We repeated the testing procedures with our Intel Core i7 2600K CPU overclocked to 4.4GHz using a BIOS voltage of 1.240V which crept up to a maximum of 1.288V under load conditions. We must remind you that we have discovered our processor runs slightly hotter than usual, but seeing as all tests use the same CPU, the results aren’t biased.
When cooling our Core i7 2600K at 4.4GHz, the Hyper 212 EVO starts to narrow the performance deficit between its rivals. Yet again, the Hyper 212 EVO easily outperforms both Gelid’s Tranquillo Rev. 2 and Cooler Master’s Hyper 612S. The performance of Enermax’s ETS-T40-VD is now matched by the cheaper Hyper 212 EVO, while Xigamtek’s offering and the 212 EVO’s predecessor, the Hyper 212 Plus, narrowly beat its cooling performance.
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