mundobip.com

• Lightweight.
• Size restrained.
• Excellent design to maximize cooling the entire surface with excellent distribution fins of the 4 heatpipes.
• Direct contact of the heatpipes with the microprocessor.
• Fan of good quality with low noise and excellent static pressure.
• Ability to add a second fan and improve performance.
• Compatible with all modern sockets AMD and Intel.

In short, we recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus to all users who want to get rid of the painful series heatsinks that come with the processors, and want to get far better to temperature while reducing the loudness of the team. It is recommended even for users who wish to light overclocking, as the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus processors achieved maintain safe temperatures.

overclockersonline.net

Whenever I see a product that uses the same name but has a 'plus' or a 'II' used, I usually assume there are some minor changes made to the original. This really isn't the case with the Hyper 212 Plus, as the changes made are rather substantial. Performance of the Hyper 212 Plus is quite impressive and I think a lot of it has to do with the Direct Contact heatpipes and the ability out of the box to add an additional fan should satisfy enthusiasts as well. Add in the fact that a universal mounting system supports all of the latest sockets from both camps and can be currently found for around $40 US makes the Hyper 212 Plus look even better.

When I received the Hyper 212 Plus I really was not all that enthused due to its rather uninspiring packaging and rather plain looks. Those feelings quickly disappeared once the Hyper 212 Plus was installed and I saw its performance. If you are looking at getting great cooling at a low cost the Hyper 212 Plus is well worth a look.

Hitech legion

The Hyper 212 Plus impressed me in most respects. The performance was better than I had anticipated, the mounting was easy and versatile and the documentation was clear. I also liked the fact that the unit had a smaller footprint with only one fan, allowing for easy access to the components and wiring around it. The noise can be a bit of a concern for some, especially if you are typically seated very close to your CPU.

At this price point the Hyper 212 Plus is tough to beat from a cooling standpoint. Under load it was very impressive. If you couple that with a great flexible mounting system and this unit is highly recommended.

Pros

Excellent Cooling Characteristics
4 Direct Contact Copper Heat-Pipes
120mm Fan w/Optional Second Fan
Asymmetrical Design

awardfabrik.de

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus knows by its compact design and convince his simple design. The cooler is entirely appropriate to its size, especially at high fan speed increases the performance.

Advantages
+ Price-Performance-Ratio
+ Noise at 7V
+ Quality

thinkcomputers.org

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus had no problem keeping the i7 860’s temps under control, I was well pleased with its performance. An OC Load temperature of 59C is well within my expectations for cooling any of today’s processors.

The Hyper 212 Plus is compact, much smaller than nearly all of the coolers I’ve tested over the past several months. It worked fine with the single included fan, but will accommodate a second fan if you feel the need, and will still have a smaller footprint than many 120mm tower coolers. It also is shorter than many of the upper-end coolers, about as short as you will find a 120mm tower. It is very light, about 1/2 pound less than many coolers.

I liked the idea of one mounting hardware setup fitting all of Intel’s sockets and AMD’s too. Seems to make more sense.

Pros
- Light, small footprint
- Kept the i7 860 overclocked over 40% at under 60C
- Silent running
- Will accommodate a second fan if desired
- Innovative mounting hardware “one size fits all”
- Under $30

Cons
- None

Dirks-Computerecke

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU cooler Plus has left a good impression in the test. The package is complete, the processing is good. The cooler can be mounted easily and reliably cools the following processors: Intel: Core i7 Extreme, Core i7, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium, Celeron and AMD: Phenom X4, Phenom II X3, Phenom X4, Phenom X3, Athlon X2, Athlon, Sempron.

For around 25 euros plus the Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU cooler is to have already. A reasonable price for a good cooler.

Therefore, there is the computer corner of Dirks-predicate: Recommended! for the Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU cooler Plus.

Real World Labs

It’s hard to find much to gripe about with the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus.  It offers far superior cooling to the stock Intel cooler, is compatible with all current AMD and Intel setups, is relatively easy to install, and even offers upgradability if you have another 120mm fan lying around. Newegg is currently selling this cooler for 29.98 with free shipping, which makes this a very budget friendly option to the larger and more expensive air cooling solutions out there. Overall, this is an excellent cooler at the price point and is one I would recommend to any overclocker on a budget.

PROS
- H.D.T technology
- Easy installation
- Anti-vibration fan mounts
- Excellent Price / Performance ratio

pc-assemblage.fr

The Cooler Master’s Hyper 212 Plus was the biggest surprise of this comparison. With its heat pipes contact the CPU directly, this cooler drives the temperature as low as possible. Furthermore this Hyper 212 Plus supports all major sockets. In terms on price performance we can’t find better.

Maximum PC

We’ve seen a spate of topperforming air coolers in the past few months, as nearly every manufacturer hops on the skyscraperdesign bandwagon, and Cooler Master’s entry is right up there with the best we’ve tested. And at $30 from Cooler Master’s online store, it’s dirt cheap. For that price, you really can’t go wrong with this cooler.

Hyper 212 Plus gets a verdict “10” and a “Kick Ass” award!

pro-clockers.com

Put up against some stiff competition, we saw the Coolermaster 212 Plus hold its on. Yes, it did not beat out all the coolers we put it up against, but it did do very well. Let's remeber, most of those coolers cost almost $20 more than the 212 Plus and are thought by some to be the best on the market. At less than $40, the 212 Plus is a fine stock cooler replacement and is worth every nickel paid for it.

