We decided to compare the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO against 8 other CPU coolers from a variety of price ranges that we have previously had experience with.
Testing method:
- Stable recorded CPU temperatures from a 15 minute idle test
- Stable recorded CPU temperatures from a 15 minute load test
- The cooler’s fans are set at 100% speed unless otherwise stated
- All tests are repeated to check the consistency and reliability of the results
- Delta temperatures are used in the charts to provide more accurate results
- Maximum recorded noise output at 100% fan speed
- The supplied thermal paste is always used to make the results a fair interpretation of the cooler’s stock performance
- The temperature threshold we set before calling the test a fail is 65oC above ambient but if the cooler manages to complete more than 75% of the test before rising above the 65oC delta mark, we allow it to complete the test, provided it is capable
- A +/- 1 degree Celsius margin of error is incorporated by our CPU/GPU temperature recording method
- A +/- 0.1 degree Celsius margin of error is incorporated by our ambient temperature recording method
Test system:
- MSI P67A-GD65
- Intel Core i7 2600K
- 4GB DDR3 1600MHz
- XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB
- 128GB Kingston SSDnow V100 (OS)
- Corsair TX650
- NZXT Phantom Case
- Supplied Cooler Master thermal paste
Comparison used:
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
- Corsair H80
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
- Cooler Master Hyper 612S
- Enermax ETS-T40-VD
- Gelid Tranquillo Rev. 2
- Xigmatek Aegir SD128264
- Thermaltake Frio Advanced
Software used:
- Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
- HWMonitor
- Prime95
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