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00:00:00 – 00:17:34
The video primarily centers on reviewing and comparing the Cooler Master ARGB controller and its associated MasterPlus software with the Razer Chroma controller. Coach Tech evaluates the usability, functionality, and value of both controllers. He highlights the Cooler Master ARGB controller’s capabilities, such as ARGB lighting and temperature testing, but notes its higher price and the necessity of daisy-chaining due to its four-fan support limit. Comparatively, the Razer Chroma supports six fans and allows individual fan color customization, which the Cooler Master lacks when fans are daisy-chained.
Coach Tech delves into the customization options provided by the Cooler Master MasterPlus software, finding it responsive and user-friendly, with multiple effects like breathing, ripple, and rainbow. He appreciates its instantaneous color changes and multi-layer customization features, which allow individual LED control. The Synapse software supporting Razer Chroma is also discussed, tested for speed and brightness adjustments, and praised for its quick reflectance of changes.
The review also touches on the practical aspects, such as a minor bug encountered in the MasterPlus software, which was resolved by reapplying settings, and details about manual color adjustments. Additionally, the Cooler Master MasterPlus software's ability to monitor PC components like CPU and GPU metrics and customize Cooler Master peripherals is shown.
Despite the appreciation for the Cooler Master controller’s features, including its magnetic property, Coach Tech expresses a preference for the Razer Chroma controller due to the fitting features and Synapse tool compatibility. The video concludes with an invitation for viewer feedback on the review and discussed software.
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In this part of the video, Coach Tech discusses a software review for the Cooler Master ARGB controller. Initially, he was unaware that it was compatible with Cooler Master’s Plus software, as there was no information indicating this on the box or the website. Viewers informed him through comments, prompting him to verify this. He compares the Cooler Master ARGB controller, priced at $60, with the $40 Razer Chroma controller. Despite the Cooler Master controller’s more extensive functionalities, such as ARGB and temperature testing, Coach Tech suggests it might not be worth the higher price unless these features are necessary. He mentions that the Cooler Master controller supports up to four fans, whereas the Razer Chroma supports six, although the latter is bulkier. Coach Tech uses his own MF-120 Halo fans as an example in the review, pointing out that the Cooler Master software initially doesn’t automatically detect the fans. The segment goes on to explain the limitations of the Cooler Master controller, such as having to daisy-chain additional fans due to its four-fan support limit.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the customization options for RGB and ARGB lighting using a specific controller. Key points include the inability to individually customize fan colors if they are daisy-chained, as they will display the same color. The speaker contrasts this with the Razer Chroma, which allows up to six fans with individual colors. The setup for RGB lighting is straightforward, supporting 4-pin RGB for solid colors and 3-pin ARGB for individual LED effects. The speaker demonstrates how to adjust color effects, speed, and brightness, and expresses a common complaint about the software’s ‘quick click release’ for brightness adjustment. Various methods to set and adjust custom colors are also showcased, including dragging and applying colors.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker compares two software programs: Cooler Master MasterPlus and Synapse. The speaker finds MasterPlus to be more responsive and easier to use, highlighting several lighting effects and customizable features it offers. They demonstrate different lighting effects such as breathing, ripple, and rainbow, and show how colors can be changed instantly without the need to press apply, unlike Synapse. The speaker also explains the multi-layer customization feature, where individual LEDs can be controlled, and different effects can be applied to different sections. They showcase the various options available for personalized lighting setups, including brightness adjustments and static or custom effects for individual LEDs.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker encounters and addresses a minor bug in the software used to control the lighting of computer fans. After attempting to reset and restart both the software and the computer without success, the issue was resolved by reapplying the settings for the fans. The speaker explains the process of manually adjusting the colors of the fans individually, using a selection and bucket tool, and demonstrates changing the fan colors to various hues like purple, green, blue, red, teal, and yellow. The procedure is noted to be somewhat tedious due to the need for repeated individual selections. The Synapse software is described as responsive, quickly reflecting the changes made. The segment concludes with the observation that the system, which has 24 LEDs, functions well overall and has a spectrum mode for color adjustments.
00:12:00
In this segment, the presenter is providing an overview of the Cooler Master MasterPlus software used for monitoring and customizing PC components. They demonstrate how users can view metrics such as CPU usage, GPU temperature, and voltage. The software allows for customization of lighting effects on Cooler Master peripherals, including headsets, coolers, and potentially monitors. The presenter notes that while the LED direction option is grayed out, the software still offers snappy performance and the ability to change LED background colors. Additionally, the software includes features similar to other brands, allowing users to create custom lighting designs and apply presets to all connected peripherals.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the customization options available for a controller with four ports, such as changing and deleting colors and creating different profiles. They also mention the ability to play music, but refrain from doing so to avoid copyright issues. There is a preference expressed for the Razer Chroma, due to its fitting better with their needs using the Synapse tool, but they show appreciation for the discussed controller’s features, despite its higher price and some minor drawbacks. The controller’s magnetic property and the desire for smaller versions of such products are noted as well. Overall, the speaker invites viewers to share their thoughts on the review and the software.