Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus vs Mugen II

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awaizy

· #3 · Nov 30, 2009

I'd say the Mugen 2 would win in terms of performance, but it would be close I'd imagine. Keep in mind that the 212+ is slightly cheaper and comes with a superior mounting system.
Both are excellent values though.

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Bazmecc

· #4 · Nov 30, 2009

I'd get the 212, but then I'm biased

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ZealotKi11er

· #5 · Nov 30, 2009

Mugen 2 is better

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Blackhawk4

· #6 · Nov 30, 2009

Mugen 2 = better performer

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crashnburn_819

· #7 · Nov 30, 2009

The Scythe Mugen 2 is simply a better cooler but considering the price difference, they don't target the same price point. Just get whatever your budget can afford.

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hawaiian_geek

· #8 · Nov 30, 2009

I'd say Hyper 212 Plus.
Just my

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/Fail

· #9 · Nov 30, 2009

Mugen 2 will perform a little better, but is also far larger, a little more expensive, and doesn't have as good of a mounting system.

I'd personally go for the Mugen, but it's your call.

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Derp

· #10 · Nov 30, 2009

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Originally Posted by crashnburn_819

The Scythe Mugen 2 is simply a better cooler but considering the price difference, they don't target the same price point. Just get whatever your budget can afford.

They are perfect to compare, the 212 is $30 and the Mugen 2 is $35. I own the Mugen 2 and consider it one of the best bang for the buck coolers possible but if i was purchasing today i would honestly purchase the 212+. Mainly because it is much smaller and still performs very well. When i bought my mugen 2 i had to hunt down the correct fan clips for push-pull (I refused to zip tie fans to my cooler like a moron)which ended up costing quite a bit with shipping. The CM 212+ includes all of the clips for a two fan installation and is a freaking steal for $30.

Search up some reviews, many have it right behind the megahalem.

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Blackhawk4

· #11 · Nov 30, 2009

It is barely more expensive than the 212...5 dollar difference

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Bobobearx

Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 30, 2009

tough choice, mugen 2 is best but 212 is easier installation. how much of a difference are we talking about in performance?

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Derp

· #13 · Nov 30, 2009

after reading many of the reviews its performance in most are a letdown. HWcanucks had it do very well, all the others had it much worse.

Mugen 2.

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gerikoh

· #14 · Nov 30, 2009

hyper 212+.

easier installation, more clearance. and the gap of cooling performance ain't that big anyway. if you want pure performance, go megahalem or ifx-14 or that new noctua thingy. hehe

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Russtynailz

· #15 · Dec 10, 2009

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/rev...hyper_212_plus

In maximum PC's review it beat the TRUE 120 by 3*c

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Juggalo23451

· #16 · Dec 10, 2009

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Skylit

· #17 · Dec 10, 2009

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Originally Posted by Blackhawk4

It is barely more expensive than the 212...5 dollar difference

Actually, more like 11$. newegg and other sellers charge shipping on the mugen 2.

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spiceditup

· #18 · Jan 15, 2010

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Originally Posted by Russtynailz

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/rev...hyper_212_plus

In maximum PC's review it beat the TRUE 120 by 3*c

By the same company "Maximum PC" reviewed the Mugen 2 and it outperformed the Cooler Master at idle and at load, the only reason it didn't get a PERFECT 10 is because of the size.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/reviews/scythe_mugen_2

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uncholowapo

· #19 · Dec 17, 2010

My Mugen 2 keeps my 1055T happy at 3.5

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dixson01974

· #20 · Dec 17, 2010

Mugen 2 is better. If you add a good fan it will drop the temp even more.

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