Scythe cooler is this OK? If so getting AM4 mounting

[darklighthim]

I have a Scythe Ashura CPU cooler that I was using with an LGA1156 intel CPU for years, then I moved to AM4 with a Ryzen 5 2600

Initially I just ran stock as the old cooler was pre-AM4 so no mounting hardware in the box and really wanted to get a system up and running.

 

Now though I might want to swap coolers and wondering if the Scythe Ashura would be OK for a stock and maybe lightly overclocked 2600.

Also does anyone know where I can pick up the correct mounting hardware? I tried emailing Scythe as per their website about purchasing mounts, as they mention my cooler as being able to use AM4 mounting but they never got back as far as I could see..

 

[KingTdiGGiTTy]

Mounting hardware for your specific cooler probably doesn't exist. I don't recommended it [as you could get a 212 eve or something for cheap] but there is probably a functional, but illegitimate way to get it to fit. 

[DJ46]

6 minutes ago, KingTdiGGiTTy said:

Mounting hardware for your specific cooler probably doesn't exist. I don't recommended it [as you could get a 212 eve or something for cheap] but there is probably a functional, but illegitimate way to get it to fit. 

It definitely does exist.
Scythe SCAM4-1000A Mounting kit for AM4 Type A. The important part is the Type A. Type B is for a different set of coolers.

 

I looked a bit more into the cooler and it seems to be roughly on par with the NH-U12S, so definitely good enough for a 2600, and probably even something more power hungry.

I recently bought the Type B kit for my Ninja 4 just to have it ready if I decide to upgrade. It cost me roughly $15 so a lot cheaper than a new cooler. But I had to source it from a random retailer that had it in stock (or Ebay, but it was slightly more expensive there).

It shouldn't be that hard to find a Type A for your cooler if you look up the exact model number I gave you. Most shops will probably list it as SCAM4-1000A. Just make sure you get the Type A.

[darklighthim]

Just now, KingTdiGGiTTy said:

Mounting hardware for your specific cooler probably doesn't exist. I don't recommended it [as you could get a 212 eve or something for cheap] but there is probably a functional, but illegitimate way to get it to fit. 

 

1 minute ago, DJ46 said:

It definitely does exist.

Scythe SCAM4-1000A Mounting kit for AM4 Type A. The important part is the Type A. Type B is for a different set of coolers.

Yes, this.

I tried to email them as I wanted to buy the kit but got no response.

 

If my cooler is still decent then I'd rather just pay a little for a mounting kit than buying a whole new cooler, especially if something like a 212 isn't any better?

 

[DJ46]

2 minutes ago, darklighthim said:

Yes, this.

I tried to email them as I wanted to buy the kit but got no response.

Since I bought mine used so I didn't even try to contact Scythe directly.

A quick search on Ebay shows that these kits are still available. Prices are around $10 but I don't know where you're from, so shipping could easily be another $10.

[darklighthim]

1 hour ago, DJ46 said:

Since I bought mine used so I didn't even try to contact Scythe directly.

A quick search on Ebay shows that these kits are still available. Prices are around $10 but I don't know where you're from, so shipping could easily be another $10.

I'll have a quick look on Ebay.

I'm in the UK so not sure how it'll be finding them here or the delivery costs.

[WoodenMarker]

4 hours ago, darklighthim said:

I'm in the UK so not sure how it'll be finding them here or the delivery costs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scythe-SCAM4-1000-Mounting-System-Type/dp/B06XW2W9TZ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=scythe+am4&qid=1579126003&sr=8-2

[darklighthim]

14 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scythe-SCAM4-1000-Mounting-System-Type/dp/B06XW2W9TZ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=scythe+am4&qid=1579126003&sr=8-2

£28.09 delivery, no thanks.

[DJ46]

1 hour ago, darklighthim said:

£28.09 delivery, no thanks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scythe-Mounting-System-for-AM4-Type-A-Processor-cooler-mounting-kit-SCAM4-1000A/124039966491?epid=789291023&hash=item1ce15baf1b:g:A-oAAOSw7TReF53-&shqty=1&isGTR=1#shId

 

This one should be roughly £15 including shipping. The feedback looks decent and they have them in stock apparently.

 

Or you can get it from here for a quid more https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scythe-SCAM4-1000A-AM4-Upgrade-Kit-for-Kotetsu-Mugen-4-Mugen-Max-Ashura-Tatsumi/254471077056?epid=25012772724&hash=item3b3fa87cc0:g:8ogAAOSwrhBZJz4Y&shqty=1&isGTR=1#shId