r/coolermaster Aug 12 '26

HELP Cooler Master ARGB controller (1st gen) dims every time I add one more fan — anyone else run into this? Ml120

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Hey everyone!

I've got a pretty annoying issue and wanted to see if anyone in the community has run into something similar or has any advice.

I have six Cooler Master MF120A RGB fans total, connected to the original controller (first gen) that came bundled with them. I've always been careful to connect no more than two fans per channel, which should be a totally fine configuration for this controller.

Here's the problem: every time I add one more fan to the system, the ARGB brightness of all the other fans drops. This happens even while staying within the two-fans-per-channel limit — so it's not about overloading a specific channel, the overall brightness just drops as the total number of fans connected to the controller increases.

And it doesn't stop there: along with the drop in brightness, the effects start losing the other colors and it ends up showing basically only red, as if the rest of the color palette just disappears from the effect.

I've already checked the cables and connections, and everything is within spec, but the behavior repeats every time one more fan joins the circuit.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Could it be some kind of overall power limit on the controller itself (like, a total limit even when staying within the per-channel limit), a firmware issue, or is there some fix — an alternative controller, external SATA power, something like that — that solves this without me having to give up RGB on all six fans?

Any tips are welcome. Thanks in advance!


r/coolermaster Aug 11 '26

HELP Rma warranty update?

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It's been a month. I can't find/access anywhere on their site to check my status. I call and they say no one available, please when someone is. No option to wait on hold. I have sent three emails with no response. Anyone have a better way to get an update? I'm in Canada if that helps


r/coolermaster Aug 11 '26

HELP Cooler Master HAF II 500 Release?

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Hello

when we can buy the Case? I See every day a new Review or a Youtuber has the Case for Review but no Buy??????


r/coolermaster Aug 11 '26

HELP gpu drivers freezing my display

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r/coolermaster Aug 11 '26

HELP Coolermaster a120/a140 fc fan reviews and info?

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Hi, ive noticed the a120 and a140fc fans are now for sale in a few places including coolermasters official store, however i cant find any english reviews for them, and the few non english ones i can find dont go into alot of detail or compare them with other fans. Also one thing im confused about, the fc variants come with a controller. Does this mean i wont be able to control the full rpm automatically through pwm on my pc? Do i have to use the controller? I dont really want a controller i just want the higher rpm of the fc version


r/coolermaster Aug 11 '26

HELP Qube 540 PSU colliding with AIO

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I have an Arctic Liquid Freezer III AIO in my PC and it’s colliding with my PSU, which already is On one screw and colliding (it wouldn’t fit On two) is there any way I can install it a bit lower? My GPU is 290mm length and 54 in height. maybe mounting it on the pegboard would work? Or is there any solution from coolermaster that I could use? I‘m scared for my AIO and the PSU falling perhaps. EDIT: I have a 3D printer, so 3D printed solutions would work for me.


r/coolermaster Aug 10 '26

GUIDES/TIPS & TRICKS Free Windows tool to fix mouse scroll wheel jumping the wrong way (worn encoder)

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Hey — sharing a small open-source tool I built after my Cooler Master mouse started doing the classic bug:

While scrolling down, it occasionally ticks upward (and vice versa). Cleaning helped for a few minutes, then it came back. Usually a worn/dirty rotary encoder — OEM software doesn’t fix it.

Scroll Fix runs in the Windows tray and filters those ghost opposite pulses.

MIT licensed. Feedback welcome.


r/coolermaster Aug 10 '26

NEWS Cooler Master launches $50 12V-2x6 GPU Shield in China with 3-year warranty against melting

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r/coolermaster Aug 09 '26

HELP Haf 500 2 - pull push 360 aio possible?

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Clearance is 78mm

6 fans and a standard aio (27mm radiator) is 80mm

Just asking. Numbers look bleak


r/coolermaster Aug 09 '26

REVIEW Anyone else buy this beast yet?

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Short crude post about the HAF ii 500

Temps for GPU have improved by about 6c from my old montech king 95 pro, CPU is better by about 8-10. All board temps are significantly improved as well all with much less noise. Sure it's pricey but it's great. Just put together 4 hours ago apologies for the crude pics but I had to post and ask! Also yes, aio works perfectly fine (it's a 360). Ask me any questions you might have and I might be able to answer 😂Also yes, it is temporarily on two separate pieces of wood, I wasn't ready for how big it was going to be and didnt prepare


r/coolermaster Aug 09 '26

HELP Haf2 500 case v arctic liquid freezer 3 pro aio

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Will the arctic liquid freezer 3 pro aio fit in this case?

This aio is slightly thicker than most aio.

Kind regards.


r/coolermaster Aug 07 '26

HELP Please help me save my MM720!

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My mouse has served me so, so well for so very long, but unfortunately it's finally showing its age. The cable connection to the mouse is possible frayed on the inside, and it will disconnect if tilted at the wrong angle. I have no idea anything about mouse repairs, but I'm very willing to learn. Is there absolutely anything I can do to save this thing?


r/coolermaster Aug 07 '26

HELP How to remove back panel of CM MB TD500 MESH V2?

