Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo vs 412S

[iNsahne303]

I'm running an i5 3570k at 4.1 GHz atm. To push that further I need a new CPU cooler and I'm just wondering what to get.

I came to the conclusion that one of the 2 Hypers would be the best since the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 is a little on the expensive side.

So what would you recommend since I can't find any big differences and what second fan would you put on it?

 

Where I life, the 212 is 1 Buck cheaper so price doesn't matter.

[Levent]

noctua is better at air cooling solutions also that cooler seems to working better with push pull compared to 412s 

[Andi]

the 212 gets really loud at 1600rpm, where do you live and how much do you want to pay for a cooler?

[iNsahne303]

I live in Switzerland and I'm wiling to spend up to 80 Swiss Francs on a cooler which is worth the money

[Andi]

you can get a Thermalright HR-02 Macho for 58CHF or a Be Quiet! Darf Rock Advanced C1 for 66CHF, both are great and silent.

 

on digitech.ch

 

 

The cpu cooler productline here in europe it totally different then in north america. We like our stuff to be silent :D

[That Norwegian Guy]

The 212 is really great for it's size. You should only consider it though if size is important. I am using the 412S myself. It's not top tier at all, but it is a good value. Changing the fan can be a real improvement. Sounds like in your budget it will be one of the best options.

[iNsahne303]

I have though about this and I will be going with the Noctua mainly because of its performance but also because of the good support noctua offers and the silence it. Anyway thank you for your sugestions. :)

[mgsstar]

The Noctua NH-D14 is $77 USD at newegg which converts to around 72 Swiss Franc. Not sure what the real price would be in your retail stores.