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Product(s): Scythe Kama Cross
Provided By: Scythe
Price: ~$49.95 CDN (Memoryexpres.com)

Introduction: 

This is the second CPU cooler that we have taken a look at from Scythe. Back in July of 2006 we took a look at their Ninja Plus.  That being said, Scythe is a relatively new name in the cooling market, but has been slowing making a name for themselves thanks to their unique looking coolers that they've released.

This cooler that we are going to take a look at today is aimed at the mainstream market, and packs a pretty fair price compared to some other coolers on the market today. Let's take a look and see how it performs.

Test System:

• Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
• MSI P965 Neo - Provided by Memory Express
• XFX 8800GTX - Provided by Memory Express
• 2 GB Kit of Crucial Ballistix PC2-8000 - Provided by Crucial
• Western Digital 250 gig (16 MB Cache)
• OCZ Modstream 450 Watt PS

First Impressions: 

Scythe Kama Cross Box (Front)

Scythe Kama Cross Box (Back)

 

Scythe Kama Cross Box (Top)

Scythe Kama Cross Box (Side)

 

So that was the box, nothing too exciting, let's move onto the Kama Cross.

Scythe Kama Cross - Heatpipes

Scythe Kama Cross - Bottom

As you can see in the above pictures, this is a 6 heatpipe cooler, it has an interesting design as the heatpipes weave up to the fins.

Scythe Kama Cross - Top

Scythe Kama Cross - Side

 
The pictures below have the Intel LGA775 Bracket installed, as you can see its secured with 4 screws, which makes changing brackets very easy if you wish to install it on a different CPU. 

Scythe Kama Cross - Intel LGA775 Bracket Installed

Scythe Kama Cross - Intel LGA775 Bracket Installed

 

Scythe Kama Cross - Accesories

Scythe Kama Cross - Top