Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(59)
4 star:		(23)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

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!

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.

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.

Initially I opted for a liquid-cooling option for my CPU, but after reading countless discussions online over the benefit, the bottom-line conclusion aws that for the most part - modern air cooling is sufficient for the CPU and liquid-cooling is overkill for the CPU and the budget.

Thus brings me to the Cooler Master V8. This thing is G-A-R-G-A-N-T-U-A-N. I never knew such a large CPU cooler could exist. Shortly after ordering this cooler I started to get nervous about whether or not this cooler could fit inside of my Antec P183 Advanced Super Mid Tower Shell Case. After careful measurements I came to the conclusion it would not. However I would still try. It came quickly and I installed it on top of my Core i7-920. I recommend help when installing this beast onto your machine. I ended up doing it myself but for a proper seating, you would need someone to hold the motherboard down as you clamp this thing on.

After my struggle placing the cooler on, only then did I realize how large this thing was -- just sitting on my board like a tumor. I was feeling giddy and rushed to lock my motherboard back into my case. --Then i flicked on the power-switch and stared and awed at the cooler as it emitted a faint red glow.

The cooler comes with a little module for adjusting the fan speed, it should be noted that there's an attached nut that you have to remove to the knob then replace it in order to secure it to the panel.

Pros
Support for Core i7 Socket
Highly recommended for overclocking
Fan-speed controller is on the back of the machine (Some may see this as a con though)
Thermal compound included

Cons
Terrible instructions

Pros:
Keeps my i7 920 cool below 69 degrees C (realtemp.exe) under 100% load, Prime 95 stress test, 8 threads, maximum burn, 3 hours. Ambient temperature 78 F. The processor is overclocked to 3.41 ghz, stock voltages. I used Artic Silver 5, applied as per instructions on AS5 website, and a Cooler Master HAF 932. My mobo is an EVGA X58 the A1 variant, with Vista 64 SP1.

It looks good with the red led, and the "V8" logo. It is also very quiet even when the fan turned up to high.

Cons:
Frankly, I expected better cooling, reading the reviews here and on another site. But the problem with user reviews is you don't exactly know their test settings are, ie ambient temperature, case, motherboard, tim, and especially what "full load" or "load" means to them. And no, sorry, Crysis, Steam, and iTunes and an AIM client at the same time isn't full load (especially on the i7). You really need a synthetic like Prime 95 or Orthos to really burn it, for comparisons.

Of course this is my first i7, so I don't have any personal comparisons. But my E8400 ran much cooler 60 degrees max with the a TRUE and it was clocked at 3.8ghz. So maybe i7's just really run hot. Besides at 3.41 ghz I score a 40,000+ on 3dmark Vantage CPU score, which definitely must be a fluke since the top system globally is an i7 965 @ 4.4ghz with a cpu score of only 27,000+. But I've done it four times and I get the same score on average with standard deviation of less than 0.05%, so okay, I'll take it.

The installation was a bit tedious. It is probably best done with two people. And the screws on the stand-offs also needs to be turned counter-clockwise, something not exactly specified on the manual, which can be frustrating. Finally, the manual I received had the picture wrong. The unit has to be mounted with the V8 right side up with the case standing up, not upside down as shown, so the fan will blow from right to left, outside your case.

Other thoughts:
Cooler Master has the exact measurements on their website. So you can look at that if you're wondering if it will fit your case.

I am kinda wishing I had just bought another TRUE 120. But now I am saving for a Koolance liquid cooling system. I just want to beat 4.0 ghz, thats all.

The Coolermaster V8, an exceptional cooler for nearly any application. There are alot of positive reviews out there, and all of them are very true, so I will try to avoid redundant information that all the other guys cover. Instead, I will focus on some of my specific observations.

