Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition CPU Cooler Review

If you're not aiming for silence and value the look of the 212 RGB BE, it's a pretty great cooler. The H7 and eSports ONE perform similarly but worse than the BE and RGB BE. I was originally expecting the BE to outperform the RGB BE, but most benchmarks showed otherwise.

In this review, we'll take a closer look at the Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition CPU Cooler from Cooler Master. This beautiful cooler features a sleek design and impressive performance. As for the RGB BE, the fan has more blades for airflow at the cost of more noise.

I was blown away by the capabilities of the Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition when I recently built a pretty beefy AMD gaming PC. Loaded with an Ryzen 5 processor and a reference RX 5700 XT, sitting comfortably inside a Fractal Design Meshify C case, this cooler performed exceptionally well.

In terms of benchmarks, the BE performs surprisingly well, and I'd guess that it's partially due to the updated mounting hardware and extreme static pressure fan design. When I built my PC, I decided to just use the Wraith Prism that came with the Ryzen 5 processor.

For those looking for an upgrade, the FUMA 2 will likely preform better no doubt. However, if you're considering alternatives in the same price range as the Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition (around $60), you may want to consider the Noctua NH-U12S or the Cooler Master Hyper 212 X Dual Fan.

In my experience with the Hyper 212 Turbo, I was able to achieve full performance while using a Ryzen 5900X processor. The cooler is perfectly fine for it, and I was able to tweak the voltage and frequency in the BIOS to get very quiet performance with 12-core AVX-intensive calculations (Hyperthreading doesn't help in my case).

Overall, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition is a solid choice for those looking for a great CPU cooler. While there are some slight variations between the different models in the series (including the X, Turbo, and Evo), this one stands out as a strong performer with a unique design.

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition is a pretty meh cooler for $45, especially when compared to other options in the same price range. However, if you value its sleek design and impressive performance, it's definitely worth considering. Just be aware that there are some slight variations between different models in the series, so do your research before making a final decision.

Comparison Chart

Here is a rough ranking of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 series from best to worst:

* Hyper 212 RGB BE

* Hyper 212 BE

* Hyper 212 Turbo

* Hyper 212 X Dual Fan

* Hyper 212 Evo

* Hyper 212 LED

Keep in mind that this is just one person's opinion, and your experience may vary. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below!

Cooler master hyper 212 rgb black edition cpu cooler review