CPU coolers come in all shapes and sizes, many with very intricate designs.However, sometimes a computer doesn�t need a fancy cooling setup when a simpler yet effective solution might do.CrazyPC, a great online retailer of a variety of computer parts, sent us a sample of one of their popular CPU coolers, the Scythe Katana II CPU Cooler, which has a simple design package but promises respectable cooling performance nonetheless.Will simplicity rule the day?We will attempt to answer that question in this review.
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Features:
4-Way Mounting. This allows you to configure the optimized airflow direction inside your chassis without any restrictions.
Oval fin contact structure - Achieves the greater contact area between the cooling fins and heatpipes which makes less heat transfer loss.
Versatile fan mount system - The default fan (100x100x25mm) can easily be exchanged to another sized fan with 25mm of thickness. (Some fans with non-standard structures may not be mounted properly.)
Katana 2 CPU cooler is compatible for Intel 478, LGA775 and AMD 754/939/940/AM2. All in one solution for your PC system.
3 copper heat pipes
Thermal grease included.
Specifications:
Model- Scythe Katana 2 SCKTN-2000
Compatibility- Intel P4 Socket 478, Intel LGA 775 Socket T, AMD AM2 Socket, AMD K8 Socket 754/939/940
Fan Dimensions- 100x25mm
Fan Voltage- 12 Volt DC
Noise- 22.00dBA
Fan Speed - 1500 RPM
Fan Airflow- 42.69 CFM
Bearing Type- Sleeve Bearing
Connector- 3 PIN
Dimensions -105 x 82 x 149mm (Heatsink dimensions)
Heat Sink Material -Copper Base/Aluminum Fill
Weight - 535g
The product:
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The Scythe Katana II cooler came in a colorful box decorated with a number of pictures of the cooler and highlights of some of its main features.The back of the package has a list of the features and specifications of the cooler.
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Once opened, the box reveals the CPU cooler itself along with a three different mounting brackets to adapt to different CPUs and a set of instructions.There are only 4 small screws needed to install the mounting bracket, which is a contrast to some of the previous fans we�ve seen that require a bunch of screws, springs, and clips to install.Also included is a small package of thermal compound.Note that this cooler is compatible with a today�s more popular Intel/AMD CPUs, including the AM2.Very useful if you�re planning on upgrading your system soon.
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Taking a closer look at the cooler, I first notice that this cooler has an interesting angled set of radiator fins, which are directed downward.Not sure why the designers tried to do this; if anything, I would have thought they would have angled them upwards away from the motherboard.The cooler comes equipped with a large 100mm fan that can easily be swapped out for a different fan if needed.
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The heat sink is made of a machined copper base that interfaces with the CPU and a set of fins connected by six copper heat-pipes.The copper base appeared to be machined-smooth and free of imperfections, and it comes with a protective plastic sleeve that we�ve come to expect with most coolers.
