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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition vs DeepCool Assassin IV: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition and DeepCool Assassin IV separate most on warranty: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 2 years, DeepCool Assassin IV at 6 years, 67% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Fan Count splits them by another 50%, again favouring DeepCool Assassin IV. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, rgb lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | DeepCool Assassin IV |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | RR-212S-20PK-R2 | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G |
| Height | 158.8 mm | 164 mm-3% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA | 29.3 dBA+3.3 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 7 |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM-10% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Warranty | 2 years-67% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | DeepCool Assassin IV |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.
DeepCool Assassin IV
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine flagship-tier challenger that gets DeepCool most of the way to Noctua-level cooling for a fraction of the price.
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