Hyper 212 Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to installing the Hyper 212 EVO cooler, it's essential to follow a specific order to ensure that all four RAM slots are populated. To do this, customers must install their DIMMs before installing the cooler. The correct RAM slot order from left to right is 4-3-2-1.

If you're installing two DIMMS, use slots 1 and 3. Once the DIMMs are in place, it's time to mount the AM4 Bracket over the cooler base plate (aluminum). In this example, we can see that there is ample clearance with Corsair LPX modules, but installation would not be possible in slot #4 (far left) with the cooler installed first.

Next, apply thermal paste to the CPU and place the cooler evenly onto it. Position the two metal clips over the plastic mounting points and tighten the thumb screws. Make sure to alternate tightening each clip, one turn at a time, to ensure an even spread of the thermal paste.

Finally, snap the fan onto the cooler and connect the 4-pin PWM connector to the CPU FAN header on the board.

In terms of performance, Johnpombrio shares his experience with the Hyper 212 EVO black edition. He notes that it works fine as long as he doesn't over-clocked the CPU. With an i9-9900K and a 4.6GHz OC, he can run the fan at low speeds and have the temp max out at around 70C.

For those considering purchasing the Hyper 212 EVO, it's essential to note that it may not be suitable for high-performance systems. According to Johnpombrio, his system throttled in any stress test with the cooler installed on an i9-9900K. This is because the cooler has a TDP of 150W, but dissipates around 200W of heat when running at 4.6 GHz.

Overall, while the Hyper 212 EVO may not be suitable for high-performance systems, it's still a reliable and quiet cooler that can provide good results with moderate overclocking.

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