Scythe SCKDT-1000

An air cooler standing 160mm tall rated to dissipate 180W. That rating covers upper-midrange CPUs at stock and mild overclocks. Noise is specced at 8.2 dBA; socket compatibility spans AM5, AM4, LGA1700. At 160mm tall, verify case cooler clearance — mid-towers typically allow 160–170mm.

Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components. Warranty coverage follows Scythe's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build. If this CPU cooler is not quite the right fit, the category page lists close alternatives at similar prices for a quick side-by-side comparison.