Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 Digital Black CPU Cooler
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Key Features
- [Radiator Specifications]Model: Peerless Assassin 140 Digital Black,overall size: 140x160x165mm, fan size: 120x120x28mm/140x140x27mm,fan speed: 1850/1500RPM+10%,wind pressure: 2.1/2.09mm H2O Airflow: 82/77.8CFM,Operating Noise:≤29.6/25.6DB(A),Fan Power Supply Interface: 4PIN PWM,the dual cpu fans with the radiator come with S-FDB bearings, which have long-life characteristics to ensure that the radiator dissipates heat efficiently
- [ARGB Magnetic Digital Display Board] The radiator is paired with a magnetic top cover ARGB digital display board, which can grasp the temperature and occupancy information of the CPU and graphics card, and combined with the TRCC control software, it can achieve the colour switching of the temperature figures
- [165mm Height] The overall height of the cooler is 165mm, making it compatible with mainstream ATX cases. The cooling tower is painted in a solid black coating style, and the magnetic top cover with digital display panel design combines the high cooling function of the cooler with innovative technology. The overall design of the dual tower with dual fans is compatible with high waistcoat memory and graphics card installation
- [TRCC Software] TRCC Control Centre can freely monitor the parameters of CPU and GPU temperature and occupancy, and the data text can be freely adjusted in colour. The power supply and data communication transmission of the digital display board are provided by the 9PIN USB interface of the motherboard, please ensure the integrity of the wiring before installing the software, which can be downloaded and installed from the official website
- [Wide Compatibility] The cpu cooler is compatible with platforms: AMD: AM4/AM5 and LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/2011/2066,comes with dual-platform mounting grommets, which can be well mounted to the corresponding platforms, and can be installed according to the manuals or installation videos. (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 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Dimensions | 140x160x165mm |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 29.6 db |
| Part Number | PA140 D Black-D2 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 160 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | cpu cooler, cpu air cooler、ice coolers cpu、heat pipe cpu cooler、 |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1850 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.51"L x 6.3"W x 6.5"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 Digital Black CPU Cooler, Double PWM Fans with 1850RPM Speed, Support Intel lga1700/1851/115X/2011/1200,AMD:AM4/AM5, Computer CPU Cooling,Digital Screen Top Cover |
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