Final words and conclusion
Final words and conclusion
Keep in mind that we are not testing LCS, so if you are dissatisfied with the cooling performance, reconsider. Despite its smaller size, the new Mugen 5 Rev C works well and can compete with more premium heatpipe coolers. In addition, the acoustic performance is great.
Acoustics
The acoustics are very decent at processor default settings, almost 100% silent; if the processor is overclocked, the fans slowly become audible. It's true that they aren't high static pressure fans that can spin and ramp up to speeds of up to say 200 RPM, but that's simply too fast for anything that, in my opinion, needs to be silent. The solution is straightforward: establish a fan profile in your motherboard BIOS, or have your fans fixed at an RPM level that meets your needs and expectations. You'll have a lot of room to experiment with the cooling performance you get. We were can hear the pump softly if we give it 100% voltage, I'd say feed it half that.
Aesthetics
The Mugen RevC looks okay, it's your typical heatsink design. There are no LEDs in this version. The black color accents make it simple to integrate this cooler into your build. The Scythe logos are discreet and not distracting to the eyes. The alu rads however can be bothersome to some.
Installation
Overall it is straightforward to install with the mounting system. The installation procedure is reasonably simple, and it does not stand out; let's call it an ordinary installation process. The size of the unit isn't too bad either; the weight is closing in at 1 kg, so you don't have to worry about the motherboard flexing as much. The fan will not obscure your memory modules, which is a good thing. Installation took less than 15 minutes and was one of the simplest we've done recently. Despite the fact that the cooler is larger than many slim single-tower coolers, it is simple to install while your motherboard is still in your case. Furthermore, like other Scythe coolers nowadays, it employs the H.P.M.S. IV mounting method to facilitate installation. Intel LGA 1700/1200/115X/2066 Square ILM/2011 (V3) Square ILM and AMD AM4/AM3(+)/AM2(+)/FM2/FM1 sockets are supported.
Pricing
The coolers are reasonably priced, you can spot them at 60 USD/EUR. This is a fair price considering the performance you gain.
Final words
Scythe demonstrates the Mugen 5 Rev. C to be a solid performer, a single tower with a huge heatsink and a single fan can compete with dual-tower, dual-fan coolers. Furthermore, despite being in the middle of the pack during our testing, the single fan was not overly loud. The performance is good (if you need more of it – you can even add a third fan); the noise level is good as well (until you overclock). The aesthetics are good. Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C costs around $60 USD. We feel it's a fair price but perhaps a little bit too expensive? But if you are looking for a powerful, quiet, unproblematic, and inexpensive cooling solution, this is a nice performance air-based cooler recommended by Guru3D.
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