Introduction

Scythe is a company that's been in the CPU cooler market for nearly two decades, having entered the market back in 2002. Since then, they have rapidly grown, becoming a well-known and respected manufacturer of CPU coolers and fans with a dedicated following. Their diverse portfolio of products along with a firm commitment to quality has resulted in a company that, while not quite on the same level as Noctua or Corsair in terms of brand recognition, still ranks among the top-tier manufacturers all the same.


In today's review, I take Scythe's latest offering, the Shuriken 2, and put it through a torture test that is likely unfair considering how tiny this heatsink truly is. However, considering Scythe's ability to punch above their weight class, the Shuriken 2 might have a better chance to withstand the heat compared to other ultra-small Mini-ITX focused coolers.