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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black CPU Air Cooler Dual Towers
Bottom line: The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black CPU Air Cooler Dual Towers is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cooling & fans category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros
- ✓ Backed by Thermalright's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
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Key Features
- 【Better cooling】 With Full electroplating reflow welding process, the main body of the twin towers is sprayed with black paint at the nanoscale, the effective heat dissipation area is 9600cm. The offset asymmetric layout is allowed to installation on first graphics card slot, so that the cooler can achieve excellent heat dissipation performance during work.
- 【Product specification】Peerless Assassin 120 Black; 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】Model:TL-C12B; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); Product weight: 1.02kg(2.25lb); fan speed (RPM): 1550rpm±10%; power port: 4pin; Voltage:12V; Air flow:66.17CFM(MAX); Noise Level≤25.6dB(A), The combination of dual fans makes the CPU cool better.
- 【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. When CPU cooler works, match with ultra-silent airflow fans, aim to extreme CPU cooling performance.
- 【Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel: LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851/2066/2011, AMD: AM4 AM5; For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | PA120SE BLACK |
| Weight | 1.02kg |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Wattage | 4.8 watts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 4.92x5.31x6.18 inch |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 25.6 db |
| Part Number | PA120SE BLACK |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.17 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | cpu air cooler |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Warranty Description | Non human damage quality issues, 3-year warranty |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1550 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.92"L x 5.31"W x 6.18"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black CPU Air Cooler Dual Towers, 6 heatpipes,with Dual CPU Fans,for Intel LGA115X/1851/1700/2011,AM4/AM5, High Performance Radiator-Black,1550rpm±10% |
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