Scythe Mugen-2 Push/Pull

[ivoteforpedro]

Does anyone have experience with the Scythe Mugen 2 using a second Scythe fan as push/pull?

Earlier I asked a question about finding a cooler that will fit in my case. After pulling my stock heatsink and measuring my case, I found it will fit a larger cooler than I first thought. I use my computer for rendering video and HTPC. I don't play video games. I plan to overclock the computer for rendering the video. HD can sometimes take while using Adobe Encore. My stock cooler isn't cutting it when overclocked. I would like a cooler that I can overclock but also use PWM functionality of motherboard to be near silent when not under load. I would rather purchase a cooler that is lower cost than the elite as long as there is only a little drop in performance. I want a cooler that I can use in a cross-flow orientation for my AM3 1075T.

Low noise, Low cost, Cross-Flow, High cooling, under 160mm height, using lower profile ram

I've read two reviews that seem to contradict each other using the Scythe Mugen 2 with push/pull orientation. Has anyone else done this?
http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/cpu-coolers/scythe-mugen-2/7/
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article961-page7.html

 

[videl]

I have not had that fan/heatsink but now that it is actually a pretty good fan/heatsink and with the push/pull config should be fine as long as your cpu is not burning up hot...
And because you don't work in a studio and record stuff, you won't notice it being too loud...It will get louder but to my opinion will be easily bearable and tolerable for your ear...

if you want a 100% recommendation then I'd recommend the cooler master v8 which is actually very quiet...and on manual fan speed control set to minimum is quiet and surprisingly cools the cpu at load very well...plus you could just turn up the fan speed when rendering if you end up using the fan control manually...
even when the fan is turned up to full it's pretty quiet compared to other coolers...
it's rated 17db which is lower than most of the top end coolers out there...

 

[chunkymonster]

When I bought the Scythe Mugen B, I also bought an additional fan with the intention of doing a push/pull set-up.

However, after running 8 instances of Prime95 and maxing all 8 cores (4 physical and 4 virtual) at 100% and never seeing the temp go above 67-69C, I was satisfied with the temps and kept just the factory fan and re-purposed the additional fan.

The Scythe Mugen is a top performer and can hold it's own against the best heatsinks out there now, especially considering the price compared to other heatsinks, and even more so with a push/pull set up and a well ventilated case.

Note that the Scythe Mugen B is not the best heatsink currently available, that would belong to the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 or the Prolimatech Armageddon. The CoolerMaster is $30USD while the Armageddon is $70.

If you haven't already purchased the Scythe Mugen, then go for the CoolerMaster 212. If you have already purchased the Scythe, then you will not be disappointed by it with 2 fans in push/pull.

 

[ivoteforpedro]

Thanks to both of you

From what I read, the Scythe is cooler and more quiet than the Hyper 212 plus, but I might be missing something.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lga-1156-heatsink,2535-14.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lga-1156-heatsink,2535-15.html

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2736/scythe_mugen_2_cpu_cooler/index6.html
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2904/cooler_master_hyper_212_plus_cpu_cooler/index6.html

What I'm still trying to understand is why two different reviewers came to opposite conclusions about the Push/Pull on the Scythe Mugen 2?

I guess I can always buy the extra fan and try it out for myself.

 

[jockey]

Different cases/ configurations will affect heatsink performance. For instance, some cases have air flow that tends to go below the cpu socket, while others flow right over it. The number and placement of HDD's and 5.25 components is also a factor.
Each system is a little bit different, hence differing results.
As you stated, you can always add an extra fan if needed.

 

[davcon]

The Mugen 2 is superior to the 212+ in both noise level and cooling.
It can be a ah heck to mount though.
Adding another fan would be choice if you have the room in your case.
And yes you will be limited to ram under 33mm tall.
Match the fan with another similiar Scythe fan and you'll be set.