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Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler,1850RPM Speed,4 Heat Pipes, 120mm PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler with S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200, PC Cooling
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Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler

Bottom line: The Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler: 70.4 CFM max airflow from the 120mm TL-E12B V2 fan; main trade-off: 156mm tall - check case clearance before buying.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 70.4 CFM max airflow from the 120mm TL-E12B V2 fan
  • ✓ Rated 27dB(A) or lower at 1850RPM
  • ✓ Covers LGA1150 through 1700 plus AM4 and AM5

Cons

  • ✗ 156mm tall - check case clearance before buying
  • ✗ AM4/AM5 mounting reuses the board's stock backplate
  • ✗ Single-fan, single-tower design limits headroom on hot CPUs
  • ✗ All-aluminium fin stack, no copper fins at this price

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SpecPicks scored Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO Dark 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 Taiwanese brand with more than 20 years of development history. It has a certain degree of popularity in the Chinese market and has a decisive influence in the cooler market. We have been focusing on the research and development of computer peripheral accessories. The R&D product line includes: CPU coolers, CPU liquid coolers, case fans, thermal paste, accessories and other products.
  • [Product Specifications] AS120 EVO DARK(Abbreviation); CPU Cooler; Size: 120 (L) x 73 (W) x 156 (H) mm (4.72 x 2.87 x 6.14 inches); Cooler Material: Aluminium. All-aluminium fins in the main body bring the maximum heat dissipation area, combined with the high speed PWM fan, it can perfectly bring out the strongest heat dissipation efficacy of the cpu cooler.
  • [PWM Fan] TL-E12B V2; Standard 120MM size PWM performance fan: 120 x 120 x 25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); Fan speed (RPM): 1850RPM±10%; Power supply connector: 4-pin; Voltage: 12V DC; Air flow rate: 70.4CFM (max); Noise level ≤ 27dB (A), high-performance fan combined with efficient cooling body to bring you the best cooling effect!
  • [Excellent price/performance ratio]The top cover of CPU air cooler is made of anodic black brushed process, the unique top cover creates the face value of the cooler, 4 black-painted fully plated heat pipes with Seiko HDT direct touch copper base, 1850RPM rotation speed of the cooler with the cooperation of the cooler's heat dissipation speed and performance is constantly improved.
  • [Compatibility] The CPU cooling slot support: Intel: LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/17XX; AMD: AM4/AM5; for different CPU slot platforms, the corresponding mounting plate or fasteners are provided, which can be combined with the installation instructions or in accordance with the tutorial to the machine.(Note: To install AM4/AM5 motherboards, you need to use the original backplate that comes with the motherboard)

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
ModelAS120 EVO DARK
Voltage12 volts
Wattage1.92 watts
MaterialAluminum
Dimensions4.72 x 2.87 x 6.14 inch
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level27 db
Part NumberAS120 EVO DARK
CompatibilityPC
Material TypeAluminum
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Air Flow Capacity70.4 cfm
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Included ComponentsCPU cooler
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed1850 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H2.87"L x 6.14"W x 4.72"H
Full listing titleThermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler,1850RPM Speed,4 Heat Pipes, 120mm PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler with S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200, PC Cooling

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