Scythe debuts BIG Shurken HSF for compact PCs

Posted on Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 21:31 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Scythe has introduced the BIG Shuriken (SCBSK-1000), this CPU cooler is designed for systems with very limited height restrictions. The Scythe BIG Shuriken is pretty big, it features a 120mm fan but has a height of only 58mm. It will be available in retail stores for $34.95 (24.95EUR, excl. VAT).
Compared to normal Shuriken CPU Cooler which comes with a Kaze Jyu 100 mm Slim fan, the BIG Shuriken CPU Cooler is equipped with the brand new Slip Stream 120 mm Slim case fan with 12 mm thickness. Despite the name “BIG” Shuriken, the total height shrank by 6 mm (0.236 in) to 58 mm (2.28 in). Whereas the Shuriken CPU Cooler was equipped with 3 copper heatpipes the BIG Shuriken CPU Cooler received an additional copper heatpipe to further increase the performance. Yet, both of the models support the PWM feature (pulse-width modulation) for flexible fan by the motherboard. The specified fan speed varies from 650 (+300) to 1600rpm (±10%) whereas the generated airflow varies from 15.77 to 38.05 CFM (27 to 65 m³/h) at a noise level of 12.91 to 28.89 dBA.

Using the supplied fan clips, it is possible to attach any aftermarkets 120 mm case fan (without tunnel mountings) to further customize the airflow and noise level of your PC. Big Shuriken CPU Cooler can be mounted easily on the Intel® socket 478, T / LGA 775, LGA1366 and AMD® socket 754, 939, AM2, AM2+, AM3, 940 tool-free by using the included VTMS clips.


Scythe BIG Shuriken specifications:
  • Dimensions: 125x135x58 mm / 4.92x5.31x2.28 in
  • Fan speed: 650 (+300 rpm) ~ 1600 rpm (±10%) - PWM controlled
  • Noise level: 12.91 ~ 28.89 dBA
  • Airflow: 27 - 65 m³/h / 15.77 - 38.05 CFM
  • Bearing type: Sleeve bearing
  • Connector: 4-pin PWM
  • Weight: 405 g (14.28 oz)


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