The Scythe Big Shuriken is a low profile CPU cooler, but still manages to mount a large 120mm fan. The fan it comes with stock is slim, minimizing its profile, but can be replaced with a thicker, quieter fan if needed.
John Dinning (Research and Development Engineer) Says:
The Big Shuriken from Scythe is our best option for CPU cooling when a low-profile solution is required, such as for a home theater PC. The heatpipe design utilizes a high number of small fins for plenty of surface area to dissipate heat. It mounts a 120mm fan and comes with a high quality slim model. Compared to coolers that use a smaller diameter fan, this means lower RPMs and less noise. It is possible to mount a full-thickness fan if chassis space permits, but I would tend to think it unnecessary as the stock Scythe slim fan is already remarkably quiet.
The Big Shuriken from Scythe is our best option for CPU cooling when a low-profile solution is required, such as for a home theater PC. The heatpipe design utilizes a high number of small fins for plenty of surface area to dissipate heat. It mounts a 120mm fan and comes with a high quality slim model. Compared to coolers that use a smaller diameter fan, this means lower RPMs and less noise. It is possible to mount a full-thickness fan if chassis space permits, but I would tend to think it unnecessary as the stock Scythe slim fan is already remarkably quiet.
Model: Scythe SCBSK-2100
Specifications
Dimensions | |
| Length | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Width | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Height | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Net Weight | .410 kg (0.9 lbs) |
Fan Specifications | |
| Air Flow | 12.13-45.47 CFM |
| Bearing | sleeve bearing |
| Current | .19 A |
| Fan Size | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Fan Speed | 500-2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 9.32-33.67 dBa |
| Static Pressure | 21-78 mmAq |
General | |
| Compatibility | Intel: Socket T / LGA775 Socket LGA1155 Socket LGA1156 Socket LGA1366 Socket LGA2011 AMD: Socket AM2 Socket AM2+ Socket AM3 Socket AM3+ Socket FM1/FM2 |
