I'm considering the Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex for my Ryzen 7 9800x3d, but I'm a bit concerned about its performance. Due to space constraints, I really need a cooler of this size, and I want to avoid all-in-one liquid coolers. I've seen a few positive reviews, but I'm wondering how well it will actually handle gaming and heavy workloads. Has anyone had experience with this cooler? Thanks!
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It works decently under normal use, but during heavy loads, you might risk thermal throttling. If you're open to it, I suggest looking for a decent AIO cooler with at least a 240mm radiator. However, I get that that's not ideal for everyone!
If thermal throttling is a worry, maybe you could try putting your 9800x3d into Eco mode in the BIOS, which limits it to around 60-65W. That could make a difference!
It should handle normal tasks just fine, but for heavy gaming or intense workloads, it might struggle. You might want to consider a more robust cooler, like the Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core, if you're pushing your CPU hard.
I get the concern about AIOs. I recently came across a review that tested the Hyper 612 Apex with a 9800x3d and it averaged around 54°C and peaked at 72°C in Cinebench, which isn't terrible. But what exactly do you consider a heavy load?