Cooler Master at the 2023 International CES introduced several new case fans for various use-cases—case ventilation, air-heatsinks, and liquid-cooling radiators. The MasterFan Halo2 is the brightest and most striking of these, and the company is including them with some of their latest Hyper-series CPU coolers. They will be sold in standalone kits, too. The Halo2 gets its name from its two ARGB LED lighting zones—one along the bore of the frame, and the other inside the impeller hub. There are a couple of upgrades of the original MasterFan Halo series from 2020, including enlarged fan blades, a redesigned hybrid frame structure that minimizes frame footprint without sacrificing the fan's axial airflow; and updated motor driver IC. The MF Halo2 comes in 120 mm and 140 mm sizes; and in black- and white color trims. Both sizes feature rifle bearings that are rated for over 160,000 hours of operation.

The MasterFan MF140 Halo2 features up to 1,600 RPM of speed, up to 58.5 CFM airflow, at up to 2.53 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 27 dBA noise output. The MF120 Halo2 turns at speeds of up to 2,050 RPM, pushing up to 51.88 CFM of airflow, at up to 2.89 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 27 dBA noise output. The fans take 4-pin PWM for their main function, and 3-pin Gen 2 ARGB for both their lighting zones.

At the 2023 International CES, Cooler Master showed off a unique all-in-one liquid closed-loop CPU cooler that features user-replaceable pump-block covers, the MasterLiquid Atmos. The top cover of the pump-block comes off, so you can replace it with something with a different shape or color. Examples of these covers include a frosty-white cover made of recycled plastic resin, or a tinted acrylic diffuser. Underneath is a white silicone diffuser for an ARGB lighting element. The lighting extends to the included Cooler Master Sickleflow ARGB fans.

The MasterLiquid Atmos model shown at CES was the ML360 Atmos, featuring a 360 mm x 120 mm radiator with a trio of Sickleflow ARGB fans. These fans come pre-installed on the radiator, to minimize packaging waste. The ML360 Atmos uses a dual-chamber pump-block, which features CM's Gen 2 ARGB lighting. The company didn't go into the technical details of the fan, but mentioned its top speed to be 2,400 RPM. The MasterLiquid Atmos series comes in two variants, 240 mm and 360 mm. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, LGA1200, AM5, and AM4.

Cooler Master brought a wealth of new power supplies at the 2023 International CES, to match the anticipated growth in PSU upgrades with the advent of the ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 standards. The GX III series will be the main workhorse for Cooler Master in its gaming-grade modular PSU lineup. Boasting 80 Plus Gold efficiency, the GX III comes in capacities ranging between 550 W and 1250 W, and cram in a half-bridge APFC, DC-to-DC switching, LLC, and a fan which offers zero-RPM mode up to a certain load. The 650 W, 750 W, 850 W, 1050 W, and 1250 W models include a 600 W-rated 12VHPWR connector, while the 550 W model includes a 450 W-rated 12VHPWR. Two EPS (CPU power) connectors are standard across all models. Depending on the model, you get two to six 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors. Cooler Master is backing the GX III series PSUs (along with most other PSU models it's launching at CES), with a 10-year warranty.

The V Gold i series features an interesting brushed-gold design element on the body. These 80 Plus Gold-rated modular PSUs come in 750 W and 850 W models. What sets these apart from the GX III series is their semi-digital control, with the PSUs interfacing with the MasterPlus software over USB, for real-time monitoring and basic control. Both models include one 16-pin 12VHPWR connector capable of 600 W continuous power, two 8-pin EPS, three 6+2 pin PCIe power, twelve SATA power, and a couple of legacy power connectors.

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 series over the years has become synonymous with aftermarket CPU cooling, as possibly the most popular custom CPU cooler. The company modernized it over the years with new heatsink and fan technologies, and it's has undergone a major design- and tech overhaul with the new Hyper 212 Halo. It retains the conventional aluminium fin-stack (type-U) design, with four 6 mm-thick copper heatpipes making direct contact with the CPU at the base, conveying heat to an aluminium fin-stack heatsink that's been capped off with a die-cast aluminium top-plate. The included 120 mm Halo fan features rifle-bearings rated for over 160,000 hours, and features two sets of addressable-RGB LEDs—along the bore of the fan-frame, and the impeller hub. The fan turns at speeds ranging between 650 to 2,050 RPM, pushing up to 51.88 CFM of airflow at 2.89 mm H₂O static-pressure, and 27 dBA maximum noise output. As part of its design modernization, the Hyper 212 Halo gets support for the latest Sockets LGA1700 and AM5.

