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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler

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Thermalright Direct 2 via Amazon has Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler on sale for $39.51. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • For AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200/17XX/2011/18517
  • Fully plated and blackened heatpipes
  • Dimensions:125(L) x 135(W) x 157(H)mm (4.92x5.3x 6.18 inch)
  • Heat sink material: Aluminum
  • Standard size industrial grade PWM performance PC fan: 120x120x25mm (4.92x4.92x0.98 inches)
  • Fan speed (RPM): 2150rpm±10%
  • Power port: 4-pin
  • Voltage: 12V
  • Air flow: 69CFM (max)
  • Noise level ≤27dB(A)

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Thermalright Direct 2 via Amazon has Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Air Cooler on sale for $39.51. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for finding this deal.

Features:
  • For AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200/17XX/2011/18517
  • Fully plated and blackened heatpipes
  • Dimensions:125(L) x 135(W) x 157(H)mm (4.92x5.3x 6.18 inch)
  • Heat sink material: Aluminum
  • Standard size industrial grade PWM performance PC fan: 120x120x25mm (4.92x4.92x0.98 inches)
  • Fan speed (RPM): 2150rpm±10%
  • Power port: 4-pin
  • Voltage: 12V
  • Air flow: 69CFM (max)
  • Noise level ≤27dB(A)

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $7.48 less (15.9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $46.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Hbay006
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as much as I agree, you could've just answered him with all the effort you put into typing that comment
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StrongGoat2257
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Benchmarks seem to suggest it's on par with 240mm aio, but it can't compete with 360mm. You don't often need cooling options more than this unless you are running top end hardware or are running high end hardware in a fishtank case.
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One of the best parts of having a forum such as this is being able to talk amongst others.
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Community Reviews

Thermalright's Phantom Spirit 120 EVO is a strong twin tower air cooler that lands near 240 millimeter AIO performance and can edge out the Peerless Assassin by a degree or two. It has seven heat pipes, higher RPM fans, and some RGB, with reports of quiet operation when the fan curve is tuned. It has handled Ryzen 9950X, 9950X3D, and 7800X3D builds well, including compact cases and long gaming sessions. The main caveat is that it is not in 360 millimeter AIO territory, and a 9800X3D build saw very high shader loading temperatures. A solid fit for most AMD gaming rigs and moderate high end builds.

  • builders cooling a Ryzen 9-class CPU (like a 9950X/9950X3D) because commenters report it cools those chips "with ease" and "no issues," including in demanding gaming loads.

    OodlesofNoodles157lennonst

  • ITX PC builders gaming on a hot CPU (like a 7800x3D) because one commenter saw ~75°C in an ITX case during heavy gaming and said it replaced an AIO.

    JackOften

  • people running x3D CPUs who want to avoid fan ramping under load because a long-term report on a 7800x3D said temps stayed under 70°C in 4K gaming and the fans didn't need to spool near 100% to maintain temps.

    smacky00

  • AM5 users who care about fan control and a slightly cooler temperature than close alternatives because one commenter said the PS is about 1-2°C cooler than a competing model and that the EVO's fan curve stays controlled and doesn't get loud (with some RGB).

    Ilovedeals

  • buyers who want a cooler that can handle higher-end gaming without thermal throttling because a commenter said their setup stayed well under thermal throttle even with an 8% OC.

    PetSpy

  • owners of very high-end hardware in cases where you're pushing extreme cooling demands (like needing 360mm AIO-level performance) because benchmarks commenters say it can't compete with a 360mm AIO and is mainly sufficient unless you're running top-end hardware in a restrictive case.

    StrongGoat2257

  • people specifically trying to cool a 9800x3D who are sensitive to shader-load spikes because one commenter reported 95-96°C during shader loading even after repasting, and said switching to a different setup (adapter + Noctua DH-14) brought temps under 90°C.

    CapitanCR

  • buyers who are expecting a quiet cooler at all times because commenters note the EVO's higher-RPM fans can be louder than the SE version (even if they prefer the EVO's fan quality and controllable curve).

    Ilovedeals

  • people who don't need much cooling headroom (like pairing it with a lower-power CPU such as a 7600X) because one user said it's "overkill" for their 7600X.

