GALAX Releases Metal Master T8 Dual-Tower Cooler
The air cooler supports recent Intel and AMD sockets and carries a one-year warranty.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Semiconductors
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GALAX has released the Metal Master T8, a dual-tower air cooler built around six 6 mm heat pipes and two 120 mm fans. The cooler supports Intel LGA1851 and AM5 systems as well as LGA115x, LGA1200, LGA1700 and AM4 sockets.
Why it matters
The release adds a dual-tower option across both current Intel and AMD platforms, along with older sockets still in use. Its listed price of approximately $34 converted from the China price places it among lower-cost air coolers.
The cooler measures 125 × 137 × 159 mm and uses six 6 mm heat pipes with two 120 mm fans rated to 2,000 RPM, 84.57 CFM and 37.7 dBA, according to manufacturer figures. Independent thermal testing of these specifications is not included in the source material.
The players
GALAX
GALAX is a graphics card and PC component manufacturer known for its Metal Master line of coolers and other hardware.
The details
The central fan slides into a rail between the two fin towers, while the front fan mounts with a conventional wire clip. A magnetic top cover can be removed without tools, and the cooler uses a heat-pipe direct-touch base.
Timeline
Released on November 2, 2026.
The Tech Race
The Metal Master T8 places GALAX among third-party air-cooler makers supporting the current Intel LGA1851 and AMD AM5 platforms. Its compatibility list spans both current and older sockets, reflecting how cooler makers now cover several generations of motherboards at once.
Owners of Intel LGA1851 or AMD AM5 systems can consider this cooler as an option, provided their case clearance fits the 137 mm height and 159 mm depth. The one-year warranty and roughly $34 price are the main purchasing facts for buyers comparing budget air coolers.
The takeaway
Buyers should check case clearance against the cooler's listed dimensions before purchase. Independent thermal reviews will show how the stated airflow and noise figures hold up in practice.
Further reading
For more on the processor platforms this cooler targets, see Semiconductors coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Guru3D.
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