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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler 4 CDC Heatpipes 120mm PWM Fan Aluminum Fins for AMD Ryzen Intel LGA1200 1151
Last Updated: November 28, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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1000
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Overall performance
162cooler, intel, i7, i5, amd
+94%
-6%
" ... The fan's a bit noisy, but this cooler does a really good job of cooling my core i7 CPU. ... "
" ... my core i7 8700k is cool as a cucumber (not over clocked). ... "
" ... Running overclocked with no overheating. ... "
" ... I have multiple upper end computers/ servers that i use these coolers on. ... "
" ... I will just say that the Hyper 212 EVO is my go-to air cooler for performance builds on a budget (as I know they are for most everyone). ... "
" ... This heatsink has kept my CPU very cool and the crashes are gone. ... "
" ... This is the best cpu cooler I have ever used, period. ... "
" ... That all said, performance has been excellent so far, so I can recommend it under the condition that if youre new to PC building, go slow or watch a video or something. ... "
Setup
155install, easy to install, instructions, cooler, cpu
+83%
-17%
" ... -Easy to install, ~40 min from powering PC down to restarting with new cooler installed (First time installing after market cooler. ... "
" ... I installed this new cooler and it was pretty straight forward to install for AM4, not sure about Intel. ... "
" ... As others have remarked, it's a time-consuming installation process, but totally worth the effort. ... "
" ... Would be five stars, but the mounting process proved troublesome. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Product is easy to install but you have to have a little knowledge of motherboards and space in your desktop. ... "
" ... Installation was kind of a pain, but other than that it’s great. ... "
" ... aside from the installation issue it was pretty nice, the backplate was super easy to mount with the standoffs. ... "
Cooling
139cooling, fan, cpu, cooler master, liquid
+95%
-5%
" ... Excellent quality cooler. ... "
" ... So, back to a big cooler & fan. ... Cooler Master of course. ... For added cooling, they include the mounting for an additional fan. ... I have read that the stock fan/cooler cools the chip to around (80°C) 176°F which isn't a bad temp for a chip. ... Lower the radiator/cooler with the fan already in place. ... "
" ... It's super quiet so far and keeps the CPU very cool (30-31dC). ... "
" ... Works great, keeping the system cooler. ... "
" ... Product was as described and preformed the job of cooling the CPU rather well. ... "
" ... Its big but its quiet and its cold. ... Don't know if I will even go back to liquid cooled. ... "
" ... It's a tall cooler and it's pretty good at cooling down my CPU (previously i4790K now reused for Ryzen 5 3600). ... "
" ... The fan is actually on the side of the cooling tower . ... "
Fit
96cooler, bracket, screws, motherboard, make sure
+58%
-42%
" ... and I was shocked it actually fits. ... "
" ... So much quieter, barely here it run, compared to my older jet engine, perfect fit for my asus h81m-a motherboard. ... "
" ... There are a few other good brands out there, I chose this model because it fits my computer case well, and some others are larger and won't be a good fit. ... "
" ... This mounts perfectly, and has performed perfectly, as well. ... "
" ... Just make sure it fits in your case before buying but definitely a great cooler. ... "
" ... My case fit it nicely but I was shocked at how tall it was! ... "
" ... Once I figured that out, the screws finally aligned to the mounting holes. ... "
" ... The mounting system is nice and solid with all metal components through bolted to the motherboard. ... "
Ease of Use
71install, easy, instructions, hard to install, fan
+83%
-17%
" ... Right out of the box this was easy to install. ... "
" ... It is only a little bit hard to install but very satisfying at the same time. ... "
" ... Easy to install, even in an OEM system. ... "
" ... Easy to replace the fan if one ever needs to. ... "
" ... Product is easy to install but you have to have a little knowledge of motherboards and space in your desktop. ... "
" ... Easy to install! ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... It's easy to assemble, easy to mount, and easy to buy. ... "
Sound Quality
65noise, quiet, loud, cooler, rpm
+68%
-32%
" ... I was really excited to get this cpu fan to replace my loud stock fan I had. ... Pros: Super quiet ... "
" ... The fan runs relatively quiet and you won’t notice it inside a case unless you have superhuman hearing. ... "
" ... -MUCH quieter, very quiet fan overall. ... "
" ... The noise level is the biggest selling point for me. ... "
" ... It brought the fan noise significantly and made my computer really quiet. ... "
" ... also super silent! ... "
" ... It looks well made and the fans noise level is pretty quiet. ... "
" ... No noise, just make sure you have plenty of room for this beast. ... "
