Scythe Ninja Plus Rev.B, Infinity,
and Andy Samurai Master Coolers

Contents

1. Technical properties
2. Test results, stock configurations
3. Test results, configurations with Scythe S-Flex and Minebea fans,
   dual-fan assemblies. Bottom line

Andy Samurai Master (SCASM-1000)

The last cooler we are reviewing is a new product from Scythe; the Andy Samurai Master from Scythe.

Unlike the Ninja Plus Rev.B and Infinity, the Andy Samurai Master is based on a different ideology - instead of the vertical, tower-like design, the fins are arranged horizontally, parallel to the base (a la Big Typhoon). For this reason, the heatsink is more compact (125x102x50 mm). The Andy Samurai Master still does have some features in common with the other two Scythe coolers. Like the other coolers, this cooler also sports an advanced set of features: aluminum fins of a complex configuration, six copper heat pipes (6 mm in diameter), a copper base (52x50x2 mm), and an auxiliary aluminum heatsink (56x50x48 mm) connected to the heat pipes.

The highlight feature of the Andy Samurai Master is its individual tri-section configuration of finning in compliance with the Infinity Interleave Fin Structure. The central section acts as a heatsink base and consists of 49 fins (125x50 mm, 0.2 mm thick). Two additional sets of fins (16 pieces, 25x50 mm) are inside the main section and are connected to the corresponding heat pipes for thermal intensification of all six heat dissipation elements. The heat exchange surface area is also impressive - over 7000 cm2. This means that the Andy Samurai Master competes with many High-End coolers, according to its heat exchange surface size, including coolers like the Big Typhoon from Thermaltake.

Installation is also a neat job for the cooler. It comes with a multi-platform mounting mechanism which guarantees quick and hassle-free installation on all supported platforms (Intel Socket 478, LGA775 and AMD Socket 754/939/AM2). Another advantage of the Andy Samurai Master is its reasonable weight (about 700 g) and dimensions. Unlike the Infinity, which has limited compatibility with some computer cases, the Andy Samurai Master is about 3 centimeters shorter and easily fits into any typical ATX case.

Contents

1. Technical properties
2. Test results, stock configurations
3. Test results, configurations with Scythe S-Flex and Minebea fans,
   dual-fan assemblies. Bottom line