Thermalright
Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler Brushed Black Top
Bottom line: The Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler Brushed Black 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 Thermalright'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 Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler Brushed… 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
- [Radiator Parameters] Model: BA120 EVO DARK (abbreviation), Size: 124 (L) * 102 (W) * 156mm (H), Cooling material: aluminium, Fan speed: 1500RPM ± 10%, Fan airflow: 66.17/58CFM (MAX), Operating noise ≤ 25.6DB (A), Fan interface: 4PIN PWM. High-performance fan combined with efficient heat dissipation of the main tower, heart to provide you with high-quality cooling products.
- [6 Heatpipes Cooler] 6x6mm pure copper heatpipes adopt AGHP 4.0 heatpipe technology to solve the anti-gravity effect caused by vertical/horizontal direction. S-FDB bearings have up to 20,000 hours of industrial service life to ensure the long life of air cooled radiators.
- [Dual Fans for High Cooling] The 120mm dual fans with 1500RPM speeds are positive and negative, and the soft corner pads around the fans can effectively reduce the noise of the dual fans, and the standard one-point-two adapter cables are 4pin and 3pin, which can be directly plugged into the fans.If you have any questions, please consult the shop customer service.
- [Non-blocking Memory Design] The width of the dual-fan cooler is 102mm, which will not block the memory stick when installing, any height of the memory stick is compatible, note that the front of the cooler is facing towards the direction of the memory stick, the cooling effect can be played continuously.
- [Wide Compatibility] CPU cooler compatible with dual-platform slots: Intel LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200; AMD: AM4/AM5, the cooler comes with the corresponding platform mounting fasteners, can be installed according to the instructions or installation tutorials to install the installation is simple, (Note: AMD motherboards require the use of the original motherboard). (Note: AMD motherboards need to use the motherboard original backplane installation)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | BA120 EVO DARK |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Noise Level | 25.6 db |
| Part Number | BA120 EVO DARK |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.17 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 | 4.88"L x 4.02"W x 6.14"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler Brushed Black Top, 6 Heat Pipes with PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler, for AM4/ AM5/Intel lga1851/1700/1150/1151/1200, Dual PWM Fans PC Cooling |
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Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 EVO Dark CPU Air Cooler Brushed Black Top, 6 Heat Pipes with PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler, for AM4/ AM5/Intel lga1851/1700/1150/1151/1200, Dual PWM Fans PC Cooling 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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