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CPU Cooling System Scythe Katana 4 Review

Cooling systems supplied by Japanese manufacturer Scythe are distinguished by the tilted radiators. The latest CPU Katana 4 cooler is not an exception: it is notable for the unusual shape of the radiator. This product is going to compete for mass audience in middle-end market segment, since its price is estimated not for inveterate gamers or overclockers but for users with common cooling needs. Scythe Katana 4 will be a perfect match for average PC systems intended at efficient central processor airflow.

Basic Specifications

The first, and most striking, distinguishing feature of Scythe Katana 4 is its compatibility with a large number of Intel/AMD processor sockets. Even the systems with outdated sockets can hope placing this cooler model. The list of supported sockets include: Intel LGA 775, 2011, 1366, 1155, 1156, and AMD FM1, AM2/AM2+, AM3/AM3+, 940, 939 and 754. Other specifications of the model are listed below:
— dimensions: 100x102.5x143 mm, weight – 480 g;
— availability of thermal compound;
— fan voltage: 12V;
— fan rotational speeds: from 300 rpm to 2500 rpm;
— airflow: 6.7-55 CFM;
— noise level: from 7 dB to 31 dB;
— employed socket: 4-contact.

Integration

As it was mentioned above, tilted radiator grid is supposed to be a brand feature of Scythe. Once seeing such peculiarity, a potential customer would definitely know that this is an offer by Scythe. The implementation of the very radiator framework received the name Aero Tuning Fin Structure, which has also got special perforations to efficiently manage the airflow, directing it the right way. The other peculiar features ascribed to Scythe Katana 4 involve sectional fin framework, non-soldered copper heat pipes, nickeled fin base, dedicated fixing frames, and high hexagonal cups to embrace the heat pipes.

Cooler Katana 4 employs Slip Stream PWM fan (92 mm dimensional type). It features vast spectrum of speed and airflow facilities; thus, the user is able to adjust fan rotational speed within the ranges from 300 rpm to 2500 rpm, depending on the CPU loading. The integration of exactly 92 mm fan was supposed to increase its efficiency by higher rotations. Still, it's a rare sample, as compared to standard 120 mm items, so the user will find it difficult to substitute it by the other similar model. It its turn, nickeled radiator base manages heat more effectively.

The nominal delivery kit of Scythe Katana 4 cooler consists of all accompanying elements necessary for its proper installation and further hassle-free utilization: detailed installation manual, fixing frames, screws kit, thermal compound, screwer, three metallic fixtures for different processor sockets.

Installation

One more characteristic feature assigned to Katana 4 cooling system is the implementation of a specialized fixing scheme. Codenamed New Generation Clip System, it ensures unimpeded quick cooler integration into all compatible CPU sockets. Depending on the platform, Intel or AMD, there will be certain peculiarities pertained to the installation.

Thus, Intel platform requires the employment of dedicated vertical fixing elements but for the LGA 2011 that demands the usage of two brackets; the brackets are called to fix the cooler on the motherboard due to the nominal screws. The installed system might cover the adjacent memory sockets. Unlike Intel platform, AMD platform stipulates the manipulation of fixing screws in order to install the cooler. Once after cooler's integration, the customer just needs to connect the fan with 4-contact CPU power supply socket.
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  • 01 October 2012, 16:43
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