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THERMALRLGHT Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler
Bottom line: The THERMALRLGHT Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler 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 & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by THERMALRLGHT'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
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored THERMALRLGHT Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. THERMALRLGHT'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
- 【Overall refinement】The cpu radiator adopts anodic black frosted process, the twin towers of the radiator body present a frosted texture, with 7 fully plated and blackened heatpipes, as well as a precision micro-engraved reflow soldered copper base, which greatly enhances the overall performance of the radiator; avoiding the treatment of the graphics card allows for greater compatibility of the cpu cooler.
- 【Product specification】PS120 EVO; CPU Cooler dimensions:125(L)x135(W)x157(H)mm (4.92x5.3x 6.18 inch); Heat sink material: aluminum,the main body is made of anodized black frosted top + finely carved pure copper base technology, avoiding the memory design, the main body is fully aluminum fins, bringing maximum heat dissipation area. combined with the high thermal conductivity of the thermal paste, which can perfectly perform the cooler's most powerful cooling effect.
- 【Performance Fan Matching】The cpu cooler is equipped with a fan that not only has a high rotation speed, but also has a very high face value. 2150RPM high rotation speed can quickly drive the heat, the red clay block in the middle of the fan serves as a balancing act, and the fan is surrounded by four rounded ARGB lines, which makes the high-value, high-rotation speed fan a perfect combination of the main body of the pc cooler.
- 【Double PWM Fans】 TL-K12; Standard size industrial grade PWM performance PC fan: 120x120x25mm; Fan speed (RPM): 2150rpm±10%; Power port: 4-pin; Voltage: 12V; Air flow: 69CFM (max); Noise level ≤27dB(A), high performance fan combined with efficient heat dissipation The cooling body of the unit gives you the best cooling effect.
- 【More cooling details optimization】Heatsink made of insulation grade PBT+PC, Stably-FDB bearing solves the problem of fan blade shaking in the lifting mode, and the Y-type of the configuration is specially designed, one end is 3pin, the other end is 4pin, which can be used directly.The height is 157mm, compatible with a wide range of chassis models.
- 【Compatibility】CPU cooling slot support: Intel: LGA1700/1851/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/2011/2066; AMD: AM4/AM5;for different CPU slot platforms, provide the corresponding mounting plate or fasteners, can be combined with the installation instructions or follow the tutorial to get on the machine.
Full Specifications
| Brand | THERMALRLGHT |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Wattage | 2.4 watts |
| Material | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Dimensions | 4.92x5.3x 6.18 inch |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 1 db |
| Part Number | 1 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 69 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Warranty Description | 3 |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 27 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.72"L x 0.98"W x 4.72"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler, 7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler, Dual 120mm TL-K12 PWM Fan, AGHP 4.0 Technology, S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/115X/1851/1200 |
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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler, 7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler, Dual 120mm TL-K12 PWM Fan, AGHP 4.0 Technology, S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/115X/1851/1200 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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