At the 2023 International CES, Cooler Master showed off two of its latest premium dual fin-stack (type-D) air CPU coolers, the MasterAir MA826 Stealth, and the Hyper 662 Halo. The MA826 Stealth is, unsurprisingly, the more upmarket of the two, and measures 162.2 mm x 150.6 mm x 165.6 mm (LxWxH). A nickel-plated copper base makes contact with the processor. From here eight 6 mm-thick composite-material "superconductive" heatpipes make their way to two aluminium fin-stacks, which are then ventilated by two Mobius series fans—a 120 mm "push" fan, and a 135 mm conveyor fan located between the two fin-stacks. The two stacks are capped off by a die-cast aluminium top-plate. Both fans feature loop dynamic bearings that are rated for over 200,000 hours operation.

The Hyper 662 Halo leads the company's immensely popular Hyper series that's synonymous with aftermarket CPU cooling. This cooler comes in all-white and all-black trims, and is visibly smaller than the MA826 Stealth. It features the same nickel-plated copper base, but with six heatpipes making their way to the two fin-stacks, and a pair of 120 mm fans handling the ventilation. The fans feature two ARGB LED zones (along the bore of the frame and inside the impeller hub), which is where the Holo name derives from. Both coolers support the latest CPU socket types, including LGA1700 and AM5.

Cooler Master is working with Intel to bring TEC cooling back to the PC mainstream under an Intel-designed standard. Back in the 2010s, the professional overclocking scene was pervaded with various sub-zero cooling methods including liquid-nitrogen or dry-ice evaporators, refrigerated cooling solutions, and an exotic technology called TEC (thermoelectric couple). A TEC based cooler relies on the Peltier Effect, where high-voltage is passed through a TEC plate that has a cool side, and a hot side. The cool side makes contact with the processor/GPU through a base-plate, whereas the hot side is cooled by a liquid-cooling loop. The net result would be that the cool side ends up considerably bringing down temperatures, sometimes even below 0°C. The only drawback for TEC solutions were the need for liquid cooling (for the hot side), and that the TEC mechanism itself is very power-hungry.

The new MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero Evo AIO implements the Intel Cryo Cooling Technology specification that blends TEC technology with a user-friendly all-in-one, closed loop liquid cooling solution. The TEC contributes to the cooling by bringing down CPU temperatures to low-double digits, while the AIO CLC handles the hot-side of the TEC. This part of the cooler uses Cooler Master's most advanced pump-block, and a 360 mm x 120 mm radiator with a trio of the company's high static-pressure Mobius series fans. The cooler is designed for Intel Socket LGA1700. In the pictures below, you see the ML360 Sub-Zero Evo, with its four key components as per the Intel specification: the radiator, the condensation controller, the block (with the TEC), and the pump.

Cooler Master thinks that the gaming furniture should just be tables, desks, or chairs with certain gamer-specific functions or comforts, but entirely purpose-built rigs that work to improve immersion. The company over 2022-23 has been on a mission to bridge the gap between the conventional desktop, and a pro-grade simulator, with the 2022 announcement of the ORB-X, and the 2023 unveiling of the DYN-X. The ORB-X is a specialty gaming furniture that combines a desk and seat. You're supposed to install a curved gaming monitor on its top armature that envelopes you when you're seated; while a tray slides out with your input devices. The whole setup barely takes more space in your room than a payphone booth would, but promises hours upon hours of uninterrupted gameplay as you feel like Giger's Space Jockey. The DYN-X is a set of rigging for a DIY race simulator. The first portion of it is a set of stands that can hold on to three curved gaming monitors that you can span a single display-head across, for an immersive motorsport or flight simulator experience. The second portion of it is a race-sim "rollcage" that features race sim input devices.

Delicately designed and crafted, the Cooler Master ORB X introduces a whole new level of immersion, comfort, and luxury. With seamless hardware and software integration, ORB X aims to create a premium and private environment for users to immerse in by elevating their visual, audio, and comfort experiences as well as giving a sleek and futuristic appearance that can fit in any occasion such as business, entertainment, or gaming setup.

ORB X creates an atmosphere of immersion by the semi-enclosed design provided with a fully automated motorized shuttle dome, keeping users away from distractions and enabling an uninterrupted privacy mode for them to focus on what truly matters. Users will have the privilege of selecting either one 34-inch monitor or three 27-inch monitors based on their needs. The surround sound speakers directly housed in the station will give users a realistic, accurate, and dynamic audio experience even without the hassles of wearing headphones for long hours.

