Cooler Master Hyper TX2 - A Very Cool Bargain
Cooler Master Hyper TX2
Cooler Master is one of the well-established players in the CPU cooler market, and is introducing its follow-up model to the Hyper TX, appropriately named the Hyper TX2. Aside from the name, the two products don't really have much in common; the Hyper TX2 comes with three heatpipes that dissipate their heat through aluminum cooling fins. To cool the components on the motherboard as well, the TX2 sports a plastic hood that directs some of the airflow downwards, onto the board.
Hyper TX2 with a retention clip for AMD sockets
The slanted hood directs airflow at the motherboard components
The cooler is mounted using pushpins. While this is a good choice in principle, their placement is unfavorable. Luckily, the fan and its hood can simply be removed from the cooler, enabling a very quick and simple installation.
Thermal grease applied by the manufacturer
At high fan speeds, the Hyper TX2 offers good cooling performance, with the quad-core CPU reaching a maximum of 67°C. When fan speed is reduced, the CPU got up to 81°C, which is only just barely acceptable. The cooler is almost inaudible when installed in the case.
Cooler Master's Hyper TX2 can be found in stores for around €17. At this price, it is an incredible bargain and receives our recommendation.
Retail package of the Cooler Master Hyper TX 2
| Technical Data | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 100% load | idle |
| Temperature 12V | 67.5 °C | 35.5 °C |
| Temperature 5V | 81 °C | 37.5 °C |
| Noise | 41.2 dB(A) | 37.5 dB(A) |
| Fan Speed | 1820 RPM | 1025 RPM |
| Weight | 488 grams | Row 5 - Cell 2 |
| Intel Socket | 775 | Row 6 - Cell 2 |
| AMD Socket | AM2 | AM2+ |
| Row 8 - Cell 0 | 939 | 940 |
The Hyper TX2 on the testbed platform
