Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Review - PAGE 1

Cooler Master has released a slew of heatsinks onto the market, and just a few months ago Neoseeker got its hands on the Hyper 612 II and S524 models. Each performed well for their respective price point, and used varying designs to appeal to different segments of the market. Today, the examination of Cooler Master's latest heatsinks continues with a look at its update to the Hyper 212 Plus, the Hyper 212 Evo.

For the most part, the Hyper 212 Evo maintains the design of its predecessor, but it does include a new technology that Cooler Master has dubbed CDC, or Continuous Direct Contact design. CDC is essentially a side-by-side heatpipe configuration that eliminates any gaps between the heatpipes. This allows the base to have a smooth surface as opposed to having multiple gaps, as is the case with most direct contact heatsinks. Without any gaps, the base of the cooling plate will sit flush with the processor, preventing any air pockets from reducing the thermal conductivity.

While the Cooler Master Hyper Evo features a new design, it still comes with a low MSRP of $34.99. At this price point the Hyper Evo easily fits into the mainstream market, but what exactly does the CDC technology brings to the table?