Most Hyper models are highly energy efficient, well-built and meet all modern CPU cooling standards. Plus, this is a rare line of entry-level cooling systems that use the so-called direct contact technology, when the heat pipes are adjacent directly to the processor without the need for an additional sole. This approach makes it possible to simultaneously increase the cooling efficiency and reduce the size of the cooling system itself. For example, use a miniature 90mm cooler instead of standard 120mm or 140mm turntables.


A typical Hyper cooling system is a 136mm to 163mm high tower with a classic U-shaped quad heatpipe layout and an advanced aluminium heatsink. For active cooling of the system, a moderately quiet single fan on a traditional plain bearing is most often used. Less common in the Hyper series are heavy CBOs with a double cooler. In the first case, the energy efficiency is about 100 W, which is enough to cool a modern 4- or 6-core Core i5 processor. In the second case, a massive dual-cooled tower boasts a TDP of around 160 W, which is enough to cool a conventional Ryzen 7 with a little manual overclocking.

Most Cooler Master Hyper cooling systems are compatible with motherboards equipped with Intel LGA115X/20XX/12XX and AMD AM4/AM3+/AM3/FM2/FM1/AM2+/AM2 sockets. Many of them feature a simplified mechanical latch mounting system that is designed for people without much PC building experience. Especially for modders and owners of cases with viewing windows, Cooler Master has released several black and white versions of the CBO Hyper, as well as a couple of modified models with LED and ARGB illumination.