Scythe Katana 4 CPU Cooler Stars at CeBIT 2012

Unlike ASUS, Scythe will definitely attend this year's CeBIT trade show, with a whole slew of products, the main attraction being the Katana 4 CPU cooler.

Given that Scythe is, essentially, a cooling product specialist, it was obvious that it would have some sort of high-tier CPU cooling module on display at the event.

The Katana 4 is the so-called star attraction, even though the company has other things to show, like a pair of D-class digital amplifiers.

Showing that Scythe is just as eager to sell audio products as it is on the cooling market, the exhibition will include the Kama Bay Amp Pro (SDAR-3000) and Kama Bay Amp Mini Pro (SDA35-2000).

The former relies on the Toshiba TB2924AFG IC (integrated circuit) and can output 16 watts per channel, continuously.

Meanwhile, the Kama Bay Amp Mini Pro uses the MAX98400A Power IC from MAXIM and can deliver 24 watts per channel while being smaller.

Nevertheless, the Katana 4 CPU cooler is bound to capture most of the attention of anyone visiting Scythe's booth in Hannover, Germany, between 6 and 10 March, 2012.

One of its highlights is the A.T.F.S. fin structure design (Aero Tuning Fin Structure): the fins are tilted and rely on intake holes for better airflow.

With this to ensure efficiency, the Katana 4 has three copper heatpipes and one fan, plus the N.G.C.S. (New Generation Clip System).

N.G.C.S. lets owners mount it on even the latest CPU sockets, which no doubt includes the upcoming Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs.

Alas, this year's CeBIT doesn't look like it will be as big or as crowded as in previous years, when we had people there. We've mentioned that ASUS has apparently decided that it wasn't worth attending this time. It may be that the poor economic situation of Europe is a bigger turnoff than people thought.

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