Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler Review

Testing

The following system was used in testing:

Case: NZXT Tempest
Motherboard: XFX 680i LT SLI
CPU: Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz
Memory: 2x2GB OCZ SLI Ready DDR2 800 MHz
CPU cooling:
– Masscool 8W553

– SilenX iXtrema IXC-120HA2
– Thermaltake DuOrb
– Titan Cool Idol
– Cooler Master GeminII S
– Cooler Master Sphere
– Cooler Master Hyper 212
– Zalman CNPS9300 AT
– Vantec AeroFlow FX 92
– Vantec AeroFlow FX 120
– Xilence Xilent Blade Pro
– Thermaltake Spinq
– Noctua NH-C12P
– Cooler Master V8
– Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ
– Thermaltake TMG IA1
– Cooler Master V10
– Thermaltake ISGC-100
– Thermaltake ISGC-200
– Thermaltake ISGC-300
– GlacialTech Igloo 5610 Plus Silent
– Thermaltake ISGC-400
– Cooler Master Hyper TX3
Video Card: XFX 9800 GTX Black Edition

Tests were conducted under idle and load states. The computer was left to sit after 30 minutes after being turned on to check the idle temperature. The load temperature was found by running the latest version of Prime95 which supports multi-core CPUs by default. Temperatures were obtained through SpeedFan.

The Cooler Master Hyper TX3 performed pretty well for being such a smaller cooler. It averaged a low of 42C in idle and a stead 54C under load conditions. It’s not the best cooler, but it’s certainly one of the better CPU coolers we’ve tested.

Conclusion

The Cooler Master Hyper TX3 has taken its first fully compatible Socket 1156 cooler and made it worthwhile. Its small design packs powerful cooling even with only one 92mm fan. The installation takes a different approach and adds some easy methods to help the user along. The TX3 can be found online for around $19.99 making it a cheap and powerful CPU cooler. Overall Think Computers would like to award the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler a 9 out of 10 score and our Good Value Award!

Pros:

– Affordable
– Powerful cooling
– Easy installation

Cons:

– Uses pushpin design

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