Cooler Master Turbine Master Mach 0.8 Fan Review

👤by James Clewer Comments 📅19-01-11
Conclusion


All in all the Turbine Master Mach 0.8 is an impressive case fan. I can see this fan being used throughout the market from HTPC's to multi fanned extreme case installs.

The design certainly seems optimised for ultra quiet running and despite the very low 5v airflow performance its remaining performances at both 7v and 12v put it firmly in the frame for a decent award. Airflow is quite generous considering the volume levels generated by the Turbine Master which truly makes it a shortlisted unit for anyone looking to get one or more new case fans.


Cooler Master's excellent Turbine Master.


Unlike Arctic Cooling's fan frame design which only allows the fan to be installed in one orientation the Turbine master can be installed as both an intake and exhaust - just like a normal case fan. The semi-cut frame is a great design feature and despite my concerns regarding the technical benefits of the rounded turbine hub cover you can't say that it doesn't look good!

I'd have liked to see some braiding on the fan cable just to help protect it a little but besides that I don't really have a bad word.

Not only that but when you consider that there are two additional models in the range boasting increasing rpm levels Cooler Master have all bases covered from silent to fairly extreme user. Assuming they perform similarly to the Mach 0.8 tested here of course!

Assuming the UK pricing will be in the region of £10 I feel that the Cooler Master Turbine Master 0.8 deserves our 'Gold' award - congratulations.

Pros

+ Good performance vs sound level
+ Good airflow and pressure at 12v and 7v
+ Semi-cut frame seems to work well
+ Resonance, chuffing and click free performance
+ Well priced

Cons

- Lack of cable braiding
- Unsure of the domed hub covers impact on performance








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