I think it is safe to say that Cooler Master has done an exceptional job when it comes to their new MasterPro range of fans. Not only are these fans designed for optimized performance, they also look nice and will be a welcome addition to any new or existing PC build. While LEDs are currently a major trend in the PC community, Cooler Master has decided to not include any LEDs in their MasterPro range and I think it has paid off for them.

Performance

The MasterFan Pro range of fans perform great when used properly in conjunction with one another. The Air Pressure fans do a great job at bringing the air into the case from the front intakes and getting it all started. The Air Pressure fans can also be used on radiators as they are designed to push air through more dense areas. The Air Flow fans are designed to push air through free areas such as helping to exhaust the heat out the top or back of a case, which they do a good job of. The Air Flow fans are also great when you want to add a bit of airflow to a silent CPU cooler just to help dissipate the heat a bit quicker. Lastly, the Air Balance fans shine most when being used on more standard CPU cooler that features a heatsink and or fin array design to them. In all of my testing, the MasterFan range of fans produced an adequate amount of airflow when tested in the area the were designed for. What’s even better is that all of the fans have 3x different settings to choose from whether you prefer silent operation or the best performance, there is a setting for everyone.

Design

Overall, I was mostly happy with the design except for one thing. The switch that controls the overall fan speed is located on the backside of the fan which means it won’t generally be easily accessible once installed. For instance, if you installed your fans to push air through a radiator, the switch is going to be between the fan and radiator, requiring you to completely move the fan should you want to adjust the setting. While this isn’t the end of the world, it may become a pain when you are first setting the fans up in your case and trying to decide which settings is best for you. Aside from this, I was a fan of the overall aesthetic of the fans. They feature a nice black frame with rubberized rattle reduction areas where the screws will go which should help with reducing vibrations and noise. The blades feature a semi-transparent design to them which looks nice and the fact Cooler Master have decided to not add any LEDs has gone over well with me. Forgoing the addition of LEDs allows the MasterPro fans to look more elegant and give off more of a high-class look.

Value

Coming in at +/- £15 depending on if you want the 140mm or 120mm variants, these fans will instantly not be for everyone. While some understand the importance of a good quality fan and can appreciate the MasterPro range, some people will find it too expensive. If your case takes 5x fans, which most do, you can be looking at spending £75 on case fans alone and that doesn’t include a pair for the CPU Cooler which then puts you at over £100 for fans alone. While fans are a good investment, there is no denying the impact the price will have on peoples decision. For peace of mind and to help sway your decision, the MasterFan pro range of fans all come with a 2-year warranty. Personally, I have no issue paying this amount for fans as I know they will do their job and not fail on me within a few months.

“Cooler Master have done a great job at individually crafting each fan to play an important roll in any PC build. They have also decided to go for a more elegant and professional look by leaving the LEDs out when it came to their MasterPro range. Offering a great aesthetic and catered to perform to your desired needs, the MasterFan Pro range is definitely a worthy investment.”

Many thanks to Cooler Master for sending in samples of their MasterPro range of fans for review.