Build Quality
58bent, motherboard, screw, fins, bracket
+52%
-48%
" ... I had a cheaper cooler prior and I could feel a drastic difference in both quality of construction and the overall weight of the heatsink. ... It's also got a nice overall color that matches well with my frosted whiteout build. ... "
" ... It's easy to install and the mounting system seems sturdy enough. ... "
" ... Man this thing is built solid. ... "
" ... I didn't want to bother you-tubing on my phone as I did this (my comp was in pieces as I was eager to get this fan installed) but you can do that or watch a few videos beforehand then strip down the computer. ... "
" ... it came a little bent on one side but its not a problem just bent it back as it was came nice with a fan plan to install another myself its a bit difficult to install but after a bit or looking around a few things fell on the ground and was like WTF i figured it out in the end and now its simple really. ... "
" ... I don't feel as confident/great about the mounting as I would any other cooler, but it works. ... "
" ... I used it to cool a 9900k in a mini-itx build and it worked very well for its position. ... "
" ... I like to apply a thin layer to both sides. ... That is, the cooler (copper) & the chips surface. ... "
Price
56cooler, performance, worth the money, worth, point
+96%
-4%
" ... This is the best bang for the buck IMO. ... "
" ... This is definitely worth the money if you don’t mind spending the time to install it! ... "
" ... It seems like a good value for the money to me . ... "
" ... High quality at an affordable price. ... "
" ... Very much worth it for the price. ... "
" ... these are amazing value for the price. ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... I love this product and will be buying this for all of my clients that I do computer work for cant bet the price eather ... "
Gaming
41cpu, games, idle, gaming pc, i7
+100%
" ... My pc started crashing during certain games so I installed a hardware monitor and saw my CPU was climbing to the high 70's and peaked at 80's at times! ... I ran a variety of games and ran some CPU stress tests and it never got past the low 50's. ... Gigabyte 990x-SLI Gaming ... "
" ... Now it sits around 47C to 56C while gaming. ... "
" ... I am not a gamer but I have been very satisfied with this fan. ... "
" ... I use to push 85°C while gaming (yeah I know it's high) and now I pushed max 41°C. ... "
" ... keeps my xeon x5660 at 37C on idle and 62C while gaming ... "
" ... Fewer points of failure and does a great job keeping my 8700K cool while streaming and gaming. ... "
" ... Idle is at 25C and a normal gaming session will usually stay under 70C. ... "
" ... Works well keeps my processor cool while gaming. ... "
Product Reliability
37years, cooler, cpu, years ago, stock
+68%
-32%
" ... After two weeks of ownership, I had to overclock (I couldn't resist) ... "
" ... Its very good for the prices its at and it saved me when my watercooler failed ... "
" ... It worked in my old pc for over 6 years now, tank of a fan. ... "
" ... Never had any overheating issues. ... "
" ... I already received the replacement from Amazon, so hopefully that fan doesn't die. ... "
" ... I bought this heat sink about 6 months ago. ... "
" ... Has been working great for over a year now. ... "
" ... Worked just as intended. ... "
Device Stand
27bracket, mount, screws, brackets, holes
+48%
-52%
" ... and the screws for the brackets are almost half an inch above the risers. ... "
" ... Didn't come with AM4 mount had to get it shipped from their site. ... "
" ... The mounting bracket bends down from the center of the cooler to each of the 4 mounting points and looks like it is either going to snap and/or bend the mobo ... "
" ... I didn't like the mounting. ... "
" ... I have been building machines for 20+ yrs and this is the worst mounting system I have ever seen. ... "
" ... The mounting bracket sucks. ... "
" ... I had to choose which two screws I was going to mount, because the other two were 1/2” plus away from their respective mounting holes, and forcing it required so much force, I was afraid I’d crack my motherboard and/or processor. ... "
" ... Mounting system does not work. ... "
Design
17looks, look, rgb, overall, old
+82%
-18%
" ... The RGB edition is also tight. ... "
" ... Looks great and will keep the old Athlon quite chilly! ... "
" ... I had an old cooler that was about the same shape and look. ... "
" ... Keeps it nice and cool, had problems putting it on but figured it out with some force ... "
" ... It makes it a lot easier to look at logistically since it's MASSIVE. ... "
" ... Not only does it look good but it functions even better! ... "
" ... I hate the intel push pin design but aside from that this works great ... "
" ... But I gotta say, I do appreciate the design. ... "
Marketplace
16thank, seller, product, picture, return
+75%
-25%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... The picture says it all. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It was my fault, not Amazon's. ... That's why I'm a loyal Amazon customer. ... "
