Hardware - Intel Core 2 Duo Q66600 @ 3.60GHz (LGA775) - x2 OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 CL4 FlexXLC Edition Module(s) - Seagate 750GB 7200RPM (Serial ATAII) - ASUS GeForce 9800 GTX (512MB) - ASUS Rampage Extreme (Intel X48) - OCZ GameXStream (700 watt) Software - Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit) - Intel System Driver 8.4.0.1016 - Nvidia Forceware 174.74

Both the idle and stress tests are run for 20mins and then the lowest/maximum values are recorded. Prime95 is used to place all four cores under 100% load for the 20 minute period. Since our Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor can run at 3.60GHz (400 x 9) without any voltage adjustments, we have left all voltages at their default values on the ASUS Rampage Extreme.

The idle performance of the Scythe Kama Angle is impressive, keeping the overclocked Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor at just 33 degrees. Given that the best result recorded so far is 31 degrees, we are extremely pleased with the Kama Angle, particularly given the extremely low operating volume.

Turning up the heat by stress testing the Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor did place a lot more strain on the cooling capabilities of the Scythe Kama Angle. However given the low operating volume we were still impressed with the results, as the Kama Angle kept the quad-core processor at 68 degrees when under full load. With the average temperature sitting around 71 degrees, it is fair to say that the Kama Angle is better than your average after market heatsink.