Really big (-like)

I bought the Scythe Grand Kama Cross, because I the AMD boxed cooler supplied my X6 1055T PhenomII (TDP 95W) had for too loud, and can recommend the device under a condition very: it must fit into the case! I get the following picture of the fan:
Advantages:
- The radiator is in the desktop operating virtually inaudible.
- The noise level is at full CPU load (see test below) barely higher than in the desktop mode.
- Even at 100% fan speed still verhältnismaßig quietly (see test below).
- The cooling system is really ingenious: The air flow is controlled so that RAM and power electronics are optimally also cooled.
- With the aid of a needle-nose pliers assembly functions without problems.
- The processing is fine.
- The included thermal compound is very high.
- Reasonable price-performance ratio

Disadvantage:
- The fan is really huge! Before mounting or better yet before buying you should definitely measure their own housing. Perhaps it is not wrong, is to make a template and to keep them once in the body, whether one does not 'ne point. I have an E-ATX Bigtower of Casetek. Still, I had to remove the safe side, so that the fan does not come into contact with them four chassis fan mounts.

Operating data (with closed housing):
-ruhender desktop CPU Temp: 20 ° C; Speed ​​650 U / min; Noise: barely perceptible
-having full load (PWM): CPU Temp: 37 ° C; Speed ​​790 U / min; Noise: barely perceptible
-having full load (100% speed): CPU Temp: 31 ° C; Speed ​​1450 U / min; Noise: very audible, but still acceptable, while not unpleasant, high frequencies
(Data from Gigabyte EasyTune 6; open 30 minutes stress test with Prime95 on all 6 cores, MP3 playback with Windows Media Player, two browser and FullHD video playback with VLC Media Player in parallel)
I did not make it, my PC to employ so that the fan runs at full speed, and have therefore made a test run in which the fan control was disabled.

Conclusion: If he fits in, then buying it!

Assembly:
Frakflorer provides a good installation instructions for Sockel1155 CPUs under the following
Link: # R3ASAG71TGHY1X
I agree with his opinion and think it is best to mount the cooler when the MB is expanded. Be sure to think about it, that the RAM must already be inserted before the radiator is installed.
And here my little guide for installation on a Socket AM2 / 3 board when installed: * housing on a firm surface lay (eg desk)
* Graphics card expand (absolutely!)
* CPU of old Wärmeleitpasteresten with a lint-free, anti-static cloth (no harsh cleaners or solvents).
* In the middle of the heat spreader place a drop of the supplied thermal paste (about 5-6mm in diameter).
* Pull protective film from the contact area of ​​the cooler and screw the socket handle firmly. Do not touch the contact area! Sebum conducts heat very poorly! Be careful during installation of the pedestal mount, the air flow then also cools RAM and voltage transformers (see product images).
* Fix the radiator angle so that the top bracket (for power supply out) already properly seated on the nose (make sure that the fan connector is in the correct corner and you do not have to carry all the fans around the cable)
* Press the lower bracket with a pair of pliers and push down on the retaining lug.
ATTENTION! Be careful with the needle-nose pliers! If one slips, you can damage the motherboard!
* Careful to the heatsink "noddeln". In order to test the correct position of the clamping device. If a holder does not properly seated on her nose, she usually jumps back down. It would be bad if that happens during operation.
* PWM cable infect GraKa reinstall, check wiring and finish.