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Thermalright BA120 ARGB CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes, TL-C12CG-S PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler with S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4/AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200/1851, PC Cooler
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Thermalright BA120 ARGB CPU Air Cooler

Bottom line: The Thermalright BA120 ARGB CPU Air Cooler: Six 6mm heat pipes with AGHP design for vertical or horizontal mounting; main trade-off: 154mm height needs a mid-size case; rules out many small-form-factor builds.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Six 6mm heat pipes with AGHP design for vertical or horizontal mounting
  • ✓ 120mm PWM fan pushes up to 66.17 CFM at 1550 RPM
  • ✓ Fan noise rated at 25.6 dB(A) max for quiet builds
  • ✓ Mounts on AM4, AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851, plus LGA115X/1200
  • ✓ S-FDB bearing fan rated for up to 20,000 hours of service

Cons

  • ✗ 154mm height needs a mid-size case; rules out many small-form-factor builds
  • ✗ Single fan included, so push-pull airflow needs a second fan bought separately
  • ✗ 1550 RPM fan ceiling limits airflow versus higher-speed 120mm fans
  • ✗ No TDP rating listed; verify headroom for high-power CPUs

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Thermalright BA120 ARGB CPU Air Cooler using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Thermalright's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • 【Brand Overview】Thermalright is a Taiwan brand with more than 20 years of development. It has a certain popularity in the domestic and foreign markets and has a pivotal influence in the player market. We have been focusing on the research and development of computer accessories. R & D product lines include: CPU air-cooled radiator, case fan, thermal silicone pad, thermal silicone grease, CPU fan controller, anti falling off mounting bracket, support mounting bracket and other commodities
  • 【Product specification】Thermalright BA120 ARGB; CPU Cooler dimensions: 120(L)x77(W)x154(H)mm (4.72x3.03x6.06inch); Product weight:0.51kg(1.12lb); heat sink material: aluminum, CPU cooler is equipped with metal fasteners of Intel & AMD platform to achieve better installation
  • 【PWM Fans】TL-C12CG-S; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); fan speed (RPM):1550rpm±10%; power port: 4pin; Voltage:12V; Air flow:66.17CFM(MAX); Noise Level≤25.6dB(A), the fan pairs efficient cool with low-noise-level, providing you an environment with both efficient cool and true quietness
  • 【AGHP technique】6x6mm heat pipes apply AGHP technique, Solve the Inverse gravity effect caused by vertical / horizontal orientation. Up to 20000 hours of industrial service life, S-FDB bearings ensure long service life of air-cooler radiators. UL class a safety insulation low-grade, industrial strength PBT+PC material to create high-quality products for you. The height is 154mm, Suitable for medium-sized computer case
  • 【Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel:115X/1200/1700/17XX /1851AMD:AM4; AM5;For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
ModelBA120 ARGB-D2
Weight0.51kg
Voltage12
Wattage7.2 watts
MaterialAluminum,Metal,Silicone
Dimensions4.72x3.03x6.06inch
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level25.6 db
Part NumberBA120 ARGB-D2
CompatibilityPC
Material TypeAluminum,Metal,Silicone
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Air Flow Capacity66.17 cfm
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed1500 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H6.06"L x 4.88"W x 3.03"H
Full listing titleThermalright BA120 ARGB CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes, TL-C12CG-S PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler with S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4/AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200/1851, PC Cooler

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