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Today we are checking out two new cooling products from Cooler Master, as we take a look at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus and Hyper TX3. The revamped Hyper 212 ‘Plus’ Edition CPU cooler has caught our attention with its new universal mounting system and ultra affordable price tag. While the cut down Hyper TX3 version is even cheaper and still sports many of the same features... For those looking to overclock their new AMD or Intel processor after market cooling is a must, but buying the right cooler is not an easy job, especially for those on a tight budget. For most, overclocking is about taking an affordable CPU and turning up the frequency so that it can match, or in some cases outperform, much more expensive high-end CPUs.  These affordable CPUs can range anywhere from $100 to over $200 in price, depending on the model. The problem is, while it is very easy to pick up a quality processor at an affordable price these days, the same cannot be said about quality cooling. The vast majority of performance coolers are priced at $50 and above, with many failing to include a fan at this price. The brand new Thermalright Venomous X costs $70 US without a fan for example, while the Prolimatech Megahalems which is another popular high-end choice is priced at around $65 US without a fan. Noctua has a few high-end examples that do include fans, all of which cost around $80 US, and the list goes on. Those looking for something priced closer to $40 US have few quality options to choose from, though the recently reviewed Cogage TRUE Spirit can be had for $40 US. Like Cogage, which is a spinoff company from Thermalright, Cooler Master is also looking to deliver some high-performance affordable cooling products.  The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus is priced at just $30 US, while the Hyper TX3 can be picked up for just $20 US. Both coolers feature a tower design that is supported by multiple heatpipes. This is a proven design that is used by all the high-end coolers, such as the Thermalright Venomous X, Prolimatech Megahalems, Noctua NH-D14 Ultra Silent, Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme, and Thermolab Baram. It will be interesting to see what corners Cooler Master has cut to make these new products so affordable, assuming they have cut any at all. Therefore we will be focusing on the design, installation process, and of course the performance of these new products. With that in mind, let’s move on to check each cooler out in more detail. |
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