11 January 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master Announces the #MASTERBUILD Platform

Chino, CA – Today, Cooler Master, a leader in design and manufacturing computer components and peripherals, unveils a new PC building community platform. This platform is a place to discover, share and collaborate with PC builders and Modders from around the world. The platform will give you open access to a wealth of information about PC building and the people who are pushing the limits of what that means. This is a place where you can discover content of various types to suit your own desires and needs. If you’re looking for something basic like pictures, there is a gallery of custom built PCs from all over the world and a community feed of rigs people are sharing via social […]

5 December 20164 December 2016CasesBy Jason Maxfield

Cooler Master MasterCase Maker 5T Review

In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I’ll be going over the differences between the Cooler Master MasterCase Maker 5T mid-tower computer case compared to the rest of the MasterCase series. The MasterCase Maker 5T is the current flagship of the series. I’ll be showcasing this mid-tower with a build to demonstrate the features of this sleek case. How will the MasterCase Maker 5T fair? Let’s find out.

8 November 201622 November 2016AudioBy Jason Maxfield

Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro Headset Review

In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I’ll be putting the Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro corded USB gaming headset head-to-head with the Corsair Void Surround headset. Both headsets feature 7.1 virtual surround sound. How will the MasterPulse Pro stack up? Let’s find out.

9 September 201622 November 2016CoolingBy Olin Coles

MasterLiquid Pro 240 Cooler Review

Cooler Master recently announced their new MasterLiquid series of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, built using a special “FlowOp” technology that analyzes how heat is absorbed and dissipated to construct a better cooling solution than the competition. The end result was a dual chamber design that improved the cooling performance, but also dramatically extended the product’s functional lifetime. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 240 CPU cooler (MLY-D24M-A20MB-R1) to see how well it performs.

23 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master MasterMouse Pro L Mouse Announced

The Mouse for Hands and Grips of Every Kind Cooler Master, a leading manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals, today announced the MasterMouse Pro L, calling it the mouse for all gamers. Whether you are new to PC gaming and have yet to discover your ideal grip or an established PC user with intimate knowledge of their mouse preferences, the MasterMouse Pro L will meet all your needs. The MasterMouse Pro L was made with customization in mind, making it a mouse that can adapt to any and all situations as quickly as you need it to. Custom Grip Configuration – The MasterMouse Pro L comes standard with two top panels of different lengths as well as two sets of […]

23 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master MasterPulse Over-ear Headset Introduced

Cooler Master, a leading manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals, today announced the MasterPulse over-ear headset. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer looking for versatile sound options or a casual user looking for an all-around headset, the MasterPulse Over-ear has you covered. The MasterPulse headset is the first in a new line of upcoming over-ear audio products for users of various types and interests and will be followed by MasterPulse Pro 7.1 Channel (USB version) and MasterPulse Maker (wireless version). A High Quality Audio Experience – This headset provides 2.0 channel surround with 44mm drivers to ensure superior sound quality. The driver’s coating has been carefully selected to provide an outstanding bass performance. Patented Bass FX Technology – The MasterPulse series […]

15 August 201615 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MasterLiquid Maker 92 AIO Cooler Announced

Cooler Master’s New MasterLiquid Maker 92 Cooler – Liquid or Air? Liquid and Air – a single tower utilizes superior all-in-one liquid cooling with dual fans for air flow support Compact Body – a merged pump and radiator brings liquid to tighter layouts and makes for easier installation Switch and Swivel – with a flip, choose between vertical and horizontal mounting configurations Cooler Master, a leader in design and manufacturing computer components and peripherals, today launched an all-in-one liquid CPU cooler that doesn’t look like a liquid cooler. According to Cooler Master, it skirts the divide between liquid and air cooling by combining properties from both. Let’s get one thing straight – it is an all-in-one (AIO) closed loop liquid […]

7 July 201622 November 2016CasesBy Jason Vaught

Cooler Master MasterBox 5 Case Review

The Cooler Master MasterBox 5 is the newest addition to the Master series of cases offered by Cooler Master. This budget friendly mid-tower case offers a straightforward design that features multiple interior layout options. Supporting both air and water cooling, as well as interior expansion options, the MasterBox 5 lets you decide the inside through multiple routing holes and conveniently placed cutouts. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we test the MasterBox 5 Black Mid-Tower with Internal Configuration.

