Cooler Master MasterAir Pro 3 & Pro 4 CPU Cooler Review
Introduction to the CM MasterAir Pro 3 & Pro 4 CPU Coolers
Cooler Master is no slouch when it comes to CPU cooling solutions. Today theyre introducing two new products to the MasterAir series, called the MasterAir Pro 3 and MasterAir Pro 4. Previously the MasterAir series was only comprised of the Maker 8, which is a highly decked out air cooler, included dual LED fans, and overall the cooler is pretty pricey. The coolers that were looking at today are a quite a bit more budget friendly and include a single non-LED fan needless to say, theyre not as fancy, but still designed to be a very good general cooler.
The new coolers to the MasterAir series implore Cooler Masters Continuous Direct Contact Technology 2.0, which basically increases the surface area by 45% by compressing heatpipes together, which helps to dissipate heat more efficiently. Included with the Pro 3 is a single 92mm fan, rated for 28 CFM @ 2.5 mmH2O and a max noise level of 30 dBA. The Pro 4 includes a single 120mm fan, rated for 66.7 CFM @ 2.34 mmH2O and a max noise level of 30 dBA as well. Installation was designed to be made easier with an X-bracket, which you basically slide to your sockets setting, or you can use the same installation method that the stock Intel cooler uses with the push-pin.
MasterAir Pro 4 is a decently larger cooler compared to the Pro 3. One feature that you will notice is that the Pro 3 has three heatpipes while the Pro 4 has four.
The MSRP price difference between both of the coolers is very minimal, and theyre quite affordable period. You will be able to pick up the MasterAir Pro 3 for $39.99 or less and the MasterAir Pro 4 for $44.99 or less. Both coolers feature a 5-year warranty!
SPECIFICATIONS
| MasterAir Pro 3 | MasterAir Pro 4 | |
| Model | MAY-T3PN-930PK-R1 | MAY-T3PN-930PK-R1 |
| CPU Socket | Intel LGA 2011-v3 / 2011 / 1151 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 775 | |
| AMD AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ /AM2 / FM2+ / FM2 / FM1 | ||
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 78x117x140mm | 84x129x158.5mm |
| Heat Sink Dimensions (LxWxH) | 61.5x108x140mm | 60x116x158.5mm |
| Heat Sink Material | 3 Heat Pipes / CDC 2.0 / Aluminum Fins | 4 Heat Pipes / CDC 2.0 / Aluminum Fins |
| Heat Sink Weight | 390 g | 472 g |
| Fan Dimensions | 92 x 92 x 25 mm | 120 x 120 x 25 mm |
| Fan Speed | 650 3,000 RPM (PWM) 10% | 650 2,000 RPM (PWM) 10% |
| Fan Air Flow | 28 CFM (Max) | 66.7 CFM (Max) |
| Fan Air Pressure | 2.5 mmH2O (Max) | 2.34 mmH2O (Max) |
| Fan MTTF | 350,000 hours | 490,000 hours |
| Fan L-10 Life | 50,000 hours | 70,000 hours |
| Fan Connector | 4-Pin | |
| Fan Noise Level | 6~30 dBA (Max) | |
| Fan Rated Current | 0.1 A | 0.15A |
| Fan Safety Current | 0.2 A | 0.4A |
| Fan Power Consumption | 1.2w | 1.8 W |
Both of these coolers look really nice and appear relatively simple to install, but we will find that out in later sections. First, lets take a look at how these coolers are packaged and take a quick look at them.