Scythe KamabokoZ CPU Cooler Review

I always look forward to getting my hands on the latest heatsink from the fine folks at Scythe, ever since I reviewed the Kamakaze for them a couple of years ago the quality of their products has only gotten better with each item they release and so has the performance. That tells me that Scythe is not releasing heatsink just to be releasing heatsinks but they are actually do some research to see what does and doesn't work long before we ever get the chance to see on their web site. That why when I saw the KamabokoZ's picture on Scythe USA's web site earlier this spring I just had to see if I could get my hands on one of them to review. I liked the fact that it looked like a real "Manly Man's Heatsink" and not some sissy thing with an 80mm fan spinning on top of it.

Now the question is will the reputation I have built up in my mind for the KamabokoZ really come out on paper? Well buckle your seatbelts we're about to find out.

So who is Scythe? What do they do? Many of you are asking this question while surfing this website. Scythe Co., Ltd. (Registered & incorporated in Tokyo Japan) originally started in Akihabara Electric Town located in Tokyo Japan, where visitors can find the latest electric products from computer parts to the world’s most advanced cellular phone with video camera with a tiny display to play movies!

Scythe Co., Ltd., began its operation and business since November, 2002 as a distributor and manufacture of PC parts & gaming devices for “Selected PC users for DIY PC Experts!”. For more information about Scythe Japan HQ, please visit the website at: www.scythe.co.jp (If you read Japanese!). Scythe’s first venture was to manufacture a super powerful YET super quiet CPU cooler (Scythe Kamakaze CPU cooler), and with a great success of this Kamakaze CPU cooler, Scythe is now recognized as the leading CPU cooler supplier in Japan’s Akihabara Electric Town.

Compatibility:
Intel:
Socket 478/775 P4 Prescott 3.6G+
AMD:
Athlon64/64+ Socket754/940/939 3800+ (Not for 370/A)
Fan Dimensions: 92x92x25mm
Combined Dimensions: 96x94x92mm
Fan Speed: 1900rpm±10% ()
Fan Noise Level: 22.9dBA
Air Flow: 47.3CFM
Weight: 555g
Latest Review by: Coming Soon
Main Features
Copper Based Heatsink
To maximize the cooling performance, KamabokoZ CPU Cooler has the copper based aluminum heatsink
Easy Installation
Scythe's unique R.C.C.M. (Rigid Core Clamping Mechanism) makes installation quick and easy
92mm Quiet Fan
Great cooling & quietness are achieved with the 92mm fan
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Compatible with socket 478/754/940
Affordable Price!
Affordable price for entry level users