In regard to the noise level, with the use of rifle bearings, the SickleFlow 120 is specified as 27 dBA at the loudest, which is pretty good. On paper, the CFM does not sound that great, but let us see how this fan will actually perform in the testing performance explored on the next page. Note that CFM stands for cubic feet per minute. The maximum rated airflow of the SickleFlow 120 is 62 CFM and the maximum rated air pressure is 2.52mmH2O. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO V2 uses a 120mm SickleFlow fan, as previously mentioned. Moving on, the material used to build the heatsink is not the only factor in lowering temperatures, but the fan used is another essential aspect of this cooling solution. Although copper has better thermal conductivity, the trade-off between weight and performance is typically not worth it as the gain in weight is much higher than the gain in performance.

The reason behind most fins being made out of aluminum rather than copper is because aluminum is a lighter metal. The fins are made out of aluminum likewise to many other coolers. These thin fins are used to keep the cooler lighter while maximizing surface area. Taking a look at the side, you can see how the thickness of each fin is constant throughout the entirety of the heatsink. The size of this cooler should also give you an idea of how it will perform, but we will dig into the details in the next page. This weight is fairly average amongst 120mm coolers, meaning there will be an average amount of stress on the motherboard. The Hyper 212 EVO V2 weighs in at about 662g including the fan. This is relatively average for a cooler with a 120mm fan. The SickleFlow 120 fan adds an additional 25mm to the width of the heatsink. When it comes to measurements, The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO V2 is 120mm in length, 80mm in width, and 155mm in height, including the fan. That said, the Hyper 212 series have always been a budget option, and the way it is designed keeps the price in check.

Personally, I would have preferred the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO V2 to have a thicker top fin that was also colored black likewise to the Reeven Justice II RC-1207, as I personally find it looks better and maintains a sturdier build. This fact matters a little more when considering the heatsink is fully exposed. Generally, manufacturers will use a thicker top fin to aid in creating a sturdier build. The heatpipes are also exposed at the top of the heatsink.

The fin on the top of the heatsink is the same width as the other fins. The box includes a fan mounting tool to attach another fan to the back. The shape of the fins is close to rectangular-shaped, where both sides of the heat are cut to allow the fans to be clipped on. The overall design of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO V2 is very similar to the original Hyper 212 EVO we reviewed nine years ago with a heatsink capable of holding two fans, but only including one fan.

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