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17 May 201610 May 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MasterCase Maker 5 Revealed: Power Your Passion #MakeItYours

MasterCase Maker 5: Make of It What You Will MasterAir Maker 8: Be Bold in Your Pursuit of Cold MasterWatt Maker 1200: Real Power, Real Control Chino, USA – Cooler Master, a leader in design and manufacturing computer components and peripherals, today launched a campaign to ‘Power Your Passion’. The campaign encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue their passion, whether 3D Animation, Stop Motion, Virtual Reality, Modding, Design, Gaming, Overclocking, etc. Cooler Master encourages everyone to share their passion by posting their images to social media #MakeItYours and to inspire others. “We believe every individual has a desire to make something for fun or work. It is essential for us to honor that passion,” said Raymen Wu, Global Marketing […]

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10 May 201622 November 2016Computer Hardware SpotlightBy Olin Coles

Cooler Master MasterCase Maker 5 Preview

Do you like to tinker and build? Of course you do, and Cooler Master knows this. For over twenty years they’ve supplied PC enthusiasts with the tools and hardware to tweak and modify their otherwise boring computer systems. In this spotlight preview article for Benchmark Reviews we’ll sneak a peek at Cooler Master’s latest creation: MasterCase Maker 5 tower computer enclosure (MCZ-005M-KWN00), checking form and functionality.

19 April 201622 November 2016Computer Hardware SpotlightBy Olin Coles

Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 240 Preview

Cooler Master has just announced their new MasterLiquid series of CPU coolers, built using a special “FlowOp” technology that analyzes how heat is absorbed and dissipated to construct a better cooling solution than the competition. The end result was a dual chamber design that did both improve the cooling performance, but also dramatically extended the product’s functional lifetime. In this preview article, Benchmark Reviews covers some of the finer points that separate the MasterLiquid cooler series from everything else on the market.

28 March 20164 August 2017PeripheralsBy Meng Vang

Cooler Master Sentinel III Mouse Review

Designed for palm grip gamers, the Cooler Master Sentinel III gaming mouse offers improved features and ergonomics over its predecessor. The body of the Sentinel III is coated with a matte UV coating to ensure long lasting durability. It comes with the 32-bit SONIX ARM Cortex-MO processor and 512KB of on-board memory for storing and playing back complicated macros. The Sentinel III also has high quality OMRON switches that are rated at 20 million clicks. The built-in Avago 3988 optical sensor is the same sensor used in the Corsair Sabre RGB optical mouse and the Razer Deathadder 2013. Cooler Master has also implemented RGB lighting into this mouse, giving gamers the ability to customize lighting effects to their desire. Here at Benchmark Reviews, we will take a look at the Cooler Master Sentinel III gaming mouse. Let’s dive in and take a quick look at an overview of this mouse.

16 March 201622 November 2016PeripheralsBy Julian Duque

MasterKeys Pro L Mechanical Keyboard Review

Back in 2011 when Cooler Master introduced their Quick Fire line of keyboards, I was a bit skeptical about their success in the already crowded mechanical keyboard market. Four years later, it could be argued that I was proven wrong, most notably by the wide arrange of models that are available on their website that are displayed as a symbol of how successful the Cooler Master brand is within the mech market. Although the company owes much of this success to the Quick Fire line, today’s release seems to be the beginning of something new with the introduction of the MasterKeys Pro S and MasterKeys Pro L RGB mechanical keyboards.

7 March 20164 August 2017PeripheralsBy Meng Vang

Cooler Master Xornet II Mouse Review

With the Xornet II, computer users can now customize DPI settings, lift-off distance, and the RGB lighting feature straight from the downloadable Xornet II software. Lift-off distance can also be tuned straight from the mouse without having to use the software. This is a great feature to have especially when changing mouse surfaces. Here at Benchmark Reviews, we will take a look at what the Cooler Master Xornet II optical gaming mouse has in store for us. Let’s go through a quick overview of this product in the next section.

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26 February 201622 November 2016Computer Hardware SpotlightBy Olin Coles

MasterAir Maker 8 Heatsink Spotlight

Cooler Master has a name that demands a dominating presence in the aftermarket cooling industry, and every year, without fail, they produce new and innovative heatsink designs offering the best of function and fashion. New for 2016 is the MasterAir Maker 8, a dual-140mm cooled customizable headsink compatible with every known motherboard socket from the past nine years. In this article, Benchmark Reviews spotlights the Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8 heatsink and its many unique features.

6 November 201521 August 2016CasesBy Meng Vang

Cooler Master MasterCase 5 Review

The Cooler Master MasterCase 5 offers an evolutionary way of customizing a computer system for any type of purpose. Whether it is for productivity or gaming, the MasterCase 5 is able to be upgraded to any configuration without much problem. With Cooler Master’s new FreeForm Modular System, computer users will now be able to take control in fully customizing the exterior and interior parts of the case.

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28 October 20151 May 2018PeripheralsBy Olin Coles

CMStorm QuickFire XTi Mechanical Keyboard Review

Without question, keyboard and mouse peripherals have become natural extensions of the body for the eSports gamer. Of the two, keyboards are used for both everyday workload as well as entertainment. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Cooler Master Quick Fire XTi Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which features genuine Cherry MX Blue clicky switches, customizable multi-color LED backlighting, and programmable macro capability.

