212+ vs Gaia?

[llee]

I'm looking at both of these coolers over at the egg right now and am wondering about the pros and cons of each. I was hoping the AT community would know more.

Which cooler is better?

Cooler Master Hyper 212+
Xigmatek Gaia

 

[mnewsham]

I would imagine performance is about the same.

 

[dma0991]

From a physical view the Xigmatek looks almost like a CM Hyper TX3 except that it uses 120mm fan, larger fin area and a thicker 8mm heatpipes. The Xigmatek also has rubber fan mounts which will reduce vibration.

The CM Hyper212+ looks like it has an advantage with 4 heatpipes but it is only 6mm which I think should be about the same as 3 8mm heatpipes. The mounting system on the CM Hyper 212+ makes it pivot a little when mounted.

I'm sure many would recommend the CM Hyper 212+ and I've used it as well but this time I'll go with the Xigmatek.

 

[infoiltrator]

Performnce was within two degrees on the reviews I found. Some liked the mounting system better. Each fan had detracters. Both got Best Value, great performance for price (this before discounts).
Pick what you like.

 

[llee]

what about the fans on both of these coolers. are they of similar grade? for some reason, I feel like CM always overrates their fans.

 

[Petey!]

CM 212+, especially when they're always on sale for $20 bucks. The 212+ also comes with rubber mounts for the fans as well now.

 

[Anomaly1964]

Rockin' the 212+, no issues...