Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Review - Still AMAZING in 2021?

[@HardwareCanucks]

For anyone wondering about the stats. We polled a bunch of retail and etailer contacts and over the last 5 years the Hyper 212 series (but nostly the EVO) have outsold the closest competitor by a minimum 4:1 ratio and most of the time its closer to 7:1. Absolutely incredible. :O

[@rentaspoon219]

I mean the be quiet pure rock is equal price or cheaper and just looks cleaner

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

I have a Hyper 212 Evo and Hyper 212 BE in my collection (for overclocking runs and various display/test builds) and I agree, the installation was a PITA but well worth the effort. I added a second fan to my 212 Evo and that helped substantially when clocking but even still, there is only so much a 4-heatpipe cooler can do. Cheers!

[@kendallguier1378]

You missed one thing and it's during the ram part is the fact that you can actually Slide the fan up a little bit in order to make clearance for ramp you can move it up probably a couple centimeters

[@SimonZerafa]

Installing a 212 Evo should be a mandatory experience for every PC builder. A right of passage if you wish. The 212 Black is doing a good job on my Ryzen 3600 and is better than the AMD Box cooler by a mile 😉👍

[@HardwareCanucks]

@@kendallguier1378 Thanks for mentioning that! I think maybe a test of performance with the fans slid upwards and on an even keel might be a good idea in the future.

[@CoffeeFresh_]

I have a hyper 212 evo. Affordable doesn't mean its Cheap

[@HardwareCanucks]

BINGO

[@NemouseJurado]

I just can't stand the looks, so I speend a little more for the black edition (no rgb) The fan looks different, the pipes are the same, but Im not sure if they both got same pull power and air pressure.

[@HardwareCanucks]

@@NemouseJurado I addressed this in the video: the 212 Black has an upgraded fan which is one of the reasons it outperforms the 212 EVO at lower decibel levels.

[@ReasonableRam]

212 EVO is just incredible. It's insanely effective for what it is and none of the anxiety of an AIO failing.

[@RicochetForce]

Cheap and reliable is a HELL of a combo.

[@ragingmonk6080]

I've only had one AIO ever fail and that was caused by the faulty PSU. Killed more than just the AIO. Still use AIO's and have no anxiety at all. But they don't cost $30 to $40 either. If an AIO is that cheap, yeah I'd worry constantly. ; )

[@mkratos17]

Ikr i have this cpu fan and its 7 years old and it still works

[@Ufasas]

using it on all motherboards i have changed, it never failed, never will fail, i guarantee, 5-7 years already

[@rustyshackleford6913]

my brothers AIO just failed just went and I bought one of these bad boys. I will forever say air cooling is the way to go. No components to fail, just swap out a fan every now and then. Mine from 2015 is still going strong.

[@jber8904]

"This thing costs only about 30 bucks if you can find it for that price" 2021 in a nutshell

[@HardwareCanucks]

Indeed. :(

[@SuperSZ]

At least people haven't discovered how to mine cryptocurrency with cpu coolers (... Yet) xD

[@tamsi8636]

I got 212 evo for 20 USD brand new. 😀

[@eduardosilva5456]

in portugal the black edition is 45 euros

[@PickemMMA]

@@eduardosilva5456 I just paid 50CAD for black edition

[@Aldarux]

I've got one of these CPU coolers and I've been using it since 2013. They really are fantastic little things.

[@utubuddy]

cheers. even im using these on a decade old 2600K, and yet don't find a real need to upgrade these!

[@utubuddy]

@射進肚臍 runs surprisingly quiet. Unless you're loading all cores , which is very rare in my case. Even then, it's still quiet .

