Ask Me Anything - Official Cooler Master Representatives

[rubix_1011]

When are you going to release new products such as headsets and mouse padz, I have two old pads that are finally showing wear and tear. Been through two Sirus S headsets and didnt not like the design style of the sonuz and ceres.

ps: when is the aluminum series and white colored series coming out that you spoke of rajiv

Yes we heard about the Sonuz design style and we've re-tuned our design focuses on headsets to big improvements.

Our aluminum headset , the Pulse-R, comes out the end of July and I think it's going to very well received. The surfaces we released the Power-RX and Control-RX, both which have been VERY popular with our e-sports teams. The aluminum keyboard will be launched in a full bundle ideally this year.

Sirus will see some updates as well since we feel it has great comfort and sound quality.

Very curious to see these...always very interested in mousing surfaces as well as quality headphones.

 

[CM-Nate]

Are there any plans for Coolermaster to release water-cooling products outside of Closed Loop options? So will we see Coolermaster designed radiators, pumps, reservoirs and other components necessary to build a custom loop?

Our Eisberg would probably fit your needs. The Eisberg comes prefilled and can be used as either a closed loop or you can add radiators, waterblocks, reservoirs etc to the system.

We sell three different versions:

Eisberg 240L - Which is the pump, 2 120mm fans and a 240mm radiator.
Eisberg 120L - Pump, 2 120mm fans and a 120mm radiator.
Eisberg Solo - Pump only.

Its currently available through newegg and frozencpu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=eisberg&N=-1&isNodeId=1
http://www.frozencpu.com/search.html?mv_profile=keyword_search&mv_session_id=jwcp5BcG&searchspec=eisberg&go.x=-402&go.y=-127

 

[virellek]

It's been hinted at but never confirmed beyond "It's currently in the planning stages". Is the Cosmos II ever going to get a side cover with a nice window? Can we get a definitive yes/no so we can go ahead and make our own or buy a 3rd party one? I love my Cosmos II but I want to know if I should continue to wait or if I should spend time on making my own.

Thanks!

-Virellek

 

[Krnt]

Hi I've been reading the whole thread, and you guys have been doing a nice job answering, Thanks for that.

Now I have a few questions:
1. Is there any plans to sell, any 5.25 or 3,5 Drive bay accesories like memory card readers, fan controllers, USB Panels?
2. Also I've been wondering if there are any Full aluminium Cases that are you selling right now, if not, are there any future plans for them?
3. Also I was looking for a USB/PS2 Keyboard and I love the Cooler Master ones, but I liked a lot the UK layout versions (the ones with the Big "Enter" key), is there any way to get any of those in the US?

Thanks in Advance.

 

[Jon_CM]

It's been hinted at but never confirmed beyond "It's currently in the planning stages". Is the Cosmos II ever going to get a side cover with a nice window? Can we get a definitive yes/no so we can go ahead and make our own or buy a 3rd party one? I love my Cosmos II but I want to know if I should continue to wait or if I should spend time on making my own.

Thanks!

-Virellek

Unfortunately the answer for CMUSA is no on the Cosmos 2 side window. We use a specialized construction, and when we calculated the cost, we would have to charge end users at least $60 for the piece. It would have been hard to sell and hard to make with that reality.

 

[cmi86]

Does coolermaster haves any plans to move in to the aftermarket performance VGA cooling market ?

 

[JPNpower]

I think that you should use your expertise in cooling to make video cards. A cooler company making video cards should sell very well, I for one, will jump at the first rumour

 

[g-unit1111]

So I have heard that Cooler Master switched power supply OEMs to some of the higher end manufacturers like Seasonic and Super Flower for its' new line of Silent Pros that are coming later this year, any truth to this rumor?

 

[peanut_316]

i was wondering if there is plans for a new H.A.F case full tower like H.A.F X i love my HAF X i even dremelled the 230 fan off and made into a acryllic glass..now the case looks awesome.....i hate to say this but corsair just released a 900D i purchased one b/c of the design and the no new updated HAFx case...didnt really like the cosmos 2 looks too alienwarey sorry CM.

 

[dtechnician]

Will you be bringing back any of those beautiful cases like the black widow or the ATCS 840. I also wanted to know if Cooler Master are planning to re-release the all white 690II advanced...its an old case but its beautiful

 

[CMRajiv]

I understand that future HAF cases will include USB3. Unfortunately the fact that current cases don't include it is a dealbreaker for me. Not that it matters, since I won't be needing a case soon, but back to my point...

Will these upgrades just be USB3 upgrades, or will new HAF products with many different changes replace older models?

Our current cases do have USB3.. namely HAF Xb, HAF X, and a few others.

I think that you should use your expertise in cooling to make video cards. A cooler company making video cards should sell very well, I for one, will jump at the first rumour

I don't think we'll get into that market as it's already fiercely competitive.

 

[CMRajiv]

i was wondering if there is plans for a new H.A.F case full tower like H.A.F X i love my HAF X i even dremelled the 230 fan off and made into a acryllic glass..now the case looks awesome.....i hate to say this but corsair just released a 900D i purchased one b/c of the design and the no new updated HAFx case...didnt really like the cosmos 2 looks too alienwarey sorry CM.

Yes. Just cannot talk about it yet.

 

[Sevyn]

Hi, I have always wanted to ask, does when is the Cooler Master Elite 130 is shipping to Malaysia?

