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  stelios-aek

  2022-09-17

  Very beautiful cooler from Cooler Master, I bought it along with a case from the same company and it matches perfectly! The purchase was made at €40 and I can say that I am very satisfied. There was a change in the stock cooler of the Ryzen 5 5600g, with temperatures dropping to 30-33 in idle and 43-45 in light gaming, all without even adding fans to the front side of the case... Overall, I am satisfied and for €40 it's great (you can also go for the Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo with about the same price and maybe slightly better performance, but that's a matter of personal preference)

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  mp44christos

  2022-05-13

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  I have it on a 2600 at 4.1ghz with another identical fan. 50 degrees idle. 70 under load in the summer. The fans are very quiet. It's worth it at 30 euros. Be careful with the size. It might not fit in your case. The installation is a bit outdated. Although it's not anything crazy, you only install it once anyway.

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  sasasj

  2022-02-11

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  A very good cooler in many aspects. I haven't tried other coolers and I'm glad I came across a decent piece like this.
  For example, I bought an 8700k at 3.7 (with turbo boost at 4700) and it didn't come with a cooler. I used an Intel stock cooler that I had and when checking the temperatures, I found out that during video compression, it reached high temperatures (75-80 CPU, 95-100+ cores).
  With this specific cooler now, with the same usage in video compression software, it reaches a maximum of 60-65 CPU and 70-75 cores.
  Its noise is almost zero (maybe due to low temperatures and RPM) as it has reached up to 1000+ RPM at the temperatures I mentioned before (with a maximum of 1800 RPM controlled by the fan application of the Asus Maximus X).

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  Papazachos

  2022-01-03

  Very good, quiet, after 55 degrees it will be slightly audible, it has enough volume but fits in an ITX case (NR200P, the tube caps need to be removed for the side with the glass)

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  xristosssmarkosss

  2021-10-13

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  Very good cooler. I have the AMD Ryzen 5 5600x with the stock cooler and I had 50°C idle and 60-70°C in games (the CPU was not at 100%). Now that I installed this cooler with MX4 thermal paste, I have 30°C idle and 59°C max in Cinebench (the CPU was at 100%)

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  SpyrosGk

  2021-04-05

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  It is a fairly large cooler, I expected it to be quieter as well, but it is made of good material and cools well. If I hadn't bought it, I would have gotten the Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo for the same money, which from what I have seen, is slightly better.

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  Vagabond

  2021-03-30

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  I got the cooler for the Ryzen 7 3700x mainly because I was tired of the noise and RPM fluctuations that the AMD Wraith Prism was making. I also wanted to see if there would be a noticeable difference in temperatures since the 3700x was running a bit warm even at idle.
  I did some cpu stress tests, video encoding with Handbrake, and half an hour of gaming (Battlefield V, Star Wars Battlefront 2, Mafia III) with the Wraith Prism and then with the Hyper 212 Black at a room temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The differences I saw were in cpu stress test and handbrake from 82-83 degrees Celsius with the Wraith Prism dropping to 71-72 degrees with the Hyper 212. In gaming, while before it was sitting at 68-73 degrees Celsius, now it sits at 58-65 degrees. At idle, it dropped from 43-45 to 35-39 degrees Celsius.
  The most important thing, however, is that now it works at higher clocks under full load than before, where it had some thermal throttling, and the noise has dropped to 1/3 of what it was. With the Wraith Prism, it was like hearing a hairdryer blowing at full load, reaching 3000rpm!
  It was placed in an NZXT H510 case and with the glass closed it has about an inch gap. In the MSI Tomahawk B450 MAX motherboard with 4 RAM sticks, the cooler's fan barely fit leaving about half an inch gap from the first memory stick. In fact, because I first placed the fan on top of the cooler and then tried to attach the bracket, I had to remove the 3 RAM sticks because my fingers couldn't fit so attach the bracket first and then put the fan.
  Surely you can find better coolers but you have to significantly increase your budget. At €34.90 that I got it, it's worth it. Lower temperatures, higher clocks, and with 1/3 of the noise it made before... no brainer!

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  nikosm13

  2021-03-10

  I may have put yes in the bulky, but mainly to pay attention to the box and not because there is a reason not to take it. After 1.5 years on an i5 9600k, I have noticed very low temperatures in games and work programs that really stress the processor

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  Jim__Demo

  2021-03-06

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  The Ryzen 5 3600X has 50 degrees!!!

