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Guru3D Rig of the Month - December 2019
Cooler Master: Hyper 212X and TX3i launched
Cooler Master announced the Hyper 212X and Hyper TX3i air CPU coolers. Building on its Hyper 212 and Hyper TX3 predecessors Cooler Master focused on more easy of upgrading, ensuring that simple upgrades are completed with ease allowing system builders to focus on more complex aspects.
The Hyper 212X is a universally compatible cooler. It’s an ideal upgrade for improving the performance and noise levels in a PC, from a gamer who begins playing more intense games, to the over-clocker who wants to achieve better clock speeds or the PC builder who needs a quieter environment.
The Hyper TX3i is an Intel compatible cooler, a simple and affordable upgrade for a stock cooler, or for a CPU that comes with no heat sink. Quiet, reliable, and still able to achieve impressive temperatures the TX3i is simple to fit with a push pin configuration, and compact enough to fit in most chassis with ease. Not happy to sit back and applaud the success of its 212 and TX3 coolers, Cooler Master continued to update the manufacturing process, from essential heat pipe soldering methods, to how Cooler Master packaged the cooler and fittings. The overall experience has been improved, not only bringing better temperatures, but also a more quick and simple fitting process.
Model Name Hyper TX3i
- Model number RR-TX3E-22PK-B1
- CPU Socket Intel® LGA 1156/1155/1151/1150/775
- Dimensions (LxWxH) 90(L) x 79(W) x 136(H) mm
- Heat Sink Dimensions (LxWxH) 90(L) x 51(W) x 136(H) mm
- Heat Sink Material Aluminum (Fins) / Copper (Heatpipes)
- Heat Sink Weight 306g
- Heat Pipes Diameter ø 6mm
- Fan Dimensions (LxWxH) 92(L) x 92(W) x 25(H) mm
- Fan Speed 800-2,200 RPM ± 10%
- Fan Airflow 15.7-43.1 CFM ± 10%
- Fan Air Pressure 0.35-2.63 mmH2O ± 10%
- Fan Life Expectancy 40,000 hrs
- Fan Noise Level (dBA) 17-30 dBA
- Fan Bearing Type Long Life Sleeve Bearing
- Fan Connector 4-Pin (PWM)
- Fan Rated Voltage 12 VDC
- Fan Rated Current 0.15 A
- Fan Power Consumption 1.8 W
- Fan Weight 73g
Model Name Hyper 212X
- Model number RR-212X-17PK-R1
- CPU Socket Intel® LGA 2011-3/2011/1156/1155/1151/1150/775
- AMD AM3+/AM3/AM2+/FM2+/FM2/FM1
- Dimensions (LxWxH) 120(L) x 79(W) x 158(H) mm
- Heat Sink Dimensions (LxWxH) 116(L) x 51(W) x 158(H) mm
- Heat Sink Material Aluminum (Fins) / Copper (Heatpipes)
- Heat Sink Weight 492g
- Heat Pipes Diameter ø 6mm
- Fan Dimensions (LxWxH) 120(L) x 120(W) x 25(H) mm
- Fan Speed 600-1,700 RPM ± 10%
- Fan Airflow 24.9-54.65 CFM ± 10%
- Fan Air Pressure 0.3-2.03 mmH2O ± 10%
- Fan Life Expectancy 40,000 hrs
- Fan Noise Level (dBA) 9-27.2 dBA
- Fan Bearing Type Rifle Bearing
- Fan Connector 4-Pin (PWM)
- Fan Rated Voltage 12 VDC
- Fan Rated Current 0.1 A
- Fan Power Consumption 1.2 W
- Fan Weight 166g
The Hyper 212X and Hyer TX3i are available at European retailers now. The De Cooler Master 212X (RR-212X-17PK-R1) sells at €37 and the TX3i (RR-TX3E-22PK-B1) sells around the € 20 marker.
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#5230109 Posted on: 02/09/2016 11:44 PM
What was the problem with the EVO? I remember it just being a pain in the ass to install in.
Hopefully they fixed the biggest problem with the Hyper 212 EVO: the mounting system.
What was the problem with the EVO? I remember it just being a pain in the ass to install in.
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#5230110 Posted on: 02/09/2016 11:46 PM
So whats the difference? More cooling performance or just a different mounting procedure?
So whats the difference? More cooling performance or just a different mounting procedure?
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#5230117 Posted on: 02/10/2016 12:06 AM
Yes, that's what I was referring to.
What was the problem with the EVO? I remember it just being a pain in the ass to install in.
Yes, that's what I was referring to.
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#5230120 Posted on: 02/10/2016 12:10 AM
Unfortunately, the mounting system is the same. They changed the fan and the top of the cooler.
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212x/
EDIT: And there's a version that ships with 2 fans for just $5 more.
So whats the difference? More cooling performance or just a different mounting procedure?
Unfortunately, the mounting system is the same. They changed the fan and the top of the cooler.
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212x/
EDIT: And there's a version that ships with 2 fans for just $5 more.
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#5230121 Posted on: 02/10/2016 12:15 AM
I hope both since the mounting procedure was a PITA. Getting a Mugen 2 rev B on any kind of mobo with MOSFET cooling was a nightmare, but the 212 was even worse. But when installed the cooling performance is pretty amazing for the price!
