Scythe NCU-2000 and Ninja

mrochester · Post by **mrochester** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:36 pm

I currently have a Scythe NCU-2000 heatsink on my processor, and I'm trying to find out how much better or worse the Ninja is. I'm suprised SPCR didn't compare them within the review of the Ninja, so does anyone have any idea how they compare?

IsaacKuo · Post by **IsaacKuo** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:40 pm

There were some discussions about comparing the two. IIRC, the Scythe is a bit better, but not by enough to justify a replacement.

mrochester · Post by **mrochester** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:48 pm

Great thanks, I'll keep my NCU-2000 for my shiny new Athlon64 X2 3800 then

Caudipteryx zoui · Post by **Caudipteryx zoui** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:07 am

IsaacKuo wrote:There were some discussions about comparing the two. IIRC, the Scythe is a bit better, but not by enough to justify a replacement.

I agree. For maximum performance, I'd say it depends how the cooler will be oriented and what your fan configuration will be. When the price/performance ratio comes into play, I think you'd be better off sticking with your existing cooler; another 50 dollars for a potential two or three C wouldn't be worth it to me unless I was already approaching critical temperatures.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=22907

Both coolers are made by Scythe, btw (slip of the tong... er, fingers?).

mrochester · Post by **mrochester** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:21 am

Well it'll be put into an Antec P180 case, with hopefully just a fan at the top with the rear 120mm mount blocked off.

Al · Post by Al » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:35 am

mrochester... of QPC forum fame? I wonder if Skippy has noticed the mass exodus to SPCR!

Al

mrochester · Post by **mrochester** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:57 am

mrochester... of QPC forum fame? I wonder if Skippy has noticed the mass exodus to SPCR!

The very same - are you stalking me?!

Al · Post by Al » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:05 am

are you stalking me?!

you wish... just recognised the name, tis all.

The QPC forum has been grinding to a bit of a halt recently, perhaps due to biased nature of admin? Let's face it they do sell all the parts they recommend! Or maybe i'm being too harsh.

Sorry, bit off topic.

Al

mrochester · Post by **mrochester** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:19 am

The QPC forum has been grinding to a bit of a halt recently, perhaps due to biased nature of admin? Let's face it they do sell all the parts they recommend! Or maybe i'm being too harsh.

Well they're bound too since they're trying to run a business!

Al · Post by Al » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:26 am

Yeah I don't blame them, I'm just a naturally cynical guy!

btw I know SPCR have links with EndPCNoise in the US and FrontierPC in Canada, I reckon we'd all benefit from an agreement between Skippy and MikeC... Like getting an SPCR edition Antec P180 in the UK! I think KustomPC tried to set it up but didn't think they could shift enough to make any money. Where's your P180 from?

Al

mrochester · Post by **mrochester** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:29 am

btw I know SPCR have links with EndPCNoise in the US and FrontierPC in Canada, I reckon we'd all benefit from an agreement between Skippy and MikeC... Like getting an SPCR edition Antec P180 in the UK! I think KustomPC tried to set it up but didn't think they could shift enough to make any money. Where's your P180 from?

Mine's from OCUK (boo hiss) and yes I read up on KustomPC not being able to get them since they had to order at least 240. I would love the black version, but it seems a wait of 2 months is in order for one of those.

Al · Post by Al » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:41 am

Maybe Antec/MikeC could sell the SPCR badges on ebay? For all the Brits feeling left out over here.