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frontpageNoble4 posted Nov 14, 2023 09:16 PM

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler Heatsink

$36

$40

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Thermalright Direct via Amazon has Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler Heatsink on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Noble4 for sharing this deal.

About this product (specs):
  • CPU cooling slot support
    • Intel: LGA1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200
    • AMD: AM4/AM5
  • CPU Cooler dimensions: 4.92 x 4.3 x 6.06"
  • Heat sink material: Aluminum
  • Double tower design
  • Asymmetric Fin Structure
  • U shape nickel-plated pure copper heatpipes
  • 120mm fan balances airflow and static-pressure performance
  • High-brightness LED atomizing ARGB fan blade reflects light making the ARGB lighting effect softer, also with up to 17 modes of light effects

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Thermalright Direct via Amazon has Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler Heatsink on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Noble4 for sharing this deal.

About this product (specs):
  • CPU cooling slot support
    • Intel: LGA1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200
    • AMD: AM4/AM5
  • CPU Cooler dimensions: 4.92 x 4.3 x 6.06"
  • Heat sink material: Aluminum
  • Double tower design
  • Asymmetric Fin Structure
  • U shape nickel-plated pure copper heatpipes
  • 120mm fan balances airflow and static-pressure performance
  • High-brightness LED atomizing ARGB fan blade reflects light making the ARGB lighting effect softer, also with up to 17 modes of light effects

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Written by Noble4

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BeigeRoad455
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The phantom spirit matches or exceeds the noctua nh-d15 (noctua's current flagship model) in most circumstances. The videos linked by both the OP and I compare the phantom spirit against a variety of coolers, including the nh-d15. These comparisons are under standard mounting circumstances, I'm not sure how they compare when using noctua offset brackets. Either way, the best price a nh-d15 has been is ~$80, more than twice the price of the phantom spirit. While there are reasons to go with a noctua cooler, such as fan reliability and noctua's exceptional reputation for supporting coolers many years down the line, the price difference is far too stark to make it anywhere near worthwhile imo. Noctua plans to release a successor to the nh-d15 in 2024, it's possible that future cooler may offer significantly higher tier performance once it comes out.
Noble4
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I'd say so, Deepcool was the value king undercutting Noctua. Thermalright seems to be doing the same thing to Deepcool now. If you care more about the aesthetics deepcool fans are a better bet and they're also highly rated.

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Nov 14, 2023 10:57 PM
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kleingordonNov 14, 2023 10:57 PM
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thx, it seems to be the best value cooler.
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Nov 14, 2023 11:12 PM
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Noble4
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Nov 14, 2023 11:12 PM
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Quote from kleingordon :
thx, it seems to be the best value cooler.
I'd say so, Deepcool was the value king undercutting Noctua. Thermalright seems to be doing the same thing to Deepcool now. If you care more about the aesthetics deepcool fans are a better bet and they're also highly rated.
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Nov 14, 2023 11:59 PM
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BeigeRoad455
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Nov 14, 2023 11:59 PM
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This is the first time I've seen this cooler on sale, though at only $1.91 cheaper than its normal price of $37.90 this sale isn't terribly impressive. That being said, the phantom spirit is the best value cooler currently available on the market. The OP already shared the hardware canucks video comparing the phantom spirit on amd zen 4 cpus, here's the video comparing it on an intel i9-13900k: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaJBsQPqxRA
And here's a tomshardware review: https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...120-review
The tf7 thermal paste included with the phantom spirit is perfectly serviceable, so there's no need to purchase thermal paste. If you need a cpu cooler I highly recommend this one.
Nov 15, 2023 12:34 AM
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FookNoeNov 15, 2023 12:34 AM
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How does it compare to noctua?
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BeigeRoad455
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Quote from FookNoe :
How does it compare to noctua?
The phantom spirit matches or exceeds the noctua nh-d15 (noctua's current flagship model) in most circumstances. The videos linked by both the OP and I compare the phantom spirit against a variety of coolers, including the nh-d15. These comparisons are under standard mounting circumstances, I'm not sure how they compare when using noctua offset brackets. Either way, the best price a nh-d15 has been is ~$80, more than twice the price of the phantom spirit. While there are reasons to go with a noctua cooler, such as fan reliability and noctua's exceptional reputation for supporting coolers many years down the line, the price difference is far too stark to make it anywhere near worthwhile imo. Noctua plans to release a successor to the nh-d15 in 2024, it's possible that future cooler may offer significantly higher tier performance once it comes out.
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Nov 15, 2023 12:58 AM
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deadeye316Nov 15, 2023 12:58 AM
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I have this cooler and it's amazing. I had a cool master liquid cooling running near max. Now my temp doesn't go over 65
Nov 15, 2023 12:59 AM
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Shadow_BabaNov 15, 2023 12:59 AM
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Nov 15, 2023 01:28 AM
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SlickAnonNov 15, 2023 01:28 AM
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Thing humiliates even the most expensive Noctua coolers. PS120SE is almost too good to be true.
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Nov 15, 2023 02:20 AM
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Noble4
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Nov 15, 2023 02:20 AM
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Quote from Shadow_Baba :
Deal dead
shouldn't be- still showing 35.99
Nov 15, 2023 02:29 AM
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C17chiefNov 15, 2023 02:29 AM
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What's the difference between this and peerless assassin besides maybe the RGB? Looks like pretty much same thing, and peerless assassin always been about this price.
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SlickAnonNov 15, 2023 02:58 AM
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Quote from C17chief :
What's the difference between this and peerless assassin besides maybe the RGB? Looks like pretty much same thing, and peerless assassin always been about this price.
PS120SE is shorter at only 154mm and slightly beats the PA.
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Nov 15, 2023 03:03 AM
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Noble4
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Nov 15, 2023 03:03 AM
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Quote from C17chief :
What's the difference between this and peerless assassin besides maybe the RGB? Looks like pretty much same thing, and peerless assassin always been about this price.
Nothing but one having ARGB and the other not having any; there is no performance difference.

edit: I misread your comment ignore the above
Last edited by Noble4 November 14, 2023 at 07:52 PM.
Nov 15, 2023 07:18 AM
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erikevNov 15, 2023 07:18 AM
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I have this on a 12600k. It will suck out 220W at a CPU temp of 94°C. This is a lot of headroom for overclocking.
Nov 15, 2023 11:36 AM
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mihscrNov 15, 2023 11:36 AM
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Quote from C17chief :
What's the difference between this and peerless assassin besides maybe the RGB? Looks like pretty much same thing, and peerless assassin always been about this price.
Phantom Spirit is the successor of Peerless Assassin. So, it's like a PA 2.0.

IIRC, they both have ARGB variants.

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Nov 15, 2023 03:09 PM
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AnonymouseUserNov 15, 2023 03:09 PM
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Quote from C17chief :
What's the difference between this and peerless assassin besides maybe the RGB? Looks like pretty much same thing, and peerless assassin always been about this price.
7 heatpipes for Phantom Spirit vs 6 for Peerless Assassin. Performance is slightly better overall vs Peerless Assassin.

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