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  H.Fotiadis

  2021-02-20

  I got it for 35€ and I put it on a Ryzen 5 2600, on an AsRock B450 Pro4 motherboard. It has a very big difference compared to the AMD Stock cooler (Logical you will tell me). During gaming, the processor does not go above 60°C and the fan speed does not exceed 1200rpm (Max2000). In terms of noise, you can't hear anything even at 1800rpm. It is a very good budget cooler that does its job very well. I also installed it with the CoolerMaster thermal paste and the temperatures are great. When the time comes to change the paste, I will update the post.
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  I just changed the paste with a PowerTech one and I saw a small temperature difference but nothing serious. In the end, I am 100% satisfied with the cooler in terms of quality and price, even with an overclock I did on the Ryzen 5 2600 it performed great. I highly recommend it.

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  CHaris_Mimis

  2021-02-08

  Very good cooler, I have a Ryzen 5 3600x and I had 82 degrees. As soon as I installed it, I had a maximum of 65-68 degrees. It's worth it without a second thought

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  vagg8alasinake6

  2021-01-21

  Well, the cooler was used on a 3600 4.1ghz 1.25v idle 31-34 stress test of Ryzen Master, reaching a maximum of 43-46 degrees in games and a maximum of 51 degrees

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  Δικαιος κριτης

  2021-01-03

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  I had the first generation 212 and chose the same one in a different socket (am4) and black version. Ryzen 5 5600x idle 27 degrees stress test 57. With arctic mx4 paste and a second fan on it. Case CoolerMaster MasterBox MB511. I didn't like the plastic backplate, from the bottom side of the motherboard. It will easily break if pressed, especially when tightening the screws. One of the best passive coolers at a ridiculous price. Just if you're not sure, have a technician install it.

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  Papagspyros

  2020-11-30

  Excellent cooler for any job (I have not tried overclocking). Quiet, good construction, easy installation, and amazing cooling. Especially for gaming, when I play demanding games (Battlefield 1, DOOM, Battlefront 2) the CPU is constantly and for long periods of time (2 hours and) at 100% usage with a maximum temperature of 55°C on average. At the same time, in lighter games (LoL, Overwatch, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, etc.) the temperature is around 50°C. Overall, the price-performance ratio is very good and it easily compares to more high-end coolers.

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  GEORGE ZAGOS

  2020-11-23

  5 stars and more. I have it for Hackintosh and it is simply silent as it gets. I do video editing, Photoshop, and music production. The only thing that makes a little noise is the power supply, everything else is like they don't exist. It is easy to install. I would buy it again for my next build.

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  stavrossk

  2020-09-07

  Excellent cooler all around, its installation is quite easy and it is not very bulky, so it can be placed in almost any configuration.

  Very well-crafted and durable construction, and the sound it produces is imperceptible, while the cooling it provides is excellent.

  For example, in a PC enclosed in a cabinet, while with the stock cooler the CPU reached 90 degrees C, with this one it does not go above 45 even after many hours of continuous operation.

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  simos_k_2012

  2020-07-31

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  Today, 31/7/20, the following system was installed:
  Asus P8H61-M LX
  Intel Core i5-2320 3Ghz
  Asus GeForce GTX 1050Ti
  8GB Ram
  1 ssd 240gb
  1 hdd 500gb.

  This PC was built in 2012 (with 4GB Ram and GeForce GT 430 back then) for light gaming and it still performs well with the changes in Ram and Gpu. However, the temperatures on the processor with the stock cooler during gaming recently reached 85+ °C. The maximum recorded temperature was 87°C. In idle, it ranged between 50-65, which is quite hot for a non-overclocked processor. And here comes this cooler and the temperatures I see now are 38-45 in idle and 45-60 in gaming. The difference is truly chaotic. The difference in sound is also chaotic. With a fan running 2-3 meters away from me, I thought the PC was turned off. As for the installation, I thought it would be a mountain of a task, but no, there is a necessary manual that explains everything simply and comprehensibly. In terms of size, it is a bit bulky (fits nicely in the Kolink Void with a 2-3 cm distance from the tempered glass), but if you have a spacious or wider case, there is no issue.

  Negatives:
  -I didn't like how the fan attaches to the cooler, I would prefer something more sturdy.
  -It comes with only 1 fan.

  For the 45 euros I paid, I consider it worth it and it is suitable for mid-range gaming systems. However, I would prefer if it had 2 fans and a slightly more robust construction.

