Coolermaster MarsProvided by:
Coolermaster The Mars takes an inverted approach to CPU cooling, placing the heat pipes and ALU fins around the fan in the center, the unit quite compact and comes with a LED fan for extra bling.
The sample Mars we received was also showroom model which has seen some action, the retail packaging was not in the mint condition, we asked our colleagues at
BigBruin if we could use some of their photo and they happily applied, thanks guys!
Picture from BigBruin.comPlatform compatibility: Intel Socket 775, AMD S939/AM2
Fan Support: 90x25.4 mm (custom design 900 ~ 3000 RPM with PWM)
Dimensions: 132 x 120 x 105 mm
Weight (with fan): 672gr
Picture from BigBruin.com
In the box you’ll find a detailed instructions manual, a tube of thermal paste and mounting gear for the different platforms. (Same mounting method as the Eclipse, practically the same mounting hardware).
A total of three heat pipes run through the top and base of the Mars, from the top piece a series of aluminum fins are attached, the whole looks like an inverted pear.
While the Mars is considerably taller than the stock Intel heatsink, around the socket area is occupies less space, allowing it to fit on virtually every motherboard out there.
The base has an excellent finish:
Picture from BigBruin.com
Identical to the Eclipse, the Mars’ fan also comes with 4-pin connector and takes advantage of PWM if your motherboard supports it; alternatively you use the very compact fan speed selector. The white connector you see in the photo below has a black jumper to select high/low fan speed, or when removed it will use PWM; it’s simple yet effective method.
Installation
Installation requires motherboard removal, once you have installed the correct brackets on the Mars you push the mounting screws through the 4 holes around the socket, then you take the motherboard and flip it around to screw the nuts onto the bolts using this little gimmick:
When the unit is powered up it lights up cool blue:
Ready for testing ->