Page 4 - Conclusion
It seems size does matter when it comes to CPU air coolers, but this is not news. During my testing, the Cooler Master Hyper 411 Nano produced higher CPU temperatures compared to the larger air coolers. That being said, it still delivered more than acceptable cooling for my midrange AMD CPU in both the idle and load tests. When the fan speeds were low, the noise produced was nearly silent, while higher speeds produced a sound similar to a quiet hum. The contact plate utilizes a direct contact design, which has cooling performance benefits. The appearance is stealthy and minimal, while the design is simple and effective. The fan also has a solid expected lifespan of around 160,000 hours. As for the installation, the instructions are easy to follow with a very straightforward process. The clips screwed into the fan mounting holes are a personal highlight for me for fast installation. Cooler Master also included a small tube of thermal paste, which can be used for multiple installations. The downside to this thermal paste is its stickiness, which makes removing the heatsink from the CPU more difficult. I think Cooler Master's CryoFuze would have been a better choice due to its less sticky nature. Another area of improvement would be to add a layer of nickel plating on the contact plate to boost its corrosion protection and consistency in the base. At press time, the Cooler Master Hyper 411 Nano can be bought for $25, which is a great price. Overall, the Cooler Master 411 Nano is a compact and stealthy CPU air cooler for small form factor builds with good performance for its size.
Cooler Master provided this product to APH Networks for the purpose of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 7.2/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The Cooler Master Hyper 411 Nano is a well-performing, compact, and simple CPU air cooler made for small form factor builds at a solid price.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
