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Cooler Master RR 212S 20PK R1 Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU Air Cooler 4 Direct Contact Heat pipes 120mm Silencio Fan
Last Updated: September 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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/10
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Cooling
201cooling, cpu, cooler master, liquid, cools
+97%
-3%
" ... I like this cooler. ... "
" ... looks great, keeps cpu cool and i have an 8350 to keep cool. ... "
" ... once the cooling tower was mounted. ... "
" ... Good cooler fan man. ... Keeps it cool dude, by 20 to 30 degrees then my stock one man. ... "
" ... The cooler itself works wonderful, and keeps my overclocked Ryzen 3600 nice and cool ... "
" ... It's very quiet and keeps my CPU a lot cooler than the stock one could. ... "
" ... Probably the best damn cooling fan I've ever used. ... "
" ... Will use this cooler for a future project. ... "
Setup
177install, easy to install, instructions, cooler, pain
+86%
-14%
" ... Good item and it need time to install ... "
" ... Installation was fairly easy for the AMD4 platform, except that the mobo had to be removed (but hey, if you like computer building it's no problem!). ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to install. ... "
" ... I recommend getting an additional fan for a push-pull configuration. ... "
" ... My setup may be different ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Installation was simple and it works as expected. ... "
Overall performance
177cooler, intel, i7, amd, i5
+93%
-7%
" ... Good cooler at the right price for Threadripper 2950x, if you are running it at stock. ... "
" ... I thought i would need a bigger cooler for my i7 8700k but honestly, this cooler keeps my processor cool even at 4.9Ghz. ... "
" ... It's a solid cooler and the temps are better than I had with the old AIO, so it gets high marks for performance. ... "
" ... Everyone I know run these on their computer regardless of Overclocking or not. ... "
" ... This heatsink has kept my CPU very cool and the crashes are gone. ... "
" ... Great CPU cooler great price solid I would definitely recommend it for someone who wants silent performance, I’m using it with an I9 and it’s keeping it cool enough although it’s not over clocked nor I’m I pushing it hard enough to cause it to heat up too much. ... "
" ... Improved my cinebench score from 1099 to 1299 and 95fps to 121fps with a mild overclock on ryzen 5 1600 non x to 3.8ghz from 3.2auto. ... "
" ... Keeps an i5 8500 very cool ... "
Fit
124cooler, motherboard, bracket, screws, heatsink
+61%
-39%
" ... It was a great fit within the computer, with a little difficulty to put on and tighten the posts that hold it, but it does come with a really useful tool that made the process a little easier while installing. ... "
" ... I have a mid-size ATX and it just fits. ... "
" ... This fits perfectly. ... "
" ... Works well but check your cases clearance. ... "
" ... The fan comes with a variety of attachments that fit most mother boards. ... "
" ... it’s relatively quiet, looks great, fits my case, and it was incredibly easy to install. ... The great thing about the fan is the easy “clip off” feature for the fan itself ... "
" ... Good air flow it fits in the Corsair 570x Case perfectly ... "
" ... Can't beat it for the price, fits most rigs. ... "
Ease of Use
81easy, install, instructions, difficult, confusing
+85%
-15%
" ... Easy installation and high quality look and feel. ... "
" ... Large but easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to instal and is super quite. ... "
" ... It is little tricky to install but it works fine. ... "
" ... It is fairly easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to Install ... "
" ... •Easy to install ... "
" ... it's very easy to install very good ... "
Build Quality
74screws, motherboard, heatsink, back plate, mounting
+49%
-51%
" ... Edit: Also, it was a pain (and painful) to get the screws screwed into the mobo socket, but this was because I didn't remove the fans before screwing it in, so my angle made it really difficult to push in the screws (which are resisted by springs). ... "
" ... I wish the mounting bracket was steel--the plastic feels cheap and not so strong. ... "
" ... There's nothing in the way of the fan, and the heatsink itself is not loose in any way. ... "
" ... You have to put a ton of pressure on the X bracket to get the screws down to the standoffs when using the standard AM4 backplate, and using the coolermaster backplate makes it near impossible. ... "
