Scythe Musashi VGA Cooler

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Aron Schatz
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December 22, 2008
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Scythe Musashi VGA Cooler
We have reviewed a few Scythe CPU coolers here at HardwareLogic. We have also reviewed some non-Scythe VGA coolers. But there is a first time for everything and today we will be taking a close look at our first Scythe VGA cooler, the Musashi. Scythe is known for offering CPU coolers that provide a respectable balance of cool and quiet. They are trying to do the same here with their latest VGA cooling option. Let's dive in and take a closer look at the Scythe Musashi. We shall see if this should be a consideration for enthusiasts desiring a cooling upgrade for their video card.
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We have reviewed a few Scythe CPU coolers here at HardwareLogic.  We have also reviewed some non-Scythe VGA coolers.  But there is a first time for everything and today we will be taking a close look at our first Scythe VGA cooler, the Musashi.  Scythe is known for offering CPU coolers that provide a respectable balance of cool and quiet.  They are trying to do the same here with their latest VGA cooling option.  Let's dive in and take a closer look at the Scythe Musashi.  We shall see if this should be a consideration for enthusiasts desiring a cooling upgrade for their video card.

Heatsink Dimensions
  • (L) 250mm x (W) 104mm x (H) 35mm
Weight
  • 375g
Construction
  • Copper Base &Fins (nickel plated)
  • 4 Copper Heatpipes
Accessories
  • 23 sinks for RAM and other chips on the video card
  • Copper spacer (shim)
  • Thermal grease
  • 4-pin (molex) to dual 3-pin adapter
Fans (x2)
  • Size: 100mm x 100mm x 12mm
  • Speed: 800 - 2000 rpm
  • Noise: 12 - 29 dBA
  • Air Flow: 11 - 27 CFM
Compatible Video cards
  • Ati: Radeon 9*** / X*** / X1300 / X1600 / X1650 / X1800 / X1900 / X1950 / HD2600 / HD2900XT / HD3650 / HD3850 / HD3870 / HD4850 / HD4870
    *Not compatible with ATi RADEON 9550/9600
  • nVIDIA: GeForce FX5900 / 6600 / 6800 / 7300 / 7600 / 7800 / 7900 / 8500 / 8600 / 8800GT / 8800GTS / 9600 / 9800GT / 9800GTX / 9800GTX+
    *Not compatible with nVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP

Scythe included a plethora of ram and chip sinks to be used on many of the latest video cards on the market.  Also included is the install manual, a copper spacer, and some thermal grease.  Scythe also included an adapter for the two included fans, giving the dual fans juice from a set of 3-pin connectors via one 4-pin molex connector.  The other nuts, bolts and bracket that you see will be used for the installation.

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