    Kirkland-pickles

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Mar 10, 2026 6:21 PM
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sleekdillsMar 10, 2026 6:21 PM
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how will this perform compared to an AIO water cooling system?
Mar 10, 2026 9:46 PM
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PrimalFury90Mar 10, 2026 9:46 PM
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Wonder how this compares to the Peerless Assassin
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Mar 10, 2026 11:06 PM
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heavystitchMar 10, 2026 11:06 PM
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Quote from db848484 View quoted comment :
Google is right there and lots of comparisons on watts cooled and noise levels. If you're unable to read that much, there's YouTube videos. If for some reason that is beyond you, chatgpt can synthesize and collate it for yoy
Ummm damn o.o
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Mar 10, 2026 11:28 PM
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Hbay006Mar 10, 2026 11:28 PM
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Quote from db848484 View quoted comment :
Google is right there and lots of comparisons on watts cooled and noise levels. If you're unable to read that much, there's YouTube videos. If for some reason that is beyond you, chatgpt can synthesize and collate it for yoy
as much as I agree, you could've just answered him with all the effort you put into typing that comment
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StrongGoat2257Mar 10, 2026 11:38 PM
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Quote from sleekdills View quoted comment :
how will this perform compared to an AIO water cooling system?
Benchmarks seem to suggest it's on par with 240mm aio, but it can't compete with 360mm. You don't often need cooling options more than this unless you are running top end hardware or are running high end hardware in a fishtank case.
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Quote from PrimalFury90 View quoted comment :
Wonder how this compares to the Peerless Assassin
It's a little better (temperature wise, no necessarily for fps), but costs a little more. For most processors, it just comes down to look between the two. I doubt you'll notice a difference in fps if there is any for your case.
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Mar 10, 2026 11:58 PM
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Quote from db848484 View quoted comment :
Google is right there and lots of comparisons on watts cooled and noise levels. If you're unable to read that much, there's YouTube videos. If for some reason that is beyond you, chatgpt can synthesize and collate it for yoy
One of the best parts of having a forum such as this is being able to talk amongst others.
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BlueVoyager308Mar 11, 2026 12:43 AM
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Quote from Hbay006 View quoted comment :
as much as I agree, you could've just answered him with all the effort you put into typing that comment
Then we wouldn't know there was a YT video on the cooler, and chatgpt could help too. I wonder if chatgpt could file tax returns.
Google I guess.

P.S. No go on taxes.
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Mar 11, 2026 3:39 AM
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OodlesofNoodles157Mar 11, 2026 3:39 AM
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Quote from PrimalFury90 View quoted comment :
Wonder how this compares to the Peerless Assassin
It's a great air cooler. Cools my 9950X with ease.
Can't recommend it enough.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-c...evo-review
Mar 11, 2026 5:32 AM
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lennonstMar 11, 2026 5:32 AM
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Quote from OodlesofNoodles157 View quoted comment :
It's a great air cooler. Cools my 9950X with ease.
Can't recommend it enough.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-c...evo-review
Yeah using it on a 9950x3d no issues.
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Mar 11, 2026 7:17 AM
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HonestMammoth473Mar 11, 2026 7:17 AM
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Quote from PrimalFury90 View quoted comment :
Wonder how this compares to the Peerless Assassin
It is generally ranked slightly better. I've been running the original version for a couple years.
Mar 11, 2026 12:08 PM
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Quote from db848484 View quoted comment :
Google is right there and lots of comparisons on watts cooled and noise levels. If you're unable to read that much, there's YouTube videos. If for some reason that is beyond you, chatgpt can synthesize and collate it for yoy
Chatgpt is terrible with giving advice on computers. It sources data from everywhere including userbenchmarks and a lot of old data. To answer the question the phantom spirit cools one or two degrees cooler than PA. The evo has higher rpm fans so can get louder than the se version. But the fans are better quality than se and have a little rgb. I like my evo and keeping fan curve controlled never gets loud
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Mar 11, 2026 2:46 PM
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boy09Mar 11, 2026 2:46 PM
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Quote from PrimalFury90 View quoted comment :
Wonder how this compares to the Peerless Assassin
This Phantom Spirit has an extra heat pipe vs. the Peerless Assassing (6 vs. 7), so slightly better performance. The PS also has some LEDs if you're into that.

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Mar 11, 2026 3:15 PM
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Kirkland-picklesMar 11, 2026 3:15 PM
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i use this to cool my 7600x. its overkill

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