" ... While I like the unit overall, while installing it, one of the screws attaching the standoff to the motherboard sheared off inside the standoff. ... I haven't been in contact with COOLERMASTER, yet, but I will be soon as I really don't want to depend on three screws to keep the sink in place (even though it did cinch down enough that I can use the system). ... "
" ... Second problem- it’s literally impossible to tighten one of the 4 screws to fasten the heatsink assembly because it’s blocked by the motherboard heatsinks and completely inaccessible once you put it onto the mounting screws being held on by their terribly designed bracket. ... "
" ... Horrible build quality. ... Cheap metal and plastic was already warped and bent out of the box ... "
" ... Spring screw is never a good idea. ... "
Sound Quality
67noise, quiet, silent, fans, noisy
+67%
-33%
" ... Is very, very quiet. ... "
" ... It is not the quietest due to the fans but if sound is really bothering you it is extremely easy to change out the fans and it has the hardware to do a add an extra fan for a push/pull configuration. ... "
" ... Its also incredibly silent. ... If you push it to 100% then it starts to make a little noise, but if its inside a case you wont notice it. ... "
" ... Very quiet was suprised ... "
" ... Its very silent and great flow with x2 fans. ... "
" ... It looks good and it’s pretty quiet until you ramp up the fan. ... "
" ... Runs very quiet compared to stock coolers. ... "
" ... Seemed to stop right their as I heard the fans crank up. ... I never did hear the fan crank up like it did with the stock cooler. ... "
Price
56beat, worth the money, money, worth, performance
+100%
" ... Solid price and functionality! ... "
" ... You're on this page because you know it's the best you're gonna get in this price range. ... "
" ... This is a no-brainer worth the money spent. ... "
" ... For a fraction of the price ... "
" ... BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK! ... "
" ... Really good for the price ... "
" ... All in all a good buy for the price though. ... "
" ... I definitely felt that it is worth the money . ... For the price it is a great deal. ... Well worth the money spent & generally no regets. ... "
Design
52look, cooler, black, looks great, beautiful
+94%
-6%
" ... This is a fantastic product and it is VERY good looking. ... "
" ... I am very pleased with it’s performance and looks. ... "
" ... Aesthetically speaking the cooler looks great in most cases. ... "
" ... Looks nice in my case, too. ... "
" ... the rainbow effect is pretty mesmerizing. ... "
" ... It looks very nice and cool. ... "
" ... cause it does look sexy. ... "
" ... ANYWAYS, despite being on the bigger side, it looks great, shows off the RGB quite well, and isn’t noisy at all. ... "
Gaming
45cpu, cooler, idle, temps, gaming pc
+100%
" ... It's not loud, and keeps my CPU cool at all times, even under gaming loads. ... "
" ... I use to push 85°C while gaming (yeah I know it's high) and now I pushed max 41°C. ... "
" ... We used in gaming build over 3 years ago. ... "
" ... Runs mid 30s Celsius for most apps/games ... "
" ... Works well keeps my processor cool while gaming. ... "
" ... Fewer points of failure and does a great job keeping my 8700K cool while streaming and gaming. ... "
" ... With the added load of the kids gaming and a new RX570 in my case I knew the stock cooler for my i5-4460 would be in for a struggle. ... "
" ... There is a gentle hum, especially when gaming. ... "
Product Reliability
39working, years, died, aio, years ago
+62%
-38%
" ... So far no problems. ... "
" ... working on a budget i got this one. ... "
" ... one month in and still whisper quiet. ... "
" ... Still working to this day. ... "
" ... His old fan was not doing the job anymore, and this is working fine now. ... "
" ... I've been using it for about 5 months with no issues. ... "
" ... I bought this heat sink about 6 months ago. ... "
" ... Never had any overheating issues. ... "
Memory
34sticks, cooler, clearance, make sure, corsair
+65%
-35%
" ... You definitely want low profile Ram with this cpu cooler. ... "
" ... As for the fans, the direction of air flow is horizontal and the fan touches the RAM modules. ... "
" ... Very nice low profile Fan and nice colors, need to have short RAM chips or this fan will hit them. ... "
" ... Ram sticks first then this air cooler. ... "
" ... 4 x 4 GB Patriot Viper 3000 mhz ram ... "
" ... In a particular video someone did a review saying that it blocks the memory. ... "
" ... Easy to install, looks cool, oh and also it is bending my ram 2nd slot about 2 mm. ... "
" ... This cooler looks awesome, unfortunantly i was using corsair vengeance ddr3 ram with bit heatsinks and the UFO was just to low. ... "
