Introduction

A big thank you to Cooler Master for supplying the review sample.

In the PC enthusiast market, Cooler Master continues to be a juggernaut. They offer a vast assortment of peripherals, heatsinks, fans, cases, power supplies, all-in-one liquid coolers, desks, chairs, and so much more. With products in just about every conceivable category and price range, Cooler Master provides just about all you could need to finish off your perfect PC build. With a demonstrated drive to continuously improve, it’s no wonder they are one of the world’s leading DIY PC components manufacturers.

Cooler Master’s Hyper 212 has been a stalwart entry-level cooler for ages, to the point any enthusiast who has been around a few years knows of it and its near-legendary status. When it comes to single-tower coolers, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 range is probably among the best-known and best-selling coolers to ever be released. As such, it is no surprise to see Cooler Master continues to release updated versions to support newer systems as time goes on, which leads to today’s review, where I will cover the recently released Hyper 212 Halo Black. While the base design can be traced back to the first Hyper 212, the truth is much has changed. To improve visual appeal, the latest update features a black aluminium top cover, jet black heat pipes, an ARGB 120 mm fan, and improved mounting hardware, along with a plethora of minor changes to further improve performance and appeal.