Too Quiet: Scythe Ninja 5 CPU Cooler Review vs. FUMA 2, Noctua, & Liquid Coolers

After reviewing the Scythe FUMA 2 relatively positively, we’re now benchmarking the Scythe Ninja 5 CPU air cooler. This is a massive cooler and rivals the Noctua NH-D15 in size, but is cheaper. Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases () Watch our Scythe FUMA 2 review: In these benchmarks, we’re testing the Scythe Ninja 5 CPU cooler versus other “best“ CPU coolers we’ve tested thus far. The Ninja 5 goes up against Scythe’s own FUMA 2, but we also test the Ninja 5 with the FUMA 2 fans to see if it improves on the charts. Additionally, we’re testing the Noctua NH-D15, Deepcool Assassin III, Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280, and plenty more. We’re slowly building-out the list of tested devices and will continue our search for the best CPU coolers. Please consider buying one of GN’s Wireframe Mouse Mats to support us: IN STOCK & SHIPPING NOW! - this is a high-quality desk-size mousing surface with custom blue rubber underside, blue stitched borders, and a high-quality print with PC component design. Watch our CPU cooler methodology explainer here: Or read our CPU cooler testing methodology: RELATED PRODUCTS Scythe Ninja 5 on Amazon here: Find the Scythe FUMA 2 on Amazon here: Noctua NH-U14S on Amazon: Lian Li Galahad series will eventually be on Amazon here: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280 on Amazon: EK AIO on Amazon: The best way to support our work is through our store: Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: 00:00 - Scythe Ninja 5 Bigboi Air Cooler 03:39 - Scythe Marketing & Claims 06:12 - Ninja 5 Mechanics & Design 08:45 - Ninja 5 Mounting Instructions & Installation 12:01 - Coldplate Surface Pressure & Distribution 13:23 - 200W Heat Load 35dBA Noise-Normalized Benchmarks 17:49 - Scythe Ninja 5 VRM Thermal Benchmarks 18:49 - 100% Fan Speed Benchmarks on Scythe Ninja 5 19:46 - Coldplate Flatness for Ninja 5 20:21 - 125W Heat Load 35dBA Benchmarks & Noise 21:25 - Time-to-Max Thermal Testing 21:57 - Conclusion vs. FUMA 2 ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video (“this video is brought to you by“) and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or “sponsored content“ (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: f: w: Editorial, Host, Test Lead: Steve Burke Testing: Mike Gaglione Video: Keegan Gallick, Andrew Coleman