Video card heatsink, Scythe Setsugen 2

Today we will analyze a video card cooler produced by Scythe: the Setsugen 2. Now in its second revision, the Setsugen is equipped with a 120 mm fan slim type, with the ultimate goal of occupying only one additional slot in addition to the card.We tested it on an HD 4870, comparing it with other coolers in its price range.

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Setsugen 2: technical specifications

Let's see in detail the specifications of the Scythe Setsugen 2.

Sink Features:

Name: Setsugen 2
Model: SCVSG-2000
Dimensions: 176x139x33 mm
Total weight: 435 g
Number of heat pipes: 4
Heat pipe diameter: 6 mm

Fan Features:

Name: Kaze Jyuni Slip Stream Slim
Model: SY1212SL12H-V
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 12 mm
Weight: 98 g
Rotation speed: 800 (± 30%) - 2.000 RPM (± 10%)
Noise: 19:53 - 33.67 dBA
Airflow: 19.40 - 45.47 CFM
MTBF: 30000h
Bearing Technology: Sleeve Bearing

The lifetime declared for the fan does not seem exceptional, but it seemed well built and, if allowed to operate at temperatures not too high, surely will ensure better longevity.

Below instead there is a list of video cards compatible with the Setsugen 2.

NVIDIA GeForce