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Thermalright Aqua Elite 120 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler

Name: Thermalright Aqua Elite 120 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler,PWM ARGB Fan with S-FDB Bearings,Efficient PWM Controlled Pump,for AMD/AM4/AM5, Intel
Brand: Thermalright
SKU: B0CL9WD4PD

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Bottom line: The Thermalright Aqua Elite 120 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler: 1500RPM PWM ARGB fan auto-adjusts to CPU temp; main trade-off: 120mm single-radiator limits high-TDP overclock headroom.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 1500RPM PWM ARGB fan auto-adjusts to CPU temp
✓ Quiet TL-C12B-S V2 fan rated at just 25.6dBA
✓ S-FDB magnetic bearing cuts fan wobble and noise
✓ 4th-gen pump spins to 2800RPM for strong cooling
✓ Fits AM4/AM5 plus Intel LGA1700/1851 out of the box

Cons

✗ 120mm single-radiator limits high-TDP overclock headroom
✗ One fan included despite the 'dual-fan' spec wording
✗ 66.17CFM airflow trails larger 240mm AIO coolers
✗ ARGB needs a 5V 3-pin header your board may lack

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

【Better Cooling】 The cooler adopts the fourth generation pump head + 120 cold row size black aluminium fin heat sink plate + protective preparation mesh water pipe + standard configuration 120mm ARGB fan, to create a low vibration, high heat dissipation, low evaporation, high life span of the one-piece water-cooled cooler area unit.
[CPU Fan Parameters]Equipped with dual-fan TL-C12B-S V2, Speed:1500RPM±10%, size: 120x120x25mm, fan noise≤25.6dBA, power supply interface: 4PIN PWM, light interface: 5V/3PIN ARGB, airflow: 66.17CFM(MAX), with PWM and ARGB function, can automatically adjust the speed according to the CPU temperature, provide strong airflow and lower noise, ARGB light colour can be manually adjusted.
【Unique Pump Head】 The octagonal shaped cold pump head adopts the exclusive frame of the 4th generation water pump, the swirling rectangle design and the ARGB halo under the logo luminous marking creates a colourful visual experience, and the life of the cold pump head is up to 40,000 hours with a rotation speed of up to 2800 RPM ± 10%, which ensures that the CPU is provided with excellent heat dissipation for a long period of time
【Excellent Bearing】 The cooling fan adopts the carefully developed Stably-FDB magnetic stabilisation bearing, which solves the fan blade shaking problem in the hanging mode, increases the stable balance of the fan, reduces the fan noise to a very low level, and at the same time provides the required cooling capacity and extends the service life of the Pcfan.
【Convenient Installation】 AIO cooler compatibility, support AMD & Intel slots, support AMD: AM4/AM5, Intel: lga1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1851/1700, comes with accessories that can be installed on the corresponding platforms, the installation is simple, can be installed according to the instructions and tutorials.

Full Specifications

Brand	Thermalright
Model	AQUA ELITE 120 V3
Voltage	12
Wattage	2.64 watts
Material	Aluminum
Dimensions	120x120x25mm
Unit Count	1 Count
Noise Level	25.6 db
Part Number	AQUA ELITE 120 V3
Material Type	Aluminum
Cooling Method	Water
Number of Items	1
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Air Flow Capacity	66.17 cfm
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Included Components	Liquid CPU Cooler
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed	1500 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.72"L x 0.98"W x 4.72"H
Full listing title	Thermalright Aqua Elite 120 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler,PWM ARGB Fan with S-FDB Bearings,Efficient PWM Controlled Pump,for AMD/AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1150/1151/1200/ 1700/1851, (AE120 V3)

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