Is Cooler Master Hyper 212x compatible with LGA 1200?
Yes, The Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition most definitely works with the socket LGA1200, As I have it running on my ROG Maximus Hero XIII motherboard with an 11th generation i9 11900K LGA 1200 CPU.
Does Hyper 212x come with thermal paste?
It come with thermal paste, but is NOT “pre-applied”, meaning you have to apply it by yourself.
Is Cooler Master thermal paste any good?
Pastes: Cooler Master This is the least-expensive paste from Cooler Master. It’s really easy to use, but doesn’t work any better than the random no-name compounds we’ve tested. While the price is right, performance leaves a lot to be desired. We can only recommend this product for experiments like this one.
Does Cooler Master come with thermal paste?
Yes it comes with a small tube of cooler master thermal paste.
Where do cooler master fans plug in?
FANS: The radiator fans should always be connected to CPU Fan 1 and CPU Fan 2 (or CPU Fan OPT) on the Motherboard.
How do you mount a 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.
How do you attach a CPU cooler to a motherboard?
Installing CPU Heatsink & Fan
- Attach fan to heat dissipater with screws, using spacers between.
- Attach fan/dissipater to chassis.
- Situate mounting ring according to diagram.
- Place special screw extenders into mounting ring.
- Apply thermal paste to the center of the CPU mounting position on the motherboard.
Where do you plug CPU cooler cables?
CPU cooling fans should ALWAYS be plugged into the header that is specifically labeled “CPU Fan” and not “CPU Optional” or any other header. Sometimes these headers are white, but this is not always true.
What is the difference between LGA 1151 and LGA 1200?
As you have probably noticed, the main difference between the LGA 1151 and LGA 1200 is the number of protruding pins found on the socket. While the former has eleven hundred and fifty-one pins, the latter features twelve hundred pins.
Do all CPU coolers need thermal paste?
Every CPU cooler needs thermal paste, but many have it pre-applied, which simplifies the installation process. To find out if you have pre-applied paste, check the bottom of the base plate or water block of your CPU cooler that attaches to the CPU.