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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 SE CPU Air Cooler with 6 Heat Pipes, 28mm Thick Performance GradeFan, 158mm High CPU Cooling, for AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 SE CPU Air Cooler with 6 Heat Pipes

Bottom line: The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 SE CPU Air Cooler with 6 Heat Pipes is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cooling & fans category, priced around $41.39 on Amazon as of 2026-10-30 22:16 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-30. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

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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

Manufacturer description

[Heat Dissipation Combination] The CPU heat sink is a dual tower dual fan structure, with FIN fins on the black top, 6 fully electroplated anti-oxidation heat pipes, and a finely carved copper bottom. It is equipped with 2 PWM fans, which can easily dissipate the temperature of the CPU. [Product Specifications] Model: Peerless Assassin 140 SE, size: 140x160x158mm, heat sink material: aluminum,fan size: 120x120x28mm/140x140x27mm,fan speed: 1850RPM+10%/1500RPM+10%, Wind pressure: 2.21MM H2O, operating noise≤29.5db (A)/25.6db (A), fan interface: 4pin pwm, Combined with 2 pwm fans, can bring…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 SE CPU Air Cooler with 6 Heat Pipes 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

  • [Heat Dissipation Combination] The CPU heat sink is a dual tower dual fan structure, with FIN fins on the black top, 6 fully electroplated anti-oxidation heat pipes, and a finely carved copper bottom. It is equipped with 2 PWM fans, which can easily dissipate the temperature of the CPU.
  • [Product Specifications] Model: Peerless Assassin 140 SE, size: 140x160x158mm, heat sink material: aluminum,fan size: 120x120x28mm/140x140x27mm,fan speed: 1850RPM+10%/1500RPM+10%, Wind pressure: 2.21MM H2O, operating noise≤29.5db (A)/25.6db (A), fan interface: 4pin pwm, Combined with 2 pwm fans, can bring good heat dissipation effect.
  • [158mm Heat Dissipation Height]The overall height of the cpu cooling is 158mm, which is compatible with more chassis. The main body is made of all aluminum fins, which can provide a larger heat dissipation area
  • [Dual CPU Fan Cooling]The matched 120mm and 140mm fans have a speed of up to 1850RPM and 1500RPM, and an air volume of 88.89CFM and 77.8CFM, which can provide good heat dissipation effect. The fans have PWM function and can adjust the speed according to the motherboard temperature without manual adjustment. The attached fan hook is fixed on the twin tower radiator.
  • [Detail Optimization] The cpu cooler comes with a 1-to-2-wire pwm control line, and the dual fans can achieve PWM synchronous speed control. The accompanying SS2 buckle is compatible with multiple specifications and can accommodate multiple CPU models. It is easy to install and remove, and easy to maintain and upgrade.

Full Specifications

BrandThermalright
ColorPA140SE
ModelPA140SE-D2
UnitCount1
ManufacturerTHERMALRIGHT
ItemPartNumberPA140SE-D2
Full listing titleThermalright Peerless Assassin 140 SE CPU Air Cooler with 6 Heat Pipes, 28mm Thick Performance GradeFan, 158mm High CPU Cooling, for AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200

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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 SE CPU Air Cooler with 6 Heat Pipes, 28mm Thick Performance GradeFan, 158mm High CPU Cooling, for AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200 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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