Cooler Master V-Series

V8 ACE 3DHP

Flagship Single-Tower CPU Cooler
#1Cybenetics Validated
3D3DHP Heat Routing
30Dual 120 × 30 mm Fans
A/IAMD / Intel Versions
⌄
V8 ACE 3DHP product render

Product Overview

Built to push single-tower cooling further.

V8 ACE 3DHP is Cooler Master’s flagship single-tower air cooler, built around 3DHP heatpipe technology, pressure-focused airflow, and platform-specific CPU contact.

The 3DHP thermal path is designed to help move heat from the CPU hotspot into more of the fin stack.

Dual 120 × 30 mm PWM fans drive air through the dense fins, while LCP blades and Loop Dynamic Bearings support stable airflow for long gaming, rendering, and workstation loads.

Hybrid Heatpipe Core2 × 3DHP + 4 × heatpipes
Pressure-Tuned AirflowDual 120 × 30 mm PWM fans
Dedicated MountingSeparate AMD and Intel versions
Validated PerformanceCybenetics-tested air cooling

Engineered from base to airflow.

01 / Heat Pickup

3DHP Heat Path

Routes hotspot heat upward into the fin stack.

02 / Heat Spread

Hybrid Heatpipes

Combines focused pickup with wide heat spreading.

03 / Fin Efficiency

Dense Fin Stack

Expands heat-exchange surface area in a single tower.

04 / Intake Pressure

Front Pressure Fan

Drives pressure through the dense fin stack.

05 / Exhaust Balance

Rear Exhaust Fan

Pulls heated air out for cleaner exhaust flow.

06 / Blade Stability

LCP Blades

Helps reduce blade flex at higher RPM.

07 / Contact Quality

Platform-Tuned Mounting

Dedicated AMD and Intel mounting helps match socket geometry, contact pressure, and thermal-load behavior.

08 / Builder Access

Sliding Side Fans

Slides out for easier RAM access and service.

09 / Identity

Engine-Inspired Top

A clean, mechanical look built around performance.

Independent Validation

#1
Single-Tower Air Cooler

Independently tested by Cybenetics and validated as a top-performing air cooler in its class.

Major win:
#1 single-tower air cooler and #2 air cooler overall in the tested Cybenetics data set.

Cybenetics-Tested Performance

Cybenetics-validated cooling.

Cybenetics testing validates the V8 ACE 3DHP balance of cooling performance, heat control, and fan noise.

1
Class-Leading Rank

Validated as the top single-tower air cooler in the tested Cybenetics data set.

2
Overall Air Cooling

Ranked near the very top of all tested air coolers, including larger cooler designs.

✓
Sustained CPU Speed

Designed to help the CPU stay boosted during heavy workloads instead of dropping speed from heat.

✓
Balanced Operation

Performance is validated across cooling strength, heat control, and full-fan noise.

Test note: Based on Cybenetics AMD full-speed test data. Results may vary by system configuration and test conditions.

3DHP Innovation

3DHP heat routing.

3DHP helps route heat from the CPU hotspot into the fin stack, helping more of the heatsink participate in heat exchange.

Hotspot TransferMoves heat from the CPU’s hottest area.
Vertical Heat PathLifts heat into the fin stack.
Sustained Boost SupportBuilt for long gaming, rendering, and multitasking loads.

Hybrid Heatpipe Architecture

Hybrid heatpipe layout.

Two 3DHP pipes focus on hotspot transfer, while four heatpipes spread thermal load across the aluminum fin stack.

Heat pickup → heat spread → heat exchange

Heat is pulled from the CPU base, spread through the fin stack, then carried away by airflow.

Full-Stack Fin Activation

Full-stack fin activation.

By routing heat deeper into the fin stack, V8 ACE 3DHP helps activate more surface area under sustained load.

Dense Fin StackAdds more surface area for heat exchange.
Wider Heat SpreadSpreads heat beyond the CPU base area.
Sustained CoolingMade for extended high-load sessions.

