A little bit ago I reviewed the Cooler Master Hyper TX CPU cooler and found that it was an excellent choice for an after market CPU Cooler, today for review I have another CPU cooler from Cooler Master, the Mars. The Mars is one of those CPU coolers that just looks cool (pun intended!), it has an innovative and attractive design that is sure to attract your attention. Let's find out if the Mars performs as well as it looks...

Cooler Master Mars CPU Cooler

Reviewed by: Kristofer Brozio AkA Dracos

Sponsor: Cooler Master

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Cooler Master Mars CPU Cooler

Fighting against the intolerable heat from the CPU entails the extreme action from the invincible champion – Mars, the new generation cooler for the latest AMD Socket AM2 and Intel Core 2 Duo brought to you by Cooler Master.

The special design of embedded fan with blue LED, enclosed in the dome shaped stacked fins, accelerates the heat dissipation process. Not only does Mars present a spectacular sight but also provides an effective cooling environment. The aluminum heat sink with three heat pipes provides excellent heat dissipation. And its intelligent Fan Speed Controller (PWM / Silent / Performance Modes) allows you to have total control over the cooling performance.

Features: 

Compatible with the latest Intel and AMD Low Power Consumption CPU

Comprehensive cooling solution:

- Unique Air Flow Design cools CPU and its surrounding components

Silent Operation:

- Embedded Fan with Shockproof Design

- Intelligent Fan Speed Controller

Going Green:

- Unleaded production

Specifications:

Socket Type: Intel LGA775, AMD Socket (754/ 939 / 940 / AM2 / F)

Heat Sink Dimension: 132*120*105mm

Heat Sink Material: Aluminum Fin + Copper base + 3 Heat pipes

Fan Dimension: T 90 * 25.4 mm

Fan Speed: 900~3000 (Max)R.P.M.

Fan Air flow: Max 55.3 CFM

Fan Life Expectancy: 40,000 hrs

Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing

Voltage Rating: 12v

Noise Level: 17dBA (Min), Average 25dBA

Connector: 4 PIN

Fan speed adjustment:

Three modes adjustment:

1.Silent Mode:1800rpm

2.Performance mode:3000rpm

3.PWM mode: 900~2500rpm

Weight 1.48 lbs