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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Air cooler

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Cooler Master Hyper 212, Air cooler, 19 dB

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Cooler Master Hyper 212. Type: Air cooler, Noise level (high speed): 19 dB

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Reviews
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:15
Uk has collected 78 expert reviews for Cooler Master Hyper 212 Air cooler and the average expert rating is 86 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
86%
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eteknix.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:29
When putting together a computer, the CPU is one of the most important parts to consider. Think of it as the brain of the system if you will. Hell, it's usually the most important part, with everything else centring on it, and the other components perform...
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tweaktown.com
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2014-12-01 03:58:58
While people tend to associate high-end, stylish cases upon hearing the words “Cooler Master”, most don’t imminently think of their cooling segment even though that word is in the company name. Cooler Master has for years been quietly ch...
Bottom line I touched on the word ‘excited’ earlier, or lack thereof. This is where the Cooler Master Hyper 212 sits at. It is a solid cooler with great acoustics but it brings little to the table to make me jump for joy. In all honesty I think the fact t...
75%
custompc.co.uk
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2014-12-01 03:59:01
Typically, large CPU coolers provide a greater surface area for more effective cooling and allow the use of bigger, quieter fans. However, the Hyper 212 failed to cope with our overvolted quad-core CPU as well as the Intel reference cooler. Granted, th...
Bottom line Typically, large CPU coolers provide a greater surface area for more effective cooling and allow the use of bigger, quieter fans. However, the Hyper 212 failed to cope with our overvolted quad-core CPU as well as the Intel reference cooler. Granted, th...
50%
overclockersclub.com
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2014-12-01 03:59:08
One thing that has always plagued computers is heat. The physics behind the computer is where this heat comes from, and if too much heat is present, you will see your computers performance drop, and even in extreme cases, become unusable. To battle...
Good Easy to Install, Ability to House Up to Two Fans, Four Heatpipe Design, Comparable Temperatures With Other High Performance Coolers, Pure Copper Base, Useable With AMD and Intel Setups, Price...
Bad No 3 pintomolex Converter Included With Package...
Bottom line The CoolerMaster Hyper212, while smaller than many of its other high performance brethren, did preform at the top its class. At load, the CoolerMaster showed very comparable temperatures with its Tuniq counterpart. At the top of the air cooling ladder...
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play3r.net
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2016-12-04 01:42:10
To add to this review of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED cooler, I have also included (in addition) testing with an aftermarket Cooler Master MasterFan Pro 120. This is to see if an aftermarket can actually improve the cooling performance of a relatively...
Good Fantastic performance to price ratio, Hyper 212 LED represents amazing value for money, Suitable for cases with enough clearance of up to 160mm tall, Does have additional brackets included to allow for push/pull configurations...
Bad Mounting system could be a little less “fiddly”...
Bottom line One thing about the Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED CPU cooler is that it doesn't leave a massive dent on your wallet. At £32.99 at Scan.co.uk, it's easily available and much better than the traditional Intel stock cooler supplied with retail chips. With good...
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eteknix.com
Updated:
2016-12-18 01:27:54
With a long history in the PC component market, Cooler Master is often a popular choice for any system builder. Their now legendary 212 cooler series has long been the go-to product for those looking for excellent price vs performance ratios, and the best...
Good Reliable performance, Quiet fan, Well-proven design and capabilities, Excellent price, LED fan, Easy to install...
Bad None, “When it comes to affordable, reliable and trusted cooling solutions, the 212 series has long been at the top of many peoples list. The 212 LED may not innovate, but it manages to keep one of the most popular coolers ever made relevant and a great c...
Bottom line PricingThe Cooler Master 212 range has always been excellent value for money and the 212 LED is no exception, clocking in at just £31, only a smidge higher than the 212X which is still £30, and a bit more than the older 2012 model, the 212 EVo, which is d...
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kitguru.net
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2016-12-24 01:19:50
The Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED may not look too different from the original 212 EVO. In fact, I am not sure I could tell the difference if they were side by side. However, the heatsink has been upgraded to improve heat dissipation, while the mounting sys...
Good Easy to install, LED fan is funky, Extra fan clips are included for push/pull, Excellent stockspeed performance, Very quiet...
Bad The Arctic Freezer i32 would be a better option if you want to overclock your CPU...
Bottom line Coming in as a successor to the legendary Hyper 212 EVO, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED certainly has big boots to fill.Things get off to a very good start, though, as Cooler Master have tweaked the mounting mechanism – it is now much simpler. I remember...
