Finished Looks

Another Scythe cooler with the same Scythe color scheme - black and gray fans with an aluminum heatsink. It doesn't stand out, but doesn't look awful either. Scythe tends to have understated designs that feel clean and oddly quiet in a world of loud neon-RGB LEDs. So while other vendors have their own looks, the oddly simple Scythe aesthetic can be quite pleasing on certain occasions. It doesn't hurt that the mirror-like top plate adds a nice bit of flair that in many windowed cases with the right setup could make for an interesting focal point. Yes, I know that sounded a bit artsy, sue me.


What the Fuma lacks in loud colors and LEDs it makes up for with affordability, clean looks, and a maximum height of 149 mm for those with less than accommodating cases.


Clearance is where the Fuma falls flat. It hangs over three DIMM slots with the fans in their default configuration. Users can opt to move the front fan to the back to keep the dual-fan functionality, but such a setup will still pose clearance issues on LGA2011. When it comes to memory clearance, stick with standard-height memory and you wont have problems. This is especially true if you decide to go all in and put a third fan on the Fuma. When it comes to clearance in regards to the first expansion slot, it is a close call. In all honesty, I would look elsewhere if you plan to use the first expansion slot on your motherboard, which definitely applies to mini-ITX systems.