Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes Cpu cooler, Dual 120mm TL-C12C PWM Fan, Aluminium Heatsink Cover, AGHP Technology, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1150/1151/1200/1700

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But more recently I've also read it might not be that simple, particularly for an AM4 cooler that has it's own backplate.

The assembly measures 125 mm wide, 135 mm long and is 157 mm tall, featuring six, 6 mm heatpipes to bring heat to the 53-fins on each fin stack. The cooler comes equipped with two 120mm TL-C12 PWM fans, engineered for optimal airflow and reduced noise levels. A system's motherboard can especially influence this, as there are boards on the market with CPU sockets that aren't up to Intel's spec, which can cause warping or poor contact with the CPU. Due to the increased thermal density of the Intel 7 manufacturing process, as well as changes to core and component layouts, Alder Lake CPUs are more difficult to cool than previous generation CPUs in the most heat-intensive of workloads. The Phantom Spirit 120 SE shows off amazing performance, competing with Noctua coolers of the same size.

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler is, quite simply, a triumph in the air cooling segment. The pads are firm, so I assumed they were used as spacers if the cooler’s mounting brackets don’t make solid contact with the SST. I also used them for a few days as my daily drivers to see how the would sound on the PA120 and if they could provide equal or better cooling with less noise. Join the experts who read Tom's Hardware for the inside track on enthusiast PC tech news — and have for over 25 years. It is by far the best-performing airr I’ve tested, capable of handling 200W+ with Intel’s Core i9-12900K, while running whisper silent, and it absolutely murders its competition in lower TDP workloads.

For the most part, the new aluminium dual fin-stack cooler is identical to the original, spare for a few changes. I found a few old forums threads talking about replacing the fans, but looked like it was too much of a faff as one is a 130mm. With its seven heat pipes and ability to handle tough tasks and overclocking, the Phantom Spirit 120 SE is an attractive choice for computer enthusiasts of all ages who want a top-notch cooler without spending a fortune.I think a fan like the TL-B12 which is a very close match to the BioniX P120 on paper should be a solid upgrade. Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel: 1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/17XX; AMD:AM4 AM5;for different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided. The Peerless Assassin 120 boasts a stylish design, featuring a sizable aluminum heatsink, gray fans, and a gray radiator top that conceals the heat pipes.