If there is one thing you can count on in the general field of computer components, it's that at any give moment at least one company out there has yet another CPU cooler to launch into the market. You would think by this point that we have seen it all, but the designs continue to change to not only meet the basic demands of today's modern processors, but also to meet the unique requirements of 3D gamers, extreme overclockers, HTPC enthusiasts, and anyone else looking for something in particular for their computer system.
One of the companies you can count on to be on the cutting edge of CPU cooler design is
Scythe. Scythe Co. Ltd. was launched in Japan back in 2002 as a distributor and manufacturer of computing components for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. In April of 2004, Scythe USA opened shop in California, and since this time the Scythe name has done well to earn a solid reputation with computing enthusiasts and overclockers in the USA. In addition to an impressive line-up of CPU and VGA coolers from both the Scythe and Arctic Cooling brand names, they produce computer cases, power supplies, and other related accessories.
The item up for review today is one of their newest CPU coolers, the Scythe Mine. Before diving into the review, let's look at some of the published data taken from the
Scythe USA website.
Specifications:
» Model: Scythe MINE CPU Cooler
» Heatsink Dimensions: 109mm x 105mm x 150 mm
» Weight: 560g
» Application AMD:
» AMD Socket940 Processor
» Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processor
» AMD Opteron Processor
» AMD Socket939 Processor
» AMD Athlon 64 Processor
» AMD Athlon 64 FX Processor
» AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor
» AMD Socket754 Processor
» AMD Athlon 64 Processor
» AMD Sempron Processor
» Application Intel:
» Intel LGA775 (SocketT) Processor
» Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition
» Intel Pentium D Processor
» Intel Celeron D Processor
» Intel Socket478 Processor
» Intel Celeron Processor
» Fan: Scythe KAZE-JYU Fan SY1025SL12M
» Fan Dimensions: 100mm x 100mm x 25mm
» Noise Level: 22.0 dBA
» Air Flow: 42.69 CFM
» Speed: 1,500 RPM
» Cable Length: 30 cm
» Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing
Features:
» Supports all new Intel & AMD micro-processors
» Midship Fan Mounting Mechanism
» Possible Various Fan Size Attachment
» A.W.S.F - Advanced Wave Stack Fin
» Tool Free Easy Installation
» Universal Socket Compatibility
» Equipped with Scythe Original 10cm "Kaze Jyu" Case Fan
In addition to everything above, the Mine is now compatible with the new AMD AM2 processor, keeping
Scythe right on top of the latest technology.
