Cooler Master V6 GT CPU Cooler

Rob Williams · 09-01-2010, 02:06 AM

In the market for the best CPU cooler for the buck? Cooler Master's V6 GT is the one to look out for. It features a great design that's both appealing to look at and efficient in doing its job, and despite it taking up less room over all compared to other mega-coolers out there, it offers exceptional cooling ability.

You can read Bill's full look at Cooler Master's latest beast and then discuss it here!

Doomsday · 09-01-2010, 03:11 AM

i recently got a V8 from a friend and i got my cpu upto 3.6 ghz! i was thinking of waiting for the V6 but i got the V8 for like $23!!

still, V6 is good stuff!

b1lk1 · 09-01-2010, 08:38 AM

For absolute cooling power the V6 is better than the V8, but if you are happy with your results there is no reason to swap it.

Doomsday · 09-01-2010, 10:31 AM

V6 is better than a V8!? wow!
ur ambient temps are 20C and even then the idle temps. are 32 and 34C! is that cause of it being a quad core? cause my ambient temps are around 34-36C, and my cpu idled at 34-35C at stock and 39-40C at 3.6Ghz...

If i do go all out for a cpu cooler, i'll go for the corsair H70! any chance it be on ur reviewing list??

b1lk1 · 09-01-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doomsday

V6 is better than a V8!? wow!
ur ambient temps are 20C and even then the idle temps. are 32 and 34C! is that cause of it being a quad core? cause my ambient temps are around 34-36C, and my cpu idled at 34-35C at stock and 39-40C at 3.6Ghz...

If i do go all out for a cpu cooler, i'll go for the corsair H70! any chance it be on ur reviewing list??

H70 review will be up for you guys in the very very near future. It is on the test bench as we speak.

Doomsday · 09-02-2010, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1lk1

H70 review will be up for you guys in the very very near future. It is on the test bench as we speak.

Cool!

10-09-2010, 11:56 AM

HI, i have read your review about this cooler. I am planning to buy this cooler but i am a bit anxious also of the ram placement. I am using a motherboard that has 2 RAM slots only and i need the 2 slots also. The RAM i have is a standard ddr2 ram (no heatsinks), 30mm tall. I have done some measurements before and based on my measurements, the cooler will allow me to install the RAM, but i have to asked for a professional opinion about this and for those who have already worked on this cooler before first hand. Your help and response would be greatly appreciated, thank you and God Bless.

dlb · 10-09-2010, 10:47 PM

I recently installed a V6GT on a client's motherboard (Gigabyte GA-X58-USB3) and had no problems with RAM clearance. All 6 memory slots were filled and there was no issue with the fans getting in the way of the first couple of RAM slots. This was with memory modules that had heat sinks, but the sinks barely extended past the top of the actual memory circuit board (maybe an eighth-inch), but even with the short heat sinks, there was over a quarter-inch clearance.....

(it's a great cooler!!! I was surprised by how quiet it was even w/o using PWM control)

b1lk1 · 10-20-2010, 07:13 PM

Read it closely guys, the REAL problems are with S1156 boards. Most others do have the clearance needed.

09-01-2010, 02:06 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,246	Cooler Master V6 GT CPU Cooler In the market for the best CPU cooler for the buck? Cooler Master's V6 GT is the one to look out for. It features a great design that's both appealing to look at and efficient in doing its job, and despite it taking up less room over all compared to other mega-coolers out there, it offers exceptional cooling ability. You can read Bill's full look at Cooler Master's latest beast and then discuss it here! __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

