CM Hyper 212 Evo V2 – Evolution of the legend among coolers

Key features

At the end of 2020, I prepared another review of a middle-class cooler for you. The Hyper 212 Evo V2 from Cooler Master is the latest model from the popular Hyper 212 series. This latest upgrade offers a simplified mounting system, 100% compatibility with RAM modules and also a quiet fan. Its construction and specifications place it in the same group as the SPC Fera 3 or Arctic Freezer 34. So I’m expecting a very tight fight.

Key features of the cooler

A large aluminum block with several firm fins serves as the cooler’s base. Four six-millimeter copper heatpipes run from this block through fifty-seven densely bundled aluminum fins. These heatpipes use direct contact (DC) with the processor’s integrated heat spreader (IHS). Around the heatpipes you will find four elongated openings on each fin of the heatsink.

These openings help create turbulent flow near the heatpipes and improve heat exchange with the surrounding air. The entire fin bundle is slightly offset, so that the cooler, including the fan in its front part, does not protrude beyond the space of the processor socket. This ensures virtually 100% compatibility with RAM modules that have high heatsinks.

From above, the whole fin bundle resembles the shape of an hourglass. There is therefore a small gap between the center of the fan and the fins. This design aims to reduce noise, but also slightly impairs the overall efficiency of the cooler.

The uppermost fin of the heatsink is decorated with an embossed manufacturer’s logo. Due to the fact that this cooler aims at the best possible price-performance ratio, you will not find any RGB elements here. These would only unnecessarily increase the price without providing more efficient cooling or quieter fan operation.

The appearance of this cooler is thus minimalistically industrial, so it fits seamlessly into a build of any color scheme. The mounting of the fan is also interestingly designed. Instead of the commonly used metal clips, plastic frames are used here, which are attached to the fan with common screws. Foam pads are then glued over the screws to prevent unnecessary transmission of vibrations from the fan to the fins. The fan is then simply attached to the sides of the heatsink using these frames. Overall, this system works better than classic metal clips that can be found on most coolers.

The contents of the cooler package include standard accessories. The mounting system for Intel and AMD processor sockets is complemented by a small tube of thermal paste and a well-arranged user manual. You will also find here another set of plastic clips and foam pads for attaching the second fan. Of course, there is also a splitter for connecting both fans to a single connector on the motherboard. The actual assembly of this cooler is really very simple, it can even be done without using any tools.

Specs of the cooler and fan

The dimensions and weight of the Hyper 212 Evo V2 cooler are very similar to the SPC Fera 3 or Arctic Freezer 34 coolers I recently tested. The Hyper 212 Evo V2 offers an offset offset design and should not interfere with high heatsinks on RAM modules. In addition, its overall height should not cause any compatibility issues with most common ATX cases. You can install the cooler on all motherboards with sockets for current Intel and AMD processors except the TR4/sTR4 socket.

The 120 mm SickleFlow fan offers solid airflow and static pressure specs. Its wide speed range can be regulated by PWM. The stated noise level is at a pleasantly low level, but unfortunately each manufacturer has a different measurement methodology. This data is therefore only indicative and it will be necessary to perform measurements according to a standardized methodology to make the results comparable.

• Contents
• Key features
• Measurement methodology and test results
• Conclusion and rating