My Ibuypower water cooler failed on my system. (I discovered this is very common).
I was debating on either getting a water cooler or going to Air cooling. I checked a lot of videos online and this air cooler kept coming up in the top 5 replacement recommendations over and over again. (search water coolers vs Air coolers)
Since I don't do any overclocking and the fact that they are much more reliable, I bought this unit.
It works really great. It cost so much less than a water cooler and (in my opinion) is easier to install that a water cooler unit with hoses and radiator and cpu block.
Positives:
Very Affordable
Cools very well
Very well made
Package comes with everything you need. (different cpu socket mounts and thermal paste)
Extremely reliable. (no worries about coolant leaks or pump failure or in my case, clogged lines)
The fans that come with it seemed pretty quiet. (more than my cheap water cooler fans)
Negatives:
Can be a little difficult to install. The most difficult part was installing the fans.
The instructions could be better. (they're not horrible). I do recommend watching online videos.
Its big, you definitely need to make sure you have enough room in your case.
Additional Recommendations:
The thermal paste that comes with the package is ok, but I would highly recommend buying a high quality NON CONDUCTIVE thermal past.
(Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, Artic-mx4, Cooler Master MasterGel Pro v2 etc)
This is important!
Make sure its NONCONDUCTIVE. Some thermal paste uses metallic ingredients to aid in thermal conductivity. The problem with this is that if you apply too much, it can go into the cpu electronic components and damage your system. With noncoductive thermal paste, this isn't a issue so you don't really need to be too exact. (If its a little too much, it doesn't hurt anything.)
This Air cooler also comes in single or double tower configurations, if your case can support it, I would definitely get the double tower.
Make sure you get the fans installed/oriented correctly.
I would also recommend installing cpu temperature monitoring software as well to make sure that everything is working correctly.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a very reliable and very affordable air cooling option.
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes Cpu cooler, Dual TL-C12C-S PWM Fan, Aluminium Heatsin
4.7 | 2,749 ratings
Price: 36.9
Last update: 12-27-2024
About this item
[Brand Overview] Thermalright is a Taiwan brand with more than 20 years of development. It has a certain popularity in the domestic and foreign markets and has a pivotal influence in the player market. We have been focusing on the research and development of computer accessories. R & D product lines include: CPU air-cooled radiator, case fan, thermal silicone pad, thermal silicone grease, CPU fan controller, anti falling off mounting bracket, support mounting bracket and other commodities
[Product specification] Thermalright PA120 SE ARGB; CPU Cooler dimensions: 125(L)x135(W)x155(H)mm (4.92x5.31x6.1 inch); heat sink material: aluminum, CPU cooler is equipped with metal fasteners of Intel & AMD platform to achieve better installation, double tower cooling is stronger
【2 PWM Fans】Model:TL-C12C-S; Colorful and gorgeous ARGB light effects; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); Product weight:0.97kg(2.1lb); fan speed (RPM):1500rpm±10%; power port: 4pin; Voltage:12V; Air flow:66.17CFM(MAX); Noise Level≤25.6dB(A), leave room for memory-chip(RAM), so that installation of ice cooler cpu is unrestricted
【AGHP technique】6×6mm heat pipes apply AGHP technique, Solve the Inverse gravity effect caused by vertical / horizontal orientation, cpu cooler TDP is 120 to 245W. 6 pure copper sintered heat pipes & PWM fan & Pure copper base&Full electroplating reflow welding process, When CPU cooler works, match with ultra-silent airflow fans, aim to extreme CPU cooling performance
【Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel:115X/1200/1700/17XX AMD:AM4;AM5; For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided
[Product specification] Thermalright PA120 SE ARGB; CPU Cooler dimensions: 125(L)x135(W)x155(H)mm (4.92x5.31x6.1 inch); heat sink material: aluminum, CPU cooler is equipped with metal fasteners of Intel & AMD platform to achieve better installation, double tower cooling is stronger
【2 PWM Fans】Model:TL-C12C-S; Colorful and gorgeous ARGB light effects; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); Product weight:0.97kg(2.1lb); fan speed (RPM):1500rpm±10%; power port: 4pin; Voltage:12V; Air flow:66.17CFM(MAX); Noise Level≤25.6dB(A), leave room for memory-chip(RAM), so that installation of ice cooler cpu is unrestricted
【AGHP technique】6×6mm heat pipes apply AGHP technique, Solve the Inverse gravity effect caused by vertical / horizontal orientation, cpu cooler TDP is 120 to 245W. 6 pure copper sintered heat pipes & PWM fan & Pure copper base&Full electroplating reflow welding process, When CPU cooler works, match with ultra-silent airflow fans, aim to extreme CPU cooling performance
【Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel:115X/1200/1700/17XX AMD:AM4;AM5; For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided
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DUAL BALANCE PERFORMANCE TL-C12C-S FANBased on TL-C12 fan design, TL-C12C-S fan series achieve optimal balance between performance and noise output, therefore they are all-around fan for heatsink or radiator use scenarios. The motor is equipped with S-FDB bearing for smooth operation and long life span. |
6 AGHP (ANTI-GRAVITY HEAT PIPE) TECHNOLOGY HEAT PIPESCommon heat pipes heavily depend on gravity to achieve optimal performance. Heatsink equipped with THERMALRIGHT Special design AGHP Heat Pipes is not affected by the mounting direction. This ensures user’s cooler experience in different computer case designs. |
EXCELLENCE USER EXPERIENCEPremium THERMALRIGHT TF-7 thermal paste is also included with CPU cooler for the best out-of-the-box performance. Redesigned Thermalright SS2 mounting system offers easy installation process and optimal mounting pressure. |
Top reviews from the United States
Jeff M
For the price, its a really great cooler.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023Sir Dingly Dang
Sturdy and effective cpu cooler
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Exceptional Cooling Performance
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024