Scythe launches the fifth generation Ninja CPU cooler – the Ninja 5 with two Kaze Flex 120 PWM fans to enable push-pull setup. The Kaze Flex fans provide high-performance cooling with an incredibly silent operation to bring out the best cooling performance out of the Ninja 5 CPU cooler. The Kaze Flex fans on push-pull configuration spin with a maximum RPM of 800. The Ninja 5 with two Kaze Flex 120 PWM fans also offer outstanding memory compatibility with LGA 2066 motherboards with its optimized spacing allowing all 8 DIMM slots to be populated. Lastly, the Ninja 5 features the Hyper Precision Mounting System (HPMS) that simplifies installation for both Intel and AMD sockets.
Improved Memory Compatibility
The Scythe Ninja 5’s fins have been optimized with six shortened fin layers at the bottom to provide maximum memory clearance for LGA 2066 motherboards. It Ninja 5 offers a generous RAM clearance of 55mm.
Dual Fan in Push-Pull Configuration
To get the best possible cooling performance without compromising silence, the Ninja 5 comes bundled with two Kaze Flex 120 PWM fans that spin from 300 to 800 RPM and noise levels of 4 to 14.5 dBA.
User-Friendly Mounting System
The Ninja 5 sports the Hyper Precision Mounting System (HPMS) that comes with a solid metal backplate with a pre-installed mounting bar. Installation is straightforward and user-friendly. The backplate comes with special rubber/plastic spacers that improved usability. Spring-loaded screws enhance pressure and weight distribution.
Compatibility
Intel: Socket LGA775, Socket LGA1150, Socket LGA1151, Socket LGA1155, Socket LGA1156, Socket LGA1366, Socket LGA2011 / 2011-v3 (Square ILM), Socket LGA2066
AMD: Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2 ,Socket FM2+
Intel: Socket LGA775, Socket LGA1150, Socket LGA1151, Socket LGA1155, Socket LGA1156, Socket LGA1366, Socket LGA2011 / 2011-v3 (Square ILM), Socket LGA2066
AMD: Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2 ,Socket FM2+
The Scythe Ninja 5 (Model No. SCNJ-5000) CPU Cooler is available as of today with an MSRP of 45,00 EUR.