I also want to address the elephant in the room and that is how Cooler Master has modified this cooler over time. There is now a V2 version of this that isn’t quite as widely available, but it’s out there and it cost just a little bit more. That V2 version isn’t meant as a replacement for the original 212 Evo, rather it’s being sold right along in parallel with it, and it has a bunch of improvements that you need to know about to make a more informed buying decision. First, the V2 version comes with a new stepped back heatpipe design for a little bit better memory compatibility, along with a revised mounting kit, and that is super important like we are going to see pretty soon because the original 212 Evo has an ancient mounting kit that is just a bunch of parts and is a pain in the butt to install. There is also an updated SickleFlow series fan for better acoustics and airflow at lower RPMs.

The Hyper 212 EVO now features four Cooler Master patented Continuous Direct Contact (CDC) heat pipes that are tightly packed into a flat array on the CPU Cooler base. 24.99 Hyper 212 Evo Accessories Kit (AM4 Kit Included) 9.99 Hyper TX3 Evo fan MASTERAIR MAKER 8 Accessory Kit 12.99 MasterLiquid Lite 120 49.99 59.99 V8 - High Performance CPU Cooler with Horizontal Vapor Chamber and 8 Heatpipes 99.99 V8 GTS (rear fan) 9.99 MASTERLIQUID ML120RS RGB 114.

But I’m going to try and recreate that with a separate SickleFlow fan than I have from another Cooler Master cooler and install that onto the 212 Evo, because we couldn’t actually find a V2 version in time for this review. The Hyper 212 EVO cooling systems are designed and optimized to provide the best user experience and cooling potential for a new generation of processors. With the new Hyper 212 Evo v2 now available, those with fond memories of their previous Hyper 212’s now have the chance to install a piece of updated nostalgia into a modern, silent. Please check with your local distributor for further details.That pretty much wraps up the installation process, so it’s time to move on to performance.

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Hyper 212 evo installation