85%
Bit-Tech.net
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2017-01-14 01:25:52
Not all systems need a CPU cooler upgrade – for lowend, nonoverclocked Intel CPUs, for example, the stock cooler tends to manage fine. However, upgrading is often a cheap way to attain lower noise levels, healthier temperatures, or even just improved ae...
Bottom line With its older heatsink design and slower spinning fan, the only real reason you'd opt for this cooler over the identically priced and better performing Hyper 212X is for the red LEDs in the fan. If you're running an overclocked processor, however, it's h...
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goldfries.com
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2017-04-26 01:13:23
Cooler Master just launched the Hyper 212 LED Turbo, the newcomer bears the old name and retails at RM 179 – so how does the Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED Turbo perform?Now before that, here's the cooler itself – as you can see the Cooler Master Hyper 212 L...
Bottom line Retailing at RM 179, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED Turbo doesn't disappoint. I like the cover and it comes with 2 units of XtraFlo fans that are silent. Great stuff from Cooler Master! goldfries rated this product...
100%
uk.hardware.info
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2018-02-02 01:20:21
Which processor cooler is the best? The choices are overwhelming. Hardware.Info to the rescue! We test no less than 49 different coolers in a consistent test environment producing very reliable results. After reading this you will know which fan will blow...
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tomshardware.co.uk
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2020-10-09 03:53:30
The Cooler Master Hyper 212 heatpipe cooler traces its lineage back well over a decade, which might as well be considered prehistoric in the PC industry. Historically, it's been the plucky go-to cooler beloved by overclockers and system builders due to lo...
Good Good price-to-performance ratio, Simple installation, Improvement over previous Hyper 212 coolers...
Bad Underperforms compared to similar Cooler Master products...
Bottom line Priced slightly above the RGB version, the Hyper 212 Black Edition with a Silencio fan appeals to low-noise builds while not fully living up to that moniker. High-wattage CPUs and/or extreme overclocking will likely push this cooler beyond its cooling lim...
70%
vortez.net
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2020-10-09 03:53:30
$Cooler Master launched the Hyper Black Edition back in November, which we took a look at and found to be an inexpensive, basic cooler with incredible performance, the only thing it lacked was RGB lighting Well, you'll find yourself wanting no longer, b...
Good RGB lighting looks great, Lighting is easy to configure with in-line remote, Very easy to install, Arrives with brackets and fan splitter to add a second fan, Good price, Quiet cooling...
Bottom line Going into this review, we had some expectations in mind, having already reviewed an almost identical model, and if it wasn't for the difference in the fans blade arrangements, we most likely would've bundled this in with the other review, however, we wen...
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vortez.net
Updated:
2020-10-09 03:53:33
price tag, how does the Hyper Black Edition hold up against the competition?Cooler Master on the Hyper Black Edition:The Hyper Black Edition offers an improved installation process from previous models with the same best in class performance The alumi...
Good Quiet performance, Bargain price, Looks awesome installed, Easy to install, All the extras you need to add a second fan...
Bad Nickel plating peeled off the base...
Bottom line Searching for a CPU cooler around the £30 mark will find you hundreds of options, most of which will likely look similar to the Hyper 212 but may not perform any better than the stock cooler that came with the CPU. However, that's firmly not the case with...
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eteknix.com
Updated:
2020-10-09 03:53:38
Cooler Master have what is quite possibly the best reputation when it comes to inexpensive coolers. Don't, however, be fooled into thinking that they deal primarily with the entry-level though. Over the years, we've seen various models released in terms o...
Good One of the best entry-level coolers out there, Sleek and surprisingly compact design, Excellent performance figures, Packed with features all designed to keep your CPU cool, More than suitable for moderate overclocking, Exceptionally quiet performance, Ea...
Bad None, Neutral, None, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU Cooler Review...
Bottom line PriceCooler Master has informed us that the Hyper 212 Black Edition will retail for a price in the region of £29.99. With the product only releasing last week, we have not yet been able to confirm this, however, such a figure is very consistent with the p...
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pureoverclock.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:33
Obviously CPU coolers are critical to keeping things cool in your computer system. Ever run a CPU without a heatsink? We have. And trust us, we highly recommend avoid it. While CPU heatsinks come in a variety of shapes and sizes, there are some com...
Bottom line While not much new has been accomplished in terms of lower temperatures over the original designs, the functionality and flexibility has certainly been improved on the Hyper 212 Plus and TX3 coolers. The new fan clips are a big improvement, providing a...
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insidehw.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:33
Hyper 212 Plus model should be used for much higher overclock frequencies. Both coolers hit “bulls eye” especially if you take into consideration their prices...
