Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition Cooler 12 cm Fan 650-2000 RPM

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition is a tower CPU cooler with a 120 mm SF120R RGB fan and a stacked fin array with nickel-plated black fins. Four heat pipes use Direct Contact Technology to transfer heat quickly from the CPU to the heatsink. The cooler supports a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets and measures 79.6 mm (W) × 120 mm (D) × 158.8 mm (H), offering a compact solution for many PC builds.

Advantages

The stacked fin array minimizes airflow resistance, improving airflow through the heatsink, while the nickel black plating enhances thermal radiation. Direct Contact Technology with four heat pipes increases heat transfer efficiency. The SF120R RGB fan provides a wide speed range (650–2000 RPM) for balancing cooling performance and noise, and the included wired RGB controller allows RGB customization without motherboard software. The universal mounting kit simplifies installation across supported sockets.

Suitable for

• Mainstream desktop gaming and productivity builds
• Systems requiring compact tower coolers with RGB
• Users who want motherboard-synced or controller-driven RGB lighting
• Upgrades on a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets

Key specifications

• Product type: Cooler
• Fan diameter: 120 mm (SF120R RGB)
• Fan speed: 650–2000 RPM
• Maximum air pressure: 2.1 mmH2O
• Heat pipes: 4, Direct Contact Technology
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 79.6 × 120 × 158.8 mm
• Weight: 0.92 kg
• Colour: Black (nickel plated jet black fins)
• Supported sockets: LGA 1156/1155/1151/1150/1200/1700/1366/2011/2011‑v3/2066 and AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/AM4/FM1/FM2/FM2+
• MPN: RR-212S-20PC-R2
• EAN: 4719512123461

How to use

Install the universal mounting bracket compatible with your CPU socket following the included manual. Apply a thin, even layer of thermal paste to the processor, position the cooler so the heat pipes make direct contact with the CPU surface, and secure the cooler with the provided screws. Connect the fan to the suitable CPU fan header for speed control and plug the wired RGB controller or motherboard RGB header to manage lighting. Optionally add a second fan in a push-pull configuration to improve exhaust airflow.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use the fan speed profile in BIOS or motherboard software to balance cooling and noise according to workload. If your case supports it, install an additional 120 mm fan on the opposite side of the heatsink (push-pull) to increase airflow and heat exhaust. Ensure sufficient clearance around the cooler for RAM modules and case panels before final installation.