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Scythe Fuma 3
A compact asymmetric dual tower that leaves front RAM slots clear and runs close to much larger air coolers.
- Dual tower
- 154 mm
- 28.6 dBA
PCPR score
7.9
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$49.99MSRP
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The short version
The Fuma 3 is a compact dual-tower air cooler with six 6 mm heatpipes, two Kaze Flex II 120 mm fans (one 15 mm slim fan and one 26 mm fan) and an asymmetric heatsink that leaves the front memory slots clear. Scythe lists 154 mm height and LGA1851 and AM5 support, and Tom's Hardware found it stays close to pricier towers, handling about 227 W on a Core i7-13700K. It suits small cases; larger, pricier towers still edge it out on outright cooling.
Pros
- Asymmetric heatsink leaves front memory slots clear, which Scythe describes as full RAM compatibility
- Tom's Hardware found it stays close to pricier high-end towers despite its compact size
- Listed support for LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA115x, 1200, 2011(v3), 2066, AM5 and AM4
- Two Kaze Flex II 120 mm fans counter-rotate for higher static pressure, per Scythe
Cons
- Bigger and costlier air coolers still post better outright cooling, per Tom's Hardware
- Scythe publishes no TDP rating or warranty length on the product page
Best for
- Small-form-factor air-cooled builds
- Buyers with tall memory who want a compact dual tower
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Dual tower
Fit
- Socket support
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
- Height (air)
- 154 mm
- Width (air)
- 138 mm
Cooling
- Fans included
- 2
- Fan size
- 120 mm
- Max noise
- 28.6 dBA
Physical
- RGB
- No
- LCD display
- No
Compatibility notes
- 154 mm tall with fans; confirm the case's CPU cooler height limit.
- Scythe claims full RAM compatibility thanks to the asymmetric heatsink, but tall DIMMs are still worth checking.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveTom's Hardware gave it Editor's Choice for cooling that stays close to much bigger towers while keeping memory slots clear at a modest price, although larger and costlier coolers still beat it.
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Common questions
Does the Fuma 3 support AM5 and LGA1851?
Yes. Scythe lists Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 115x, 1200, 2011(v3) and 2066 along with AMD AM5 and AM4 on the product page.
How much cooling does the Fuma 3 handle?
Tom's Hardware reported about 227 W on a Core i7-13700K and 124 W on a Ryzen 7 7700X, close to pricier high-end towers for its size.
Is the Fuma 3 good for mini-ITX builds?
Tom's Hardware says it was designed with SFF systems in mind, and Scythe notes the asymmetric heatsink can fit Z690I Mini-ITX boards.
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