We wouldn't have this info since we're the North American team, sorry! We can try to inquire about it but don't know if we'll get the answer within the AMA window.

How about when it will be released in the US? I've been excited since I saw Linus's video covering your guys' booth at Computex

 

[dbdarrough]

I love my Haf X for room and cooling but since day one I have wished it had more than one fan with an LED light that could be switched on and off like the one in front. It would be cool if I could replace the other fans in the enclosure with switched LED fans so that I could use the built in switch to turn all of the lights on and off. Icing on the cake would be if you offered these switched LED fans in Red, Green and Blue but it seems the only options from Cooler Master are MegaFlow always on type of fans. Just a thought!

 

[kn0ckcha]

are you guys "CM" thinkin about making a game pad like the razer nostromo/ new orbweaver?

 

[CMRajiv]

are you guys "CM" thinkin about making a game pad like the razer nostromo/ new orbweaver?

Currently, no but as we continue growing our gaming line it's not completely out of the question.

 

[CM-Nate]

How will the V8 GTS compare to 240/280mm closed loop solutions?

As long as the chassis is well ventilated the V8GTS will perform at roughly the same level as current highend aircoolers and 240 radiators.

 

[inzone]

I also have the HAF-X case and when first got it thought it was just about the most massive case around. However since I use water cooling I have like one of the other members said have taken a dremel tool to the case for many modifications to accommodate radiators and such.

Does Cooler Master have any plans to increase the overall size of any of their case models or perhaps introduce a new model designed for serious water cooling ? I have seen cases that are double wide and behind the motherboard wall is what turns out to be room to put several radiators and therefore not overcrowding the main case area. Or is this idea too much of a niche category and not worth getting into.

 

[CMRajiv]

I also have the HAF-X case and when first got it thought it was just about the most massive case around. However since I use water cooling I have like one of the other members said have taken a dremel tool to the case for many modifications to accommodate radiators and such.

Does Cooler Master have any plans to increase the overall size of any of their case models or perhaps introduce a new model designed for serious water cooling ? I have seen cases that are double wide and behind the motherboard wall is what turns out to be room to put several radiators and therefore not overcrowding the main case area. Or is this idea too much of a niche category and not worth getting into.

As I've mentioned in other response... we have something that will really fit what you are looking for. Just not ready to talk about it yet!

 

[King Hackintosh]

I'm really sorry for asking so many times, but I will be building a new system and I would really like to know if I should wait for the V8 GTS (I doubt I'm the only one).

So please, please, would you mind just answering my question? You guys are like the best company ever

I would like to know how the new V8 GTS will compare to closed loop coolers like the CM Seidon 240M.

Thank you so much and pleeeaaaaasssseeee answer my question...

PS: If that is classified information then just let know - I just feel like you are avoiding me question

 

[CMRajiv]

I'm really sorry for asking so many times, but I will be building a new system and I would really like to know if I should wait for the V8 GTS (I doubt I'm the only one).

So please, please, would you mind just answering my question? You guys are like the best company ever

I would like to know how the new V8 GTS will compare to closed loop coolers like the CM Seidon 240M.

Thank you so much and pleeeaaaaasssseeee answer my question...

PS: If that is classified information then just let know - I just feel like you are avoiding me question

Nate already responded, but I'll re-post if you missed it

"As long as the chassis is well ventilated the V8GTS will perform at roughly the same level as current high end air coolers and 240 radiators."

 

[King Hackintosh]

I'm really sorry for asking so many times, but I will be building a new system and I would really like to know if I should wait for the V8 GTS (I doubt I'm the only one).

So please, please, would you mind just answering my question? You guys are like the best company ever

I would like to know how the new V8 GTS will compare to closed loop coolers like the CM Seidon 240M.

Thank you so much and pleeeaaaaasssseeee answer my question...

PS: If that is classified information then just let know - I just feel like you are avoiding me question

Nate already responded, but I'll re-post if you missed it

"As long as the chassis is well ventilated the V8GTS will perform at roughly the same level as current high end air coolers and 240 radiators."

Oh I'm so sorry I missed that! Would one of your silencio cases (if I could find one) be considered well ventilated? Or would I need a HAF case?

 

[CM-Nate]

I'm really sorry for asking so many times, but I will be building a new system and I would really like to know if I should wait for the V8 GTS (I doubt I'm the only one).

So please, please, would you mind just answering my question? You guys are like the best company ever

I would like to know how the new V8 GTS will compare to closed loop coolers like the CM Seidon 240M.

Thank you so much and pleeeaaaaasssseeee answer my question...

PS: If that is classified information then just let know - I just feel like you are avoiding me question

Nate already responded, but I'll re-post if you missed it

"As long as the chassis is well ventilated the V8GTS will perform at roughly the same level as current high end air coolers and 240 radiators."

Oh I'm so sorry I missed that! Would one of your silencio cases (if I could find one) be considered well ventilated? Or would I need a HAF case?

You would probably want to use a HAF since they are focused on airflow and performance. 690 would also be a good option.

 

[kn0ckcha]

any plans for jetflos in a 140 size i only see them listed as 120s on the site

 

[CM-Nate]

any plans for jetflos in a 140 size i only see them listed as 120s on the site

Yes they are in the works, but the 120s are going to hit the market first.