[@JD-nu4pc]

@射進肚臍 Along with what buddy said, you may also change out the stock fan in exchange for a quieter/slimmer (for ram issues) 120 mm fan if you ever come across any issues

[@JD-nu4pc]

@射進肚臍 how many ram slots do you have in your pc and how many sticks of ram do you plan on using

[@JD-nu4pc]

@射進肚臍 Just wondering for compatibility Also I just realized you posted the comment 2 weeks ago are you still looking for a cpu cooler haha

[@richardfrieman]

Your excitement over a low cost component feels so wholesome

[@Vicarez]

I bought 212 EVO with i5 2500k 9 years ago and now im still using it with my i5 10600k, it's still awesome!

[@tuskargaming8196]

Max temps on 10600k on full load?

[@Vicarez]

@@tuskargaming8196 100% load around 70-80c stock clock with auto fan and 32c ambient.

[@yahyanasir4622]

Nice to see some more cooler reviews

[@HardwareCanucks]

Working on it!

[@PolntBlank]

@@HardwareCanucks Yeah this is pretty cool

[@dragoljubzdravkovic1737]

@@HardwareCanucks would like to see some other fan/ventilator comparison on 212, or case. I've got the 212x iteration, wanted to put an Artic or an EK pressure fan on it, to make it quieter.

[@6point5]

This is definitely getting back to HwC roots. Love seeing the heatsink / cooler shootouts. Would like to see a 'popular' cooler shootout in the $50-100 cdn price range.. lots of newer coolers by be quiet and noctua out there.

[@michaelm6964]

I got the hyper 212 rgb black edition, for $45 on amazon and it is like the best of everything from the line up of 212s. Looks great in black, has the plastic fan brackets, the good mounting, has rgb with a small controller with a lot of settings.

[@laszlodajka9914]

May i ask what are u using with it? Im gonna use it fir a r5 5600x

[@guerrinlove69]

Been using one in my first PC build since 2013 and it's still working great on the 4690k it's sitting on. Just got a v2 Black edition for my Ryzen 7 1700 and dropped idle temps from 54-59°C @base clock to 35-38°C @3.9 GHz.

[@1nvisiblesoul]

I have the RGB black edition on my 5600x, I feel like I definitely made the right choice going with it over the stock cooler. Glad to see it's so highly regarded after all these years and I wasn't steered wrong when I was putting my parts list together

[@n78966969696896]

I'm right there with you man! I got a 5600x coming in the mail as I type this, and I have had the original 212 Evo for 2-3 years and it's still near silent even on my old 8 core 120 watt AMD chip so the 65 watt 5600x will be a welcome addition and I will definitely be transplanting the evo to my new build.

[@ghotigoat9391]

I picked up an RGB Hyper 212 a week or two ago. Saved me about 20 degrees C over stock intel and I've got no fears about anything ever leaking. It's great.

[@Megaladon28]

Love this guy!!!

[@HardwareCanucks]

Well thanks.

[@ArtisChronicles]

I honestly didn't have too much trouble with the hyper 212 Evo the first time I installed one. It was an interesting experience to say the least.

[@DKM-uy5kv]

This is the smoothest Hyper 212 install I've ever seen.

[@TheClumsySpectre2]

Good job Mike, I love the real honest value angle, maybe a series of popular value components? Need to see more of this :)

[@rudysal1429]

Value builds, what can you actually build under 700, obviously covid and shortages ugh.

[@keithmiller9665]

I have 2 of these and yes at first the installation seems a pain, but it is miles better than the Intel push-pin type CPU coolers which it will often be replacing.

[@morsecodereviews1553]

Bought mine about 6 years ago to replace old faithful push pin Intel cooler. Just got around to installing it today😅

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

How about BIO series of vids on the HC crew? I have been watching/reading your content for years and am interested in learning more about the heads behind one of my favorite and most watched YT channels.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Its in the works! Hear you loud and clear.

[@bombadoosh]

That’s so funny I just built my first computer and decided to strap the 212 evo to my i5-9600k ! Thanks for the review, definitely makes me feel like I made the right choice !

