sempron Dimension 120 x 128 x 161.1mm Weight 1.91 lbs Heat Sink Dimensions 120 x 120 x 158mm Heat Sink Material Copper Base / Aluminum Fins / 8 Heat Pipes Heat Pipes Dimensions 6mm Fan Dimension (W / H / D) 120 x 120 x 25mm Fan Speed 800 - 1800RPM Fan Airflow 69.69CFM Air pressure (mmH2O) 2.94mm H2O Bearing Type Rifle Bearing Fan Life Expectancy 40,000hrs Fan Noise Level (dB-A) 17 - 21dBA Fan Speed Adjustment Install on PCI Slot Connector 4-pin Fan Control PWM + VR Controller Rated Voltage 12V Start Voltage 7V Operating Voltage 10.38V - 13.2V Rated Current 0.12A Input Power 1.44W

Product Description

Universal Cooling Solution, Support Intel Nehalem 1366 Core i7, External VR speed controller, Cools Quad core CPUs at 17 dbA, 8 copper heatpipes, 4 modularized aluminum fin arrays

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing is all I can say, February 12, 2009

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Aurelle - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cooler Master V8 Nickel Plated Copper Base Aluminum Fins 8 Heatpipes Core i7 1366 CPU Cooler - (RR-UV8-XBU1-GP) (Personal Computers)

When I got this Cooler, (Being in the big box that it is) I was very ecstatic knowing that it will solve my cooling problems. Now to be honest, this wasn't the ONLY product I bought to reach my goal. I paired this with a Cooler Master CM690 case that includes a front fan and a back fan (+ 2 fans for the top) for max airflow.

My situation was that I had a Micro-ATX case with a Quad Core, an 8800 GT (The hot hot GPU), two HDD's and a tv tuner smacked right close to the Graphics Card. You can imagine what kind of MESS it made. My temps were 63C on 8800 GT and 50C on the Quad Core, Which is a Phenom 9500. Ambient temperatures were near the 50's and all of it - ON IDLE! My comp shuts off without notice when playing games that use both the CPU and the GPU semi intensive to Intensive.

Now on to the Cooler; this cooler is HUGE. Not too heavy, but it's definitely big. The cooler that I had (Stock), could fit 6 times in this baby. It's only an inch away from the side panel, where I was planning to attach another fan but the performance of this cooler really brings no need for this.

I will say that it's a bit tricky to install. For you AMD users, you'll have to remove the existing retention bracket and install the one that comes with it, and also a supporter at the back of the motherboard. One thing's for sure - READ THE MANUAL. One thing they don't tell you is that you have to flip the Motherboard upside down while the cooler is in place to fasten the back supporter. Definitely tricky to install. I took an example from 3D GAME MAN on his youtube. Definitely helps if you need visual explanation. To top it off they added a nice red LED light inside.

The Results;

Previous Setup w/o V8
CPU IDLE 52 C
CPU LOAD 65 C
GPU IDLE 60 C
GPU LOAD 75 C

New Setup With V8
CPU IDLE 32 C
CPU LOAD 40 C
GPU IDLE 55 C
GPU LOAD 63 C

Conclusion; So this is on a fairly decent setup. My Phenom is OC'd to 2.6 Ghz and the temp budges a few degrees but not much. This type of cooler doesn't quite live up to its potential on this type of CPU, but I can assure you that dropping your CPU temperature by 20 Degrees does wonders in the overall ambient temperatures. WONDERS I say! This is because there's a point where the 8800 GT's fan starts to make a lot of noise. This is when it exceeds 65C. If you manage to keep it below this temperature, it won't make a noise. This is another bonus when dropping the ambient temperature and i'm glad I waited till Amazon got this baby back in stock, it was worth the wait!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, poor instructions, August 2, 2009

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R Gibbons "R Gibbons" (Silicon Valley, California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cooler Master V8 Nickel Plated Copper Base Aluminum Fins 8 Heatpipes Core i7 1366 CPU Cooler - (RR-UV8-XBU1-GP) (Personal Computers)

Pros: Well built, good mounting Hardware, included two thermo compounds. Works nicely, keeps i7 very cool with little noise. Fits in my Antec Mini p180 case with almost an inch to spare.

Cons: Bad instructions, Showed air flow to be opposite of what it really was (so I had choice of removing heatsink, or taking out fan and reversing it, cost me an hour, I recommend you test the air flow direction before installing if you can). Some of the screws go in clock wise, some counter clock wise, Instructions don't show this well, and threads go messed up trying to screw them in the normal way.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool styling & even cooler temps, February 8, 2009

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Flair "Mikey" (Central VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cooler Master V8 Nickel Plated Copper Base Aluminum Fins 8 Heatpipes Core i7 1366 CPU Cooler - (RR-UV8-XBU1-GP) (Personal Computers)

Bought this CPU cooler for a new build. It's sitting atop an Intel Core i7 920. With the CPU under load, core temps only reach into the low 40 celsius range. Cooler Master includes everything you need to bolt this guy on, whether you are Socket 775 or 1366.