Device Stand
20bracket, brackets, screws, mount, motherboard
+35%
-65%
" ... It also was difficult to reach the mounting posts to place the restraining bolts. ... "
" ... A mounting bracket for this must be attached to the *back* of the motherboard *before* the motherboard is put into the case. ... "
" ... there is now a plastic back piece with no mounting nuts. ... "
" ... The plastic mounting system is flimsy. ... "
" ... I wish the mounting bracket was steel--the plastic feels cheap and not so strong. ... "
" ... 2) The fan mounting system is something the engineers should be genuinely ashamed of. ... "
" ... The screws were way to short to install do not buy ... "
" ... and the screws for the brackets are almost half an inch above the risers. ... "
Device Compatibility
17sync, motherboard, computer, rgb, aura
+94%
-6%
" ... Finally built a new desktop after I sold my old FX pc and had it with my laptop. ... "
" ... And the asus aura sync works perfectly. ... "
" ... Just what I needed My PC works like new again ... "
" ... The RGB looks great and synced up with my system immediately. ... "
" ... RGB synced with MB. ... "
" ... "Who shuts off there computer?" ... "
" ... I plugged the header into my mobo and she works flawlessly. ... "
" ... Bought for my husbands Iracing computer. ... "
Storage
17cooler, tall, make sure, tower, sure your case
+82%
-18%
" ... The fan is quiet enough at full load and the airflow is fantastic. ... "
" ... I do recommend it just based on performance vs. price, but there is room for improvement. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... The cooler fits well the case with ample space for the side panel. ... "
" ... This is a beast in size so make sure you have space. ... "
" ... Great big cooler, make sure your case can handle it ... "
" ... Not all cases can handle this monster, do note the dimensions. ... "
" ... Make sure you have enough room in your case height wise. ... "
Volume
16fan, bit louder, tone, super, rpm
+19%
-81%
" ... They were right, but this cooler is LOUD. ... "
" ... The fans are a bit louder then what I am used to. ... Its a bit louder than what I am used to. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Coolermaster fan is very loud. ... "
" ... It is not even that it is super-loud in decibels (although, it is), but the noise profile is atrocious - a whiny, hairdryer in a cheap hotel-like, squealing sound. ... And, the squeal tone and frequency change as it spins up and down, so it is not simply gets louder (which tends to be tolerable), it goes though buzz/squeal/chalk on glass/leaf blower/chainsaw phases and RPM change - completely intolerable!! ... "
" ... The Only thing I didn’t like is that the fan it came with is a bit louder than I would have liked. ... "
" ... once it is on it is a bit loud. ... "
" ... Within a week it was randomly making the loud rattle that a lot of Amazon reviews have mentioned. ... "
Returns
14amazon, unfortunately, rma, product, support
+29%
-71%
" ... so had to return the product ... "
" ... Maybe Amazon will allow me to return it? ... "
" ... Because of this I can't return it. ... "
" ... I will be returning this. ... "
" ... Couldnt use it in my case so I tried to return it. ... "
" ... Return to sender. ... "
" ... Just got this 10 mins ago in all ready got 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. ... "
Features
14lights, lighting, mode, cooler, cool
+86%
-14%
" ... RGB lights right up once you power your system up. ... "
" ... The red LED lights compliment my red case lights. ... "
" ... Many lighting modes including a “temperature-gauge” mode that changes with processor temp (load). ... The mode can be set using: ... "
" ... The stuff is great to hold my over lock Ryzen 5 2600 to below 50 degree C, but the LED lights on the fan are just cheap and not even visible with the RGB setup. ... "
" ... The looks of the cooler are pretty great, I like the temperature indication LED mode. ... "
" ... Do its job for Ryzen 7 1700x in stock mode. ... "
" ... The lights are also really nice to see. ... "
" ... LED lights are cool but who cares. ... "
Marketplace
13pictures, amazon, shipped, seller, picture
+85%
-15%
" ... It is a very good-looking addition to my setup – see my attached pictures. ... "
" ... The picture says it all. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product came quickly with Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... Product received in top order. ... "
" ... 4) The instructions are more pictures than words. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It was my fault, not Amazon's. ... That's why I'm a loyal Amazon customer. ... "
Heating
13sink, heating, issues, pipes, paste