[@PapaMav]

Thank you for giving us someting to watch that does not involve either of those unobtainable items you mentioned in your intro. :)

[@perdomot]

I had the original 212 and the base was not as refined as it is today. Glad to see they really improved that part of the design even if the mounting kit is awful.

[@MrDreamie]

I got the CM Hyper 212 LED recently for my Intel 11400. Now can complete CB R23/R20 at 71c@115w. Idle at 34c. So much better than the stock cooler.

[@Rubble_ZA]

These are brilliant. I'm using one to cool an undervolted 5900X while i wait for custom loop parts and temps are actually pretty respectable for the level of noise. A great cooler to keep on hand for emergencies or even for any lower TDP CPU really.

[@Keneditinghome3]

I'm thinking to get one of these myself for the core i5 10400f, do you think the fan is loud at 100%? Since the cooler I have currently installed for the processor is the normal INTEL shitty ones.

[@LordShockwave9]

Rocking this CPU cooler right now on a Ryzen 7 5800x. You aren't kidding about that mounting kit. When I saw the mounting clips fall off with the fan, it brought back trauma. BUT, when it is finished and you fire it up and you see your temps, you'll be SO MUCH happier that you did.

[@joncepet]

As much as I love 212 and its different editions. I started to love more (like more more) expensive 212 cousins from BeQuiet. Damn I'm in love with Dark Rock and Dark Rock Pro.

[@Viperspider1]

I'm using the Dark Rock 2 with my 5800x and it's pretty good. Maxes out at about 80° after 10 mins of a simulated 100% load and settles in the mid-60's when gaming. Decently quiet too. I will say though that installation was a bitch.

[@floatingrabbit3556]

Using the Dark rock 4 pro with the 3800x running at 4.6ghz.... this cooler is a monster.

[@mikesunboxing]

all i'll say is Vetroo V5 and leave it at that 😎

[@warnacokelat]

At this point I think all CPU cooler manufacturers should print something like performance difference compared to Hyper 212 on the CPU cooler box.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Arctic does actually LOL.

[@portman8909]

I re-used mine for a new build and it's still working fine. Had it for 7 years now!

[@KixSlim]

This cooler is iconic. There isn’t a more recognizable cooler on the market and to this day it’s hard to get anything that performs as well for the price - this thing has been in production for so long it can be had frequently on sale or with a rebate for $25 or cheaper.

[@ytmandrake]

Been using this thig since 2017, recycled it on 4 intel CPUs, never goes above 65c in silent mode and still works flawlessly and without any bearing noise.

[@STNG17-]

I love that Temperature/Decibels charts!

[@MichaelButlerC]

I really like this cooler. I was sad when it didn't fit with my new AM4 ryzen. Apparently they made a special bracket you could buy but it was limited supply and by now it's the same price to buy a new one with AM4 supported hardware. I ended up buying an Evo 212 Black edition!

[@ramboormark]

Currently on my third 212 in a row. Brilliant.

[@OliverOats]

I run the the Hyper 212 Black with dual silencio fans on my 3900X with PBO turned on. It’s great, I am yet to have issues with temps or noise with my use case which is gaming and photo editing.

[@88Opportunist]

The crazy thing about this cooler is that the Evo is already an iteration itself, even back in the C2D/Q days the original Hyper 212 was showing up the other coolers. This thing was around long before we sang the praises of the likes of Noctua and Scythe and BeQuiet back when Arctic was still sitting at the top of the pile except for that one really chunky tower either Thermaltake or Thermalright made. It has outlasted multiple CPU generations and sockets. This thing has been around longer than some of the people reading this comment and yet it remains viable after tiny iterations generation after generation.

[@Adaell90]

Remember when working in a store that sold PC parts among other things years ago and we sold the 212 like hotcakes. Incredibly popular and decent pricing!

[@thisguy2989]

Have the 212 black rgb edition, got it for $25 on sale! Totally worth it! Do recommend if on sale

[@hollol5933]

Ya my i3 10100 doesn’t go above 60c with silent fan speed 100% load.