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rwlabs.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:37
With the release of the Nahalem, i7 processors from Intel just hitting the market, we as end user hope for significant drops in price for the LGA775 stock still on shelves around the globe. If I am correct in this assessment, there should soon be a sl...
Good Unique split fin design, Near silent operation, Included hardware for dual fan configuration, Superior mounting hardware, Excellent prices versus performance.
Bad Base is not lapped to a mirror finish as stated, Clearance issues with some north bridge coolers, Need to remove the motherboard for installation.
Bottom line With what I have found, the hyper 212 is an excellent addition to the air cooling market. Xigmatek is considered one of the best on the market, and to only loose out by one degree is quite admirable. Looks like Cooler Master is on to something with sp...
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thinkcomputers.org
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:41
The Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU Cooler has two heatsinks each with their own set of four heatpipes for premium cooling. Not only does it have a dual heatsink design, but it also has the ability to have a dual 120mm fan design for even more airflow. Hav...
Good Two heatsink design with 8 heatpipes, Supports up to two 120mm fans, Premium cooling, Universal design, Affordable...
Bad No backplate for motherboard, Might hit case, depending on the case...
Bottom line The Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU Cooler is a powerful cooler. It was the best CPU cooler that weve tested with this setup. Even without the second fan it still performed better. I think it has to do mainly with the two heatsink design with four heatpi...
100%
virtual-hideout.net
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:45
CoolerMaster has a wide assortment of heatpipe-based coolers, and one of their newest releases is the Hyper 212. The construction has multiple heatpipes in a tower design, but not just any tower design. The Hyper 212 sports a dual tower design, with...
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techarp.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:51
CoolerMaster Hyper212 CPU CoolerThe CoolerMaster Hyper212 is a new heatpipe-based CPU cooler thats compatible with virtually all current Intel and AMD motherboards. Its designed around four heatpipes radiating from a copper base up to a large block o...
0%
ninjalane.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:58:54
Aircooling is the easiest and most economical way to cool your CPU and while any stock or OEM heatsink will do a fairly good job at keeping the processor cool you have to wonder how cool it should be? Should the core temperature be at a constant subze...
Good 19dB 120mm Fan, Place for secondary Fan, High Cooling Capacity, Universal installation, Solid Construction...
Bad Large cooler makes installation difficult, Fan is not RPM controlled, No back plate for 775 installations...
Bottom line There are typically 2 reasons for buying an aftermarket cooler; the most common is the system builder that buys OEM parts to save a few bucks. Since OEM processors don't have heatsinks you're left with no choice. The other instance is the hardwa...
100%
futurelooks.com
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2014-12-01 03:58:58
Cooler Master is known for producing interesting cooling products that cover a varied range of performance and pricing. These same products are also rather varied in their looks, from wild shaped coolers with lights everywhere to more subdued coolers...
Bottom line It would be hard to call the Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU cooler the be all and end all of tower coolers, especially for a company like Cooler Master that is always improving and innovating. The engineering and design behind the Hyper 212 does put for...
80%
cluboc.net
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:01
Last month CoolerMaster sent us the CM Sphere to test out. While the CM Sphere was very pretty, it just didnt cut it for us overclockers. Needless to say, I was waiting for the hate mail to arrive from CoolerMaster. This isnt the first time weve...
80%
xbitlabs.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:01
Try to answer a question to yourself: what criteria you take into account when choosing an air-cooler for your system CPU? Trust me, there will be a lot of different answer variations including efficiency, noise level, price, universality of the design...
Bottom line I believe that even though Cooler Master Hyper 212 may not impress the users spoilt by the remarkable efficiency of the supercoolers, this solution still turned out a success. And it is not only its very decent efficiency, universal design or moderate...
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frostytech.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:04
The Coolermaster Hyper 212 is a 60mm tall heatsink, and its comprised of just the right mix of copper heatpipes and aluminum cooling fins. Ill save you the trouble of skipping to the end of this review, its good!...
88%
Theinquirer.net
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:04
Zalman, Thermaltake and others have been pushing high-end air coolers for a long time. Here is the recent offering from Coolermaster, the Hyper 212. At just over US$40, this attempts to bring some high-end performance into that mainstream pricing ran...
70%
anandtech.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:08
In our New Mid-Priced Coolers article, we moved the focus down a notch to examine some value options available in midrange coolers. We found an excellent midrange performer in the small and efficient OCZ Vendetta, but there are plenty more midrange coo...
Bottom line Those who want the very best in air cooling will not be completely satisfied with performance of the Cooler Master Hyper 212. However, those who want the best performance they can get for an investment of around $40 will have a smile on their face when...