+92%
-8%
" ... Never had any overheating issues. ... "
" ... The contact pad has four, double-ended heat pipes which go up and through the cooler and I am sure that heat conduction, away from the processor, is as good as it gets. ... "
" ... I bought this heat sink about 6 months ago. ... "
" ... Its a standard heat sink. ... "
" ... It's directly to the i5-9400f, and I never have any problem with over heating! ... "
" ... I am happy with the numbers but most importantly, the heat sink looks way cool. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Wanted to up the protection of my CPU from over heating. ... "
Color
12color, rgb, price, love, different
+100%
" ... Looks awesome and has a different color options I chose red in the video. ... "
" ... but for the pretty colors and great look, for this price it isn't beat. ... "
" ... It's so beautiful and the colors are bright. ... "
" ... There's a ton of different colors and effects to choose from. ... "
" ... The colors are nice, but I wish the outer ring color correlated better to the inner blade color. ... "
" ... The LEDs are colorful, bright, vibrant, and just full of energy and power and intensity . ... "
" ... Colors match the DeepCool RGB fans I have in the case. ... "
" ... There are different color modes offered, i.e static & fading between colors. ... "
Comfort
11hands, hand, fan, tightening, socket
+55%
-45%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It is a bit wide when you see it but it fits very well. ... "
" ... HAND TIGHTEN REAR BRACKET LUGS. ... "
" ... Long story short this does its job hands down. ... "
" ... This thing is the size of a freakin’ boxing glove! ... "
Cables
10motherboard, fan, cables, lighting, intake
+30%
-70%
" ... The black edition uses wire mounts that slip off at the slightest provocation. ... "
" ... Instructions for LED wires are poor. ... "
" ... That meant removing the motherboard from the case, everything on it, and all the cables. ... "
" ... How did you get away with making this product the wires are not even long enough to plug the fans into the motherboard, what a waste i bought this last year in Jan and now im stuck with it THANKS. ... Also none of the wires will plug up correctly I even went through the trouble of removing the protective box sleeve and manually plug them together and it was a no go so much for having the rgb lighting such a waste of time. ... "
" ... A little disappointed that the fan and RGB connectors were 3 pin and not 4 pin, but managed with that as well. ... "
" ... Now it is a spring-like wire that seems to require a specific hole position in order to function at all in the mount, but all of my more modern fans DONT HAVE THOSE HOLES. ... "
Delivery
10package, fast, received, product, item
+90%
-10%
" ... For starters, shipping was quick. ... I was home so I was able to receive my stuff as soon as the delivery person dropped it off. ... "
" ... The item arrived safely . ... "
" ... Product received in top order. ... Product delivered extreme fast. ... "
" ... Shipped fast, and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... and the package was unharmed. ... "
" ... Package arrived promptly and intact. ... "
" ... When this thing comes out of hiding from the huge box it ships in, It is shockingly massive. ... "
Software Platform
9error, bios, software, note, many
+67%
-33%
" ... Its set up on all stock settings in Bios and it runs fine now at a full 3.4. ... "
" ... Looks great, keeps your PC from catching on fire. ... "
" ... This IS a 4 pin which allows it to be controllable by the Bios or programs such as SpeedFan. ... "
" ... I plan to get an unlocked i7 soon, but for now I have this beast on my i5 8400. ... "
" ... Prime 95 load to 68C-71C. ... "
" ... My PC is for photo-editing, often running multiple Adobe applications at once. ... "
Size
9tall, beast, small, cases, big
+89%
-11%
" ... Compared to the stock heatstink/fan, this is a beast in terms of size. ... "
" ... For small cases is very usefull ... "
" ... Big in size ... "
" ... It is several times bigger and even more so taller! ... "
" ... This is a beast in size so make sure you have space. ... "
" ... Seemed bulky but does the job right ... "
" ... Not all cases can handle this monster, do note the dimensions. ... "
" ... This case is a beast in size as well. ... "
For Running
8run, still, cooler, cool, ran
+88%
-13%
" ... Worked great on my r5 3600 and it is running nice and cool. ... "
" ... It’s a really great fan, I’m running a I7 9700k with it. ... "
" ... I prefer my equipment to run cooler than that if possible ... "
" ... IM running a 4790k ... "
" ... Bought this in 2014 and it's still running strong in 2019. ... "