Setting a new trend in elevating user experience of immersive entertainment, Cooler Master introduces Synk X - a cross-platform immersive haptic chair for a new level of immersion.

Presenting an amplified immersion for lifelike entertainment experience, Cooler Master Synk X creates a new way of immersing in the imaginary world. By converting sound waves into vibrations and providing real-time tactile experiences, Synk X does not simply immerse, but engages users in the virtual surrounding and atmosphere like never before.

Last year Cooler Master unveiled a milestone in the history of contemporary technology: the very first small form factor power supply in the market with 850 W, V SFX Gold series. Today, Cooler Master takes the successor and pushes the limit to the maximum. Introducing V SFX Platinum, a series of small form factor power supply focused on high density and maximum power. While increasing the efficiency rate from Gold to Platinum, we also added ATX 3.0 and PCI-e Gen 5 connector so even with the Mini-ITX build; this will be your last stop when choosing the right power supply.

High Density / Performance-Focused
The V SFX Platinum comes with 2 different wattages: 1100 W and 1300 W targeting Mini-ITX system builders who wants to go bold with their setup, but doesn't have enough juice from the power supply. It also comes with a free SFX-ATX bracket that unlocks the limitations between each form factors, giving end-users more freedom and potential builds in the future. The V SFX Platinum are built with Full Bridge LLC design, quiet 92 mm silent fan and 100% Japanese capacitors. By adding PCIe Gen 5 connector, V SFX Platinum can unlock it's true potential and power up all Nvidia RTX 40 series GPU in the future.

Earlier this year Cooler Master unveiled a milestone in the history of contemporary technology: its latest flagship chassis, HAF 700 EVO. Today, Cooler Master returns to the roots of their HAF series by introducing HAF 700, an EATX chassis focused on delivering pure, undiluted performance. Much more subdue and minimalist in visual design while preserving key features of the flagship model, this case boasts unlimited levels of hardware support, multi-chamber heat dissipation, and innovative patent-pending mechanical designs.

As an embodiment of the HAF DNA, HAF 700 prioritizes airflow and performance through attention to detail in mechanical design, easily housing the most power-hungry components on the market. From SSI-EEB EATX motherboards to multiple radiator locations supporting up to 480 mm in length, as well as any top tier GPU you can get your hands on, HAF was made for building the system of your dreams. After having installed all core hardware components in the chassis, users will also find an abundance of clearance remaining for custom water loops, cable management, storage, or any other additional accessories they may fancy.[Editor's note: Catch the TechPowerUp Review of the HAF 700]

Cooler Master launches the Mobius Series, the new line of fans designed with innovation and performance in mind. Optimized with enhancements of interconnecting fan blades to fine-tuned sound output, the Mobius Series is engineered with the perfect balance of quiet operation and unmatched cooling capabilities, perfect for enthusiasts and advanced users.

The Ring Blade Design utilizes interconnecting fan blades for structural reinforcement and fan performance, eliminating vibration for even more stability. The angled inner frame rim features chamfered side vents to boost airflow with force induced pressure draw for maximum airflow. The sound output has been fine tuned to sub 6dB prominence noise levels for optimal acoustics without performance sacrifice. The Mobius Series is designed with superior performance in mind to achieve the ultimate cooling solution of low noise operation and unrivaled yield.

Besides the MasterBox 520 series cases today, Cooler Master also announced the Vertical Graphics Card Holder Kit V3 (model: MCA-U000R-KFVK03). This accessory converts the horizontal add-on card slots of an ATX case into vertical slots, letting you show off your graphics card. You can even use it with Micro-ATX Cases, but you could run into clearance issues with adjascent case-fans. The accessory includes a 16.5 cm-long PCI-Express 4.0 x16 riser cable, and supports graphics cards up to 3 slots thick. The riser cable uses tinned-copper 30 AWG wiring with high-grade insulation, while the structure of the holder is made of SGCC steel. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cooler Master on Thursday rolled out the MasterBox 520 line of mid-tower cases. A slight design uplift from the MasterBox 500, the 520 features a protruding front panel with a front-face that has a large mesh intake, as well as grills along the sides for additional air intake. Three CF120 ARGB fans along with an ARGB controller, come preinstalled. The right-side panel is made of tempered glass, inside, you'll get a conventional horizontally-partitioned layout. Compared to the MasterBox 500, you get an improved removable dust-filter bracket for the bottom PSU intakes, and a removable 3.5-inch drive-cage to free up room for DIY liquid-cooling gear.

