Cooler Master V6 GT

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

12
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Distinctive look.
Great cooling.
Robust, easily installed mounting solution.

Cons:

Noise Levels.
Difficult mounting setup makes installation timely.

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Last revision on January 10, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Distinctive look
Great cooling
Robust, easily installed mounting solution
Selectable lighting
PWM fans with Y adapter
Rich feature set
Build Quality
Design
Dual Fan Solution

Reviewers Didn't Like

Noise Levels
Difficult mounting setup makes installation timely
Fancy LED stuck on purple on the sample we received
Possible memory slot clearing issues with some boards/memory modules
Expensive enthusiast cooling solution

Expert reviews and ratings

100

And so competition continues. If you looking for a high performance CPU cooler then you might just found your best option. Cooler Master V6GT has performed really good in our test environment with i5-655k Intel processor. Keeping temperatures low is...

By UMLan on September 23, 2010

Overall the Cooler Master V6GT is a pretty nice cooler. With features such as the unique "Double-V" heat-pipe array and tilted asymmetrical aluminum fins along with the included dual 120 mm fan setup with DynaLoop Bearing technology the entire setup...

By techPowerUp! on September 23, 2010

At a retail price point of $70, Cooler Master has set the bar for mid-range priced cooling. When you compare it to the more expensive NH-D14 and various self-contained water cooling counterparts, it's hard to deny the appeal. This is definitely one...

By Techgage on September 01, 2010

Cooler Master's V6 is named after the 'V' pattern of its six heat pipes, and follows on from the well-received V8 and V10 models. The arrangement is supposed to help spread the heat about better than other designs where the heat pipes are in...

By TechRadar on August 12, 2010

100

Cooler Master hit a home-run with this cooler. I have had the pleasure of testing some of the best CPU coolers available in the last few years and I am happy to report that the V6 GT is at the top of my list for air coolers. It looks good, its not...

By The Best Case Scenario on July 27, 2010

All four coolers being tested today are impressive in their own way. Titan offers a unique appearance, solid thermal performance, easy installation and the quietest operation when using the fan adapter. Cooler Master on the other hand offers an imposing...

By HardwareHeaven on July 24, 2010

Performance:The V6 GT does its job when it comes to performance. It is on par with other coolers, and it beats quite a few of them also. Where it really shines is its clean appearance. Surprisngly the V6-GT is also fairly quiet making it a great...

By Tech Arkade on July 23, 2010

At an estimated retail price of around S$99, the Cooler Master V6GT is one of the more expensive air-cooled models in the market. The company's own V8 cooler costs less, albeit being an older model. Add to the fact that we weren't terribly...

By HardwareZone.com on July 09, 2010

Please remember that these test results reflect our experience with each cooler on a specific motherboard, with a specific processor, BIOS revision, and test programs. That said, the ranking produced by these tests is accurate and gives a good idea...

By Benchmark Reviews on July 07, 2010

100

Cooler Master has already established an excellent reputation for their ‘V’ cooling line, which sets an expectation for the newcomer V6GT. Equipped with the V-style heat pipes that have aided the family’s success, a customizable LED...

By LanOC Reviews on June 29, 2010

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