Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 Vision Black CPU Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 Vision Black CPU 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 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 Vision Black CPU Cooler 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
- [Excellent Cooling] The CPU cooler as a whole consists of a nano fully-painted black main tower and two 12cm CPU fans, a magnetic top cover with a 2.4-inch IPS LCD display, 6X6mm nano fully-painted black heatpipes, and the matching 1500RPM fan speeds can easily dissipate the CPU's temperature to make the cooler have excellent cooling efficiency
- [Radiator Specifications] Model: Burst Assassin 120 Vision Black, overall size: 124x102x156mm, cpu fan size: 120x120x25mm, fan speed: 1500RPM +10%, air pressure: 1.53mm H2O, air volume: 66.17CFM, operating noise: ≤ 25.6DB ( A), case fan power supply interface: 4PIN PWM, radiator with dual fans with S-FDB bearings, the bearing has a long life characteristics, to ensure that the radiator long-lasting heat dissipation
- [Dual Fan Cooling] The cpu air cooler is paired with forward and reverse rotating fans, which can effectively reduce the wind cut noise of the dual fans, the fans have PWM intelligent temperature control, no need to manually adjust the rotational speed; the included Y-type adapter allows you to connect the two fans in series with only one motherboard connector. (Note that the forward and reverse fans have the difference between inlet and outlet air, you need to pay attention to the installation direction of the pc fan
- [2.4-inch IPS LCD Screen] The computer radiator's magnetic top cover is a square 2.4-inch 320X240 resolution IPS LCD screen, the panel screen can accurately restore colours, equipped with the new TRCC control software can be adjusted to want to display the screen, support software control screen rotation.
- [TRCC Software] TRCC control centre can freely monitor the system parameters display and free background format display and free definition of text presentation, etc., more DIY play wonderful presentation. The screen adopts USB 9PIN interface data transmission + SATA power supply mode, the software needs to be downloaded and installed from the official website. (If you have any questions, please consult customer service)
- [Wide Compatibility]The cpu air cooler is compatible with platforms: AM4/AM5 and LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1200, comes with dual-platform mounting grommets, which can be well installed to the corresponding platforms, and can be installed according to the instructions or installation tutorials. (Note: AMD platform installation requires the use of the motherboard's original backplane, this product does not come with the backplane)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 124x102x156mm |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Noise Level | 25.6 Decibels |
| Part Number | BA120 VISION BLACK D6 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.17 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| 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 Vision Black CPU Cooler with 2.4-inch 320x240 Resolution IPS Display LCD Screen,Double CPU Fans,Computer CPU Air Cooling for LGA1700/1851,AM4/AM5,6 Heat Pipes Cooling |
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Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 Vision Black CPU Cooler with 2.4-inch 320x240 Resolution IPS Display LCD Screen,Double CPU Fans,Computer CPU Air Cooling for LGA1700/1851,AM4/AM5,6 Heat Pipes 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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