Conclusion

In the end we feel that the Scythe Mugen is the perfect choice for those who are looking for a quiet heatsink regardless of its size. Though it may not perform as well as other expensive coolers, the Mugen performs well enough for its price. The Mugen can be had for less than £25 which can be seen as inexpensive compared to other coolers such as the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme which doesn’t even include a fan.

Our only complaints with this cooler are the plastic LGA775 push-pins and how large the unit is. If you plan on purchasing the Mugen and will be using it with a socket LGA775 motherboard, we highly recommend buying the Scythe Universal Retention Kit as it allows for better pressure between the heatsink and CPU and is less prone to break than the push-pins.

Pros:

• Lots of surface area for heat dissipation
• Allows for up to four fans to be mounted
• Quiet

Cons:

• Quite large
• Plastic LGA775 push-pins
• Lesser performance compared to other 120mm heatsinks