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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo CPU Air Cooler - Pure White Aluminium Finish, 4 Continuous Direct Contact Heat Pipes with Fins, MF120 Halo2 ARGB Fan, ARGB Auto Detect, LGA1700 & AM5 Brackets - White
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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo CPU Air Cooler

Bottom line: The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo CPU Air Cooler: 4 direct-contact 6mm copper heat pipes plus finned baseplate; main trade-off: runs only 10% cooler than the 212 Black Series.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 4 direct-contact 6mm copper heat pipes plus finned baseplate
  • ✓ 154mm height and 124x73mm footprint clears most mid-towers
  • ✓ MF120 Halo2 fan hits 51.88 CFM at 27 dBA
  • ✓ LGA1700/1200/115x and AM5/AM4 brackets included

Cons

  • ✗ Runs only 10% cooler than the 212 Black Series
  • ✗ Single 120mm fan, not a dual-fan or 140mm setup
  • ✗ White finish shows dust more than black coolers
  • ✗ 2050 RPM peak is audible under sustained full load

Manufacturer description

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo CPU Air Cooler - The Hyper 212 Halo improves on the best features of its Hyper 212 predecessors. Even more compact than the EVO V2, the Halo accommodates a wide range of chassis and RAMs. It is also 8.5% quieter and 10% cooler than the Black Series and features an ARGB Gen 2 fan for intuitive lighting effects. With its ultra-refined minimalist aesthetics, the Halo White features a pure white aluminium top cover & heat pipes, and light-tinted CPU mounting brackets. The ARGB fan and dual loop lighting are auto detectable through its 3-pin header connection to the…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo CPU Air Cooler using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Cooler Master's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • ULTRA-REFINED AESTHETICS, ARGB GEN 2 - The 212 Halo features a more compact design (124 x 73 x 154 mm) and a clean minimalist white aesthetic; The 120 mm ARGB Gen 2 fan is compatible with 3-pin motherboard headers and includes auto-detection
  • DIRECT CONTACT TECHNOLOGY - The primary heat exchanger features 4 embedded copper heat pipes (Ø6mm) in flat array and includes additional aluminium fins upon the plate to further augment thermal conductivity
  • EVEN MORE COMPACT HEATSINK - The 212 Halo is 9.7% shorter and 10% cooler than the 212 Black Series with a stacked fin array that ensures minimal air resistance while further reducing the overall height clearance to 154 mm
  • SUPERIOR MF120 HALO2 FAN - The upgraded fan has enlarged fan blades & an even more stable frame structure for improved speed (2050 RPM ±10%) & cooling performance (51.88 CFM airflow & 2.89 mmH2O air pressure) while running even quieter (27 dBA)
  • SIMPLIFIED AMD & INTEL INSTALLATION - Includes redesigned brackets that further simplify installation to the latest Intel (LGA1700, 1200, 1151, 1150, 1155, 1156) and AMD (AM5, AM4) CPUs; The brackets have a light finish for a clean overall aesthetic

Full Specifications

BrandCooler Master
ColorWhite
ModelRR-S4WW-20PA-R1
Voltage12 volts
Wattage3.36 watts
MaterialAluminum
Dimensions124 x 73 x 154 mm
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level27 db
Part NumberRR-S4WW-20PA-R1
Material TypeAluminum
Cooling MethodThermal
Item Type NameCPU-Cooler
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Air Flow Capacity51.88 cfm
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Included ComponentsFan
Power Connector Type3-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed2200 rpm
Full listing titleCooler Master Hyper 212 Halo CPU Air Cooler - Pure White Aluminium Finish, 4 Continuous Direct Contact Heat Pipes with Fins, MF120 Halo2 ARGB Fan, ARGB Auto Detect, LGA1700 & AM5 Brackets - White

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