" ... Stellar Seller as well made this transaction flawless!! ... "
" ... in my case i have intake fans on the right in this picture. ... "
" ... The seller was great and product was shipped fast and in good condition and the description for this item was dead on. ... 100% recommend this product and seller. ... "
" ... As it was advertised ... "
Volume
15fan, cooler, rpm, cpu, speed
+27%
-73%
" ... It is a little bit noisy when cranked up. ... "
" ... It makes very loud rattling sound at 100% (1950 RPM) in my case. ... "
" ... I bought this cooler, but its noise is too loud. ... "
" ... It's extremely disappointing to have to deal with a loud fan like this for a CPU because I'd have to go without a computer for the entire replacement/return process. ... "
" ... Within a week it was randomly making the loud rattle that a lot of Amazon reviews have mentioned. ... "
" ... They were right, but this cooler is LOUD. ... "
" ... Coolermaster fan is very loud. ... "
Storage
13tall, make sure, cooler, tower case, size
+100%
" ... I don't have room in my case for a second fan (not included), but for my needs it's perfectly adequate. ... "
" ... Great cooler fits in 4u rackmount case. ... "
" ... This is a beast in size so make sure you have space. ... "
" ... My case had a max cpu cooler height of 6.3in looking at the specs I saw it said 4.7in height so I thought I had plenty of room as you can see in the picture it is slightly taller than my case and when I put the glass panel back on it presses ever so slightly against the glass. ... "
" ... It was way bigger than I thought but luckily it fit in my mid atx case. ... "
" ... Will fit most mid tower and full cases. ... "
" ... Tall enough for the 2 noctua fans I put on it. ... "
" ... i do reccomend to anyone who is buying this cooler that you get the measurments and measure your chassis and the amount of space you have between your socket, dimm slot, onboard heatsinks and gpu ... "
Heating
12sink, never, well, hot, heating issues
+92%
-8%
" ... Never had any overheating issues. ... "
" ... It's directly to the i5-9400f, and I never have any problem with over heating! ... "
" ... This radiator-heat sink & fan combo does that very well. ... "
" ... Its a standard heat sink. ... "
" ... Do not buy other heat sink compound or thermal paste if buying this. ... The heat sink sleeps after applying the paste between CPU and the heat sink. ... "
" ... Replaced it with a Noctua fan on the same heat sink. ... "
" ... Wanted to up the protection of my CPU from over heating. ... "
" ... I am very happy with this heat sink / fan combination. ... "
Memory
11memory, cpu, mobo, heatsink, sticks
+45%
-55%
" ... However, on my motherboard, it does not permit RAM with built-in heatsinks to be installed in all 4 slots. ... "
" ... Don't buy this if you use RAM with heatsink, it won't fit. ... "
" ... After the install I lost connection to one memory slot and the PCIe slot. ... "
" ... and it barely clears the RAM slot closest to the CPU by a millimeter or two. ... "
" ... Depending on RAM placement it can be a tight squeeze putting in RAM. ... "
Video Playback
11videos, watch, video, watching a video, watched
+100%
" ... Lots of videos on YouTube to help people. ... "
" ... I recommend watching a video like I did. ... "
" ... I highly suggest watching a video on how to mount this. ... "
" ... When installing, i recommend using a youtube video if you haven't installed something like this before. ... "
" ... I don't game on my PC, it's used for Roblox for the kids, and general web browsing, YouTube videos, spreadsheets, etc. ... "
" ... I watched some YouTube videos and was able to mount it without having to remove my motherboard from the case, so that was a big help. ... "
" ... If you are like me (not good at determining 3 dimensions from a 2-dimensional drawing), I suggest watching a YouTube video on installing this product before attempting to. ... "
" ... YouTube has some good videos. ... "
Returns
10amazon, returning, unfortunately, rma, let
+30%
-70%
" ... Returning back to Amazon. ... "
" ... I'm thinking about returning it but I might just pay someone else to do it ... "
" ... Maybe Amazon will allow me to return it? ... "
" ... Only recently decided it was annoying enough to try and fix it. ... I submitted an RMA request, it was denied and they told me to submit a support ticket, which I did. ... "
" ... Return to sender. ... "
" ... I have gone to another manufacturer and learned my lesson. ... "
For Running
8cool, still, run, even, computer
+100%
" ... Everything run pretty cool in there for a full aircooled rig so I highly recommend this ... "
" ... it keeps my system cool and running after 4 years and it has no signs of stopping or going out. ... "
" ... This cooler master now has me running low 50s ... "
" ... Very quite fan even while running apex legends. ... "
" ... The computer is still running so I'd say it's a good product! ... "
" ... Bought this in 2014 and it's still running strong in 2019. ... "
" ... I ran prime95 for 30 minutes and it ran EXTREMELY cool. ... "
Software Platform
810, windows, video, runs, running
