Scythe Andy Samurai Master CPU Cooler Review

Ratings: Ease of Use, Performance: 23/25, Look & Feel: 24/25, Features & Software 20/25, How much I enjoy 24/25
Total: 91/100

The Andy Samurai Master CPU Cooler is a large CPU Cooler with six heat pipes and two sets of cooling fins. The 120 MM fan that sits on top of the second set of fins adds even better thermal protection and cooling to your CPU with very little noise. The Andy Samurai from Scythe is for a good variety of CPU models including the AMD AM2, AMD 939, AMD 940, Intel socket T and Intel socket 478 processors.

The Andy Samurai comes with the CPU Cooler and 120 MM fan installed, a small amount of thermal grease and several mounting clips for the various PCU types. There is also an install manual in Japanese and English for installation using the various mounting clips.

Here are the specifications from the Scythe website:

Model Name: Andy Samurai Master CPU Cooler
Model #: SCASM-1000
Manufacturer: Scythe Co., Ltd. Japan

Combined Dimensions: 124 x 135 x 125(H) mm
Weight: 685g

Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Fan Speed: 1,200rpm (±10%)
Fan Noise Level: 20.94 dBA
Air Flow: 49.58CFM
Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing

Due to the large side footprint of the second heat sink you should make sure you have plenty of clearance for the CPU cooler before purchasing if you have a case with lots in it. The heat sink at the base with the heat pipes is smaller than the second heat fin area and will easily clear any items not much taller than you regular memory sticks.

On my system the ends of the heat pipes come out over the first memory stick by a few millimeters but it is not in the way for removing and replacing any of the memory sticks on the ECS KA3 MVP motherboard. You can also turn the CPU cooler 180 degrees to have the portion of the cooler with the heat pipes that curve down from the base to the second set of fins on another side so that they clear any obstructions of your motherboard or system.