Thermalright
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Cooler: Dual-tower design with 6 pure copper AGHP heat pipes for strong cooling; main trade-off: tall 155mm heatsink may not clear compact or SFF cases.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Dual-tower design with 6 pure copper AGHP heat pipes for strong cooling
- ✓ Two 120mm TL-C12C PWM fans move up to 66.17 CFM at 25.6 dB(A) or quieter
- ✓ Fits AM4, AM5, Intel LGA 1700, 1200, 115X and 1851 sockets
- ✓ Fan layout leaves RAM clearance; Intel and AMD mounting hardware included
Cons
- ✗ Tall 155mm heatsink may not clear compact or SFF cases
- ✗ Air cooler won't match a 360mm AIO on high-TDP overclocked chips
- ✗ 0.97kg dual-tower puts notable weight on the motherboard
- ✗ Plain black fans with no RGB lighting
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU 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 PA120 SE; CPU Cooler dimensions: 125(L)x135(W)x155(H)mm (4.92x5.31x6.1 inch); heat sink material: aluminum, CPU cooler is equipped with metal fasteners of Intel & AMD platform to achieve better installation, double tower cooling is stronger
- 【2 PWM Fans】TL-C12C; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); Product weight:0.97kg(2.1lb); fan speed (RPM):1550rpm±10%; power port: 4pin; Voltage:12V; Air flow:66.17CFM(MAX); Noise Level≤25.6dB(A), leave room for memory-chip(RAM), so that installation of ice cooler cpu is unrestricted
- 【AGHP technique】6×6mm heat pipes apply AGHP technique, Solve the Inverse gravity effect caused by vertical / horizontal orientation,6 pure copper sintered heat pipes & PWM fan & Pure copper base&Full electroplating reflow welding process, When CPU cooler works, match with ultra-silent airflow fans, aim to extreme CPU cooling performance
- 【Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel:115X/1200/1700/17XX AMD:AM4:AM5; For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | PA120 SE 1700-d6 |
| Weight | 0.97kg |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Wattage | 3.6 watts |
| Material | Aluminium,Aluminum,Metal,Silicone |
| Dimensions | 4.92x5.31x6.1 inch |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 25.6 db |
| Part Number | PA120 SE 1700-d6 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminium,Aluminum,Metal,Silicone |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.17 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1550 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.92"L x 5.31"W x 6.1"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes AGHP Technology, Dual 120mm PWM Fans, 1550RPM Speed, for AMD:AM4 AM5/Intel LGA 1700/1150/1151/1200/1851,PC Cooler |
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