Testseek.com have collected 89 expert reviews of the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo CPU cooler and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo CPU cooler.
June 2009
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The editors liked
Build Quality
Performance Over Stock Solution
H.D.T Base
CPU Compatibility
Price
Low cost
Easy to Install
Has Both Intel and AMD Parts
Can Add Additional Fan
Small Size to Fit in Some Smaller Cases
Silent
Excellent Cooling Characteristics
3 Direct Contact Copper HeatPipes
92mm Fan w/Optional Second Fan
Asymmetrical Design
Compact enough to fit in almost any case
Great value
Nice performance
Option for another fan
Size
Compatibility
Price (19.99 USD)!!
Good for stock/slight overclock
Affordable
Powerful cooling
Easy installation
Great price
Easy to install
Not too noisy
Can add a second fan
Compatible with i5 processors
The editors didn't like
Loud At Load
Has Minor Grooves Where Heat Pipes Make Contact With CPU (Can Be Filled In With Thermal Compound)
Fans is somewhat noisy when over 2000 RPM
Hi Tech Legion
No manual fan control
Only good for stock/slight overclock
Trouble with fan mount
Push Pins tend to be unreliable
Uses pushpin design
Does not compete with higher end coolers
Push pin clips not everyone’s ideal installation choice
Abstract: The Hyper TX3 heatsink weighs in at 470 grams, stands less than 140mm tall, and comes equipped with a low noise 92mm 800-2800RPM PWM fan that drives 17-54CFM according the manufacturer. ...
A couple notable things about the TX-3 that stood out to were the exposed heatpipes and the rubber pads on the fan to prevent vibration. That goes to show you that even in a budget product they were still able to include features that you would see on ...
Size, Compatibility, Price (19.99 USD)!!, Good for stock/slight overclock
Only good for stock/slight overclock, Trouble with fan mount, Push Pins tend to be unreliable
At first glance, the TX3 looks like a generic cooler with little potential. It is very similar to many other coolers available on the marke but it performs slightly better for the price (MSRP $19.99). This is also the FIRST cooler I have seen that lis...
Great price, Easy to install, Not too noisy, Can add a second fan, Compatible with i5 processors
Does not compete with higher end coolers, Push pin clips not everyone’s ideal installation choice
I am really impressed at how Cooler Master were still able to keep a high quality build design and implement lots of little extra touches like the ability to add a second fan and the fact the cooler can fit the new LGA1156 socket.Of course we are not l...
Sure, I like the Hyper TX3 very much. Lets face it, the majority of you guys reading this article will probably will never even overclock. So if you still want the benefit of a very silent yet effective cooler with decent performance, then the Hyper ...
Low cost, Easy to Install, Has Both Intel and AMD Parts, Can Add Additional Fan, Small Size to Fit in Some Smaller Cases, Silent
Has Minor Grooves Where Heat Pipes Make Contact With CPU (Can Be Filled In With Thermal Compound)
I just have to start by saying that this has got to be one of my favorite CPU coolers I have ever used. To have the flexibility to switch from Intel to AMD as quickly as it does is a great feature, plus the ability to attach another 90mm fan to increas...
Better than stock cooling, Low noise, Additional fan brackets, Multi socket capability, Price...
Poor contact surface...
I like the idea and implementation of direct contact heatpipe coolers because the idea just works. I have seen it and used it on plenty of Intel Core 2 systems and really was one of the few I was willing to pass on to a family member in need of a bett...
Published: 2009-05-18, Author: Chad , review by: tweaktown.com
I really think Cooler Master has done the right thing here, taking basic ideas and simple design while incorporating it with most of the fine points of a quality cooler and saving the consumer money at the same time. What more could you ask for? The ...
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