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  Amfilochios_Iordanidis

  2020-07-07

  As an air cooler performance is definitely good, it's not a random model, nor a new model that hasn't been tested and there are several here in the reviews that will certify it with various hardware combinations. For example, I'm fine with Ryzen 7 3800X, at stock frequencies and I don't immediately think of raising the clocks.

  It is in a very beautiful black/metallic color without RGB fanfare and other cables, while the fan is relatively quiet and efficient > for me these are more important !!! It also has space and positions on the other side of the metal cooler to attach a second CM fan for better airflow.

  It is relatively cheap (half the price of liquid cooling) and doesn't require much maintenance > so another positive.

  However, there are 2 negatives -
  - one is its size (it needs about 15-16 centimeters in height), which means it needs a large case - it's not the most convenient for slim/mini itx/micro atx cases that don't have much space to work with inside.
  - the other downside is the relatively complex installation process and the accessories it has. In order to cover a wide range of processor support, the case has many pieces inside that require some experience or guidance to install quickly.
  The instructions were mediocre (a small leaflet) and the additional paste they provide for initial installation was even worse (I tried it at first and replaced it later with a better one).

  I recommend it to someone with a large full ATX case, who won't have a window (since it doesn't have lights and other effects), with a processor that needs good cooling either for a light/decent overclock, or because the processor traditionally raises temperatures (see AMD) with the stock coolers they provide.

  UPDATE for processor upgrade 2023 > I put it on Ryzen 9 5900X and the cooler by itself, with the simple/single fan was NOT enough leading to continuous crashes and generally unstable behavior with frequent reboots > so check thermals on what processor you're putting it on, get a second fan to create a push & pull airflow system from both sides of the cooler and possibly even with an additional fan around the cooler to essentially help the situation with the modern 'hot' processors of this generation - for me with a second fan the system played much more stably and at better temperatures of course!

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  GIANNIS_SCHIZAS23

  2020-07-06

  With the 8350 K at 49 we are talking about a 95 vat ciz processor hitting 80. When I play games and reach 90, I have changed 2 known pastes. It is not suitable for overclocking, but otherwise it is beautiful and quiet. Not for overclocking with two fans on the cooler, I believe the fan is to blame due to the low speeds. If I change them, I will return to 4 chz until it reaches 70 degrees. For a stock processor, it is good. Afterwards, do we deviate?????? We are talking about a 95 var processor

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  Vale_Lee

  2020-06-10

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  Everything is perfect with this specific cooler. It replaced an AIO NZXT X61 280mm, because the fridge did not fit in the new case. I can't say that I noticed any differences. I added a second silencio fan on top and as a result, I have no issues with temperatures. The installation was easy. I had no problem with the size, nor with the RAM memories (G Skill Trident Z). Highly recommended.

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  Christakis J

  2020-06-08

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  If you ignore the slight hassle for installation on AM4, which I managed to overcome, it is otherwise excellent, beautiful especially when you have a case with Tempered Glass & RGB strip. Inside the package, it includes a bracket for installation on Intel socket as well as 2 brackets to add another 120mm fan. Even the version with the RGB fan is beautiful with the option to connect to an RGB motherboard. I installed it on an MSI Tomahawk Max with a Phanteks P400S and it works perfectly with Mystic Light software.

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  Dimitris_Z_20

  2020-05-27

  I had a problem with the stock cooler of the Ryzen 5 3600 (reaching 90 degrees just during downloads). I noticed a difference of 40-50 degrees.

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  Locodoco

  2020-05-14

  It fit in a Corsair 88R case and Socket 1151. It fit exactly with about half an inch of space from the side panel. The PC runs as if it's not even on! Zero noise!

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  thanason1c

  2020-04-24

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  I got it to replace the stock cooler of the Ryzen 5 3600 with an Asrock B450 Fatal1ty K4 motherboard. I saw an improvement in temperatures, normal noise, while the build quality seems satisfactory. Thermal paste is included in the package.

  The only thing I didn't like is that the bracket that attaches to the motherboard is plastic, resulting in the positions where the screws sit easily becoming crooked. I bent one position with minimal tightening when I tried to install the remaining 4 screws that are like tubes (I don't know what they are called). I don't have experience with other coolers but for comparison, the bracket of the stock one I had was metallic, meaning more durable.

  Overall, it's worth the money but be very careful during installation when tightening the screws.