The MasterBox 520 Mesh comes in two variants based on function—Mesh with an airy mesh front intake, and one with an acrylic front-panel; and their sub-variants based on color—black and white. The mid-tower measures 502 mm x 210 mm x 498 mm (LxWxH). The motherboard tray offers room for graphics cards up to 41 cm in length, CPU coolers up to 16.5 cm in height, and the PSU bay can take up to 20 cm-long units. Storage options include two 3.5-inch bays in a removable cage, and three 2.5-inch mounts. Ventilation includes either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm top vents; either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm front vents, and a 120 mm rear vent. You can mount up to a 360 mm or 280 mm radiator along the top and front panels. Front panel connectivity includes one each of USB 3.2 type-A, USB 3.2 type-C, and headset jack. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative gaming peripherals and computer components, has released the MM310 and MM311, a new lineup of gaming mice with an emphasis on innovative lightweight performance. The MM310 and MM311 are fully-featured gaming mice that showcase an innovative new lightweight chassis that keeps the total weight incredibly low — without any physical perforations or removal of components.

"We're loving the trend of lightweight mice on the market today, but the thought of having to physically punch holes in the chassis didn't really sit well with us anymore," says Dennis Liu, Peripheral General Manager. "So we turned to our engineers with decades of experience to find a more elegant solution. And thus, the MM310 and MM311 were born."

Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative gaming peripherals and computer components, has announced the CH331, a gaming headset designed with all the essentials in mind. The CH331 is a gaming headset that puts focus solely on function, with features that put durability and audio in the priority. "The CH331 is a gaming headset that's truly designed to be a daily driver," says Dennis Liu, Peripheral General Manager. "It's loaded with the essential features you need and want in a quality headset."

Cooler Master launches the availability of the all-new GM Series Curved Monitor lineup for work and play. The ultra-fast GM27-CFX with a 240 Hz refresh rate is available starting today May 26 2022 while the ultra-wide GM34-CWQ ARGB hits shelves on May 30 2022.

GM27-CFX
Cooler Master's new FHD GM27-CFX 1500R Curved monitor delivers outstanding performance for "Work & Play" Setups with a 98% DCI-P3 color spectrum coverage. The GM27-FQX runs an ultra-fast 240 Hz framerate with 0.5 ms response time and features quantum dot picture quality enabling a 3001:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks and bright whites.

Cooler Master today rolled out its PCI-Express 4.0 x16 riser cable (model: MCA-U000C-KPCI40-300). To be purchased separately for use with cases that have vertical expansion slots that let you show off your graphics cards, the Cooler Master riser cable measures 300 mm in length. Its designed is characterized by one of the four strands of wiring featuring an outer insulation in the company's favorite shade of purple. The cable supports PCI-Express 4.0 x16, and all older generations or narrower lane-configurations of PCIe. The riser uses 30AWG tinned copper wires, and 96 ground-signal wires to dampen EMI; and gold-plated PCIe contact points on both the female and male sides. Cooler Master is backing this with 1-year warranty. The company didn't reveal pricing, but general availability is expected on 3rd March, 2022.

Based on three new power supplies from Cooler Master, it looks like we can expect some extremely power hungry GPU's this year, as the company has announced no less than three 1300 W power supplies. On the plus side, all three models are 80 Plus Platinum certified, so they'll at least be really power efficient. Interestingly, none of the three new models follow the ATX standard when it comes to physical size, as two use the SFX form factor, whereas the last one is too deep to meet even the large ATX PSU spec.

Starting with the big boy, the V1300 Platinum 30th Anniversary, which measures in at 190 x 150 x 86 mm (DxWxH) and is the only 1300 W model that works when plugged into a 110 V power socket. It's a fairly standard high-end power supply with a 135 mm FBD fan and fully modular cables, although the wires in the PCIe cables have been upgraded to 16 AWG to prevent current drop. It also has a switch for either single or multi-rail operation and can deliver 54 A per 12 V rail. It'll come with a 10 year warranty, although the pricing is unknown at this point in time.

Cooler Master today launches its newest flagship chassis HAF 700 EVO, introducing ground breaking levels of tool-less design within futuristic visual presentation. Fans of the renowned HAF series will rejoice in the revamped visual design and next gen hardware compatibility of the series' newest flagship. Created in 2008, Cooler Master's HAF (High Air Flow) series has made its mark in the history of PC DIY as one of the most beloved cases on the market to this day. Known for its generous intake, high compatibility and performance oriented design, the HAF series is making a comeback after a long hiatus, with a heart in its origins and an eye on the future.

