I've always used the stock cooler that came with my CPUs because my logic was that those coolers are designed to work with those CPUs and I don't over clock therefore did not need a bigger cooler.
However, I started having over heating issues on my PC. My guess was maybe the stock CPU cooler just wasn't doing its job as well anymore. I'd start up a game and within a couple minutes my PC would shut down and then start back up.
After doing some researching my two options were either get a new PSU as a failing power supply can cause the issues I was having or I could buy a new CPU cooler since I noticed that my computer was idling mid to high 50 degree Celsius. And would jump to the high 60s and mid 70s under gaming load.
Obviously I went for the cheaper option and bought this bad boy. Let me just say outright that I wish I had bought this or a similar cooler a lot earlier.
As you'll read in other reviews this thing is really quiet. The stock CPU upon pressing the power on my case to turn on my PC would spin up to max and slowly drop down to idle speeds as the PC booted up. Not really too big of a deal but it was quite a noticeable noise upon start up. However, with this CPU I no longer have that noise. I caught myself the other day pressing the button and pausing because I wasn't sure if the PC was actually booting or not because of how quiet it was. Even as I sit at my PC and take my headset off and try to hear the PC I hear nothing. No more fan noise. I used to not mind the minor fan noise that came from my PC, but compared to how quiet it is now those stock coolers are loud.
Another thing im quite impressed with is just how well it cools. I went from idling in the mid 50s down to low 40s and sometimes even lower into the high 30s if I have my AC on and my room is cooler. Just idling is almost a 20 degree difference on my system. And of course under load it maintains an almost 20 degree difference between stock and this cooler.
I've yet to hit 60 degrees while playing any game since I've installed this cooler. It barely gets above the mid 50 degree range under load and I've tested multiple games and over a longer period of time and it maintained its temp in that range. I've kept an eye on temps ever since I've installed it and over the course of a week or so temps have not returned to pre cooler levels. So you know its not a fluke.
My biggest complaint is that the instructions that it comes with aren't exactly crystal clear and it took me a minute or two to sit and make out what exactly the pictures were supposed to be depicting. However, a quick video search on youtube cleared things right up and I got it installed. Over all not too complicated of an install. Its all fairly straight forward once you understand what to do. One thing to keep an eye on is the size of this bad boy. While it wasnt quite as big as I was expecting, it is still pretty big. Make sure you look at its dimensions and know the dimensions of your case to ensure that it will fit in with the panels on.
This cooler does come with some thermal paste with which to apply and install the cooler but I had some higher quality stuff laying around from a previous mother board upgrade/replacement so I used it instead. I'm not sure of the quality of the thermal paste that comes with the cooler but I'd probably spend a couple extra bucks and buy you a high quality paste alongside your order of this cooler just to be safe.
I should note that previously I only had 2 case fans installed in my case. Both of which were exhaust fans. When I ordered this cooler I ordered a double pack of the fans found at this link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6S10KK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So this cooler isn't the sole upgrade I did and I have since ordered another single pack of the fan I linked and a molex adapter so I'll now go from just 2 exhaust fans to 3 intake and 2 exhast. My point is, your differences may not be as drastic as mine as I've made other cooling upgrades to aid this cooler, even then the cooler itself has proven to be putting in work. I wish I would've gotten one sooner.
5 star would recommend and would buy again if I ever did another build.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler, SickleFlow 120 Edge PWM Fan, Aluminum Top Cover, 4 Copper Heat Pipes, 152mm Tal
4.7 | 30,262 ratings
Price: 23.99
Last update: 11-16-2024
About this item
Cool for R7 | i7: Four heat pipes and a copper base ensure optimal cooling performance for AMD R7 and *Intel i7.
SickleFlow 120 Edge: Experience premium airflow and cooling with our optimized PWM blade curve fan.
Dynamic PWM Fan: A PWM 4-pin header allows adjustable fan speeds from 690 to 2,500 RPM, to balance noise and airflow.
Simplify Brackets: Redesigned brackets simplify installation on AM5 and LGA 1851|1700 platforms.
Versatile Compatibility: 152mm tall design offers performance with wide chassis compatibility.
SickleFlow 120 Edge: Experience premium airflow and cooling with our optimized PWM blade curve fan.
Dynamic PWM Fan: A PWM 4-pin header allows adjustable fan speeds from 690 to 2,500 RPM, to balance noise and airflow.
Simplify Brackets: Redesigned brackets simplify installation on AM5 and LGA 1851|1700 platforms.
Versatile Compatibility: 152mm tall design offers performance with wide chassis compatibility.
From the manufacturer
About Cooler Master:
At Cooler Master, our mission is clear: to empower gamers to conquer new worlds and push the boundaries of what's possible. We're committed to delivering top-tier performance, jaw-dropping aesthetics, and unparalleled reliability, giving you the tools you need to dominate the competition and immerse yourself in every gaming moment.
Hyper 212 Black
Hail To The Hyper
Cooler Master’s iconic Hyper 212 series returns with the Hyper 212 Black, featuring a sleek new minimalist design. It includes the SickleFlow 120 Edge fan with improved blades for exceptional cooling efficiency and comes with nanoparticle CryoFuze Thermal Paste for peak performance. Compatible with the latest AMD and Intel sockets, the Hyper 212 Black offers unmatched speed and precision.
- Minimalistic Revamped
- Cool for R7 | i7
- 4 Heat Pipes| Copper Base
- SickleFlow 120 Edge Fan
- Dynamic PWM 650-2500 RPM Fan
- AM5|4 & LGA 1851|1700 Platforms
- Versatile 152mm Tall
- Aluminum Top Cover
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Minimalistic RevampedThe jet-black aesthetic brings a renewed vibe while keeping its minimalistic essence. |
Cool for R7 | i7Four heat pipes and a copper base ensure optimal cooling for AMD R7 and *Intel i7. |
SickleFlow 120 EdgeExperience premium airflow and cooling with our optimized PWM blade curve fan. |
Dynamic PWM FanA PWM 4-pin header allows adjustable fan speeds from 690to 2,500 RPM, to balance noise and airflow. |
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CryoFuze Thermal PasteRedesigned brackets simplify installation on AM5 and LGA 1851|1700 platforms. |
Aluminum Top CoverThe sleek design features an aluminum top cover with a matching signature logo. |
CryoFuze Thermal PasteCryoFuze 14W/mK conductivity, ensuring stable temperatures from -50°C to 250°C. |
Versatile Compatibility152mm tall design offers performance with wide chassis compatibility. |
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