Bottom Line
With all things considered, the Scythe Ninja 5 represents a decent air cooling option for most moderately-overclocked CPUs, but it does struggle with high-end desktop processors and big overclocks. Strangely enough, the same can be said about the
Cooler Master MasterAir MA620P TUF as both units perform and are priced nearly the same.
Unfortunately, the 800 rpm fans limit the Ninja 5's cooling potential. If having a quiet system is a higher priority, then the the Scythe Ninja 5 is a solid choice. However, if you need top-notch cooling, you should go for a product with better airflow like the
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, which is actually even quieter.