Scythe Katana 3 CPU Cooler Review
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- Written by Inferno on July 18th 2010 at 12:02pm
Today we will be taking a look at Scythe's Katana 3 CPU cooler, and will test it by comparing it to Arctic Cooling's Alpine 64 Pro cooler on our AMD system.
Overview
The Japanese long sword "Katana" is produced in a unique, manufacturing process, which has been brought to perfection over centuries - until today, only a few blacksmith master have the knowledge to manufacture a Katana.
The new Scythe Katana 3 CPU cooler also arises from a consistent further development and differs from other CPU coolers and is a worthy successor to his precursors, Katana and Katana 2.
Features
- Easy installation without any tools. The smart and patent-pending mounting mechanism "VTMS" (Versatile Tool-Free Multiplatform System) allows mounting of Katana 3 CPU heatsink without using tools.
- S.P.S. (Pipe Slant Structure). Already developed with the first Katana, the slightly curved shape of the Katana 3 allows both the direct heat transfer from the cooling fins of the cooler as well as an additional cooling of the mainboard components.
- F.P.S. (Fast-Phase Structure. The various cooling fins on the baseplate allow an additional heat dissipation and optimize the overall performance of the cooler without changing the compact dimensions of the entire system.
Specifications
| Model Name: | KATANA 3 | ||
| Model #: | SCKTN-3000 | ||
| Manufacturer: | Scythe Co., Ltd. Japan | ||
| Heatsink | Dimension: | 94 x 108 x 143 mm | |
| 3.70 x 4.25 x 5.63 inch | |||
| Weight: | 495 g (without accessory) | ||
| 15.98 oz (without accessory) | |||
| Fan | Dimension: | 92 x 92 x 25 mm | |
| Weight: | 115 g | ||
| Speed: | 300 ~ 2,500 rpm (regulated via PWM) | ||
| Noise Level: | 7.2 - 31.07 dBA | ||
| Air Flow | 12 - 95 m³/h = 6.7 - 55.55 CFM | ||
| Bearing: | Sleeve Bearing | ||
Compatibility
Intel®LGA1366 Processor
Intel®LGA1156 Processor
Intel®LGA775 Processor
AMD Socket AM3 Processor
AMD Socket AM2+ Processor
AMD Socket AM2 Processor
AMD Socket 940 Processor
AMD Socket 939 Processor
AMD Socket 754 Processor
Packaging
Unsurprisingly, the Scythe Katana 3 CPU cooler comes in clean, colorful packaging which also carries all the pertinent information and specifications about your new cooler on it! Once the box is opened, there is a small compartment with all the necessary mounting hardware, and, of course, the Katana 3, sitting neatly on its side. Here are the full contents of the box, with the Katana 3, a small packet of thermal paste, the installation/usage guide, as well as mounting hardware for basically any socket in existance!
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