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Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes Heatsink Cooler, 12cm PWM Fan CPU Air Cooler, AGHP Technology, for Intel LGA1851/1700/115X/1200
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Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler

Bottom line: The Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler: Fin-offset design clears tall RAM heatspreaders in all four DIMM slots; main trade-off: 148mm tall - check case clearance before buying.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fin-offset design clears tall RAM heatspreaders in all four DIMM slots
  • ✓ 66.17 CFM airflow rated at 25.6 dB(A) or lower
  • ✓ Covers Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X and AMD AM4/AM5 in one kit

Cons

  • ✗ 148mm tall - check case clearance before buying
  • ✗ Single 120mm tower, not dual-tower or 140mm class
  • ✗ AMD mounting requires the motherboard's stock backplate
  • ✗ 5V 3-pin ARGB header needed; no controller included for older boards

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Key Features

  • [Product specification] Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB; CPU Cooler dimensions: 120(L)x77(W)x148(H)mm (4.72x3.03x5.83inch); Heat sink material: aluminum,the 6 heatpipes oxidation-resistant pure copper heatpipes, and HDT heatpipes with direct touch fine underside finish technology, and specification symmetrical aluminium fins all allow for a further improvement in cooling performance.
  • [Better heat dissipation] The heatsink cooler is composed of a single tower main body + TL-C12C-S series performance balanced fan + 6 nickel-plated anti-oxidation pure copper heat pipes, with a speed of 155RPM, which can quickly dissipate the temperature of the CPU.
  • [PWM Fans] TL-C12C-S; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); fan speed (RPM):1550rpm±10%; power port: 4pin pwm; Light interface: 5V 3PIN ARGB;Voltage:12V; Air flow:66.17CFM(MAX); Noise Level≤25.6dB(A), the cpu fan pairs efficient cool with low-noise-level, providing you an environment with both efficient cool and true quietness.
  • [No memory height limit] The heatsink is equipped with fin offset technology, so that the overall heatsink will not be limited by the memory height when it is installed, and there is no need to worry about the high vest of the motherboard.
  • [Compatibility] The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel: LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851 AMD:AM4/AM5; for different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided.(Note: AMD's motherboard installation requires the use of the original motherboard backplane for installation.)

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
ModelBA120 SE ARGB
Voltage12 volts
Wattage2.4 watts
MaterialAluminum, Copper
Dimensions4.72x3.03x5.83inch
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level25.6 db
Part NumberBA120 SE ARGB
Material TypeAluminum, Copper
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Air Flow Capacity66.17 cfm
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Included ComponentsCPU COOLER
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed1550 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.72"L x 0.98"W x 4.72"H
Full listing titleThermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes Heatsink Cooler, 12cm PWM Fan CPU Air Cooler, AGHP Technology, for Intel LGA1851/1700/115X/1200

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