Cooler Master MasterAir Pro 3 cpu cooler

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Pros:

Easy installation, Price, Multiple installation methods, New fan bracket, Quiet operation, 5 year warranty
Price, Direct CPU contact, Awesome bracket design for the fan, Easy Installation if You Want to Use the Plastic Clips
Inexpensive Cooler, Quality Construction, MasterFan Air Balance Fan Included, Dual Mounting Hardware, Core Contact Design, Easy Fan Removal

Cons:

Performance could be better
Challenging Installation When Using the Metal Brackets

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Last revision on October 26, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Easy installation, Price, Multiple installation methods, New fan bracket, Quiet operation, 5 year warranty
Price, Direct CPU contact, Awesome bracket design for the fan, Easy Installation if You Want to Use the Plastic Clips
Inexpensive Cooler, Quality Construction, MasterFan Air Balance Fan Included, Dual Mounting Hardware, Core Contact Design, Easy Fan Removal

Reviewers Didn't Like

Performance could be better
Challenging Installation When Using the Metal Brackets
Takes awhile to install

Expert reviews and ratings

Cooler Master MasterAir Pro 3 performance:A compact, yet capable and promising cooling solution from Cooler Master's army of products. Several things are defining this MasterAir Pro 3 cooler – compatibility, noise level vs performance, technologies...

By dvtests.com on August 22, 2017

The MasterAir Pro 3 and MasterAir Pro 4 are two new coolers from Cooler Master, creators of the legendary Hyper 212 EVO.Both are very similar, though the Pro 3 is a bit smaller and uses a 92mmm fan, while the Pro 4 is obviously bigger and makes use of a...

By Kitguru.net on April 10, 2017

The MasterAir Pro 3 & Pro 4 have been available to buy for a little while now, but they really deserve getting their own media launch this week. The performance witnessed place them in very respectable positions in the Play3r cooler charts, and they are...

By Play3r on April 10, 2017

Which processor cooler is the best? The choices are overwhelming. Hardware.Info to the rescue! We test no less than 49 different coolers in a consistent test environment producing very reliable...

By uk.hardware.info on June 13, 2018

Which processor cooler is the best? The choices are overwhelming. Hardware.Info to the rescue! We test no less than 49 different coolers in a consistent test environment producing very reliable results. After reading this you will know which fan will...

By uk.hardware.info on January 31, 2018

Cooler Master's MasterAir Pro CPU heatsinks hit most of the marks that good air coolers should these days. The MasterAir Pro 3 offers a much wider PWM range than the Intel stock cooler for quiet running at idle, and the noise character of its 92-mm fan...

By The Tech Report on October 31, 2016

Cooler Master has brought in two new budget friendly coolers to the MasterAir line-up, and if you’re on a very strict budget and want better than stock, these coolers are not bad! The mounting system can be tedious, but the performance was...

By Legit Reviews on October 31, 2016

There are so many people I know that have used Cooler Master's Hyper Series CPU coolers in their builds. Cooler Master is hoping the same holds true with their new MasterAir Pro series. Cooler Master is pricing these coolers at only $39.99 for the...

By ThinkComputers on October 31, 2016

Cooler Master continues to cash in on the “Master” part of its name with its new MasterAir series of basic heatsink and fan CPU coolers, yet its mid-market pricing remains. The MasterAir Pro 4 is available for only $45, and the MasterAir Pro 3 for $40....

By Tom's Hardware UK on October 31, 2016

I found the cooling capabilities of the MasterAir Pro 3 excellent. My expectations were definitely exceeded for a cooler of this size. The price is affordable and you are getting a product form one of the best in the game. If you are looking for a...

By funkykit.com on October 31, 2016

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