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Bjorn3d.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:11
There has been a lot of great products coming out of Cooler Masters stable lately. These include Cosmos and Stacker enclosures as well as cooling accessories and high-end power supplies. Not so long ago, Ive compared Cooler Master HyperTX against Th...
Good Good performance, Universal design: LGA775, S754/939/940, AM2, Thought out dual tower solution, Able to attach second fan, Very quiet, Manual in 17 languages!...
Bad Needs motherboard removal for additional fan, For its unique design and great performance...
90%
fudzilla.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:12
Heatpipe coolers have become pretty common place by now and just about every cooler manufacturer has a selection of coolers with heatpipes these days. Cooler Master has just launched its latest model, the Hyper 212 and we’ve taken one out for a spin...
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guru3d.com
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:15
Hey guys! Meet Hiper 212. Its what we game-mongers in the hardware biz call a heatpipe based cooler. Heatpipe coolers to date always were about low noise cooling, making them excellent coolers yet not the highest performing ones. This where we enter...
Bottom line Hmm interesting. I must admit, I like the Hyper 212. This CoolerMaster product brings a lot on the table for little money. Noise levels are good, performance is really good, the looks are just fine and the pricing is really okay isnt it ? So all the...
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ocia.net
Updated:
2014-12-01 03:59:15
Cooler Master has been releasing a lot of new products lately. From cases to peripherals, Im starting to see their name everywhere. One of their most recent products to hit their website is the Hyper 212 CPU cooler. With support for all platforms, fou...
Good Absolutely silent, Fast installation, 2Fan expandability, Mirrorfinished base...
Bad Inflexible installation, Moderate performance...
Bottom line The Hyper 212 seems to be a great cooler for mid-range users who want to replace the stock solution, but wont be changing many things in their computers as time goes on. There are a number of things that would get in the way if you are an enthusiast a...
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hardwareasylum.com
Updated:
2020-10-09 03:53:26
Aircooling remains one of the most economical ways to cool computer components. There is no need for complex pump assemblies attached to radiators or costly fluid running through tubes to strike phj34r into the hearts of novice computer builders. In fact...
Good Direct Contact Design, Solid Construction, Supports Dual Fan Configuration, RGB Fan and Controller Included, Suitable OEM Replacement...
Bad Will not clear taller system memory, Could use a more powerful fan...
Bottom line There are a lot of CPU coolers on the market these days. Some stick around for a few months while others stand the test of time. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 design is one of those gems that has a huge cult following and actually delivers on its promise. O...
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technologyx.com
Updated:
2020-10-09 03:53:30
How much you have to spend on a product will always be the most important aspect to buying and putting together a PC. Sometimes you need to downgrade to make ends meet. Cooler Master has graced us with their new Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition today which fit...
Bottom line What we have here is a really solid pick for the gamer not looking to spend his retirement fund. This is a great addition to any build and we recommend you pick one up ASAP...
71%
pcper.com
Updated:
2020-10-09 03:53:30
The Hyper 212 Black Edition coolers, available with or without an RGB fan, add a level of style that had been missing from the 212 EVO, trading exposed copper heat pipes and bare aluminum heatsink fins for a polished, all-black finish. Naturally style mea...
Bottom line Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition - $34.96, Amazon.comIt feels appropriate that baseball season is right around the corner because Cooler Master has hit it out of the park with the Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition. It is currently selling for just $35...
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tomshardware.com
Updated:
2020-10-09 03:53:30
The Cooler Master Hyper 212 heatpipe cooler traces its lineage back well over a decade, which might as well be considered prehistoric in the PC industry. Historically, it's been the plucky go-to cooler beloved by overclockers and system builders due to lo...
Good Good price-to-performance ratio, Simple installation, Improvement over previous Hyper 212 coolers...
Bad Underperforms compared to similar Cooler Master products...
Bottom line Priced slightly above the RGB version, the Hyper 212 Black Edition with a Silencio fan appeals to low-noise builds while not fully living up to that moniker. High-wattage CPUs and/or extreme overclocking will likely push this cooler beyond its cooling lim...
70%
proclockers.com
Updated:
2020-10-09 03:53:33
The Hyper 212 line from Cooler Master has been a staple for PC builders for some time and during that time, its looks haven't changed all that much. With the new Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition, that is a thing of the past. The Hyper 212 RGB features a nickel...
Bottom line Cooler Master has topped my charts again in both looks and performance with their new CPU cooler, the Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition. I was able to achieve a 4.7GHz on my toasty 8700K and still stay under 90c during the Prime95 test. This is a feat that no o...
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