CoolerMaster V8 Cooler Mod

Mnpctech_Guy · 03-05-2009, 10:49 PM

Ferrari 599 engine

Dissection of Coolermaster's new "V8" CPU Cooler

Model RR-UV8-XBU1-GP
CPU Socket Intel Socket LGA1366
Intel Socket LGA775
AMD Socket (Socket 940/AM2/AM2+)
CPU Support Intel: Core i7, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Extreme Ed., Pentium Dual-Core, Pentium D, Pentium 4 Extreme Ed., Pentium 4 HT, Pentium 4, Celeron Dual-Core, Celeron D
AMD:Phenom, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon X2, Sempron

Fan Control PWM + VR Controller
Rated Voltage 12V
Start Voltage 7V
Operating Voltage 10.38V - 13.2V
Rated Current 0.12A
Input Power 1.44W

Dimension 120 x 128 x 161.1mm
Heat Sink Material Copper Base / Aluminum Fins / 8 Heat Pipes
Heat Pipes Dimensions 6mm

Fan Dimension (W / H / D) 120 x 120 x 25mm
Fan Speed 800 - 1800RPM
Fan Airflow 69.69CFM
Air pressure (mmH2O) 2.94mm H2O
Bearing Type Rifle Bearing
Fan Life Expectancy 40,000hrs
Fan Noise Level (dB-A) 17 - 21dBA
Fan Speed Adjustment Install on PCI Slot
Connector 4-pin

The Coolermaster's V8 logo was GONE IN 60 SECONDS!

The center portion was replaced Round Modders Mesh

1/8 thick acrylic riser

manifold air intake hose made from plastic wire loom, heated and bent

roughly 3/16" tall manifolds made from modeling clay

Next up, making 12, intake pipes! :D

My "worm chorus line" is starting to morph in to intake pipes. The next step is applying more clay to join them to the manifolds. From there, acrylic primer, then a coat of silver "manifold" colored paint, then off to mnpctech's master painter, Brad Galvin to have intricate details like the Ferrari text on the red covers painted.

The pipes will be smoothed over with another application of clay.

A little more sanding, and it's ready for paint details :thumb:

Hand painting the intakes has commenced. Using custom vinyl film stencil made on plotter for "Ferrari"

I wonder if Coolermaster would recognize it?

**mpcamer** · 03-05-2009, 11:22 PM

Very nice.. As always.

Some guys I know at AMD have been telling me that your case you made for them is still making the rounds from time to time.

**Duke3d87** · 03-06-2009, 07:59 AM

as always dude...sure is pretty.

RcRon7 · 03-06-2009, 08:04 AM

Good lord, did you paint that by hand??? Ok, I see you made your own decal as it were. Still, very nice.

very nice indeed

Can you provide a little more info on the custom vinyl film stuff?

Mnpctech_Guy · 03-06-2009, 10:21 AM

Thanks everybody!

A template was made with a roland vinyl film plotter, and removed after painting..like a stencil

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpcamer

Very nice.. As always.

Some guys I know at AMD have been telling me that your case you made for them is still making the rounds from time to time.

I hope they've updated the hardware (lol) They should tell everyone the case doesn't weigh anywhere near what people thought it would from the videos, it's shell is all aircraft aluminum

Mnpctech_Guy · 03-07-2009, 06:58 AM

I'm assembling everything back together tommorow (sun) and was thinking this would be a good opportunity to try recording a video in HD for my YouTube page Not sure if my desktops up to snuff for HD editing yet tho.. in any case, I will try!

Mnpctech_Guy · 03-08-2009, 08:08 PM

The modified coolermaster "V8" manifold is finished

RcRon7 · 03-08-2009, 09:00 PM

Very nice...

Now lets see this thing in action!!

ChILd-PrOdIgY · 03-08-2009, 11:51 PM

Sick mod. That looks really good

furball zen · 03-09-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnpctech_Guy

The modified coolermaster "V8" manifold is finished

Looks almost like cast AL too ;)

Mnpctech_Guy · 03-11-2009, 06:54 AM

Thanks dudes!

Does the HD version of the CPU cooler video lag for you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYmSkPhv3vQ

CustomPCMAX · 03-12-2009, 08:17 AM

Holy crap... I just saw this thread for the first time. That heat sink is unbelievable. I wish I had the creative talents you have.

EDIT: The youtube HD video works fine for me.

cyclonite · 03-12-2009, 09:16 AM

Well not to bust the chops or anything but I like detail. And there is just one small detail that has been overlooked here.

The 599 Ferrari contains a V12 which is why you see 6 air tubes per side on the intake plenum.

In keeping true to the name of the cpu cooler, you would need to change your mod to only contain 8 air tubes per side on the intake plenum. As seen in these photos.

Other then that the mod looks ok.

CustomPCMAX · 03-12-2009, 10:14 AM

Or they could just call the HSF the V12 mod

Mnpctech_Guy · 03-13-2009, 09:27 AM

You have to remember that I work within my customer's budget. Most people would never shill out the amount of money to replicate those authentic details. I only had 3/4" of space between top of the cooler and the side panel. They also wanted the option to replace the fan. So the cover had to be removable w/o any extra features attached to it. Given these constraints, my mission was accomplished and my customer is happy. Thats all that matters to me.

btw: got this nice note from Cooler Master today

Quote:

On behalf of Cooler Master, we would like to ask for your permission to link from our official Cooler Master website to your awesome V8 video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYmSkPhv3vQ

We want to educate our consumers better about Cooler Master products and we believe it’s a good opportunity for you to promote your website as well.

Please kindly feed back to us, thank you!

Best Regards,
Sally Ou Yang
Cooler Master Co, Ltd.