So how does the RGB Black Edition fare, especially seeing as it's a lower cost alternative to even entry-level liquid cooling? However, you could not argue with the performance once it was installed. My memories of installing his massive CPU cooler are mixed - it was a pain in the butt to install and took two of us about 30 minutes to get it seated properly thanks to the way it latched onto the motherboard mounting brackets. I’ve had some experience with this model, having installed one my buddy’s PC while at PAX East a few years back. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 series has been ubiquitous with air cooling CPUs for a few years now. How much of your budget can you spend towards cooling arguably the most critical part of your PC, and do you really need to spend a massive amount on this area to get some great results? However, when looking at different options, price becomes a gigantic factor in someone’s build decision. There are many different theories on what method is best: air cooling, liquid cooling, using massive heatsinks or custom-made cooling loops. However, this product may be one of the few where that extra cash is well worth the time (and aggravation) saved.Keeping your CPU cool is an integral part in ensuring your PC runs smoothly. The official MSRP will be $40 when the Evo V2 launches on October 15, just a few bucks more than V1’s $37. You will pay a little bit more for the simplicity-the Hyper 212 Evo V2 comes with a small price bump over its predecessor. These improvements address that yawning gap between 2011’s build sensibilities and today’s streamlined processes, the latter of which is far friendlier toward newbies. In fairness to Cooler Master, the Evo V1 was not fussier to install than its contemporaries at the time, but vendors have come a long way in simplifying the process of PC building. On the whole, the new Evo provides a much better user experience-almost a night-and-day difference compared to the original. The Evo V2 is also shorter than its predecessor by 4mm, making it a slightly easier fit in compact cases. 1.7mm H2O), and slight decrease in airflow (max CFM of 62 vs. 9-31 dBA), increase in static air pressure (max of 2.52mm H2O vs. Cooler Master has swapped out the 120mm XtraFlow fan for a 120mm SickleFlow V2 model the latter offers a wider speed range (600-1800 RPM vs. Two additional noteworthy changes complete the Hyper 212 Evo’s facelift.

Hyper 212 installation