-~=Scythe Mugen 2 Information Center and Club=~- Update 7/3/2009 - Overclock.net

mushrooshi · 06-22-09

The Club
Under New Co-management!

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This thread is to be used as both the club for the Scythe Mugen 2 and as an information and question repository.

DARK KNIGHT vs MUGEN 2
MUGEN 2 WINS
FAQ
If you want to have information added, please PM me
Note: Please tag all Mugen 2 related PMs as [Mugen] in the title.
Overclock.net Reviews of the Mugen 2 can be found Here.
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Which cooler is better, the Xigmatek Dark Knight or the Scythe Mugen 2?

The Scythe Mugen 2 consistently receives better temperatures than the Dark Knight. The Mugen 2 also comes with mounting for the LGA 775, LGA 1366, LGA 478, AM2, AM2+, AM3, 940, 939 and 754. In addition, up to 4 fans can be attached opposed to only 2 on the Dark Knight. The included fan, a Scythe Slipstream, is considered to be quite silent aswell. The Scythe Mugen 2 also does not need to be lapped. The Scythe Mugen 2 can also be mounted up/down and left/right, while the Dark Knight only works up/down*, which may not be optimal if you have a top-mounted PSU or weak/no top fans. However, some drawbacks are that the Scythe Mugen 2 is not as easy to mount, and the Scythe Mugen 2 can block RAM slots if you have tall RAM heatsinks, such as OCZ reapers or Corsair Dominators. The Mugen 2 is priced $5 to $10 cheaper than the dark knight.

*on certain AMD sockets

Do I need to lap my Scythe Mugen 2?
No, you do not, since it already has a very, very flat base. However, you can if you want to.

How does it compare to a Thermalright Ultra Extreme (TRUE)?
The Scythe Mugen 2 can compete with an unlapped TRUE, however, when the TRUE is lapped, it will perform better than the Mugen 2. Since the Mugen 2 is already very flat, it will not see much performance gain when lapped, so a lapped Mugen 2 will still be out performed by a lapped TRUE.

Isn't the Mugen 2 gigantic?
It is a large cooler, but unless you have very tall RAM, your Mugen 2 will NOT block any RAM slots.

How should I mount my Mugen 2 New!
You should mount it so that the ridges go with the airflow. You also want to mount the fan on the longer broader sides. This typically means the Mugen 2 will be mounted Up/Down, as seen in this picture. The reason why is the ridges will create turbulence if the air flow goes against the ridges, and the ridges were created to move more air through.

Which Cases are compatible?
(Sorry, I managed to type Incompatible and confuse everyone)
-Cooler Master CM-690 (Side fan can remain on in some orientations)
-Antec 300
-Cooler Master HAF 932
-Cooler Master Storm Sniper
-Antec Mini P180
List obviously incomplete

Mugen 2 Installation video:

YouTube - eiskaltmacher.de Montage Scythe Mugen 2

YouTube - eiskaltmacher.de Montage Scythe Mugen 2

Benchmarks and Temperatures:
_Marvin_
PowerTrip

If you have anymore information you would like in the FAQ, please PM me.
Note: Please tag all Mugen 2 related PMs as [Mugen] in the title.

For membership inquiries, PM Powertrip (The Co-Owner, his post is underneath)

PowerTrip · 06-22-09

I will be taking over the Club Membership duties, send me a PM to be added to the club list

I would also like to point out that one of our members, skugpezz, has switched over from a Xigmatek Dark Knight to a Mugen 2 and saw a drop of ~10*C on his AMD Setup!
http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling...ml#post6916111

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Scythe Mugen 2 FTW!

4.1Ghz Overclock @1.325 vCore in BIOS (1.28 vdroop in CPUz), 49*C under Prime95 full load

At first, it looks tough to install, but then you figure out that you have to install differently than other coolers. Here's a video on how to install it in 5 minutes.

YouTube- eiskaltmacher.de Montage Scythe Mugen 2

nathris · 06-22-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by mushrooshi

The Scythe Mugen 2 can also be mounted up/down and left/right, while the Dark Knight only works up/down, which may not be optimal if you have a top-mounted PSU or weak/no top fans.

Please remove this as it's completely false.

mushrooshi · 06-23-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathris

Please remove this as it's completely false.

Hmm... I read that several times in threads... but pictures are proof. Alright, fixed.

qaz393 · 06-23-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerTrip

Count me in!

Scythe Mugen 2 FTW!

4.1Ghz Overclock @1.325 vCore, 49*C under Prime95 full load

At first, it looks tough to install, but then you figure out that you have to install differently than other coolers. Here's a video on how to install it in 5 minutes.
YouTube - eiskaltmacher.de Montage Scythe Mugen 2

you should use small fft, it gives off more heat from the cpu from what i have found personally

earing · 06-23-09

I believe the dark knight could only be mounted on amd systems vertically unless you bought a s-clip. Need confirmation though, I'm just pulling this from the back of my head.

PepsiLove · 06-23-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by qaz393

you should use small fft, it gives off more heat from the cpu from what i have found personally

How can you tell hes not?

vdek · 06-23-09

Man what's with the Dark Knight hate LOL

It's just a heatsink.

I'm using Mushkin Redline RAM, the cpu fan is raised ever so slightly, about .25", but it clears.

This is about the hottest I see the cpu get in my current configuration, 3.8ghz 1.2V with ram at 1451mhz 7-7-7-18 This is running Linx and Blend at the same time.

New fans incoming later this week from newegg and the mugen2 will be set for push-pull, and some more cable management inside the case