+50%
-50%
" ... After I'd launch the game Windows 10 would crash after 20-30 seconds with a WHEA hardware error. ... "
" ... Mild code compiling (matLab, python) No overclock yet. ... "
" ... Windows 10 crashing randomly. ... "
" ... First of them their site won't let me upload the Amazon receipt (I tried with Chrome and Edge browsers) after many tries. ... Update 2019/10/01: ... "
Size
8tall, case, bulky, big, tower
+75%
-25%
" ... It really isn't that heavy to lift. ... "
" ... The perfect size would be 3/4 of the current size. ... "
" ... I just wanted / needed a bit bigger. ... "
" ... Big in size ... "
" ... This is a beast in size so make sure you have space. ... "
" ... Seemed bulky but does the job right ... "
Comfort
8install, pain, cooler, thing, screws
+75%
-25%
" ... this is the best affordable cooler hands down! ... "
" ... Hands down best cooker per dollar. ... "
" ... It was tight enough that I became worried I could break my own board. ... "
" ... Even with my experience I managed to snap the head off of one of the screws the first time I installed one. ... "
" ... It took longer than expected to get the thing in the right position and locked in. ... "
" ... Long story short this does its job hands down. ... "
Product As Described
7advertised, white, item, described, black
+100%
" ... in my case i have intake fans on the right in this picture. ... "
" ... Note for the photos. ... "
" ... As it was advertised ... "
" ... The pics show clearly that the xclip I received is different than the one pictured in this item listing. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture says it all. ... "
Defective Delivery
6package, came, product, install, missing
+33%
-67%
" ... The product came damaged. ... I would not recommend this product to others because of how damaged it was when I received it. ... "
" ... The package was damaged and coils was bent ... "
" ... ahard to install came damaged ... "
Device Compatibility
6pc, got, first, desktop, building
+100%
" ... Desktop is up and going again. ... "
" ... I have two of these on both of my PC's. ... "
" ... Fantastic, I have purchased three of these so far for different computers. ... "
" ... Bought for my husbands Iracing computer. ... "
" ... "Who shuts off there computer?" ... "
" ... Finally built a new desktop after I sold my old FX pc and had it with my laptop. ... "
Capacity
5fan, tower, small, make sure, got
+80%
-20%
" ... sure you've got room inside the tower. ... "
" ... Just make sure you've got room for it. ... "
" ... in a 20°C room, it bounces between 30°C and 31°C with the fan running in the mid 700 rpm so it is very quiet. ... "
" ... Try to make sure you have room before installing it. ... "
Delivery
5arrived, good, fast, delivery, well
+100%
" ... I got exactly what I ordered and it arrived pretty fast. ... "
" ... Package came on time, no damage. ... Contents were undamaged, nothing missing. ... "
" ... Package arrived promptly and intact. ... "
Cleaning
5thermal paste, old, wipe, paste, isopropyl
+60%
-40%
" ... Just make sure not to forget thermal paste (clean off the old and add new) before installing so you don't end up damaging your processor. ... "
" ... Looks clean as well. ... "
" ... For dirt cheap you can improve your temps a bit. ... "
Noise Cancellation
4notice, headphones, bad, rattling
+50%
-50%
" ... everything is good with this EXCEPT for the damn rattling noise! ... "
" ... Noise -3 stars ... "
Apps
4video, running, youtube, windows, videos
+75%
-25%
" ... The coolest I have seen 68F on boot and the screenshot is of a VPN, video, Chrome, and some other services running. ... "
" ... I don't game on my PC, it's used for Roblox for the kids, and general web browsing, YouTube videos, spreadsheets, etc. ... "
" ... My PC is for photo-editing, often running multiple Adobe applications at once. ... "
User Manual
3read, instruction, bracket, step, half
+33%
-67%
" ... Half of it was me not correctly interpreting the illustrations in the manual, the other half of it was the absolute horrorshow that is this thing’s mounting bracket. ... "
" ... The manual it comes with is a bit misleading about where to put the spring pins on the bracket in order to install it for AM3+. ... "
Mouse
3temps
+100%
" ... Great temps and quiet as a mouse, would highly suggest. ... "
" ... So I knock off one star for that, because it's 2020, & quiet fans are as common as quiet mice & keyboards. ... "
" ... Something to note is the boot plate of the cooler connected with almost the entire surface area of the CPU. ... "
Features
3fan, stock
+67%
-33%
" ... And the cooler still functions. ... "
" ... Do its job for Ryzen 7 1700x in stock mode. ... "
Speed
3well, cpu
+100%
" ... Cools my i5 9600k with ease ... "
" ... Cools my CPU. ... "
Camera
3+100%
" ... Note for the photos. ... "
" ... My skill level is fairly high, but I still found several times where I had to refer back to the pictures and really think about it to understand what they were telling me to do. ... "
" ... Take your time, study the pictures very carefully . ... "
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