CM Hyper 212X fit with a M5A99X?

chachee99-1390505 · Nov 12, 2013

I am thinking of purchasing this cooler for my AMD fx 8350. It is the turbo edition that comes with two fans. It should fit in my case, but I am not sure if it will block my ram or hit a heat sink in my motherboard. I am using Kingston Hyper X ram.
Here is the link of the product.

http://apac.coolermaster.com/en/product/Detail/cooling/hyper-series/hyper-212x.html

Kingbob · Nov 12, 2013

I have the same cooler, CPU, and Mobo (its the PRO version but pretty much the same thing). I'm using G.skill ram with a high profile and yes, everything fits fine. You will need to put the RAM in slots 2&4 just an fyi. Even if its a really close fit you just need to hack off a fin or two (on the 212), its easy and wont cost you anything extra.

chachee99-1390505 · Nov 12, 2013

So it blocks one of your ram slots?

Kingbob · Nov 12, 2013

It blocks my first slot. But I only have two sticks so im fine.

Give me a link to your RAM, it may be low profile so itll fit under it.

chachee99-1390505 · Nov 12, 2013

Kingston Hyper X memory http://www.kingston.com/en/memory/hyperx/genesis

Kingbob · Nov 12, 2013

Oh yeah, you have low profile RAM that will work perfectly with the 212.

chachee99-1390505 · Nov 12, 2013

Nice! And this cooler should dramatically lower the temps on my fx8350, right? I did a stress test on the cpu, and it ran up to 67c on it's stock cooler. I would like it to run around 50c or under with a new cooler.

Kingbob · Nov 12, 2013

chachee99-1390505 :

Yes it should, not sure if it will be that low. But I have the same temps and i'm overclocked to 4.5Ghz

chachee99-1390505 · Nov 12, 2013

Also, since the Hyper 212x cooler I am looking at is the turbo edition and comes with two fans. Is there enough clearance in the ram slot with the fan attached to the heat sink?

I was also looking at a Corsair h100i. However after measuring; I don't think it will fit properly in my case because it will bump into the ram, but only by a mm or 2. One solution would be punch three holes in the top for mounting. I also checked out the h80i. Smaller unit, and got good reviews.

Also, one think to consider with both units is the price is about 2.5X more than the Hyper 212X .

Kingbob · Nov 12, 2013

Yes, I have both fans on mine and it works fine. In my opinion, unless you are going to overclock quite a bit it is not worth it to get a water cooling solution. Too much of a risk (water) and too little of a reward.

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