How do I connect my Cooler Master Hyper 212?
Hyper 212 Series – AMD Installation
- Remove the OEM mounting bracket from the motherboard.
- Place the back plate on board as shown Below.
- Place the standoffs through the board from the top and secure them with a nut as shown below.
- Attach the cooler to the CPU Socket.
- Connect the Fan.
- Connect Fan to the motherboard CPU Fan.
Is the Hyper 212 EVO hard to install?
It’s not hard to install, actually – pretty easy. Watch some videos, if you’re not sure (and follow instructions in user manual).
Is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO compatible motherboards?
“The Cooler Master – Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler may require a separately available mounting adapter to fit the Asus – ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard.”
Will Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO fit in my case?
It will be a close fit, but should fit just fine. Just keep in mind that often with the 212 Evo its high profile RAM that is the problem, as the heat sink is very wide and quite low.
How do I install a CPU cooler?
How to install a CPU cooler: Keeping your processor chill
- Check for or apply thermal paste. Your CPU cooler doesn’t go straight onto your CPU.
- (Optional) Set up any standoffs and/or install bracket behind the motherboard.
- Line up your CPU cooler.
- Attach the CPU cooler.
- Attach any fans.
Can you tighten CPU cooler too much?
You should not tighten the cooler as much as possible. Doing this will squeeze the TIM out of microscopic spaces between the CPU heatspreader and the cooler, leaving metal on metal in some places.
Will a 212 Evo fit in a micro ATX?
Answer: Yes it will fit with no problems.
How much does it cost to install a 212 Evo cooler?
It is also available for existing 212 EVO owners for $4.99 . This current solution only allows the cooler to be mounted in one orientation (up/down) so there potentially could be some clearance issues for DIMMs with tall heat spreaders installed in slot #4 (closest to the CPU Socket).
Is the hyper 212 Evo compatible with AM4 motherboards?
Due to the socket size and cooler mounting holes change on AMD AM4 motherboards, there will be a limited number of CPU compatible coolers at launch. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO has a compatibility bracket available (AM4 SOCKET MOUNTING KIT Gen1 – SKU 246918) which will be free with purchase of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.
Do I need to install DIMMs before installing the hyper 212 Evo?
To ensure all 4 RAM slots can be populated, customers must install their DIMMs prior to installing their Hyper 212 EVO. RAM slot order from left to right: 4-3-2-1. Slot farthest from CPU is slot #1. If installing 2 DIMMS; Use slots 1 and 3.
What is the RAM slot order for the hyper 212 Evo?
To ensure all 4 RAM slots can be populated, customers must install their DIMMs prior to installing their Hyper 212 EVO. RAM slot order from left to right: 4-3-2-1. Slot farthest from CPU is slot #1.