[@hardrivethrutown]

it's nice that they've made a second generation of this with a better fan and mounting system

[@michaelkiddle3149]

I have had one of these for several years they really are very good

[@AndrevwZA]

I got the 212 Spectrum last week and installed it on my Ryzen 5 3600. It does an amazing job. I replaced the the RGB fan with a blain black sickleflow fan.

[@abingeorge4984]

Still have it such a champ.

[@Castdeath]

Those air coolers are seriously underestimated, my Deep Cool GT ARGB looks great and comes in for a great price. Shaved something like ~20C off vs the stock cooler which was struggling with my R5 3600.

[@etmargallo]

This cooler will never get old, as long they keep making adapters for new sockets, I will keep using in my backup build

[@MichaelShimniok]

I got one of these in 2012 for my Phenom II X4 965 setup, still running strong, and temps always stayed reasonable.

[@jess2690]

The installation on the newer 212 Evo’s are MUCH better than the older ones. Using one on my 7700 and luvin it! Really enjoying the videos on coolers!

[@Walker998]

Yeah seems like over the years they have been subtly tweaking and slightly refreshing the design's aesthetic

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

I just installed V2 of this last night. Works great.

[@ShimithDomencio]

i recommend the V2, the installation is SO much easier compared to the old one, this air cooler still good in 2023, its like a 15 years old design

[@sampro454]

This guy is very well spoken

[@ThatLaloBoy]

Great review, but I kinda wish you guys had tested it against the Arctic Freezer 34, Vetroo V5, ID-Cooling SE 914, Pure Rock 2, or some other CPU coolers around the same $30-$40 range. The Hyper 212 is a classic and definitely a good cooler. But it would be nice to see if it is still the best among that budget category.

[@AugmentedDragon]

ive been running a 212 evo with my 4790k for years and I havent had any complaints with it. when my friend upgraded to an AIO, he gave me the fan from his 212 evo and while I dont know just how much of an improvement it made, it certainly helps

[@senderbud31]

I have this on my i7 13700k. Thing works! I built my PC on a budget and wanted to spend the money on the CPU/GPU and find budget cooling solutions that worked. With effective fan placement in the case, thing works well.

[@barlutytops8655]

i use one for ten years now , incredible cooler , never have a single problem!! let see if it last for others ten years

[@Phynix72]

One thing you forgot to mention is the hieght, its just so perfect. That's also a factor why 120mm coolers are purchased more than 140mm coolers. This hieght difference also factors-in for comparatively lower price.

[@hawaiianhaole]

I just replaced my 5 year old 212 Evo with a 212 Evo Black simply because I live in a humid environment so the old one had some grub on it. Completely keeps my 2700X cool as a cucumber.

[@xBlackxBeardx]

You are not a PC enthusiast until you have owned one of these bad boys. I've probably bought this and the upgraded models at least ten times. Great coolers.

[@lucas_vlanc]

can you guys do ID-Cooling cpu cooler reviews? specifically the SE224-XT (Basic) model for about $20

[@thethinkingmindz]

Thank you a whole lot for this well-putting together tutorial. I appreciate it.

[@TruFalco]

Wanna know what sucks about this cooler? There's like 8 different models and editions, and each one has a slightly different installation method or bracket. THANKFULLY you guys showed me how you do it at 6:36 and you had the exact one I did! The generic graphic with no language or anything included is like, "yeah you yeet that fucker on there and you good m8" I bought it because I got it for a good price on sale and now I've been fighting this cooler for around an hour now. This review was more useful than CM's instructions. Ty.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@mysticode]

A complete white-out version would be EXTREMELY appreciated!

[@HardwareCanucks]

Well be quiet has you sorta covered there.

[@dexternuqui753]

I built my rig back in 2009 with an AMD Phenom X3 and a CM Hyper 212 air cooler, it still works now in 2021....

[@stomarat]

Eight years later still going strong, cooling i7 3770K@4.5 GHz on my second system.