Pressure-Tuned Push-Pull Airflow

Pressure-tuned airflow.

Dual 120 × 30 mm PWM fans push and pull air through the dense fin stack to help move heat out of the cooler.

Front Pressure FanPushes air into the dense fins.
Rear Exhaust FanPulls heated air out of the stack.
30 mm Fan FrameHelps maintain airflow through fin resistance.

LCP Blade Stability

Stable blades. Strong airflow.

Liquid Crystal Polymer fan blades help reduce flex at higher RPM, keeping airflow more stable through the fin stack.

Reduced Blade FlexKeeps blade shape more stable at speed.
Consistent AirflowKeeps airflow moving through the stack.
Long-Life BearingLoop Dynamic Bearings are rated over 200,000 hours MTTF.

Made for Your Platform

Platform-tuned contact.

Intel and AMD CPUs use different socket layouts, IHS shapes, and hotspot behavior. V8 ACE 3DHP uses dedicated mounting hardware to help control pressure, alignment, and heat transfer at the CPU contact point.

Intel Thermal LoadTuned for Intel platforms that can run higher sustained package power under heavy workloads.
AMD IHS FitmentOptimized for AM5 / AM4 contact alignment and AMD hotspot placement.
Contact PressureHelps maintain stable pressure so heat can move efficiently from the CPU into the base.
Technical note: Under higher CPU thermal load, the heatpipe working fluid cycles faster through evaporation and condensation. The Intel version is positioned around higher sustained heat density, while the AMD version is optimized around AM5 / AM4 fitment and contact consistency.

Compact Footprint

Flagship single-tower fit.

At 138.95 × 136.47 × 167.3 mm, V8 ACE 3DHP is designed to deliver flagship cooling in a cleaner single-tower form factor.

167.3 mm heightDesigned for premium tower builds.
136.47 mm depthKeeps the cooler body more controlled.
138.95 mm widthHelps reduce motherboard crowding while maintaining flagship presence.

Controlled Acoustic Performance

Cooling without the noise spike.

The front fan is rated up to 37 dB(A), while the rear fan is rated up to 34 dB(A). This helps balance strong airflow with controlled acoustics during demanding workloads.

37 dB(A) front fan maxPressure-focused cooling with controlled sound.
34 dB(A) rear fan maxPull-through airflow with a lower maximum noise rating.
Balanced acoustic profileDesigned to support performance without aggressive fan noise spikes.

Specifications

Choose your platform.

V8 ACE 3DHP is available in dedicated AMD and Intel versions with platform-specific socket support and mounting hardware.

AMD Version

Spec Value
Platform Version V8 ACE 3DHP AMD
Socket Support AMD® AM5 / AM4
Dimensions 138.95 × 136.47 × 167.3 mm
Heat Sink Material 2 × 3DHP / 4 × HP / Aluminum Fins
Front Fan 120 × 120 × 30 mm, 0–2500 ±250 RPM, 89.6 CFM, 3.85 mmH₂O, 37 dB(A)
Rear Fan 120 × 120 × 30 mm, 0–2050 ±250 RPM, 61.0 CFM, 2.0 mmH₂O, 34 dB(A)
Bearing / MTTF Loop Dynamic Bearing / >200,000 hours
Warranty 6 years

Intel Version

Spec Value
Platform Version V8 ACE 3DHP Intel
Socket Support Intel® LGA 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1151 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156
Dimensions 138.95 × 136.47 × 167.3 mm
Heat Sink Material 2 × 3DHP / 4 × HP / Aluminum Fins
Front Fan 120 × 120 × 30 mm, 0–2500 ±250 RPM, 89.6 CFM, 3.85 mmH₂O, 37 dB(A)
Rear Fan 120 × 120 × 30 mm, 0–2050 ±250 RPM, 61.0 CFM, 2.0 mmH₂O, 34 dB(A)
Bearing / MTTF Loop Dynamic Bearing / >200,000 hours
Warranty 6 years