Scythe has added a new cooler to its assortment its the third generation Katana CPU cooler. The name comes from the legendary Japanese samurai sword, whose bend blade can be seen in the Scythe cooler design. The heatsink is namely attached at an angle against the base which is against the processor. This makes it possible for the 92mm fan to not only cool the processor but also other components around the socket. The price of this sharp cooler is $32 and support all current processor platforms.
More in Scythe’s press release;
Scythe unveils Katana 3 CPU cooler
High cooling performance with compact dimensions – Scythe presents new Katana 3 CPU Cooler
Hamburg (Germany) – March 17, 2009: The multi-awarded Katana 2 is now unveiled in a further developed version. The Japanese specialist cooling Scythe Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) publishes the Katana 3 CPU cooler.
Katana is named by the Japanese sword, Katana, which is produced in a complicated manufacturing process which has been improved over the centuries. Characteristic of the Japanese Katana compared to European sword types is its slightly curved shape, which also can be found in the Scythe Katana CPU Cooler series.
So called Slant Pipe Structure (S.P.S.) of the Katana 3 CPU cooler enables the supplied 92 mm PWM fan not only to transport away heat of the CPU cooler but to also cool sensitive components on the motherboard.
Enlarged surface of the Base Plate allows dissipating additional heat, which is increasing the overall performance of the cooler. This F.P.S. technology (Fast-Phase Structure) means gain of performance of the cooler without changing the compact size of the Scythe Katana 3.
The Scythe Katana 3 CPU cooler is now available for an MSRP of $32.00 excluding TAX / €16,75 excluding VAT.
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Model Name:
Katana 3 CPU Cooler
Model Number.:
SCKTN-3000
Manufacturer:
Scythe Co., Ltd. Japan
Compatibility:
Intel:
Socket 478 All Speeds
Socket T / LGA775 All Speeds
Socket LGA1366 All Speeds
AMD:
Socket 754 All Speeds
Socket 939 All Speeds
Socket AM2 All Speeds
Socket AM2+ All Speeds
Socket AM3 All Speeds
Socket 940 All Speeds
Weight:
495 g / 15.98 oz (without accessory)
Dimensions:
94 x 108 x 143 mm / 3.70 x 4.25 x 5.63 inch
Dimensions of Fan:
92 x 92 x 25 mm
Noise Level:
7.2 – 31.07 dBA
Air Flow:
12 – 95 m³/h = 6.7 – 55.55 CFM
Fan Speed:
300 ~ 2,500 rpm (regulated via PWM)
Accessory:
VTMS Mounting Clips, Thermal Grease
Material of Base Plate:
Nickel-plated copper (more information)
