Introduction

I would like to thank Scythe for supplying the tested cooler.

Packaging

Box contents:

• CPU Cooler
• Mounting clips for Socket 775
• Mounting clips for Socket 754, 939, 940
• Mounting clips for Socket 478
• Thermal grease
• Instruction manual

The cooler's base plate is protected by a plastic foil which is easily removed. However, I found that a bit of the adhesive glue remained on the cooler's base. This should not affect cooling performance.


The contact area of the heatsink base is super flat, you can barely make out scratches or other imperfections. I cleaned the heatsink base using Arctic Silver ArctiClean. As you can see the surface improves a little bit.
The cooler is relatively small in its size. It seems that it is possible to change the included 92mm fan to another one.


A metal clip holds the fan in place.


If you look under the cooler you see that under the heatsink for the heatpipe is another small heatsink which dissipates some heat as well.

Installation

The installation of the Samurai Z could not be easier. Depending on your target system there are metal clips which have to be attached to the cooler.

Just plug in the clips into the heatsink. They make a very solid connection. To remove them you have to press two metal tabs together, then it can be easily removed.


For motherboard installation, here on Socket939, you hook the clips into the tabs from your retention kit and move two small metal levers. Done.