Is the Hyper 212 Evo still good?
Bottom Line. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler is an excellent and mainstream CPU cooler that does its job very well. It supports all modern sockets and at an affordable price as well. The Hyper 212 Evo succeeded the Plus in 2011, and Cooler Master has updated this model continuously ever since.
Is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 worth it?
Our Verdict. Priced around $40 at release, the Hyper 212 Evo v2 is a fantastic frugal option with a surprising amount of cooling potential, and makes a great choice for first time system builders or budget PCs.
Is Hyper 212 Evo quiet?
In the end, we found the Hyper 212 quiet compared to many other coolers, but it is certainly not silent. However, most users will be fine with the low noise levels of the Hyper 212 fan as mounted on the heatsink.
Is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo good for overclocking?
Yes, you certainly can get to 4.6 Ghz with a Hyper 212 cooler ….
When did the Hyper 212 EVO come out?
You will pay a little bit more for the simplicity—the Hyper 212 Evo V2 comes with a small price bump over its predecessor. The official MSRP will be $40 when the Evo V2 launches on October 15, just a few bucks more than V1’s $37.
Does the Hyper 212 Evo v2 come with thermal paste?
It come with thermal paste, but is NOT “pre-applied”, meaning you have to apply it by yourself.
How do you change the fan on a Hyper 212 EVO?
How to replace the fan on the Hyper 212 Plus / EVO
- Pull up on the fan clips to remove the fan from the Hyper 212.
- Remove the Rubber Anti-Vibration pads from the corners on the back side of the fan.
- Remove the fan brackets by unscrewing the four fan screws.
Do I need thermal paste for Cooler Master 212?
I ordered the RR-212S-20PK-R1 Hyper 212 Black Edition, and it has a tube of thermal paste included. This does come with pre applied thermal paste, but if you have an i7 or i9 or you are going to overclock your cpu, then you might want to buy some better paste from a popular company such as thermal grizzly.