Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
The reference budget air cooler — quiet, compact, and proven across three generations.
$35
Estimated price — not live pricing
Specifications
- Type
- Single-tower air
- Height
- 159 mm
- Fan
- 1x 120mm PWM
- TDP Rating
- up to ~150 W
Air coolers are simpler and near-maintenance-free; liquid (AIO) coolers handle higher heat loads and free up space around the CPU socket.
Must clear your case's side panel — check your case's maximum cooler height before buying a tall air cooler.
The fan(s) that push air through the cooler — larger and more fans generally move more air at the same noise level.
The maximum CPU heat output this cooler is rated to handle — pick a cooler rated above your CPU's TDP.
Strengths
- Fits nearly every mid-tower case
- Very quiet at idle and light load
- Extremely well-proven design
Limitations
- Not rated for high-TDP performance-tier CPUs
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Compatibility
CPU coolers ship with mounting hardware for specific sockets. Most modern coolers support current sockets, but it's worth confirming for older or newer platforms.
Air coolers have a height limit set by the case's side panel. Liquid coolers need a radiator mount of the matching size (240mm, 280mm, 360mm) in the case.
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