So whats the difference? More cooling performance or just a different mounting procedure?
I hope both since the mounting procedure was a PITA. Getting a Mugen 2 rev B on any kind of mobo with MOSFET cooling was a nightmare, but the 212 was even worse. But when installed the cooling performance is pretty amazing for the price!
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#5230191 Posted on: 02/10/2016 06:30 AM
CM still the same. "worst"
CM still the same. "worst"
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#5230197 Posted on: 02/10/2016 07:00 AM
The Hyper 212 Evo is still one of the best budget heatsinks IMO. It's what I still use. My only complaint would be that the heat pipes have gaps that I had to fill with thermal paste. Would be nice with a polished bottom, but I don't really expect that from a budget HS.
The Hyper 212 Evo is still one of the best budget heatsinks IMO. It's what I still use. My only complaint would be that the heat pipes have gaps that I had to fill with thermal paste. Would be nice with a polished bottom, but I don't really expect that from a budget HS.
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#5230207 Posted on: 02/10/2016 08:15 AM
Just about to do a build with an a4-5300 would people recommend one of these rather than the stock cooler/fan?
Tbh the pc is just for word processing and surfing so is an aftermarket cooler necessary?
(of course for a main/gaming build i use aftermarket coolers..well waterblocks).
Just about to do a build with an a4-5300 would people recommend one of these rather than the stock cooler/fan?
Tbh the pc is just for word processing and surfing so is an aftermarket cooler necessary?
(of course for a main/gaming build i use aftermarket coolers..well waterblocks).
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#5230279 Posted on: 02/10/2016 12:25 PM
I use the EVO to cool overclocked and delidded 3770K. It's absolutely awesome for the price.
I'm not sure the new version can bring anything new to the table.
The Hyper 212 Evo is still one of the best budget heatsinks IMO. It's what I still use. My only complaint would be that the heat pipes have gaps that I had to fill with thermal paste. Would be nice with a polished bottom, but I don't really expect that from a budget HS.
I use the EVO to cool overclocked and delidded 3770K. It's absolutely awesome for the price.
I'm not sure the new version can bring anything new to the table.
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#5230281 Posted on: 02/10/2016 12:28 PM
My freaking 212 Evo cools off this 2500k at 4.8Ghz. Not that Sandy is getting that hot but this is an amazing cooler for its price.
Was using TX3 too, also good choice.
My freaking 212 Evo cools off this 2500k at 4.8Ghz. Not that Sandy is getting that hot but this is an amazing cooler for its price.
Was using TX3 too, also good choice.
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#5230287 Posted on: 02/10/2016 12:43 PM
Considering how small actual CPU silicons are getting I think having heatpipes so far apart in not best of ideas.
Considering how small actual CPU silicons are getting I think having heatpipes so far apart in not best of ideas.
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#5230327 Posted on: 02/10/2016 02:45 PM
What? CM Hyper 212X just release?, it been on the market since 2013 I have it since last year....
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:n7y_ONLE5TUJ:www.coolermaster.com/company/newsDetail-M13022600051aed-20130108.html%3Fpage%3D7+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=sg
What? CM Hyper 212X just release?, it been on the market since 2013 I have it since last year....
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:n7y_ONLE5TUJ:www.coolermaster.com/company/newsDetail-M13022600051aed-20130108.html%3Fpage%3D7+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=sg
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#5230399 Posted on: 02/10/2016 05:48 PM
Just about to do a build with an a4-5300 would people recommend one of these rather than the stock cooler/fan?
Tbh the pc is just for word processing and surfing so is an aftermarket cooler necessary?
(of course for a main/gaming build i use aftermarket coolers..well waterblocks).
Having built a few AMD A4 systems (20+), just use the stock cooler as the A4 doesn't require much cooling.
Just about to do a build with an a4-5300 would people recommend one of these rather than the stock cooler/fan?
Tbh the pc is just for word processing and surfing so is an aftermarket cooler necessary?
(of course for a main/gaming build i use aftermarket coolers..well waterblocks).
Having built a few AMD A4 systems (20+), just use the stock cooler as the A4 doesn't require much cooling.
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#5230404 Posted on: 02/10/2016 05:52 PM
Just about to do a build with an a4-5300 would people recommend one of these rather than the stock cooler/fan?
Tbh the pc is just for word processing and surfing so is an aftermarket cooler necessary?
(of course for a main/gaming build i use aftermarket coolers..well waterblocks).
You can pick up a Rajintek Aidos for £10-15 and it outperforms the Evo 212. Not sure about this new revision, but I doubt it runs as cheap.
Just about to do a build with an a4-5300 would people recommend one of these rather than the stock cooler/fan?
Tbh the pc is just for word processing and surfing so is an aftermarket cooler necessary?
(of course for a main/gaming build i use aftermarket coolers..well waterblocks).
You can pick up a Rajintek Aidos for £10-15 and it outperforms the Evo 212. Not sure about this new revision, but I doubt it runs as cheap.
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Hopefully they fixed the biggest problem with the Hyper 212 EVO: the mounting system.