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Scythe Kama Angle Rev.B Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler
Co-developed by Quietpc.com and Scythe, the Kama Angle has been designed to use airflow from the case and power supply fans more effectively to improve processor cooling.
With the vast majority of mid to high-end computers using 120mm exhaust fans and PSUs which incorporate 120mm fans, we (Quietpc.com) came up with a very simple CPU cooler design that would use these fans to help cool the CPU, rather than relying solely on a CPU fan. We approached Scythe with this idea who were more than happy to put our design through the preliminary stages of development. And now, 18 months later we are delighted to co-present you with a cooler that does exactly what our initial design set out to do.
Features
- Co-developed by Quietpc.com and Scythe
- Designed to use airflow from case and PSU fans
- Virtually silent, from only 6.4 dBA
- Can be rotated up to 360°
- Socket LGA1366, LGA1156, 478, LGA775, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 754, 939, 940 compatible
As already mentioned, the Kama Angle uses the airflow from the exhaust and power supply fan to aid cooling. The images below help to illustrate this. If the chassis has the PSU installed at the bottom of the case this is not a problem because most of the chassis designs that use this configuration allow the installation of another exhaust fan at the top of the case. The Kama Angle will therefore utilise that fan instead of the PSU fan.
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The first image above shows the ideal position of the cooler and where to install the supplied 120mm fan. The second image shows the possibility of rotating the cooler in 90° increments if this is required. The cooler can be rotated a full 360°. The second image also shows alternative fan mounting positions. It is even possible to mount a total of three 120mm fans to the cooler, providing you have the space! All you need is another two 120mm fans and two pairs of fan clips.
From a noise point of view the Kama Angle is exceptional. The 120mm PWM fan only produces 6.4 dBA at its slowest setting but if you want to increase the performance of the cooler you can raise the fan speed by altering your motherboard’s BIOS settings. Even at its maximum speed, the fan will never produce more than 24 dBA, which is still very quiet.
Taking the noise levels into consideration and given the fact the cooler will fit all major Intel and AMD processors, the Kama Angle has every angle covered (sorry!!) when it comes to cooling your CPU!!
Reviews
Overclockersclub.com
Overall, I was pleased with the cooler’s design and performance but most of all, I liked how quiet it was even with the fan at full speed. I have no problem recommending this cooler to either the overclocking novice, anyone looking for a quiet system, or for someone just wanting a cooler that will get them through the day at safe temperatures.
FrostyTech.com
Users with full tower computer systems will find the Kama Angle a worthy low noise heatsink to consider, particularly as the unit is able to maintain good-to-average cooling at its slowest fan speed of 500RPM when it’s virtually silent.
Custom PC Magazine
Our initial scepticism about the effectiveness of such an obscure design proved unfounded. The Kama Angle cooled our overvolted and overclocked quad-core Xeon X3210 to 13° below the reference cooler, making it one of the best coolers we’ve tested. This is the same low temperature that the Tuniq Tower 120 managed on maximum fan speed yet the Kama Angle remains pleasingly quiet.
| Specifications | Kama Angle |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Kama Angle Rev.B |
| Model Number | SCANG-2000 |
| Compatibility | Intel LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775 and S478 - AMD socket 754, 939, AM3, AM2 and AM2+ |
| Heatsink Dimensions (W x D x H) | 123 x 123 x 160 mm |
| Fan Dimensions (W x D x H) | 120 x 120 x 25 mm |
| Fan Speed | 324 ~ 1,200 RPM ±10% |
| Fan Noise Level | 6.4 ~ 24.0 dBA |
| Fan Type | 4-pin PWM |
| Air Flow | 14.43 ~ 68.54 CFM |
| Baseplate-Material | Nickel-plated copper |
| Weight | 640 g (Heatsink) + 115 g (Fan) |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| Specifications | Kama Angle |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Kama Angle Rev.B |
| Model Number | SCANG-2000 |
| Compatibility | Intel LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775 and S478 - AMD socket 754, 939, AM3, AM2 and AM2+ |
| Heatsink Dimensions (W x D x H) | 123 x 123 x 160 mm |
| Fan Dimensions (W x D x H) | 120 x 120 x 25 mm |
| Fan Speed | 324 ~ 1,200 RPM ±10% |
| Fan Noise Level | 6.4 ~ 24.0 dBA |
| Fan Type | 4-pin PWM |
| Air Flow | 14.43 ~ 68.54 CFM |
| Baseplate-Material | Nickel-plated copper |
| Weight | 640 g (Heatsink) + 115 g (Fan) |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Customer Reviews
Almost Silent! An Excellent Buy!
I installed this in my i920 quadcore system. I was stunned at how quiet it is. The temp before installation was 60 degrees C with the standard Intel fan running at 3200rpm; The system is now running at 52 degrees at 1240rpm… so I may be able to disconnect or slow down another case fan.
When you install, fit the heatsink first; then attach the fan. When you push down the connectors to lock it into the motherboard, you can actually put your fingers through the heatsink and press down. It is easier to put in the locking pin furthest away from you first (see image above); make sure the rest are in the holes; then the pin nearest to you, then the two sides. Easy Peazy!
I think this may be easier to install than most huge square models that block off access to the locking pins.
Amazing but be careful when fitting to an AM3 socket
I first attached the heatsink and was still getting high temperatures. The clips supplied for the AM3 socket were very hard to get on without applying scary amounts of pressure to the mobo and I couldn’t get the heatsink clips to the tightest setting either. I reseated the heatsink again by first unscrewing the plastic AM3 mounting bracket that came attached to the mobo. Attaching the heatsink clips (now on the tightest setting) to the plastic bracket and then tightening the screws to the mobo again. The screws were a little difficult to get to with the heatsink in the way but not impossible (I suggest removing the psu to make this easier). All this effort gave me a 20 degree drop in temperature under load (60 to 40) and it now runs at 25 degrees idle. This is before the thermal grease ‘break-in’ period. I can’t comment on what it is like to fit to an Intel socket.
Dominating
Had this delivered to work and everyone there wanted a look, with one common word, “wow”.
Had to remove the motherboard from case in order to get access and dependant upon layout I had to move the RAM to a lower slot to make it fit, but still fantastic. Silent and upgradable
Big Shiny Thing.
This is very quiet; even with WoW at full pelt I could not hear it. The installation is a bit fiddly. I had to make some small adjustments. It needs a big case. It is a bit too big for my current case, (guess what I am getting next). It’s big, it’s shiny - what more can I say?
Scythe Kama Angle
Just finished fitting this cooler and wow what a difference core temp dropped 12-15 degrees over stock phenom 9850 be cooler, worth every penny easy to install and really quiet. The only downside is had to lose side intake fan on my antec 902 case to be able to get side of case back on because this cooler is huge.
Fantastic!
Absolutely fabulous product. Sooo quiet, but very effective. Had to open my computer to check that it was actually spinning - it was so quiet that I thought it was not working. Recommended!
Excellent
Easy to install (apart from the fan clips being a bit fiddly to get right). It’s reduced my CPU temperature by 5-6 degrees under full load and is extremely quiet. A great piece of kit.
