CoolerMaster Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 120mm Fan with LGA1700 CPU Socket

I bought this to replace my liquid cooler that was starting to run a little wonky. Works and fits great and is surprisingly quiet. Has installation instructions for both Intel and AMD processors. Best and most important of all, it keeps my PC nice and cool.

Works perfect, had absolutely no issues.

Cooler Master has long been a trusted name in the realm of cooling solutions, and the Hyper 212 Black RGB is a testament to their commitment to excellence. Here's my experience with this cooling marvel:🌡 Exceptional Cooling Performance: The Hyper 212 Black RGB delivers consistently low temperatures even under heavy loads. Whether you're gaming, rendering, or multitasking, this cooler ensures your CPU remains frosty.🎨 Aesthetic Brilliance: The black anodized finish exudes a premium feel, and the RGB lighting adds a touch of flair to any build. It's a perfect blend of style and substance.🤫 Whisper Quiet: Despite its powerful cooling capabilities, the Hyper 212 operates with impressive quietness. Even under full load, it remains unobtrusive, allowing for an immersive computing experience.🛠 Easy Installation: The mounting system is intuitive and accommodating of various socket types. Whether you're a seasoned PC builder or a first-timer, the installation process is hassle-free.💨 Optimized Fan Design: The specially designed fan blades ensure optimal airflow while minimizing turbulence. It's a testament to Cooler Master's attention to detail and innovation.💡 Customizable RGB Lighting: The ability to tailor the RGB lighting to match your rig's theme or mood is a delightful touch. It's not just a cooler; it's a statement piece.In wrapping up, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black RGB CPU Air Cooler is a masterclass in cooling design and performance. It offers everything one could wish for in an air cooler – efficiency, aesthetics, and quiet operation. If you're in the market for a top-tier cooling solution without breaking the bank, the Hyper 212 Black RGB should be at the top of your list!

If you’re not liquid cooling your system, I think this is a great fan to use (in conjunction with your case fans). I run an i7 12700k, 64GB DDR5 and an RTX 4090. Idle it sits at 30-35C, 50-60 while gaming, 50-65 load testing, and 70-80 stress testing. For me it’s worked great; and it’s quiet. And it keeps my CPU cool. No complaints.

Overall, I love these coolers. I've got them in multiple systems. I typically swap out the fans for a different brand.I just bought one of these a few days ago, brand new. The package arrived in perfect condition, but the fan inside was broken in several places. This package was still factory sealed on arrival, leading me to believe that the damage happened in packing or at the facility.I contacted Cooler Master customer support. They refused to warranty/rma the fan because it was purchased on Amazon. When asked why, they responded that it's too easy for me to get a used device. I pointed out it was new, factory sealed, and they still refused to replace the fan.Overall, the item itself is awesome, after I replaced the fan. But their customer support is extremely poor for not supporting the world's largest online retailer.

I saw a Q&A that asked if it was compatible and a response of "All AM4 coolers are compatible". For some reason I cannot add my answer to that question, so here is a review instead.No, not all AM4 coolers are compatible. Some are, but if the cooler requires a custom backplate installed, such as the Hyper 212, then it's not compatible because the backplate on AM5 motherboards cannot be taken off. I tried this myself.Future caveat: Cooler Master does have a version of the Hyper 212 that is compatible and doesn't require a backplate, but it requires specific screws that this product does not come with. I asked Cooler Master if they could send me these screws, I was kindly told that they could but it would take several months to send me some due to the massive backload they have to process first and recommended I return the cooler instead.So one day there will be a AM5 compatible Hyper 212 (or there might already be one idk), but until the spec sheet says it's compatible, please save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere.5 stars to the GOAT.

Pretty good unit, it keeps the temps down like it is supposed to

I bought this to cool an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X I was installing in a work / gaming computer to replace a single fan / heat sink Master Cooler setup that came with the original build / original CPU. I didn't know until I received the new CPU that AMD recommends liquid cooling for the Ryzen 9 5950X, so I was anxious about whether this would work at all.Installation was a bit of a pain but it didn't have to be. I didn't realize until too late that I could have used the backplate already installed on my board. Otherwise the parts / instructions are intuitive enough.The CPU idles around 35C and runs in the 70s and 80s (89 Max) during high load. Most of the workday it's between 39 - 60. Apparently this particular chip set is fine into the 90s under stress and "runs hot" anyway.As others mentioned the setup itself is really big, but didn't end up blocking my case or any RAM slots. Just make sure you measure.