Tests of coolers - ASUS, Scythe, and Cooler Master
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Date: 06.06.2006
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Scythe Samurai-Z
The previous version of Samurai cooler was released in two modifications. In particular, a year ago we tested Samurai revision B which we didn't like for its complicacy of installation and low efficiency of cooling LGA775-processors.
The new reincarnation of Samurai-Z offers an absolutely new design using again the same heat pipes.
Besides, the functional diagram of fastening has been changed, and the focus was made on the ease of installation. We can say that engineers at Scythe have succeeded in that: the installation is very simple and takes just a few seconds.
By the way, the fastening scheme fully coincides with that of Scythe Mine.
Note that the lateral plates of the radiator are polished and have a Scythe logo:
The cooler's overall dimensions are: the length is 128 mm, width - 85 mm, and the height 98 mm. The cooler weighs 360 g.
On the radiator, there is a 92 mm fan of 2000 rpm rotation speed. At this speed the noise level is 23.5 dBA (in practice the cooler runs almost noiselessly!), and the air flow is 32.4 CFM.
The processing quality of the cooler is good enough but is far from the mirror surface of the base in Katana and Kamaboko-Z coolers:
In conclusion, we note that the retail price is about 30$.
Pros:
- Compact size;
- Almost noiseless operation;
- Ease of installation;
- Compatibility to all the popular platforms;
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