First of all, this cooler is compatible with Socket 775, 1155 & 1366 so you can use it for future builds that support these processors. Second, this thing is as HUGE as everyone says! I thought for sure it would fit in my Antec 900 case without a doubt; more on that challenge later. This cooler does everything it advertises, and does it in a "cool" way, get it ;)

My System: Intel E8600 OC'd Running at 4.0 Ghz Vcore 1.32, 8GB Hyperx DDR2 PC2-6400, Dual 8800 GTS 640MB SLI, Antec 900 Case, BFGTech 680i SLI Nforce Board. FSB at 1600, 1000Watt BFG Power. Windows 7 64-Bit.

The installation was a bit tricky as everyone says, but not out of reach for the novice builder. My temperatures are as follows with all my fans at Maximum... By the way, my TjMax is set at 100c

IDLE
> CPU Temp: 27C
> Core 0: 40C
> Core 1: 40C

MAXIMUM LOAD @30 Mins using Intel BurnTest (max temps attained, not sustained temps)
> CPU Temp: 62C
> Core 0: 62C
> Core 1: 63C

Caution: Intel BurnTest really puts a load on your CPU
Temperature Utility Used : Speedfan
My Core0 and 1 temps are probably "stuck" at 40c on idle

** I would like to comment by saying that my "real world" temps never get that high, no matter what game I am playing, even on max settings. **

Supplemental Info:

I have an Antec 900 case. I managed to install this cooler and still use a 120mm Fan on the side case opening (I had to cut a small piece of the fan outer edge). "For my particular setup" I needed to cut away a small piece of the metal part of the Antec 900 case so the coolermaster could fit properly. My dremel did the job, and I could not be happier with the fit. I was also able to fit the Coolermaster V8 "and" the HyperX Blue RAM fan side by side with no problems (just slide the hyperx fan over a bit). The Hyperx Fan does not interfere with the air flow of this cooler when installed next to each other (just slide the Hyperx a bit to the right).

Pros:
- Excellent Air Cooling
- Nice Looks
- Gives peace of mind when loading your CPU
- Looks intimidating
- Adjustable speed 120mm internal fan

Cons:
- May be too big for some cases
- I can't really see the red internal light in my setup (still looks cool)

Closing Thoughts:
I am thoroughly satisfied with this cooler and the cooling power it delivers. Everyone who has seen my computer has commented on how awesome the cooler looks! This cooler will meet the needs for the greater majority of PC users. I give it two thumbs up!

I have the V8 installed in a CoolerMaster HAF922 case...MSI 790fx-gd70 mobo...AMD Phenom II X4 965 processor.

First, this is a big CPU cooler. I installed two 120 mm fans on the side panel of my HAF922 and barely had room to spare. Maybe less than 1" of clearance.

Installation wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Many people made it out to be a chore...and although it wasn't the easiest cooler to install, it didn't give me too much trouble.

As far as performance is concerned, I'm happy but not impressed. Idle temps around 35C....not too bad. However, under full load with the CPU fan at 100%...temps reach over 51C. Again...this is manageable...but not what I would expect from a CPU cooler of this size.

In conclusion...I'm happy...just feel like this cooler could perform better.

I bought this for my i7 920. This cooler will certainly do better than stock ones, but I cannot recommend it if you want to overclock your i7 to 4G or above. It cannot handle that well.
I tried every part I can get(3 CPUs, 3 thermal pastes like AS5, 2 mobos like asus P6X58D-E and P6X58D-Premium), tweaked every setting in the BIOS, but the CPU core temp just keeps high. With an ambient temp of 24C, core temp can go 40C/70C @ 4G, above 80 @ 4.2G.
It is acceptable, but there are better ones out there, such as venomous X.

btw, the fan is amazing! over 2100rpm with little noise:D

This heat sink is a monster. It works well on my EVGA I7 board. I am using a Cooler Master ACTS 840 full tower case. I could see running into problems with some medium tower cases though. My quad cpu is held to 36C and is working very well. Ultimate rates my system as a 5.9 .

Excellent cooler. Looks cool with the red LEDs. The manually adjustable fan is really quiet. I gave it 4 stars because of its size, this thing is huge! I have it on a EVGA X58 board with a Core i7, in an Antec 1200 case with less than a half inch to spare. I don't think this would have fit in a 900 series case. Looks and works great!