" ... You need to run this cooler in a FAT case for it to fit, so check your clearances carefully. ... "
" ... I ran prime95 for 30 minutes and it ran EXTREMELY cool. ... "
Speed
7well, cpu
+100%
" ... Cools my i5 9600k with ease ... "
" ... Cools my 1950X with slight OC to 3825! ... "
" ... Took about 40 mins. ... "
" ... Cools everything off really good. ... "
" ... - It cools very effectively even under load. ... "
" ... Cools my CPU. ... "
Defective Delivery
6install, defective, product, got a defective, came
+33%
-67%
" ... Packaged nice but product was defective sadly. ... "
" ... ahard to install came damaged ... "
" ... Mine must be defective. ... "
Apps
5youtube, rgb, aura, apps, pc
+80%
-20%
" ... Runs mid 30s Celsius for most apps/games ... "
" ... This IS a 4 pin which allows it to be controllable by the Bios or programs such as SpeedFan. ... "
" ... My PC is for photo-editing, often running multiple Adobe applications at once. ... "
" ... Works well through he AURA software. ... "
Product As Described
5picture, instructions, different, color
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It is a very good-looking addition to my setup – see my attached pictures. ... "
" ... The picture says it all. ... "
" ... Looks awesome and has a different color options I chose red in the video. ... "
" ... 4) The instructions are more pictures than words. ... "
Ports
5usb, rgb, header, cables, lighting
+20%
-80%
" ... It is not compatible with my particular Intel 1151 socket motherboard. ... "
" ... Didn't have the Micro USB cable used to light it up, also was missing one of the mounting parts. ... "
" ... The only thing wrong with the order is that I spend the past 2 months trying to buy different sata to molex cables, adapters etc, but it nothing worked and I gave up. ... "
" ... If you have an AM4 socket, just get rid of the stupid adapter that came in the box and just use the backplate your motherboard came with. ... "
Controls
4rgb, controller, settings, needs, fan
+75%
-25%
" ... You can control the speed of the fan from your BIOS settings to either increase or decrease the fan curve based on your performance needs. ... "
" ... RGB is bright and the lighting control is easy to figure out. ... "
" ... Keeps a slightly overclock 1950x under control. ... "
Video Playback
4youtube, video, watch, help, couple
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The installation can be difficult for first time builders like me, but the YouTube videos have been a great help! ... "
" ... Lots of videos on YouTube to help people. ... "
" ... YouTube has some good videos. ... "
Camera
4+100%
" ... first of all, It's just as dope in your pc as it is in pictures. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
" ... It is a workhorse for crunching data, virtualizing, making film and music and photography. ... I thought I had lost my ability to trouble shoot. ... "
Water Resistance
4cooler, cool, good
+100%
" ... •Works great, everyone thinks you have to water cool but this will do the job, trust me. ... "
" ... Don't buy into the water cool and RGB hype and you are golden. ... "
" ... If you don't want to take the risk of water coolers breaking and like the look of this then this is the cooler for you. ... "
" ... It might not work as good as an AIo water cooler, but it is close- it is good, it is inexpensive, no water in your case, nuff said. ... "
Capacity
3small, cpu, tall, big
+100%
" ... I do recommend it just based on performance vs. price, but there is room for improvement. ... "
" ... Double check your clearance of your casing and other parts within range . ... "
" ... 1) Make sure you have room. ... "
Noise Cancellation
3level
+33%
-67%
" ... and makes little noise. ... "
" ... Noise -3 stars ... "
Water Usage
3cooler, good, cooling
+67%
-33%
" ... I prefer water cooling. ... "
" ... It might not work as good as an AIo water cooler, but it is close- it is good, it is inexpensive, no water in your case, nuff said. ... "
Drying
3issues
+100%
" ... Installation was pretty cut and dry, my system uses an AM3+ socket and I had no issues mounting the radiator stack. ... "
" ... Looks great and will last you many years more than any AIO which eventually dry up or start having pump issues. ... "
" ... I spent more time on a dry run that actually doing it and all came out great. ... "
Cleaning
3paste, install, fan, cooler, cleaned
+100%
" ... The black shroud around the fins was annoying to deal with during installation, but it gives the cooler a very clean look once it's installed so It's worth it. ... "
" ... For dirt cheap you can improve your temps a bit. ... "
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