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BASE & INSTALLATION
The most critical aspect of installation is that the heatsink be securely
mounted. A firm mating results in good contact between the heatsink's base and
the CPU heatspreader and more efficient heat conduction. Ideally it should
also be a simple procedure with the user having to handle as few pieces of
hardware as possible.
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The mounting system is a big improvement from older Scythe models. It's essentially the same as the Mugen 4 except they've ditched the plastic spacers in favor of taller stud nuts and plastic washers for insulation.
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Mounting clips assembled.
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The crossbar is secured to the mounting clips with two screws. A series of grooves over the base keeps the crossbar in place.
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Fully mounted.
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The uneven design keeps the fan clear of the memory slot. Clearance underneath the bottom fin is an ample 45 mm.
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On the best heatsinks, very little thermal compound at the center is left behind. The Ashura's mating is not quite as snug as the Mugen 4 and due to its unusual surface, the resulting pattern is circular.
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