Scythe has unveiled its new air CPU cooler, the Magoroku (SCMR-1000). This impressive cooler boasts a dual-tower design aimed at the highly competitive high-performance cooling market, all while maintaining a very affordable price point. It’s not designed for extreme overclocking or record-breaking, but rather as a logical choice balancing performance and cost: it features two aluminum towers, two fans, six copper heatpipes, and compatibility with modern Intel and AMD platforms. The objective is clear: to provide performance close to top-tier dual-tower coolers without the premium price tag.
The Scythe Magoroku measures 134 x 142.5 x 155 mm in height with the fans installed, making it relatively compact for a dual-tower cooler. Its 155 mm height ensures compatibility with most ATX cases and even many micro-ATX cases, allowing it to fit where taller coolers might not. RAM clearance is initially limited to 35 mm, but the fan positioned above the RAM can be raised to a total height of 177 mm, eliminating compatibility issues with tall RAM modules.
Key Specifications of the Scythe Magoroku (SCMR-1000) Cooler
Technically, the Scythe Magoroku (SCMR-1000) features two aluminum towers pierced by six 6 mm thick copper heatpipes and a nickel-plated copper base. This is a robust configuration for its price range, showcasing Scythe’s intention to offer a complete, economical solution. With the fans attached, it weighs 1,036 grams, clearly positioning it as a substantial cooler.
A notable highlight is the inclusion of two Wonder Tornado 120 PWM fans. These are 120 mm fans with a 26 mm thickness, operating between 350 and 2,000 RPM. They deliver a claimed airflow of up to 60.29 CFM, static pressure of up to 2.45 mmH2O, and a maximum noise level of 26.88 dBA. Scythe emphasizes their “vortex” 9-blade design, reinforced frames, SPFDB bearings, and anti-vibration pads to minimize noise and vibrations. On paper, this is an aggressive combination for a budget-friendly cooler.
Compatibility is also extensive. It supports Intel processors on sockets LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, and LGA115x, as well as AMD processors on sockets AM5 and AM4. This makes it suitable for current systems with Ryzen 7000/9000 series CPUs and recent Intel platforms, including Arrow Lake on LGA1851. Scythe introduces its HPMS VII Lite mounting system here, a lighter version of its seventh-generation installation system. This cooling solution is set to be available in Europe from June with a recommended retail price of €39.99, which appears to be an excellent value proposition. In the United States, it will be priced at $50, potentially dropping to $44 depending on market conditions. The package also includes a third set of brackets, allowing for the addition of a third fan.
