Thermalright
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black V3 CPU Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black V3 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 Peerless Assassin 120 Black V3 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
- [Cooling Performance] The CPU cooler is a dual-tower, dual-fan structure with a black anodised frosted top cover + 6 fully plated heatpipes + precision reflow soldered micro-engraved copper base, paired with a 2000RPM high RPM PWM fan, which easily disperses CPU temperatures and further enhances the cooling efficacy of the cooler.
- [Good Bearing] PC fan's S-FDB bearing, can be a good solution to the cpu fan blade shaking vibration problem in the lifting mode, the bearing also has a long service life, the fan around the shock-absorbing silicone corner pads, to a certain extent, can reduce the noise generated by the rotation of the mis-touching the fan blade design as well as the industrial-strength PBT + PC material, so that the overall experience of the fan to improve the overall experience of the effect of the fan.
- [Memory Avoidance Design] Considering the limitation of memory height, the cooler adopts a cut corner processing design that avoids memory, allowing the fan to be free from memory obstruction when installing the fan, and if the memory height exceeds too much, the fan can be installed upwards. The asymmetrical design of the dual tower cooler is compatible with PCle graphics cards or motherboard heatsinks.
- [AGHP Heat Pipe Technology] 6x6mm heat pipes with AGHP technology can be a good solution to the effects of reverse gravity due to the two mounting orientations of upright/lying. Precision reflow soldered micro-engraved copper base, combined with fully plated heatpipes, and aluminium fins in the twin tower body, together with high performance fans, further enhance the cooling effect.
- [Wide Compatibility] CPU air cooler is compatible with dual-platform slots: Intel LGA 1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200; AMD: AM4/AM5; The pc cooler comes with mounting accessories, which can be installed according to the installation video or instructions. (Note: For AMD platform, you need to use the original backplate of the motherboard for installation)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | PA120 BLACK V3-D2 |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Wattage | 2.4 watts |
| Material | Aluminum, Copper, Plastic, Polybutylene Terephthalate |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 29.8 db |
| Part Number | PA120 BLACK V3-D2 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Copper, Plastic, Polybutylene Terephthalate |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Vibration/Rumble | Yes |
| Air Flow Capacity | 70.84 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | cpu air cooler |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.92"L x 5.31"W x 6.18"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black V3 CPU Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes AGHP Technology, Dual 120mm PWM Fans, 2000RPM Speed, for AMD:AM4 AM5/Intel LGA 1851/1700/1150/1151/1200,PC Cooler |
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