Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black

A compact 154 mm four-heatpipe tower with an ARGB fan and a two-year warranty.

  • Air tower
  • 154 mm
  • 27 dBA
  • RGB

PCPR score

7.5

Good

Best price we’ve seen

$29.99Nov 9

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The short version

The Hyper 212 Halo Black is a single-tower air cooler with four heat pipes and one MF120 Halo2 ARGB fan rated 650 to 2050 RPM, 51.88 CFM and 27 dBA. It is 154 mm tall and lists LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, AM5 and AM4 support. Cooler Master gives a two-year warranty and publishes no TDP figure.

Pros

  • Compact 154 mm height
  • Black finish with ARGB fan
  • Lists LGA1851, LGA1700 and AM5
  • Two-year warranty

Cons

  • Four heatpipes limit headroom for hot CPUs
  • Single fan only
  • No TDP rating published

Best for

  • Budget and mid-range CPUs in compact cases

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Air tower

Fit

Socket support
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Height (air)
154 mm
Width (air)
73 mm

Cooling

Fans included
1
Fan size
120 mm
Max noise
27 dBA

Physical

RGB
Yes
LCD display
No
Color
Black

Features

Warranty
2 years

Compatibility notes

  • RAM clearance is not stated by Cooler Master; check tall memory.

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Common questions

Does the Hyper 212 Halo Black support LGA1851?

Yes, Cooler Master's specification lists Intel LGA1851, 1700, 1200 and older sockets, and AMD AM5 and AM4.

Does it have RGB?

It has an MF120 Halo2 addressable RGB fan using a 3-pin header, with a 4-pin PWM connector for speed.

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