Testseek.co.uk have collected 72 expert reviews of the Scythe Mugen 5 CPU cooler and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Scythe Mugen 5 CPU cooler.
February 2017
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The editors liked
Impressive performance in temperatures and particularly noise
Excellent value for money
Strong aesthetics whether the RGB is on or off
Another excellent product building up the Scythe reputation
Very quiet stock fan
Pricing (can find deals for $45 dollars as well)
Moderate cooling
Excellent design and aesthetics
Amazing performance in both temperature and particularly noise control
Takes the best of prior Mugen 5 releases
Improves it in areas
And compacts it all into a smaller design
High-end performance for a mid-range budget
Relatively good performance across the board
Nice
Simple and clean aesthetic
Performs the same as an NZXT Kraken X42 AIO CPU Cooler (at double the price)
Handles an overclocked Intel Core i7-7700K processor no problems
Not as big as some top end tow
The editors didn't like
The exterior packaging is simply awful. Limited information
Provided badly
And no clear picture of the cooler
Neutral
Limited brand exposure might limit supply at your preferred retailer
It's no surprise that we like the Scythe Mugen 5 SCMG-5000 CPU Cooler, we like Scythe in general. The Mugen 5 is a very capable cooler, especially in overclocked conditions, and enthusiasts dream. It's also very quiet, and well put together. If you want t...
Published: 2017-11-18, Author: Max , review by: frostytech.com
Abstract: In this review Frostytech will be testing out the Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B heatsink, which on a side note has come along way from the very first Scythe Mugen heatsink we tested nearly 10 years ago! It's interesting to note that while many thermal solutions ma...
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Published: 2017-11-13, Author: Sebastian , review by: pcper.com
We've seen very impressive performance with temps and noise, and now we have to consider the third factor: price. Here Scythe again has an edge compared to premium coolers from the likes of Noctua, though availability is mixed here in the U.S. The Mugen 5...
Great performance, Easy to install, Quiet operation, Price
Our sample had large machining marks on the base
Scythe has always put out great CPU coolers and the Mugen 5 is no different. When it comes to performance it sits within the top 5 of the 14 CPU coolers in our test group. This is very impressive! So if you are looking to run a 24/7 overclock or if you ha...
Very quiet stock fan, Pricing (can find deals for $45 dollars as well), Moderate cooling
Short warranty, Moderate Cooling
Moderate cooling performance, but otherwise a high quality CPU cooler. The Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B is a great buy for those looking to reduce noise in their rigs. Review $51.95 Newegg MORE: Best CPU Cooling MORE: How To Choose A CPU Cooler...
Value is where the Scythe Mugen 5 makes its biggest impact. As a CPU cooler, it's capable, but nothing extremely special in terms of cooling ability. However when you throw cost into the mix the Mugen 5's true value comes out. The Mugen 5 costs $46.99 wit...
Build Quality, Excellent Performance, Zero Clearance Issues with Most Mainboards, Easy Installation (H.P.M.S II), Noise Levels, Price (For Some),
Size (For Some),
When we first took the Mugen 5 out of its box and compared its specifications with the Mugen MAX we didn't think it would perform on par or better compared to the second. Sure total surface is slightly increased and the 120mm fan produces highe...
Scythe Mugen 5 performance:After I spent several hours, which I count as real quality time, checking the package, the content of the accessories pack, the structure of the cooler and finally going through the tests of Scythe Mugen 5, I can say I find it...
Published: 2017-01-05, Author: Ron , review by: modders-inc.com
After being so impressed with Scythe's Ninja 4 heatsink reviewed last year, finding a superior CPU cooler was something I had not even considered. When word came out that Scythe would be releasing an update to their flagship Mugen line, naturally my curio...
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Published: 2016-12-12, Author: Tomas , review by: hw4all.com
A good combination of cooling performance and noise levels, even with the standard fan, Excellent compatibility due to asymmetric design, Fan with a wide range of PWM adjusting vibration isolation, The kit includes a second set of fixtures that allows you
Attach radiator bridge is quite time-consuming
The cooler Scythe Mugen 5 changed only figure in the title, but in front of us an updated and improved version. The Japanese manufacturer has added innovations in three key areas: compatibility, fan and mount, so the novelty is welcome.Unlike its predeces...
