With today's processors generating higher temperatures than those based on prior generation architectures, choosing the right cooler becomes more important than ever especially if you intend to overclock the CPU even a few MHz over the stock settings. While the stock coolers supplied by the CPU manufacturers will allow the chip to run at its intended specifications, you certainly aren't likely to squeeze any more performance out of it. This sets the stage for what brings us here today, as I will be taking a look at the latest CPU cooler offering from Cooler Master, the V8 GTS. Like its predecessor, the V8 GTS is designed to offer maximum cooling efficiency for today's CPUs while sporting a stylish new design.

Let's take a quick look at the packaging for Cooler Master's latest bad boy. The front includes a brief description on some of the features found on the V8 GTS, for instance the Vapor Chamber technology, Triple Phase Tower and Self Lubricating Bearing system. If we spin the package around you will find additional information regarding the V8 GTS in multiple languages, as well as the dimensions of the cooler itself. For a more detailed specifications list you can check the left hand side of the package, or simply sneak a peek at them below.