Scythe Tatsumi Cooler Available in AMD and Intel Versions

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Japanese cooling expert Scythe ads two new versions of Tatsumi CPU cooler to its portfolio. The most significant difference to the original version of the Tatsumi is that the "Type A" version comes only with the mounting clips for AMD based sockets and "Type I" with clips for Intel sockets. Mounting process for the sockets LGA775, 1150, 1155, 1156 and 1366 is now as simple as it gets thanks to the use of Push-Pins mounting clips. Both new versions of the Tatsumi offer great cooling performance for latest AMD and Intel processors at an affordable price.

The black and white package differs from the original version, indicating weather it is an AMD or Intel version, in order to avoid mix-ups. Users with AMD socket based systems need to choose the "Type A" model and "Type I" for Intel socket based systems, to make sure that all required mounting clips are in the product package.





In spite of its low weight of only 416 grams (14,67 oz, Type B, incl. fan) and compact dimensions 102 x 146 x 59 mm (4,01 x 5,78 x 2,32 inch, incl. fan), great performance above the market average is provided. Tatsumi CPU Cooler achieves efficient heat dissipation thanks to the utilization of latest technology developed by Scythe over a time period of more than a decade. The large nickel-plated copper-baseplate matches the CPU heat-spreader perfectly and transfers the heat to the three U-shaped 6 mm copper heatpipes. Heat is being passed on to the aluminum fin structure on top, where a 92 mm case fan provides the perfect airflow to dissipate the heat. Attached Slip Stream 92 mm fan rotates in a range between 300 and 2.500 RPM thanks to PWM control and moves between 11,4 and 94,3 cubic meter per hour (6,70 to 55,55 CFM) at merely audible 7,2 to 31,07 dBA. Scythe equipped the Tatsumi heatsink with the Multiple Airflow Pass-Through Structure (M.A.P.S.) technology to further increase the performance and to reduce air turbulences.

The Tatsumi "Type I" CPU cooler supports Intel motherboard sockets, such as the LGA775, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156 and LGA 1366. "Type A" version is compatible to latest AMD sockets, including AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1 and FM2. In case of the "Type I" model, overall mounting time is shorter thanks to the fact that the mounting clips are already attached to the heatsink. Scythe supplies thermal grease in the package of both of the new Tatsumi models, as well as the required mounting clips.

Scythe Tatsumi "Type A" and "Type I" are available as of today. Suggested retail price is set at 17,00 EUR (excl. Taxes) for both models.

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[romeg]

Interesting they don't provide mounts for both Intel and AMD. Yeah it's low priced, but so are others that include both mounts. I think I'll look elsewhere.

 

[Jorge]

This is a poor marketing idea as it means retailers need to stock twice as much inventory and hope they have the right mix of AMD vs. Intel coolers to meet customer demand. Don't expect this arrangement to last for more than a few months as it will cost them sales.

 

[ironwolf]

Push pins. Those are one of the reasons I buy aftermarket units -- to try avoid them. Hate 'em.

 

[Kursah]

Push pins aren't that bad...but then again I've probably handled a 1000 coolers with push pins. Aftermarket push-pin solutions always seem to be easier than Intel's OEM choice.

On compatibility, I see this cooler being perfect for system building honestly. You know what you're going to get, you don't get much more extra than you need. Honestly when I sell a system or an old system, I don't generally keep the cooling. I move on and try something different, new, fresh, etc. So having to choose AMD or Intel is no big deal...and on that aspect I usually go Intel so no big deal for me or my customers. If it keeps the price down, I'm fine with it...I hate having all the extra pieces anyways. Customers don't want them, and I don't either.

Looks like a nice small tower design that might replace the F7P as a good budget small cooler. I like it. Glad to see more of this style coming out again. The big towers are fine but for many applications not necessary where the F7P was a perfect fit (just tough to justify when the bigger towers are on sale for less than the F7P or similar). If I do any i5/i7 build I'm always pushing for at least a smaller add-in cooling solution, as the OE Intel cooler is meh at best in my experience. Depending on the level of build it's also just included in the price. And for mild OC's it should be sufficient too.

 

[john_]

HAHAHA.... How nice. First they even skimp on the color ink and they try to pass it as something positive in the PR, then they remove completely H.P.M.S. mounting system and not only that but they go even farther and say that the push pins are better that their own mounting system that they where touting in the original Tatsumi PR as something great. They also forgot to mention that they dropped support for socket Socket LGA2011 (Square ILM) that the original Tatsumi supported.

This is totally pathetic and all this mess to save 4.6 euros from the original version.