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  ilias.ts

  2020-04-14

  Excellent value for money cooler. However, be careful as it is quite bulky, meaning it may not fit in small cases.

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  Del56

  2020-03-23

  It lowered my i5-8400 idle temperatures from the stock 35-38 C to 23-25. The peak temperature that I used to see around 80 is now nonexistent for any reason. Two days of Folding@Home at full load and it doesn't go above 65 C. It's definitely overkill for a 65W chip (which I've never seen draw 65 watts), but at this price, it's worth it anyway. Essentially, it lowered the temperature by more than one degree for every euro I spent - with the exception of Folding@Home, where it dropped from 85 to 60-65, so I consider it a good value for money. It's very rare for it to run at high speeds (I've only done it intentionally from the BIOS), but when it does, it produces heavy vibrations (my mistake, see the edit below). 5/5, quiet, effective, comes with enough Mastergel paste for 2-3 uses, and brackets + splitter for a second fan.

  Edit - I was at fault for the vibrations, a remount later and at full speed, I can barely notice anything.

  In the future, I plan to test it with two Arctic P12 PWM PST fans, and when I do, I will update the review.

  Edit 2 - As promised, with two Arctic P12 PWM PST fans, using the same fan curve, it doesn't go above 55. Generally, with a quiet fan curve from the BIOS, it stays at 30-35 idle with the fan only at 200 RPM. The lowest idle I've seen was 25.

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  Paris_Bertsekas

  2020-03-19

  A very good air cooler, with very good overall performance. It is not bulky, but it has a very good construction with quality materials. Installation for me was not difficult (1150 socket). As for temperatures, the cooler does a very good job (on my i7 4771 cpu) achieving 40 degrees Celsius idle and under heavy load 60. For me it is worth its money, for all that it offers. I highly recommend it.

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  Den_Lazar

  2020-01-15Expert user

  The installation is easier on the motherboard when it is outside the case. You need to remove the already attached fan in order to screw in 2 out of the total 4 screws at the end. I recommend watching a video on YouTube for the installation rather than the manual.
  It fit comfortably in the Aerocool Aero 500 with ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming K4 and even leaves room for 4 RAM sticks to be inserted.
  With the "amazing" CoolerMaster cooler, the temperature was almost always between 60-80C, whereas with the Ryzen 3600X stock cooler it was between 38-71C.

  Something important that I hadn't mentioned: It can accommodate regular memory modules like G.Skill Aegis, Corsair Vengeance LPX, Patriot Signature Line Premium. I don't know about HyperX Fury, Crucial Ballistix, or MAX/Sport LT/Sport AT/Tactical/Tactical Tracer/Elite, TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z. It DOES NOT FIT high-profile (or with heatsinks) memory modules like G.Skill RipjawsV, G.Skill TridentZ, or RGB/Neo/Royal, Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro/LED, Corsair Dominator Platinum, HyperX Predator, Patriot Viper Steel or Elite or RGB, Patriot Viper 4 or Blackout, Adata XPG Spectrix D50, TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem/Delta Series.

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  Tzim_Tzan

  2020-01-13

  I have an i5 2500k which used to reach 50 degrees idle and 75-80 degrees in games with the stock Intel cooler, as my friend below said. Now, with the 212 before overclocking, it reaches a maximum of 30 degrees idle and 45-50 degrees in games. Overclocked at 4.2ghz, it doesn't exceed 70 degrees, maybe reaching 71 or 72 degrees in heavy games after hours of use. It's also great that it comes with thermal paste, so you don't need to buy any. It also has clips and an adapter for 2 fans, as it is 120mm like most computer fans used to cool their interiors. So, if you want, you can get one for 5€ and make it double. Or if you're a show-off, get one with LED lights. You won't see a huge difference, but it's something. If you know what you're doing, installation is easy, just a little complicated. For me, as an expert, it didn't take more than 15 minutes, as I had to remove the motherboard as well. I believe even if it's your first time, it will take you maybe an hour at most, possibly even less. Personally, I don't hear any noise from it. Now, as for the negatives... there's nothing because it's simply perfect!

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  lorddio13

  2020-01-11

  I had an i5 4690 with the stock cooler, you know, the one from Intel!!! I had seen 70 to 75 degrees in games so I decided to make a change!! Day and night difference!!! Now max 49 to 50 degrees!! Installation is easy if you follow the instructions carefully!!! RECOMMENDED!!!!!

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