Contender #2 - Scythe Mugen 2
Specifications - Scythe Mugen 2 |
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| Composition | Nickel-coated copper base, five copper heatpipes, aluminium fins |
| Weight | 870g |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 130mm x 158mm x 100mm |
| Fans included | Single 120mm |
| Fan control | Motherboard-controlled (4-pin header) |
| Fan speeds / noise levels | 0 - 1,300RPM / 0 - 26.5dBA |
| Maximum air flow | 75.25CFM |
| Thermal paste? | Yes, sachet of thermal compound |
| Intel support | LGA775 / LGA1366 / 478 |
| AMD support | AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / 940 / 939 / 754 |
| Price | £37.94 (SCAN.co.uk) |
Scythe's Mugen 2 is, by a very small margin, the most expensive cooler in our review - costing roughly £38.
Weighing 870g, it's also the heaviest. On paper, it's an all-round showstopper - it's heavy, it's big, and it features a 120mm fan that promises a mammoth 75.25CFM of airflow. Once again, it supports a selection of Intel and AMD sockets.
The packaging is undoubtedly Scythe. It doesn't match our personal tastes, but it's exactly what you'd expect from a Japanese manufacturer - loud and bursting with information.
