Planning on to use this Cooler Master Hyper 212+. Saw it got two version the EVO and plus. Im using a matx cassing Elite 342, not sure will it fit.Anyone??. Gonna take out my ruler than~~~

Just got myself a Cooler Master TX-3 EVO Edition yesterday.

It handles my Intel Core i5 3570K very well with only one fan attaches to it.

Temperature is about 32-33c on idle and about 37-40 while playing games such as Team fortress 2, Call Of Duty MW3, Need For Speed Shift 2 and so on.

If you didn't plan to do any overclocking, Cooler Master TX-3 EVO would be the best choice. Don't worry about Hyper 212+, price is much expensive than TX-3 EVO and it is only useful if you're going to do overclocking work.

On stock core speed, TX-3 EVO can handles as good as Hyper 212+ EVO on idle/normal usage but, there are 2-3 Celsius different on gaming.

All I can say is, Hyper TX-3 EVO is a good and a perfect cooler to replace your stock cooler. I am happy with it. Spinning silently.

How bout thermal grease? I'm no expert but what do you guys think about the intel stock thermal paste?

Stock thermal pastes are designed for un-overclocked processor. So, if you don't plan to overclock, stick with stock thermal paste.

What 12CM fan should i add for cooler master 212 evo for push pull configuration? The stock fan come with the cooler should change together? TQ

if you found that articClean pricey, just apply some amount of WD 40. it did the job well. i do it more than hundreds time.

get the old hyper 212+
it's only RM89 if you look around.

seriously no WD40 .... it contains oil and some hydrocarbon.

most my PC still alive..2 years PC. 4 years Laptop..

this is secret the beauty of WD 40.

one of my old pc and one old laptop still running stock cooling with out of the box stock thermal paste. no problem also for more than 3~4 years. no need WD40

WD40 use to remove the tough thermal paste lor.. hehe..

but nice one..u should hold it for a few years from now..

(why ar previous laptop from era 2002-2005 all laptop so tough one)

why with my TX3 installed , and i dont see any minor diff in my CPU temp.

idle still around 40-41.. how do those ppl get like 3x?? @@
(you guys do use non-stock thermal paste ?)

Idle mostly depend on ambient temperature one
So does not make much difference
The difference aftermarket heatsink make is under load

i still think 212 best money/performance

if you're not intend to OC. Just using stock fan. It's also not bad.
Some poeple can OC with stock HSF

But if you like to show off your rig why not.

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Added on November 18, 2012, 3:49 pmidle is not the major point, load temp is the major point of aftermarket fan.


This post has been edited by arerife: Nov 18 2012, 03:49 PM

+1 , the noctua DH-14 would do a much better job than the h100 .