Question 1

Anyone used this yet? Wondering if this or the 612 ver.2 two would be better for i7-6700k. Space not an issue for me I have a storm stryker case. Maybe some overlcoking but nothing crazy.

Accepted Answer

Depends, the CFM on this 212X has a higher rating, however the the 612 heat-sink itself seem to be of a better overall quality with 6 heat pipes vs 4 heat pipes.

I have not owned the 612 version ( though the fan clips look flimsy from the image), however this 212X is good for my current set-up with an i5-4670k OCed @ 4.0Ghz.  
Temperatures do not go above 65c when rendering video
Of note I replaced the fans with slightly faster cooler master fans, though i do not think this improved cooling too much overall, maybe a few degree C.

I would choose the 212X again over the 612 simply because it includes removable brackets for fan upgrades/raplacement and can operate push pull configurations

Question 2

Does anyone know if this will fit in a LGA1151 socket?

Accepted Answer

Not sure if the specification was updated but as of this writing it say "Intel LGA 2011-3 / 2011 / 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 1151 / 1150 / 775
AMD FM2+ / FM2 / FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2"

So it should fit

Question 3

Do you need to plug both fans into the motherboard or is it 1 power plug for both fans? I am guessing it is 2 different plugs just want to make sure first.

Accepted Answer

You could do it ether way they have a splitter cable added to make it into one cable for one plug. I prefer this over a AIO & they actually run cooler & easier to clean than a radiator. I am running a 125 Watt CPU & am getting 10c better performance than I did with a H100I under load. & it is silent running as well

Question 4

Does it come with 2 fans or one?

Accepted Answer

The Hyper 212X comes with 2 fans, the Hyper 212 EVO comes with 1 fan. Hope this helps.

Question 5

will it work for a Intel Core i7 960 @ 3.20GHz Bloomfield 45nm Technology ?

Accepted Answer

well I will say that I haven't looked into it and don't know if it will work what I sugjest doing if you haven't purchased a cooler already is check the specifications on the cooler if it states your socket number which is 1366 I believe I had to look it up then yes it will work if it doesn't state it I can work some times but I wouldn't recommend it find one compatible with your socket number all coolers will state on the page what they are compatible with

Question 6

are the fans push/pull?

Accepted Answer

They slide on and off the heat sink so you can position them accordingly

Question 7

will this 212 x cpu cooler fit in a 7" wide case?

Accepted Answer

your best bet is that every case usually mentions its dimensions 7 wide doesnt answer alot but acording the specs on the cooler it should fit as cooler is 6.2 inch but most likjely you have some space taken up by the case it self so if its 7 from side to side on the outside you have a little less on the inside should still fit but i would check the case specs if possible if you can find the order page for the case it will usually say can fit cpu coolers up to on a cheap one i dont know but if you got your case/parts measure from the bottom of the mother board out to where you beleive would be point where the case side would be

Question 8

Hey there, wanted to use this for my rig, it currently has a i7 920 @ 3.2 Ghz inside with a Corsair H80i.  I am wanting to get away from water cooling as my hoses are starting to crack.  Right now in a 23 celcius room I usually  run about 45 to 50 C idle, and up to 75-80 under heavy load.  Would this help keep my cpu cooler than my current setup or about the same?

Accepted Answer

Get a all copper zalman heatsink, remember to get plenty of fans on your case have on sucking air in the front and rest blowing out to help create a vaccum.

Question 9

One more question, is the standard cooler master thermal paste that comes with this good enough? I've been told their stock paste is pretty high quality like the Artic 5 or something like that.

Accepted Answer

I used the cooler master paste that came with the unit and it has run fine for two years and still going.

Question 10

will this work for an i7-9700k?

Accepted Answer

sorry I do not know . I put the one I  got on a AMD . check the info it may tell you.

I think I did read that the mounting bracket does fit Intel.

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