Contender #3 - Scythe Kabuto
Specifications - Scythe Kabuto |
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| Composition | Nickel-plated copper base, six copper heatpipes, aluminium fins |
| Weight | 730g |
| Dimensions | 124mm (W) x 132mm (H) x 133mm (D) |
| Fans included | 1 x 120mm |
| Fan Control | PWM from motherboard 4-pin header |
| Fan speeds / noise levels | 1300rpm / 26.5 dBA |
| Maximum air flow | 74.2 cfm |
| Thermal paste? | Yes, Scythe high thermal conductivity compound |
| Intel support | Socket 478 / LGA775 / LGA1156 / LGA1366 |
| AMD support | AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 939 / 940 / 754 |
| Price | £43.99
(Quiet PC) £39.09 (Scan) |
Next to the Zalman CNPS10X Flex with one or two fans installed, the Scythe Kabuto is the heaviest cooler on test. This is no doubt in part due to the M.A.P.S. technology which we first saw when we took a look at the Mugen 2.
At a shade under £40, the Kabuto is also the second-cheapest cooler in our round-up. Though, £40 is still quite a lot to pay for a heatsink and fan, so its performance will need to live up to its premium price-tag.
Contrary to its rivals, Scythe's packaging is very busy. This is mostly due to the dual-language design with everything detailed in both Japanese and English.
In addition to providing the essential facts, Scythe proceed to explain some of the features of the cooler, as well as usefully detailing the contents of the box, and also illustrating the three types of mounting clips supplied.
