Thermalright
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Mini Black CPU Air Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Mini Black CPU Air Cooler: Just 135mm tall with a 125 x 110mm footprint for tighter case clearance; main trade-off: ships with a single 120mm fan, so push-pull needs a second fan bought separately.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Just 135mm tall with a 125 x 110mm footprint for tighter case clearance
- ✓ Six 6mm AGHP heatpipes feed two towers of 48 aluminium fins each
- ✓ Fits AM4/AM5 plus Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115x/2011/2066
- ✓ PWM 120mm fan on an S-FDB bearing, rated 1500RPM +/-10%
- ✓ All-black anti-oxidation coating over a CNC micro-engraved copper base
Cons
- ✗ Ships with a single 120mm fan, so push-pull needs a second fan bought separately
- ✗ 1500RPM fan ceiling limits airflow headroom on hot-running CPUs
- ✗ Mini towers give up some fin area to reach the lower 135mm height
- ✗ No RGB lighting listed in the specs for builds that want it
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- [AGHP Technology] 6x6mm heatpipes adopt AGHP upgraded 4th generation technology to solve the effect of anti-gravity caused by vertical/horizontal direction, and 6 pure black fully plated heatpipes, which will bring out the heat dissipation to a better level with the help of 12cm performance fans.
- [Product Specifications] PA120 MINI BLACK; CPU cooling size: 125 (L) x 110 (W) x 135 (H) mm; Cooler material: aluminium. The main body is fully blackened with antioxidant coating + CNC precision micro-engraved copper base, creating a black look with symmetrical mech-type fins.
- [Thermal Advantage] CPU cooler's strong heat dissipation is created by 6 heatpipes + dual tower + performance fan, dual tower structure for 48 pieces of all-aluminium fins * 2, to a certain extent, increase the cooling area, by the pure copper base to heat transfer to the 6 heatpipes, and then dispersed to the dual tower, and finally by the pc fan will be blown out of the heat dissipation, to achieve the best cooling effect!
- [Stable output] CPU cooler with high-performance fan with PWM temperature control function, shock-absorbing silicone feet around to reduce fan noise, anti-touch fan blade design to improve safety, and S-FDB bearing is a solution to the fan lifting jitter vibration. The S-FDB bearing solves the problem of fan lifting vibration. It improves the cooling performance to a great extent.
- [Compatibility] CPU cooler slot support: Intel: LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851/2011/2066; AMD: AM4/AM5; for different CPU slot platforms, the cooler's mounting kit provides the appropriate mounting plate or fasteners, can be combined with the installation instructions or follow the tutorials to the machine.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | PA120 MINI BLACK |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Wattage | 2.4 watts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 25.6 db |
| Part Number | PA120 MINI BLACK |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Vibration/Rumble | Yes |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.87 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | cpu cooler |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Warranty Description | 3-Years |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Mini Black CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes,120mm CPU Fan, 135mm High,1500RPM±10%, Double Tower Coolers, for AM4/ AM5,Intel LGA 1851/1700/115x/1200/2011 |
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Mini Black CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes,120mm CPU Fan, 135mm High,1500RPM±10%, Double Tower Coolers, for AM4/ AM5,Intel LGA 1851/1700/115x/1200/2011 is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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