Scythe engineers redesigned the Grand Kama Cross 3 with the goal to  significantly improve the overall performance. Instead of using regular  6-millimeter copper-heatpipes, Scythe has exchanged the two  copper-heatpipes in the center against two with 8-millimeter diameter.  Fine-tuning the manufacturing process allowed to further increase the  efficiency of the heat transfer between the copper baseplate and the  copper-heatpipes. Another difference to the predecessor is that both the  copper baseplate and the four copper-heatpipes have been completely  nickel-plated for the Grand Kama Cross 3. The engineers have re-designed  the two aluminum-fins blocks and fitted the fins with a special saw  tooth tread design. The new design has lowered both the operating noise  at higher fan speed ranges and the air resistance, resulting in improved  cooling performance.

Grand Kama Cross 3 comes with a pre-installed 140 mm axial-fan from  the GlideStream series. Thanks to its larger diameter and PWM-support,  sufficient airflow between 29,90 and 97,18 CFM at noise levels from 12,5  to 30,7 dBA is assured. Fan speed can be adjusted individually  according to the CPU temperature by the motherboard stepless in the  range from 400 to 1.300 RPM. The special grooved blade design of the  GlideStream 140 case fan benefits the top flow design of Grand Kama  Cross 3 CPU cooler.

Even more easy and secure mounting is achieved thanks to the  re-worked backplate-based mounting system. Further advantage is the  support for latest Intel sockets, such as LGA1151, and LGA1150, LGA1155  as well as LGA 775, 1156, 1366, and LGA2011(v3). The list of compatible  AMD sockets includes AM2(+), AM3(+), FM1and FM2(+). All the required  mounting clips and screws are supplied with the Scythe Grand Kama Cross  3, as well as a wrench, screw driver, multi-lingual manual and quality  thermal grease.

Scythe Grand Kama Cross 3 CPU Cooler (Model No. SCGKC-3000) is  available as of today. Suggested retail price is set at 36,50 EUR (excl.  Taxes).