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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes, Dual 120mm TL-C12 PWM Fan, Aluminium Heatsink Cover, AGHP Technology, for AMD AM4/AM5 Intel LGA 1700/1851/115X/1200/2011/2066 (PA120)
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 CPU Air Cooler

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Bottom line: The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 CPU Air Cooler: Dual-tower, 6 pure-copper heat pipes for strong cooling; main trade-off: 157mm tall may not fit compact or SFF cases.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Dual-tower, 6 pure-copper heat pipes for strong cooling
  • ✓ Two 120mm TL-C12 PWM fans quiet at ≤25.6dB(A)
  • ✓ Fits AM4, AM5, LGA 1700/1851/115X/1200/2011/2066
  • ✓ 157mm height leaves RAM clearance unrestricted

Cons

  • ✗ 157mm tall may not fit compact or SFF cases
  • ✗ 1500 RPM fan ceiling limits extreme overclock headroom
  • ✗ 66.17 CFM airflow trails high-static-pressure rivals
  • ✗ Metal-fastener mount fiddlier than tool-free kits

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 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.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

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 ; CPU Cooler dimensions: 125(L)x135(W)x157(H)mm (4.92x5.31x6.18 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-C12; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); Product weight:1.02kg(2.25lb); fan speed (RPM):1500rpm±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/1200/2011/2066/1700/1851 AMD:AM4:AM5; For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
ModelPA120 -d6
Weight1.02kg
Voltage12 Volts
Wattage3.6 watts
MaterialAluminum
Dimensions4.92x5.31x6.18 inch
Unit Count1.0 Count
Noise Level25.6 Decibels
Part NumberPA120 -d6
Material TypeAluminum
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Air Flow Capacity66.17 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed1500 RPM
Item Dimensions L x W x H5.31"L x 4.92"W x 6.18"H
Full listing titleThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes, Dual 120mm TL-C12 PWM Fan, Aluminium Heatsink Cover, AGHP Technology, for AMD AM4/AM5 Intel LGA 1700/1851/115X/1200/2011/2066 (PA120)

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