09-01-2010, 03:11 AM	#2
Doomsday Tech Junkie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KHI, PAK Posts: 1,539	i recently got a V8 from a friend and i got my cpu upto 3.6 ghz! i was thinking of waiting for the V6 but i got the V8 for like $23!! still, V6 is good stuff! __________________ PSU: Corsair AX850 - Case: Cooler Master HAF X - CPU:Core i7-2600k - Cooler: Cooler Master V6 GT - Motherboard: Asus Z68 Maximus IV Extreme Z - Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB-1600Mhz - GPU: AMD MSI R6970 Lightning - HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB, Seagate 2TB Barracuda Green - SSD: Intel 520 Series 120GB - K/B: Razer Lycosa Mirror - Mouse: Logitech G700 - MouseMat: Steel Series 4HD - LCD: Samsung 2333SW 23" - Speakers: Creative Inspire M4500 4.1 - Headset: Logitech G35 7.1 "Do not look at a man's prayers nor his fasts, rather, measure him by how well he deals with others, the compassion he shows his fellow man, his wisdom and his integrity" - Umar Ibn Al-Khattab

09-01-2010, 08:38 AM	#3
b1lk1 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 821	For absolute cooling power the V6 is better than the V8, but if you are happy with your results there is no reason to swap it. __________________ Oldschool PC: Intel E6300/Nouctua NH-9U w/dual 92mm Panaflos XFX 680i LT Patriot PC2-6400 2X2GB LL 2 X BFG 8800GTX in SLI Enermax Revolution 620W PSU ASUS 24X DVD/Seagate 250GB SATA 2/THermaltake A90/Windows 7 Ultimate 64

09-01-2010, 10:31 AM	#4
Doomsday Tech Junkie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KHI, PAK Posts: 1,539	V6 is better than a V8!? wow! ur ambient temps are 20C and even then the idle temps. are 32 and 34C! is that cause of it being a quad core? cause my ambient temps are around 34-36C, and my cpu idled at 34-35C at stock and 39-40C at 3.6Ghz... If i do go all out for a cpu cooler, i'll go for the corsair H70! any chance it be on ur reviewing list?? __________________ PSU: Corsair AX850 - Case: Cooler Master HAF X - CPU:Core i7-2600k - Cooler: Cooler Master V6 GT - Motherboard: Asus Z68 Maximus IV Extreme Z - Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB-1600Mhz - GPU: AMD MSI R6970 Lightning - HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB, Seagate 2TB Barracuda Green - SSD: Intel 520 Series 120GB - K/B: Razer Lycosa Mirror - Mouse: Logitech G700 - MouseMat: Steel Series 4HD - LCD: Samsung 2333SW 23" - Speakers: Creative Inspire M4500 4.1 - Headset: Logitech G35 7.1 "Do not look at a man's prayers nor his fasts, rather, measure him by how well he deals with others, the compassion he shows his fellow man, his wisdom and his integrity" - Umar Ibn Al-Khattab

10-09-2010, 11:56 AM	#7
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	V6GT and RAM Slot placement HI, i have read your review about this cooler. I am planning to buy this cooler but i am a bit anxious also of the ram placement. I am using a motherboard that has 2 RAM slots only and i need the 2 slots also. The RAM i have is a standard ddr2 ram (no heatsinks), 30mm tall. I have done some measurements before and based on my measurements, the cooler will allow me to install the RAM, but i have to asked for a professional opinion about this and for those who have already worked on this cooler before first hand. Your help and response would be greatly appreciated, thank you and God Bless.

10-09-2010, 10:47 PM	#8
dlb Obliviot Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 20	I recently installed a V6GT on a client's motherboard (Gigabyte GA-X58-USB3) and had no problems with RAM clearance. All 6 memory slots were filled and there was no issue with the fans getting in the way of the first couple of RAM slots. This was with memory modules that had heat sinks, but the sinks barely extended past the top of the actual memory circuit board (maybe an eighth-inch), but even with the short heat sinks, there was over a quarter-inch clearance..... (it's a great cooler!!! I was surprised by how quiet it was even w/o using PWM control)

10-20-2010, 07:13 PM	#9
b1lk1 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 821	Read it closely guys, the REAL problems are with S1156 boards. Most others do have the clearance needed. __________________ Oldschool PC: Intel E6300/Nouctua NH-9U w/dual 92mm Panaflos XFX 680i LT Patriot PC2-6400 2X2GB LL 2 X BFG 8800GTX in SLI Enermax Revolution 620W PSU ASUS 24X DVD/Seagate 250GB SATA 2/THermaltake A90/Windows 7 Ultimate 64

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