Cooler Master
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Cooler Master is a computer hardware
manufacturer from Taiwan
. Founded in 1992, the company is a popular aftermarket brand for computer chassis, PSU
, coolers
, cooling pads
, and other accessories. Alongside the retail business, Cooler Master is also a cooling solution OEM
vendor for many major brand names of computer industry including nVIDIA
(VGA cooler), AMD (CPU cooler), and EVGA
(motherboard heatsinks). In recent years the company aggressively expanded its operation and brand exposure into gaming communities and sponsored major events such as KODE5
. Some of Cooler Master's products also won international praises such as iF product design award
.
The company headquarter of Cooler Master is located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
and has self-own manufacturing facility in Huizhou
, China
. To support international operation the company also has branch offices in various continents, including USA (Fremont, California
and Chino, California
), the Netherlands (Venlo
), Germany
(Augsburg
), Russia
(Moscow
), and Brazil
(São Paulo
). Other than the mother brand, Cooler Master, the company also launches subsidiary brands into different market segments, including the gaming oriented "CM Storm" and the life-style product line "Choiix".
In September 2009, CM Storm has launched the Sentinel Advanced mouse that features a unique programmable organic light-emitting diode
display. CM Storm also produces computer case
for global markets.
Computer hardware
Personal computer hardware are component devices which are typically installed into or peripheral to a computer case to create a personal computer upon which system software is installed including a firmware interface such as a BIOS and an operating system which supports application software that...
manufacturer from Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. Founded in 1992, the company is a popular aftermarket brand for computer chassis, PSU
PSU
The initialism PSU often refers to a Power supply unit, or specifically a computer's Power supply unit .The PSU powers all the computer's main components. There are many different PSUs that can come with anywhere up to 1500 watts for a standard desktop computer. The PSU is also sometimes referred...
, coolers
Heat sink
A heat sink is a term for a component or assembly that transfers heat generated within a solid material to a fluid medium, such as air or a liquid. Examples of heat sinks are the heat exchangers used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and the radiator in a car...
, cooling pads
Laptop cooler
A laptop/notebook cooler, cooler pad or chill mat is an accessory for laptop computers that helps reduce their operating temperature. Normally used when the laptop's fan device is unable to sufficiently cool the laptop, a cooling pad may house active or passive cooling methods and rests beneath the...
, and other accessories. Alongside the retail business, Cooler Master is also a cooling solution OEM
OEM
OEM means the original manufacturer of a component for a product, which may be resold by another company.OEM may also refer to:-Computing:* OEM font, or OEM-US, the original character set of the IBM PC, circa 1981...
vendor for many major brand names of computer industry including nVIDIA
NVIDIA
Nvidia is an American global technology company based in Santa Clara, California. Nvidia is best known for its graphics processors . Nvidia and chief rival AMD Graphics Techonologies have dominated the high performance GPU market, pushing other manufacturers to smaller, niche roles...
(VGA cooler), AMD (CPU cooler), and EVGA
EVGA Corporation
EVGA Corporation is a company that produces NVIDIA based consumer computer hardware, as well as Intel based motherboards. Founded in July 1999, its current headquarters is in Brea, California.- Products :...
(motherboard heatsinks). In recent years the company aggressively expanded its operation and brand exposure into gaming communities and sponsored major events such as KODE5
KODE5
The KODE5 is an international gaming circuit that will take place in more than 20 countries worldwide and a grand final in Moscow, Russia. Every year winners of regional events event around the world will earn the right to represent their country in the Grand Final event...
. Some of Cooler Master's products also won international praises such as iF product design award
IF product design award
The iF Product Design Award was introduced in 1954 and is annually conferred by the iF International Forum Design. Every year the iF attracts more than 2,000 product entries from around 37 nations, which are judged by renowned experts, with the best of them receiving an iF seal of outstanding...
.
The company headquarter of Cooler Master is located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
and has self-own manufacturing facility in Huizhou
Huizhou
Huizhou , historically known as Waichow, is a city located in central Guangdong province of the People's Republic of China. Part of the Pearl River Delta, Huizhou borders the provincial capital of Guangzhou to the west, Shaoguan to the north, Heyuan to the northeast, Shanwei to the east, Shenzhen...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. To support international operation the company also has branch offices in various continents, including USA (Fremont, California
Fremont, California
Fremont is a city in Alameda County, California. It was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San Jose, and Warm Springs...
and Chino, California
Chino, California
Chino is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is located in the western end of the Riverside-San Bernardino Area and it is easily accessible via the Chino Valley and Pomona freeways....
), the Netherlands (Venlo
Venlo
Venlo is a municipality and a city in the southeastern Netherlands, next to the German border. It is situated in the province of Limburg.In 2001, the municipalities of Belfeld and Tegelen were merged into the municipality of Venlo. Tegelen was originally part of the Duchy of Jülich centuries ago,...
), Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(Augsburg
Augsburg
Augsburg is a city in the south-west of Bavaria, Germany. It is a university town and home of the Regierungsbezirk Schwaben and the Bezirk Schwaben. Augsburg is an urban district and home to the institutions of the Landkreis Augsburg. It is, as of 2008, the third-largest city in Bavaria with a...
), Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
(Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
), and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
(São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
). Other than the mother brand, Cooler Master, the company also launches subsidiary brands into different market segments, including the gaming oriented "CM Storm" and the life-style product line "Choiix".
CM Storm
CM Storm is a subsidiary brand created in 2008 with a mission of "Arming the gaming revolution". Products are developed using research collected from close partnerships with worldwide gaming organizations in e-sports including Mousesports and Frag Dominant.In September 2009, CM Storm has launched the Sentinel Advanced mouse that features a unique programmable organic light-emitting diode
Organic light-emitting diode
An OLED is a light-emitting diode in which the emissive electroluminescent layer is a film of organic compounds which emit light in response to an electric current. This layer of organic semiconductor material is situated between two electrodes...
display. CM Storm also produces computer case
Computer case
A computer case is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer...
for global markets.
CPU Coolers
Cooler Master makes a variety of CPU coolers designed to keep a CPU as cool as possible.See also
- AntecAntecAntec, Inc. is an American-based maker of PC components and accessories. Antec's principal products are computer cases and power supplies. Antec also offers PC cooling products and notebook accessories. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in Fremont, California, U.S.A., with additional...
- Arctic CoolingArctic CoolingArctic Cooling is a Swiss maker of computer components, most notably heat sinks and fans. As of June 19, 2009, ARCTIC COOLING Switzerland AG operates as a subsidiary of Caseking GmbH. The real headquarter located at Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. After organization reformation in the last 2 years, it...
- In Win DevelopmentIn Win DevelopmentIn Win Development is a public company in Taiwan. Its reginal offices are located in US, UK, Netherlands and China. The main product lines include computer case, power supply, rackmount and tower servers and computer storages peripheral...
- ThermaltakeThermaltakeThermaltake is a manufacturer of PC cases, power supplies and cooling solutions. Its main headquarters is located in Taipei and Thermaltake has multiple manufacturing facilities on mainland China, including a major plant at Dongguan which is also ISO-9001 certified.Most of Thermaltake's production...
- ZalmanZalmanZalman Tech Co. is a Korean company that develops and provides aftermarket desktop computer products with primary focus on cooling enhancement....
- Spire Corp