[@DragunnitumGaming]

AMAZING video! helped me decide for my 5800x, thank you!

[@n78966969696896]

You used the word chooch.. You are of my people :D I bought a Hyper 212 EVO about 2-3 years ago. Best $25 I ever spent on a cooler. It dropped my noise level down from annoying as hell with an in the box heat sink for my AMD FX 8320 Black edition 120 watt space heater.. err.. processor, but actually ended up dissipating heat too well.. Now my office get's mega hot due to it. I found this video because I want to re-use the 212 Evo in my new build i'm waiting on to ship (Ryzen 5 5600X) and with what your saying coupled with the fact that the 5600X is 65 watt compared to my old 120 watt chip, it'll chooch! Thanks man! Even with my 120 watt chip and it is dynamic overclocked, the fan never really gets loud. I absolutely HATED the install process (I have been dreading it when my new mobo/proc/mem comes in) but in the end, especially since I already have it, it makes it worth the hassel. I have been thinking about replacing the fan, just to what.. I don't want a fan that costs the same as a better cooler because what would be the point in that. Some RGB is nice though.. If anyone has any cheap fan recommendations let me know!

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

This is nice ,do more coolers .

[@tridens6708]

Thank you for your review just purchased today waiting for Amazon Delivery hope it improves my stock intel cooler was noisy

[@5_FACTS_QUCK]

I have one from 2012, going strong even now on a Ryzen 3600. One of the best cooling ever made.

[@leviathanpriim3951]

I wonder how it stacks up to the Deep Cool GAMMAXX 400S and ID-COOLING SE-224-XT as they seem to be the same or cheaper than the Cooler Master cooler.

[@HardwareCanucks]

You might want to tune in soon then!

[@exxor9108]

I personally have the Hyper 212 EVO V2 myself, and I absolutely love it! Edit: I also have my cooler installed in a push-pull config with two Sickle Flow fans.

[@MN12BIRD]

Running a 212 Evo with a Noctua fan swapped on my Ryzen 5800X. I didn't like the ramping up noise level of the stock fan so I put a much quieter Noctua fan on there even though it actually raised my temps by 2-3 degrees! It still runs cool enough and holds good turbo speeds on all core rendering loads yet is now whisper quiet. Still recommend the 212 though for most people it's fine I just wanted my PC to be as quiet as possible and am extra picky with noise.

[@EinhanderSn0m4n]

Stuck this cooler on a R7 5800x in June 2021, searched youtube for it afterward, and now I'm here. I think I made a good choice. EDIT: Yeah that install process is a large oof.

[@filippoorologio6777]

honestly, i dont find it surprising at all. its simply a show of how simple engineering works.

[@Damo_Drummer]

On another note - If you're allergies are really getting at you, see if your doc can prescribe you 'Avamys'. I sufferered for 25 years+ with terrible hayfever and allergies, and this was the only thing that cleared it up. Hope it helps.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@boredomarisen]

i used a 212 evo when i did my first ever build with a r5 1600X, it was $34.50 CAD then and its still running flawlessly now

[@curtis1141]

Nice vid, U should totally check out the Vetroo V5 and other budget air coolers

[@Unknown-ui1xc]

That intro is dope.. so true!! I love it !!

[@chocoholix2180]

Hyper212 the legend that just wont go down

[@robocopvn]

Vetroo V5 vs CM Hyper 121 Evo directly, please !!! Can't wait!

[@rap33042]

I spent $20 on an adapter for a 3600 AM4 socket. It forces you to align the cooler airflow vertically in the case rather than from front to back. I ended up spending $100 on a Noctua instead. On my older AM3+ system, the EVO 212 did a fantastic job and as mentioned in the video, the price is right.

[@davidlane9724]

Your video helped my install, thank you for sharing

[@kontasekondaria1479]

I have one and this part of the installation at 9:09 is the reason why your core temperatures ranges from 5-10 °C between your cores because when you move a lot when fasten your bolts it removes the thermal paste if your slide the central block a lot.

