Thinking of getting a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, But will it Fit?

starhunter5 · Oct 12, 2014

I need to replace My CPU stock cooler, I am thinking of getting a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, which has a height of 159 mm <about 6.25 in>, since this seems to be one of the Best CPU Coolers.
But I have a Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3 Mid Tower Computer Case, it is 7.48" wide, - I measured 6.5 in from the Motherboard to the Edge of the Case, so I am not sure if it will fit.
If it does not fit then what would be the Best option? - I have already decided not to get any of the Liquid CPU Coolers, both because of the Price and the Chance of Leaks.

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

it will not fit no.what is your budget for a cooler? would you consider getting a new case? if so what would your budget be for that? thanks

PCBuilderMonster · Oct 12, 2014

Should be fine, Its ok if its a tight fight

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

very doubtfull. as well as a VERY tight fit. the case is 185mm wide and the evo is 160...

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

that leaves you with about 26mm for cable space, motherboard tray, standoffs, CPU....

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233081

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103182

those will fit better

starhunter5 · Oct 12, 2014

S4STINDUBZ; I looked at some other cases, My Problem is that the Case must fit into an opening that is only 19 inches tall and I would like about one inch clearance, this case is about 18.5 inches high. None of the cases I have been looking at, that will fit is better than this one. as for the cables and things that is not a problem with this case, as the cables run behind the Motherboard and there is about a 6.5 inches from the Motherboard to edge of the Case.

My Budget is a little tight but I start a new job at the end of this month, so i am looking to get this next month.

The XIGMATEK LOKI SD963 92mm is not available right now
The Cooler Master Hyper T4 looks okay, but it does not have a lot of reviews [a minor thing]

I have also looked at a few other 92mm CPU Coolers
The ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 looks good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

The Cooler Master Hyper D92 also looks good, tho it is a little higher priced and has no reviews as yet
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103108

The Cooler Master Hyper N520 - is the older version of the Hyper D92, for a little less
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103057

Cooler Master Hyper TX3, is only about $15, with some good reviews
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064

But I am not sure which of the 92mm CPU Coolers would be the best and if they would be as good as a 120mm CPU Cooler.
I have also looked at some that have Fan blowing towards the Motherboard.

frag06 · Oct 12, 2014

starhunter5 :

S4STINDUBZ; I looked at some other cases, My Problem is that the Case must fit into an opening that is only 19 inches tall and I would like about one inch clearance, this case is about 18.5 inches high. None of the cases I have been looking at, that will fit is better than this one. as for the cables and things that is not a problem with this case, as the cables run behind the Motherboard and there is about a 6.5 inches from the Motherboard to edge of the Case.

My Budget is a little tight but I start a new job at the end of this month, so i am looking to get this next month.

The XIGMATEK LOKI SD963 92mm is not available right now
The Cooler Master Hyper T4 looks okay, but it does not have a lot of reviews [a minor thing]

I have also looked at a few other 92mm CPU Coolers
The ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 looks good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

The Cooler Master Hyper D92 also looks good, tho it is a little higher priced and has no reviews as yet
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103108

The Cooler Master Hyper N520 - is the older version of the Hyper D92, for a little less
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103057

Cooler Master Hyper TX3, is only about $15, with some good reviews
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064

But I am not sure which of the 92mm CPU Coolers would be the best and if they would be as good as a 120mm CPU Cooler.
I have also looked at some that have Fan blowing towards the Motherboard.

Take a look at the Noctua NH-L9i. It is a great CPU cooler and it should be completely silent or very close to it. It is also quite low profile (height wise) and should do a good job cooling.

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

frag06 :

starhunter5 :

Take a look at the Noctua NH-L9i. It is a great CPU cooler and it should be completely silent or very close to it. It is also quite low profile (height wise) and should do a good job cooling.

That design of course, comes with a lower cooling performance. out of those 3 above^ id go with the freezer 7.

starhunter5 · Oct 12, 2014

frag06, would the Noctua NH-L9i 95mm SSO2 CPU Cooler [$47.99] be better than
the Noctua NH-L12 120mm & 92mm SSO Bearing PWM Fans CPU Cooler [$69.99]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608025

or the Noctua NH-C12P SE14 140mm SSO CPU Cooler [$73.99]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608019

starhunter5 · Oct 12, 2014

S4STINDUBZ, How does the The ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 compare to the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO?

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

starhunter5 :

Realistically, when it comes to >60$ air heat sinks. the 212 EVO is the best and not awhole lot compares. the freezer 7 is sadly no exception. it is just the most compact, quality performance cooler out of the 3 you gave. the NH-L12 is going to be the best, and the most silent out of the "low profile" heat sinks, however the freezer pro seems to be the best option for your situation overall.

starhunter5 · Oct 12, 2014

I just read a Review on the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 it comes in at 38 degrees and the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO comes in at 35 degrees, which only beats it by 3 degrees, I am still trying to find how the ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 compares to those two.
I know that the ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 [127 mm tall] and the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 [139 mm tall] will both fit my case and the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO might not fit.
The Review - http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_hyper_tx3_evo_cpu_cooler_review,1.html

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

im not sure what you mean by that temp difference.... the temp depends on what the cpu is being used for, the case, the cpu, the fan, the airflow.... you certainly cant nail it down to a specific personal number(s). the freezer 7 seems to be the best for your situation (aslo has the most features), possibly not the best performing.

frag06 · Oct 12, 2014

starhunter5 :

The C12P would be the best, but I don't know if I would pay $73.99 for it.

starhunter5 · Oct 12, 2014

S4STINDUBZ, The Temp difference I gave were just what was in the Review and I mainly see it as showing that the difference might be small between them.

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

starhunter5 :

.....depending on the CPU of course for say an Amd athlon ll, both heat sinks might do just fine/ very similar temps however for my FX8320 oc'd to 4.5 ghz, the EVO 212 keeps it at 30-35c on full load, where as the TX3 would get eaten up and my house would burn down.

space55 · Oct 12, 2014

Buy it and try it! If it doesn't work, return it!

It's the easiest, and you can contribute to the general wealth of knowledge.

starhunter5 · Oct 12, 2014

I will admit that I would like the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, as it does seem to be the Best -
Does it matter if the pipe on the top of the Heatsink is pressing against the side of the Case?

S4STINDUBZ · Oct 12, 2014

no that would not matter. i had that happen in my old case, no performance issue

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