23 October 2015PeripheralsBy David Ramsey

Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid-i Keyboard Review

Benchmark Reviews has looked at a number of gaming keyboards of late, and most are stuffed with features: extra keys, elaborate macro definition software, dual-core CPUs and megabytes of RAM to hold all the key definitions and macros. And there’s also the elaborate RGB lighting that has become de rigueur in this market segment. So it’s almost a relief to see that the Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid-i is a compact, minimalist TKL (ten-keyless) version of their Quickfire Rapid series of gaming keyboards. Benchmark Reviews will check out this new minimalist entry to see if less really is more.

15 September 2015Computer Technology GuidesBy Olin Coles

Keeping Hot Laptops Cool and Running Fast

Back in the day, before everybody started checking email on their smartwatch or shopping online with their phone, mobile users did their work on laptop computers. These days tablets and smart devices get most the attention, but notebook computers are still beating them on performance and productivity. Unfortunately, all that power generates heat, which slows down the system to maintain stability. But what if it didn’t have to? That’s where notebook coolers come in, such as the Cooler Master NotePal Ergostand III used as our example in this article about keeping hot laptops cool and running fast.

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8 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master QuickFire XTi Backlit Mechanical Keyboard Released

Cooler Master, a leading manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals, today announced the availability of Quick Fire XTi, a minimalistic mechanical gaming keyboard with multi-color backlighting for gamers built with 100% authentic cherry MX switches.

25 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master MasterCase 5 to be Released at PAX Prime 2015

Cooler Master, a leading computer component manufacturer and technology innovator, will be bringing its MasterCase 5 to PAX Prime in Seattle with an invitation to “Make It Yours.” You can find the Cooler Master booth on the 4th floor, Booth #1042 of the Seattle Convention Center from August 28th to the 31st. On-Site Workshops with Renowned Makers As part of a drive to share the maker spirit, Cooler Master has invited a team of renowned PC industry veterans to help share their passion in PC building through various workshops available on-site. Here, visitors will be able to tap into the resources of these experts to learn best practices on PC building and modding. All of these makers will be utilizing […]

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19 August 201525 August 2015CoolingBy Olin Coles

Optimized CPU Cooling with Top-Down Heatsinks

Occasionally Benchmark Reviews looks at a hardware component, and recognizes the value in discussing it beyond the standard product evaluation. Not all that long ago we tested the Cooler Master Geminii S524 Ver 2 CPU Cooler, and noted how well it performed compared to many other high-end heatsinks. We looked at the temperatures, measured the cooling performance, compared it to the original GeminII S524 Heatsink, and then gave our rating of the product. What we didn’t do is discuss the benefits of a horizontal heatsink, and how they might actually help you reach an even higher overclock on your computer system.

17 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

CableMod CM-Series Cable Kits Launched

Premium Cables Designed for Cooler Master V Series PSUs Since the launch of CableMod cables, users have been urging us to introduce new cable kits compatible with more power supplies. One of the most often requested brands is Cooler Master®, and today, CableMod is proud to launch CM-Series Premium Cable Kits designed for Cooler Master V Series PSUs. Made from premium materials and available in a wide variety of luscious colors, CableMod CM-Series Premium Cable Kits add the perfect finishing touch to any V Series build. Traditional cable extensions complicate cable management by adding additional length to each cable. Instead, CableMod cables are complete power supply cable replacements, which means less cable clutter and a uniform look across the entire […]

24 June 201524 June 2015CoolingBy Julian Duque

Cooler Master Geminii S524 VER.2 CPU Cooler Review

The GeminII series from cooler master has a very unique design that allows not only the CPU to be cooled, but also the memory and power delivery components located near the socket of the motherboard. Another key point of the GeminII series is compatibility, the Cooler Master S524 Version 2 borrow from it’s predecessor by keeping ram compatibility with modules up to 47.06 mm in height, as well as with cases that allow for 105.4 mm of height, making the GeminII S524 Version 2 adequate for small cases like the Haf Stacker 915F.

14 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master GeminII S524 Ver.2 Top-Down Cooling System Released

Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator, and manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals today announces the availability of the GeminII S524 (Ver. 2) CPU and component cooling system in North America. Utility and Performance The Cooler Master GeminII S524 Ver. 2 uses a top down cooling method to provide ample airflow to both the CPU and the surrounding motherboard IC chips. The GeminII S524 Ver. 2 also has the added benefit of having enough vertical clearance to support high profile performance memory DIMMs, allowing additional cooling to them as well. At only 105mm/4.2” tall with a standard 25mm thick fan, the cooler will fit in the majority of desktop cases and even many smaller cases. You can learn more about […]