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Universal Retention Kit 3

The Scythe Universal Retention Kit 3 allows safe mounting of bigger and heavier CPU Coolers due to a solid back-plate based mounting system. Thanks to the provided multi-socket support it is possible to use it with Intel® Socket T / LGA775, LGA1156 LGA1366 as well as new LGA1155 and AMD® Socket 754, 939, AM2, AM2+, AM3 and 940. It is applicable for Scythe coolers equipped with the Push-Pin mounting system. Supplied metal Retention Bracket offers a more safe and solid solution for AMD mainboards allowing even big and heavy CPU Coolers. By using the supplied Push-Pin removal tool it is possible to remove Push-Pins from CPU Coolers fast and easily.

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Specification

Model Name:
Universal Retention Kit 3

Model No.:
SCURK-3000

Compatible Sockets:
Intel®:
Socket T / LGA775
Socket LGA1155
Socket LGA1156
Socket LGA1366

AMD®:
Socket 754
Socket 939
Socket AM2
Socket AM2+
Socket AM3
Socket 940
Socket FM1
Socket FM2

Accessory:
Universal Backplate (Metal)
Retention Bracket (Metal)
Wrench
Mounting Screws
Manual (multilingual)
Push-Pin Removal Tool

Dimensions:
3.62 x 5.71 x 1.42 inch
92 x 145x 36 mm

Weight:
6.52 oz / 185 g

Features

Sturdy CPU Cooler Mounting Kit for AMD and Intel Sockets
Universal Retention Kit 3 allows mounting of even heavy and big CPU Coolers thanks to the sturdy Mounting System which is based on a metal backplate. It furthermore provides multi-socket support which makes it compatible to Intel® Socket T / LGA775, LGA1156 LGA1366 as well as new LGA1155 and AMD® Socket 754, 939, AM2, AM2+, AM3 and 940. Universal Retention Kit 3 is only compatible with Push-Pin type CPU coolers.

Metal Retention Bracket for AMD Sockets
Thanks to the Scythe Universal Retention Kit 3 it is possible to replace the standard plastic Retention Bracket that comes with the mainboard against a more solid metal Retention Bracket. Thus allows higher contact pressure and mounting of bigger and heavier CPU Cooler without having the apprehension of broken retention bracket.

User Friendly Push-Pin Removal Tool
Universal Retention Kit 3 comes with the useful Push-Pin Removal Tool which allows easy and fast detachment of Push-Pins from CPU Coolers.

Replacement Brackets for Scythe CPU Coolers
This Retention Kit may be used in combination with Scythe CPU Push-Pin Coolers in case of loss of mounting brackets, as a stable backplate based mounting system and in some cases even for upgrades to newer sockets.

Compatible CPU Cooler List

Rasetsu SCRT-1000
Big Shuriken SCBSK-1000
Katana 3 SCKTN-3000, 3000A, 3000I.
Samurai ZZ SCSMZ-2000
Yasya SCYS-1000
Grand Kama Cross SCKC-2000