[@therealsunnyk]

I have to say I'm really enjoying your content, and I'm looking forward to more.

[@currentlykent4593]

Painter’s tape to hold the back plate for you:)

[@John69420]

the mounting mechanism of the og 212 evo is one of the simpler ones i've seen on aircoolers

[@mactipiak]

My older PC still rocks this exact cooler (i5 2500 stock frequency) and it's crazy to see the very good temperatures. For the new build I'm working on (R5 5600X) I really considered the updated RGB or black versions, but the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240mm AIO was very decently priced, that convinced me to go AIO watercooling. Can't wait to get all the final parts for this PC to build.

[@joetheisen2324]

Also if you have an issue with the fan with the plastic clips, you can change the fan out with pretty much any 120mm fan. Just unscrew the clips from the fan and install your new fan.

[@3Jmc94]

Been wondering whether this is worth the upgrade from the Wraith box cooler I have. You're enthusiasm was the final sell I needed 😂 Cheers!

[@Registered55]

A cooler that you was hurt by still being recommended... Wow your very forgiven and generous with your review..lol

[@jhonnyxyz]

I bought a H212 EVO LED for 14€. It has the pushpin mounting so that is really easy to install.

[@SuXor]

Very cool video, I don't know why but I wanted to comment and just say great review man.

[@FreshAirGamer]

I love my Evo v2. I had to upgrade to it because my 4 DIMMs of G.Skill Trident ram was so tall. So glad I did, dropped my temps almost 10 degrees on average.

[@grantg98]

I tried one of these once. The mounting bracket was a nightmare. I couldn't get it to mount without fearing crushing my CPU from the pressure. I went back to my trusty Hyper T4. I only recently replaced it for a Vetroo V5 as it has an RGB fan and 5 heat pipes for $35. And in another video, I saw it beat a 240 mm AIO at over $100, which was HUGELY impressive. I'm getting idle temps as low as 32 degrees F consistently.

[@luqmanajikusumo3312]

I have Hyper 212 LED Turbo (with red led) cooling down my Ryzen 5 1600, really great performer for its price. But this specific edition of Hyper 212 comes with a catch. This cooler can only mounted horizontally with its stock am4 mounting kit (clip type) and in this orientation, my cooler can't exhaust the heat to outside the case as I use older style case with top mounted PSU and no top ventilation. so, in order to mount the cooler vertically, I made custom mounting bracket based off the included am3 mounting bracket from steel plate, but slightly longer to fit am4 mounting point and use the stock am4 back plate that comes with the motherboard+some plastic spacers and surprisingly it works.

[@oblivionomen8780]

Don't mind me, just feeding the algorithm

[@snizer11]

Another content from this guy. Good job

[@tagginondawal3961]

I got myself a 212 Black edition for my rig. I don't have a super high end rig, but it keeps my Ryzen 2600X cooler than the stock cooler. Though when I put it into my Q300L, I was worried about clearance. It works but it's a tight squeeze lol. And I was able to get it on sale for 30 or 35. I like the fact this cooler is good for budget builds and is still inexpensive. Edit: also I got a cooler that's similar called a Vetroo V5 cooler from Amazon. I got it for my brother in laws build (for mid-range work/gaming). It works pretty well. You should check that out. It was easy to install, but it has the wire holder type installation for the fan.

[@pilotavery]

It cools 90% as well as the best, for 1/5th the cost.

[@jamesm568]

I have a Hyper 212 that is 10 years old and I still use it to this day running an older AMD Athlon at 5GHz.

[@luigibellantoni6828]

i have the original hyper 212 (non evo??). it has fan mounting brackets that screws onto the top of the cooler. it's easily 10+ years old and i'm still using it today on a old socket 775 system. keeping a 120w xeon cpu under 40C. fantastic cooler.

[@kesamek8537]

Very helpful video thank you.