The heatsink itself is very similar to the Hyper 212 Plus heatsink. Both ends of the 4 copper 6mm heatpipes extrude from the summit of the aluminium fin array pushing the cooler’s height to 158.5mm.
Cooler Master retain the fin array’s uniformity and symmetry by avoiding pressure-enhancing grooves and channels as are present in the design of other CPU coolers such as Xigmatek’s Gaia. The Cooler Master logo is faintly embossed onto the uppermost heat fin.
The 120mm PWM fan utilizes 7 translucent, wave-shaped blades to produce its 66 CFM of airflow and noise output between 9 and 31 dbA.
The Hyper 212 EVO uses a fan installation method similar to that used on the Hyper 612S. A 120mm fan is screwed to each of the 2 plastic fan brackets. A rubber damper is then stuck to the clips via the pre-applied sticky tape to absorb and eliminate noise-producing vibrations. Once these steps are completed, the fan is then clipped to the heatsink via a specific channel on the outer edges. Thankfully, Cooler Master’s supplied fan comes with the fan brackets fitted saving you some hassle and time.
All 4 of the 6mm copper heatpipes converge forming a H.D.T base. The base is one of the main differences between the 212 EVO and 212 Plus as the former uses Cooler Master’s ‘Continuous Direct Touch’ technology which they claim acts as a virtual vapor chamber and allows for better heat dissipation. Cooler Master’s CDC technology should, in theory, eliminate performance deficits which arise from reduced thermal transfer rates. The probability of heatpipe contact in a less than ideal location on the CPU’s heatspreader is now reduced.
I think most people look for good cooling with a good price and quite at the same time. The 212 EVO sounds ok, but after this review I may be inclined to get the 212 Plus just for that reason.
I think most people look for good cooling with a good price and quite at the same time. The 212 EVO sounds ok, but after this review I may be inclined to get the 212 Plus just for that reason.
Both are great choices in terms of price, performance and acoustics. The choice depends upon preference. Some people may want the better performance of the 212 Plus whereas some may want the quieter operation of the 212 EVO.
Luke
Both are great choices in terms of price, performance and acoustics. The choice depends upon preference. Some people may want the better performance of the 212 Plus whereas some may want the quieter operation of the 212 EVO.
Luke
were can you get the plus? i only know one online store (amazon) and it does not ship that cooler to my country (portugal) pls add send me an email notabott@gmail.com
Your review is erroneous. The EVO's fan runs at between 600-2000 RPM, not 1600 as you stated, the same as the Plus. It has a greater CFM rating however, 24.9 – 82.9 compared to the Plus at 21.2 – 76.8. Also any other benchmark I have seen puts the EVO a few, to many, degrees ahead of the Plus. All statistics, except benchmark results, come directly from Cooler Master's website.
Don’t be stupid
read review properly
Eu version DOES run in range of 600-1600 NOT 2000