:Cooler Master

{{Infobox company

| name = Cooler Master Technology Inc.

| native_name = 訊凱國際

| logo = Cooler Master black logo.svg

| type = Private

| foundation = {{Start date and age|1992}}

| location_city = New Taipei

| location_country = Taiwan

| key_people =

| industry = Computer hardware

| products = Computer cases
Power supplies
Computer coolers
Computer peripherals
Computer monitors
Gaming chairs

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| homepage = [http://www.coolermaster.com/ coolermaster.com]

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Cooler Master Technology Inc. is a computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 1992, the company produces computer cases, power supplies, air and liquid CPU coolers, laptop cooling pads, and computer peripherals.{{Cite web|url = http://www.coolermaster.com/|title = Cooler Master: Computer Case, Cooler, Power Supply, Laptop Cooling, Mobile Accessories, Gaming Peripherals|date = |accessdate = 24 December 2014|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }} Alongside its retail business, Cooler Master also is an original equipment manufacturer of cooling devices for other manufacturers, including Nvidia (VGA coolers),{{Cite web|url =http://odm.coolermaster.com/business.php?category_id=1|title =VGA - Cooler Master|accessdate =24 December 2014|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20171205143711/http://odm.coolermaster.com/business.php?category_id=1|archive-date =5 December 2017|url-status =dead}} AMD (CPU{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} and VGA coolers), and EVGA (motherboard heatsinks). The company has sponsored major eSports events.[http://www.kode5.com/global_supporters.php Global supporters - KODE5] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913123450/http://www.kode5.com/global_supporters.php |date=2009-09-13 }} Some of Cooler Master's products have won awards including the iF product design award.{{cite web|url=http://www.ifdesign.de/beitragsdetails_e.html?offset=3&sprache=1&award_id=170&beitrag_id=41681|title=Cooler Master V8 in COMPUTEX TAIPEI design & innovation awards 2008|accessdate=13 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929024124/http://www.ifdesign.de/beitragsdetails_e.html?offset=3&sprache=1&award_id=170&beitrag_id=41681|archive-date=29 September 2011|url-status=dead}}

History

Facilities

The company headquarters of Cooler Master is located in Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan and has a manufacturing facility in Huizhou, China.{{cite web|url=http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/contact.php?page_id=2|title=Cooler Master - Make It Yours.|website=www.coolermaster-usa.com|accessdate=13 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029005242/http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/contact.php?page_id=2|archive-date=29 October 2009|url-status=dead}} To support international operations, the company also has branch offices in various continents, including United States (Fremont, California and Chino, California), the Netherlands (Eindhoven), Italy (Milano), France (Paris), Germany (Augsburg), Russia (Moscow), and Brazil (São Paulo).{{Cite web|url =http://odm.coolermaster.com/index.php|title =Cooler Master|accessdate =24 December 2014|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20171125034301/http://odm.coolermaster.com/index.php|archive-date =25 November 2017|url-status =dead}}

Products

The company in March 2020 continues to release its own gaming headsets, with products like the MH670 headphones allowing customization through the Cooler Master configuration app, named Portal.[https://www.ign.com/articles/cooler-master-mh670-wireless-gaming-headset-review "Cooler Master MH670 Wireless Gaming Headset Review"] IGN It also makes esports mice.[https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/cooler-master-mm710-gaming-mouse "Cooler Master MM710 Gaming Mouse Review"] PC Mag

One of its main current products is the Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler, which PCWorld says is "arguably the most popular CPU air cooler for the budget-minded crowd wanting to upgrade from the stock options."[https://www.pcworld.com/article/3513793/a-revamped-cooler-master-hyper-212-evo-cpu-cooler-is-finally-here.html "A revamped Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler is finally here"], PCWorld The company also makes other air coolers, liquid coolers, PC cases, fans, and power supplies.[https://www.pcworld.com/article/3527949/cooler-masters-newest-argb-case-is-straightforward-and-affordable.html "Cooler Master's newest ARGB case is straightforward and affordable"] PCWorld[https://www.techspot.com/review/1995-amd-threadripper-air-cooling/ "Big Boy Heatsinks: The 64-core AMD Threadripper 3990X Cooler Test"] TechSpot

In January 2020, the company changed its applicator style to a new wide-tipped applicator, with Cooler Master stating that it was to alarm fewer parents about the older syringe shape.[https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/cooler-master-is-tired-of-telling-parents-their-kids-arent-on-drugs/ "Cooler Master is tired of telling parents their kids aren’t on drugs"] Ars Technica

The KFConsole, a home video game console launched in December 2020, is part of a partnership between Cooler Master and KFC.{{cite news |last=Guy |first=Jack |title=KFC launches game console that keeps your chicken warm |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/23/tech/kfc-games-console-chicken-scli-intl/index.html |date=December 23, 2020 |website=CNN |access-date=December 27, 2020}}

In 2012 the company included a free "Captain Cooler Master" figure with some purchases to celebrate its 20th anniversary.{{Cite web |date=4 January 2012 |title=[OCQQ] Cooler Master celebrating 20th anniversary {{!}} Overclock.net |url=https://www.overclock.net/threads/ocqq-cooler-master-celebrating-20th-anniversary.1194570/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pNv7jFACVo&t=868&feature=youtu.be |title=Video Game Tat 2: Special Exclusive Edition! {{!}} Ashens |date=2012-12-03 |last=ashens |access-date=2025-04-14 |via=YouTube}}

= CM Storm =

CM Storm is a subsidiary brand created in 2008.[http://www.cmstorm.com/en/statics/about/ CM Storm About Page] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724015403/http://www.cmstorm.com/en/statics/about/ |date=2012-07-24 }} Products are developed using research collected from partnerships with gaming organizations in eSports including Mousesports and Frag Dominant.[http://www.cmstorm.com/en/teams/3/ List of Storm Teams] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410080207/http://www.cmstorm.com/en/teams/3/ |date=2010-04-10 }} In September 2009, CM Storm launched the Sentinel Advanced mouse with a programmable organic light-emitting diode display.{{cite web|url=http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2942/cooler_master_storm_sentinel_advance_cs_m_fps_tactics_pad/index7.html|title=Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advance & CS-M FPS Tactics Pad|date=29 September 2009|publisher=|accessdate=13 August 2018}} In January 2012, CM Storm launched the QuickFire Ultimate keyboard.{{cite web|url=http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/QuickFireUltimate/|title=QuickFire Ultimate Official page|accessdate=13 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328163822/http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/QuickFireUltimate/|archive-date=28 March 2014|url-status=dead}} In January 2013, CM Storm launched the Sirus S gaming headset featuring an inline remote with volume control and microphone mute button. As of 2018, Cooler Master no longer sells products under the CM Storm brand.

In June 2024, Cooler Master launched its 57-inch GP57ZS gaming monitor featuring DUHD resolution, mini LED, and VRR technology.{{cite web |title=Cooler Master GP57ZS gaming monitor launched with DUHD resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate |url=https://trendytechdev.com/cooler-master-gp57zs-gaming-monitor-launched-with-duhd-resolution-and-120-hz-refresh-rate/#google_vignette |website=Trendytechdev |date=6 August 2024 |access-date=23 September 2024}}