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Written by Zach Jeffers   
Sunday, 30 September 2007
Article Index
#876 - Scythe CPU Cooler Roundup
Page 2: Features and Tech Specs
Page 3: Packaging and Contents
Page 4: Overview: Katana 2
Page 5: Overview: Ninja Mini
Page 6: Overview: Ninja Plus Rev. B
Page 7: Installation
Page 8: Comparisons
Page 9: Results and Conclusion

Katana 2 Features:


OFCS – Oval Fin Contact Structure
Introducing the newly developed OFCS (Oval Fin Contact Structure) achieves the greater contact area between the cooling fins and heatpipes, which make less heat transfer loss. Furthermore, by adopting the sloping fin mounting to reduce the overall volume combined with the ability to extend the airflow to various motherboard components simultaneously while cooling the CPU.

VFMS - Versatile Fan Mounting System / 100mm Fan
By adapting the VFMS fan mounting system from one of the Scythe’s popular "Mine CPU Cooler", the default fan (100x100x25mm) can be easily exchanged to another sized fan with 25mm of thickness. (Some fans with non-standard structures may not be mounted properly.)

4-Way Mounting
4 way (direction) mounting is available. This allows you to configure the optimized airflow direction inside your chassis without any restrictions.

Universal Socket Compatibility with AM2
Katana 2 CPU Cooler is compatible for socket 478/754/939/940/AM2 & LGA775; an all in one solution for your PC system.


Ninja Plus Rev. B Features:

2-in-1 CPU Cooler
"NINJA PLUS Rev. B" cooler is a versatile CPU cooler which supports both fan & fan-less mode! With fan mode, the cooler is ready for the high-end CPU cooling (with low noise), and with fan-less mode, you are in silent mode (noiseless!) You can get 2 great features in 1 CPU cooler!

Great Value Fan-less Heatpipe CPU Cooler
For the great performance and total 6Heat Pipe, "NINJA PLUS Rev. B" cooler is the value-for-money fan-less cooler available in the market!

Universal Socket Compatibility
Ninja PLUS Rev. B CPU Cooler is compatible for socket 478/754/939/940/AM2 & the new LGA775; an all in one solution for your PC system.

Optional 120mm Fan & Clips Included
To fulfill the needs for high-end & low-noise PC system, the "NINJA PLUS Rev. B" cooler comes with the low-noise 120mm fan & mounting clips!

Light Weight Fan-less CPU Cooler
With the given performance level and size of the heatsink, the "NINJA PLUS Rev. B" cooler is light-weight fan-less cooler available in the market!

Easy Installation-No Back-Plate Necessary
Modified clip makes the installation easier than the previous model! There’s no need to remove your motherboard to install the cooler, simple steps allow you to install and use the cooler without any hassle.


Ninja Mini Features:

Ready for 80mm or 92mm Fan Mounting
The default silent fan (80 x 80 x 25 mm) can be easily exchanged to another 92mm sized fan with 25mm of thickness for high performance user (92mm Fan Clips are included).

Improved Mounting Systems
Never stop the improvement of mounting systems, the Ninja Mini CPU Cooler has the improved mounting mechanism with easier than ever mounting for all sockets!

Universal Socket Compatibility with AM2
Ninja Mini CPU Cooler is compatible for socket 478/754/939/940/AM2 & LGA775; an all in one solution for your PC system.


 

Katana 2

Ninja Plus Rev. B

Ninja Mini

Heatsink Model Number

SCKTN-2000

SCNJ-1100P

SCMNJ-1000

Description

Improved performance over the previous model! Slope shaped heatsink fins to improve the cooling performance!  Much easier installation than the previous model!

With increasing demand for "silent" CPU Cooler for the latest "hot" processor, SCNJ-1100P Scythe Ninja PLUS CPU Cooler would be an ideal solution for your silent PC project! The new "Rev. B" version comes Easy installation clip solution, with AM2 ready now !

Ideal for HTPC, Living-Room PC Systems! Ready to accommodate either 80mm or 92mm fan for various user needs!

Heatsink Dimensions

105 x 82 x 149mm (Overall)

120 x 120 x 25mm

110 x 110 x 115 mm

Heatsink Weight

535 g

640 g

580g

Heatsink Material

Aluminum and Copper

Aluminum and Copper

Aluminum

Heatpipe Material

Copper

Copper

Copper

Number of Heatpipes

3

6

6

Fan Model Number

SY1025SL12M

DFS122512L

 

Fan Dimensions

100mm x 100mm x 25mm

120mm x 120mm x 25mm

80mm x 80mm x 25mm

Fan Noise

22.00 dBA

20.94 dBA

24.4 dBA

Fan CFM

42.69

49.58

32.2

Fan Speed

1,500rpm (±10%)

1,200rpm (±10%)

2,300 rpm (±10%)

Intel Socket Compatibility

LGA775, 478

LGA775, 478

LGA775, 478

AMD Socket Compatibility

AM2, 940, 939, 754

AM2, 940, 939, 754

AM2, 940, 939, 754




 

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