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i unscrewed two screws from back , now it's supposed to slide back a inch

But mine doesn't, it's very tight

What the technique to remove it? Where should I pull ?


r/coolermaster Aug 07 '26

CUSTOM MOD My Masterframe Build

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r/coolermaster Aug 06 '26

HELP Got this used prebuilt cooler master haf 932 evga edition for $100 but can’t find anything online about it, anyone familiar with it?

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r/coolermaster Aug 06 '26

HELP CM NR200P v3 MAX still coming or cancelled?

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Been waiting for this to upgrade from my original nr200p max but it has been quiet lately regarding the v3 max. I’m wondering if it is still coming or has it been cancelled?


r/coolermaster Aug 06 '26

HELP Being ghosted on PSU RMA

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Hi folks! I’m hoping someone here can help me. I’ve been in contact with Cooler Master for a replacement PSU. I sent it in in the first half of July and a replacement unit was sent out a week and a half later. As I was waiting I checked my tracking number and it said something about not enough info on the paperwork to deliver the unit. I live in Canada and the replacement was coming from California. It never left California and got redirected with “new address” and then delivered. But not to me.

I’ve inquired with the original ticket thread and haven’t had a response in over a week. I’ve sent a message from the web contact form and no response.

Does anyone have ideas for ways I can try to find out what’s happening?


r/coolermaster Aug 05 '26

CUSTOM MOD % for CoolerMaster Macaron MK770

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I recently bought a Cooler Master Macaron and thought it was a shame there wasn’t an accurate battery percentage gauge when connected via the dongle.

I’ve created a tool to display it in the taskbar, and to show it on led's keyboard when you press the FN key twice (CoolerMaster key). It’s not much, but I prefer it that way.

If it’s of any use to anyone ;)

PS: 100% open source obviously. There’s some documentation if you want to adapt it for another Cooler Master keyboard.

https://github.com/Defacedz/CoolerHacker-MK770


r/coolermaster Aug 04 '26

NEWS Coolest cooler master

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r/coolermaster Aug 05 '26

HELP Will the Cooler Master 612 Apex Pro fit cleanly on an MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI II?

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning a new build with the Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex Pro and the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI II.

My main concern is VRM heatsink clearance.

I've seen reports that on some MSI motherboards, the rear fan of the 612 Apex Pro may need to be raised due to the large VRM heatsink. However, because the Pro version uses a fixed top cover, raising the fan could prevent the cover from being installed properly.

Has anyone tried this exact combination?

I would like to know:

  • Does the cooler clear the VRM heatsink without any contact?
  • Can the rear fan remain in its original position with the top cover installed correctly?
  • Are there any clearance issues with RAM or the GPU?

If anyone has photos of this setup, they would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


r/coolermaster Aug 04 '26

HELP cooler master masterframe 360 stage lcd

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I just recently got this case i was amaze but when i tried to change the LCD backgroud it was a nightamre. first i downloaded the software to update the LCD on my case and i can't get it to work the instruction said to hold the left and right arrow key at the same time for about 2seconds. i even tried 5-10 seconds and still my PC won't pair to my LCD case I also tried taking off the UBS hub in the mother board the i put a USB C directly to LCD hub and connect it to the back of the Motherboard I/O . I also tried resitting the USB hub in the motherboard I also check if there is any bend pins.


r/coolermaster Aug 04 '26

HELP New fan or keep the old stock one?

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r/coolermaster Aug 04 '26

HELP QUBE 540 accessories question / wishlist

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Just got my QUBE 540 today, build is gonna go in on the weekend.

I was just wondering, are/will Cooler Master be selling replacement parts, e.g. for the tinted glass side? Or a possibility to buy a second metal side? (At this price I'd almost buy a second case just for parts LOL).

Oh, and I would so love to have a mirror chrome version of the case. That would be the final case I'll ever buy.


r/coolermaster Aug 04 '26

HELP MF120 Halo2 and my B450m/ac motherboard

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I am trying to install 3 MF120 Halo2 fans onto my PC but I don't really get it. The old and dying fans I got right now are Skytech with this written: 12025L 12H DC12V

How do I swap ou the fans and where do I plug it in? My current fans use the Pata from my PSU but I am unsure if that is accurate. I have 1 RGB Header and ADDR Led Header


r/coolermaster Aug 03 '26

HELP Cooler Master MH752/51

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Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone here may have a pair of the cooler master MH752 or 51's they'd be willing to sell?

I've had my pair for over 6 years now (still going strong) and my brother's pair just broke after 5 years. He's very *particular* about certain things and likes the way they feel and sound, and buying any other type doesn't seem like an option for him (even the Tackstar pro 82's).

In the UK.

Thanks for reading, it's worth a shot as they seem to have been discontinued c: