THERMALRLGHT
Thermalrlght Peerless Assassin 120 MINI Black CPU Air Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalrlght Peerless Assassin 120 MINI Black 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
- ✓ 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
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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
- [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.
- [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!
- [Product Specifications] PA120 MINI BLACK; CPU cooling size: 125 (L) x 110 (W) x 135 (H) mm (4.92 x 5.31 x 5.31 inches); 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.
- [135mm height] Double tower radiator height of 135mm, for the chassis more compatible, and do not have to worry about ITX motherboards high waistcoat, do not have to worry about the height of the memory, the main body of all-aluminium fins, can bring the maximum cooling area.
- [Compatibility] CPU cooler slot support: Intel: LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851; 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 | THERMALRLGHT |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Wattage | 2.4 watts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 4.92 x 5.31 x 5.31 inch |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 25.6 db |
| Part Number | PA120 MINI BLACK-D3-A |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.87 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | 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 | Thermalrlght Peerless Assassin 120 MINI Black CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes Dual Towers Cooler, with Dual TL-D12B PWM Fans, Desktop PC Cooler for Intel LGA 1851/1700/1150/1151/1200/2011,AMD:AM4/AM5 |
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