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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black

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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black

The classic safe budget tower, refreshed in black: a 152mm single-tower air cooler with four heatpipes and broad AM4/AM5/LGA1700/1851 support, fitting almost any mid-tower. It's the dependable default for mainstream builds. Pass on it for high-TDP CPUs that want more than one tower, and value hunters should note that Thermalright's PA/PS 120 SE cool better for similar money.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall71±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness94
Compatibility92
Confidence82
Pro Readiness32
Upgrade Path70
Value90

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
cooler typeairSourced
socket supportAM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851Sourced
height (mm)152Sourced

3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • The classic safe budget tower — 152mm fits almost every mid-tower

Who should skip this

  • High-TDP CPUs (single tower, 4 heatpipes); buyers chasing peak value (PA/PS 120 SE cool better for similar money)

Where to buy

List price $40

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Ecosystem

AMD AM4 (compatible)AMD AM5 (compatible)Intel LGA1700 (compatible)Intel LGA1851 (compatible)

Compatibility

Built around AMD AM4, AMD AM5, Intel LGA1700, Intel LGA1851. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

Outgrow it and the MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 360 is the natural next step up in cpu coolers. See it →