Cooler Master Hyper 612S CPU Cooler Review

1. Cooler Master2. Packaging and Bundle3. The Cooler Master Hyper 612S4. Installing the Cooler Master Hyper 612S5. Testing Methodology and Performance6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Overall, we are very impressed with the Cooler Master Hyper 612S CPU cooler.  We were very satisfied with the cooling performance, as it coped with heat from the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T processor with ease, even when in an overclocked state.

Despite the excellent cooling performance from the Hyper 612S, we can't help but feel this is overshadowed by the cooler's excellent performance in the noise level tests.  Even without the included noise reducing adapter, the emissions registered below the 30 dBA minimum sensitivity of our meter.  In real world terms, this cooler will be close to silent when installed into a system.

Even though Cooler Master include a second set of fan mountings for the cooler, we don't think these are necessary, which is a pleasant surprise. That said, if you wanted improved cooling performance, you could always switch the included fan for a high performance model … or even add another. Just be prepared to deal with higher noise levels.

The Cooler Master Hyper 612S isn't on sale yet in the UK but we have been advised by Cooler Master that it will be retailing for around £35 inc. VAT.  We think this makes very good value, especially for those who want to overclock without having an excessively noisy system.

Pros

• Near silent operation.
• Good cooling performance.
• Excellent Value.
• Simple mounting mechanism.

Cons

• Fan doesn't shift much air.

KitGuru says: An excellent cooler that is very easy on the ears!

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