Anyone run the Scythe Big Shuriken passively?
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Anyone run the Scythe Big Shuriken passively?
Wondering if it has enough mass to cool a 3220 Ivy Bridge. Will have airflow provided by a side mount 40mm fan.
Re: Anyone run the Scythe Big Shuriken passively?
Why go passively? The fan can run virtually inaudibly while keeping safe temperatures. Isn't there room for the slim fan?
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Re: Anyone run the Scythe Big Shuriken passively?
Undervolt it and give it a shot. If there's another fan nearby it should be enough.
I've run it passive on a higher tdp i5 2400 with an 80mm case fan.
I've run it passive on a higher tdp i5 2400 with an 80mm case fan.
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Re: Anyone run the Scythe Big Shuriken passively?
cyberspyder wrote:Will have airflow provided by a side mount 40mm fan.
Gadzooks! There little chance of that being very quiet.
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Re: Anyone run the Scythe Big Shuriken passively?
Let me elaborate lol, I am planning a build around the Wesena ITX2 case, which has 45mm of clearance between the motherboard and the ODD tray. If I remove the ODD tray, I can squeeze in another 25mm of space. The Big Shuriken, with its fan removed, is 46mm high. If I just used the case's side mount for the 40mm fan, would this provide enough airflow?
I did buy the newer Kozuti, but I'm worried about the sleeve bearings on the non-standard fan going (mounted horizontally). Will be nearly impossible to find a quality replacement.
I did buy the newer Kozuti, but I'm worried about the sleeve bearings on the non-standard fan going (mounted horizontally). Will be nearly impossible to find a quality replacement.