Staying true to its roots, HAF 700 EVO has been carefully engineered for optimal airflow at stock configuration, allowing systems to run swift and smoothly without requiring additional cooling components. The renowned cooling design of first generation HAF models have been preserved and expanded upon to house up to eighteen 120 mm fans or up to 480 mm radiators, with multiple areas of installation. Its large interior allows for the installation of up to SSI-EEB size motherboards and the largest graphics cards available on the market, with ample clearance remaining for hard drives in an assortment of configurations.

It would appear that high-end displays are all the rage this year and Cooler Master has just joined the fray with the GP27-FUS and the GP27-FQS, a pair of mini LED based displays. Both models sport Quantum Dot technology which helps enhance the colour gamut of the displays. Cooler Master claims to support 100 percent Adobe 97 percent DCI-P3 and 83 percent BT2020 coverage, which should make these displays great for both work and play, if you're after a colour accurate display.

The main difference between the two models is that the GP27-FQS sports an Innolux AAS panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, whereas the GP27-FUS has an AHVA panel from AUO with a 3840 x 2160 resolution. The GP27-FQS offers a refresh rate of 165 Hz, with the GP27-FUS trailing slightly behind at 160 Hz, but they have a common 1 ms response time. Both displays feature HDR1000 certification, with SDR brightness of up to 600 nits and peak HDR brightness of up to 1200 nits. Other features included are low blue light, anti-flicker and overdrive technology.

Cooler Master launches the MasterLiquid Flux Series, a performance driven AIO liquid cooling solution. The MasterLiquid Flux Series is the materialization of revolutionary cooling performance. With enhancements from the pump to the radiator and fans, the Flux Series delivers precisely tuned performance for superior heat dissipation and cooling capabilities. The Flux Series will launch in two radiator sizes - PL240 Flux and PL360 Flux.

The MasterLiquid Flux Series has been refined with precision to improve on all aspects of the cooler to deliver the best performance on the market. The new Dual Chamber Pump is more compact than previous generations without sacrificing performance, delivering the perfect volume of flow to pressure for impressive cooling. The high speed motor uses a ceramic bearing impeller to force balanced water flow to and from the radiator for ultimate efficiency of heat exchange. Microchannels have been maximized with ultra-thin spaded fins to accurately target heat spots. The copper base surface area has also been enlarged and optimized with perfect base thickness for further accelerated heat transfer.

Editor's note: You can find our review of the Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux here.

Cooler Master announces today it will be providing mounting upgrades for Intel's Alder Lake LGA1700 release. Cooler Master will provide mounting kits for Intel's new 12th Generation Alder Lake LGA1700 CPUs, allowing customers to use existing coolers with the new platform. Additionally, Cooler Master's current coolers will soon include LGA1700 mounting hardware directly out of box.

The LGA1700 mounting kits will be provided for the majority of current coolers on market with the launch of LGA1700 CPUs and motherboards. The LGA1700 brackets will be available from Cooler Master's online store for North America and Europe regions and customers. Brackets will be available for North America customers on the online store.

Cooler Master today launches the NR200P MAX, the first iteration of its new MAX line of building platforms. The NR200P MAX's extraordinarily optimized ecosystem provides small form factor enthusiasts a fail-proof jump start on their builds through fine-tuned components and thoughtful design. MAX products serve as a physical culmination of Cooler Master's years of mechanical, thermal, and power delivery expertise, aiming to break industrial limits and perfect technological achievements. Case, thermal and power solutions come pre-customized with never seen before product features, calibrated to work together in exquisite harmony.

Editors Note: You can find our review for the Cooler Master NR200P MAX here.

Cooler Master, a global leader in PC component manufacturing, is launching the StreamEnjin, their first ever All-In-One live stream broadcasting device.

Streaming. Simplified
Cooler Master is adding a new device to their vast lineup of technology within the portfolio - the StreamEnjin. The StreamEnjin is an all-in-one livestream mixer that allows you to edit and switch your inputs for seamless broadcasting of your content. Easily create and deliver your customized livestream to multiple CDN broadcast destinations, with 8 preset scenes for convenient personalization. Simple button layout makes switching and mixing a breeze, with the versatile iPad app giving you the freedom to edit your overlays to your liking. The StreamEnjin is designed with a portable form factor with a handle-stand to grab and go to stream from any location you desire.

The StreamEnjin gives you the simplicity and versatility to broadcast your content, integrating simple controls with a portable device for any level streamer looking to share their personalized stream or enhance their stream content for a more entertaining and eye-catching livestream.