Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review

Packaging and Accessories

In the recent past we looked at the Cooler Master Hyper N520 and at that time we commented about its packaging motif and how we liked it. Well, unless you take a careful look at the 212 PLUS’ box you could easily be forgiven for picking up the wrong product.

We like the looks of this box and we are certain that having a consistent colour scheme (just as the V-series lineup has one) is a good thing as most people will remember the box and not necessarily the brand name. This means a given product will not only build off the positive memories of other Hyper coolers, but also help cement the entire line in the minds of consumers.


Moving on from the looks and colour scheme into to nitty-gritty, the box does have everything you would need to make an informed purchasing decision. It has loads of technical information on the back, a nice “money shot” on the front and even informative features and specifications sections. All in all, the outside is everything we have come to expect from Cooler Master.


The internal packaging scheme is the exact same one as the one from the N520 and this is not a bad thing. The plastic clamshell packaging is simple, light weight and above all else EFFECTIVE. What more could you want, need or even desire in a internal protection scheme besides that?


The list of accessories which are included with this HDT cooler really did put a smile on our face.s Unlike previous HDTs which expected you to pay extra for a backplate (and thus included the less than optimal pushpin setup) this cooler includes an all in one mounting plate for Intel 775, i7, forthcoming i5….AND AMD systems! If that doesn’t qualify this backplate as the “Swiss army knife” of backplates we’d hate to see what would.


Also on the positive side is the fact Cooler Master included enough heavy duty wire clips to mount TWO fans. We bemoaned the lack of dual fan goodness on the previous HDT coolers and to see this cooler not only boast this capability but also include free of charge the second set of clips really impressed us. It may not seem like a big thing but we thought other companies were a bit cheap considering they made their loyal customers pay the couple bucks for the second set of wire clips. Bravo Cooler Master for hitting this one out of the park.

Rounding out the list of accessories is a small tube of Cooler Master branded thermal compound, the various nuts and bolts and instruction pamphlets which seen to be ubiquitous to all Cooler Master coolers.

To say we walked away happy and satisfied as our first impression is an understatement! We honestly feel spoiled with the overwhelming number of goodies which accompany this cooler.