Ease of installation is another reason for buying this cooler. The cooler comes with very few accessories and still supports all current sockets from AMD and Intel.

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allround-pc.com

In the September roundup of CPU-Cooler in online magazine “Allround-PC”, Hyper 212 Plus got editors choice award.

Vortez Hardware

Pros:
• Excellent cooling performance
• Stock PWM fan performs quietly and effectively
• Costs under 20 Euro
• Direct Touch feature
• Compact to fit in any case
• Compatibility with all popular socket types including LGA1156
• Option for 2 fans

I was thoroughly impressed by Cooler Master's offering and as such the Hyper 212 Plus deserves the Vortez Hardware Silver Award.

PC Magazine

Plus:
- Easy to install
- Nice Price
- Very good cooling performance
(-6 degrees in idle vs Intel Standard; -14 degress with 3d Mark vs Intel Standard)
- Low noise level (fan normally works at 1200 rpm)

Minus:
- Nothing

Score: 95 out 100

xhreviews.com

This cooler have a lot of positive points like his price 29,95€ TTC. One of the best positive point is the compatibility with  all the Intel and AMD platforms. We have to underline also the fan clip which are of really good quality.

A last thing to say is its performance with 51 degress C with full. It is the best cooler we tested on our AMD 955BE.

Again Cooler Master is doing a real good product  with performance, esthetic with mini price !!!!!

overclock3d.net

The Good

- Excellent performance

- Universal mounting system

- Not obtrusively noisy

- Quality build

The Bad

- Nothing!

tweaktown.com

Extremetech

I was pleasantly surprised to receive a package containing the Hyper 212 Plus and Hyper TX3, both of which prominently tout LGA 1156/1366 compatibility (not to mention AM3 support). According to the company's Website, the "Hyper 212 Plus is Cooler Master's first cooler to be equipped with an all-in-one mounting solution that includes LGA 1156 and 1366. Direct Contact heat-pipe is now also utilized in this latest update."

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frostytech.com

Benchmark Reviews

There's a lot to like about the Hyper 212 Plus: Heat-pipe Direct Touch technology, twin 120mm fan support, and a high-pressure bolt-through mounting clip system. For once it appears that Cooler Master is completely serious about enthusiast air cooling; especially overclockers on a budget. As of August 2009 the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus model RR-B10-212P-GP was available at NewEgg for $29.99. Aside from the Intel LGA1366 platform we're testing on for this article, the Hyper 212 Plus supports the new Intel LGA1156 and older LGA775 sockets as well as AMD AM3/AM2/940/939 sockets.

bjorn3d.com

The Hyper 212+ CPU cooler performed quite well. Not staggering performance like we have seen with other CPU cooler offerings, but the other offerings run in the 60USD range versus this CPU cooler having a price point of around 30 USD. This CPU cooler fits perfect for those who need a better CPU cooler, but cannot afford the much more expensive CPU coolers out there, or for those who want a quiet CPU cooler for their HTPC computers. Of coarse you will have to use at least a mid sized tower for use with this CPU cooler.

dexgo.com

Pro:

+ Holder for second fan included

+ Save mounting

+ Good price

overclockercafe.com

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Cooler is a great product worthy of being on a short list for your next build.

• Very good performance

• Quiet operation

• Excellent build quality

• Heatpipe Direct Touch Technology

• Ability to add in a second fan

• Great bang for your cooling buck

• Intel i7 ready

3dnews.ru

Good solution for CORE i7 in nominal mode and light overclocking mode.

Positive points:

• User-friendly installation
• Compatibility with all socket of CPU
• More effective than boxed cooler from Intel for CORE i7

noticias3d.com

pcbrain.it

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus: low noise, maximum performance

- Very low noise level

- Nice price

- Performance not very far from the Core Contact Freezer

- Fits on 1156 Intel Socket

techarkade.com

Overall the Hyper 212 Plus did very well in our tests. Although I wanted to, my motherboard would not allow me to overclock any more than 3.0Ghz, so unfortunately I do not have any temperature results for a more extreme overclock. Either way, I am very happy with this cooler. This cooler is great because it is compatible with a very wide array of CPUs; it cools well.. and it is a GREAT deal. No other coolers available in the price range (MSRP $29.99) can compete wit the Hyper 212 Plus.

overclockersclub.com

Pros:

• Lightweight
• Sturdy construction
• Good price
• Good cooling performance
• Versatile Retention Method
• Ability to use a second fan

guru3d

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Hardware Canucks

As we saw in the performance evaluation sections, the Hyper 212 PLUS has exceptional cooling potential. However, we really do wish Cooler Master had gone with four 8mm heatpipes instead of the smaller ones found on this cooler. As good as the numbers were, we did see that it may have maxed out at the top end of the i7 overclocking tests. This is why the Prolimatech was able to overtake it while sporting a much slower fan. Don't get us wrong as this cooler has awesome potential and will satisfy most of the enthusiast community. Even at 3.8GHZ the average temperature of the fire-breathing i7 920 CPU was relatively cool and the Hyper's performance was only inferior to the best of the best of the best.

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