BIOS Setting
We used the default PWM setting for the testing.
Sound Level Testing
We used a standard generic digital sound level meter at 15 inches. It is important to note we used the MicroCool Banchetto 101 Chassis for testing which is an open chassis. This means you are hearing the CPU coolers fan unobstructed.
Thermal Paste
We use Arctic MX-2 for all heatsink cooler tests and in fact we use it for all builds, test or otherwise. We run the AIDA64 Engineer stability test as our burn in programme for thermal paste, which allows the paste to spread out and share the love across the mating surfaces. It is worth doing, we always notice a drop in temperatures after 30 minutes of burn in.
Results
The Scythe Grand Kama Cross 3 is pretty much bang in the middle of the chart. It has some decent competition ahead and behind it. Under load conditions however, the performance is slightly lower down the chart. It is still a decent performance with one fan, something that needs to be remembered when looking at the competition on the charts.
Scythe Grand Kama Cross 3 CPU Cooler Review
Package - 8
Performance - 7.4
Price - 8
Consumer Experience - 7.5
7.7
The Kama Cross 3 is a competent cooler, and looks really good too. With memory and CPU area clearance sorted too, the Kama Cross 3 gives you an extra couple of reasons to buy one over the other standard looking single and dual fan tower coolers.
