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THERMALRLGHT Thermalright TR Assassin Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler
Bottom line: The THERMALRLGHT Thermalright TR Assassin Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & 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
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Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
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SpecPicks Verdict
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Common buyer scenarios for retro cpu coolers & 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
- [Product Specifications] AS120 EVO (Abbreviation); CPU Cooler; Size: 120 (L) x 73 (W) x 156 (H) mm (4.72 x 2.87 x 6.14 inches); Cooler Material: Aluminium. All-aluminium fins in the main body bring the maximum heat dissipation area, combined with the high speed PWM fan, it can perfectly bring out the strongest heat dissipation efficacy of the cooler.
- [PWM Fan] TL-S12-S; Standard 120MM size PWM performance fan: 120 x 120 x 25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); Fan speed (RPM): 2000RPM±10%; Power supply connector: 4-pin; Voltage: 12V DC; Air flow rate: 68.9CFM (max); Noise level ≤ 28.2dB (A), high-performance fan combined with efficient cooling body to bring you the best cooling effect!
- [ARGB Divine Light Synchronization] The ARGB of the pwm fan is synchronized with the 5V 3pin on the motherboard to achieve light synchronization. 1600W colour soft light effect provides rich lighting effect while cooling efficiently, cooling the CPU temperature while realizing the colour changing transformation, combining the performance with the colour perfectly. Support light effect series connection to avoid insufficient light slots.
- 【Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel:1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851,AMD:AM4 /AM5; For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided
Full Specifications
| Brand | THERMALRLGHT |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Dimensions | 4.72 x 2.87 x 6.14 inch |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 28.2 db |
| Part Number | AS120 EVO |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 68.9 cfm |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 rpm |
| Full listing title | Thermalright TR Assassin Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler, AS120 EVO, 2000RPM Speed,4 Heat Pipes, 120mm PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler with S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200, PC Cooling |
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Thermalright TR Assassin Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler, AS120 EVO, 2000RPM Speed,4 Heat Pipes, 120mm PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler with S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200, PC 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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