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Mar 10, 2026 5:43 PM

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Air Cooler

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Thermalright Direct 2 via Amazon has Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Air Cooler (Black, PS120SE) on sale for $32.31. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thermalright Direct 2 via Amazon also has Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler (Black, PS120SE ARGB) on sale for $32.30. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Product Details (PS120SE):
  • 7x 6mm heat pipes
  • C1100 Pure copper nickel plated base
  • Dual 120mm Fans
  • Rated Speed: 1500 RPM±10% (max)
  • Noise Level: 25.6 dBA
  • Air Flow: 66.17 CFM (max)
  • Air Pressure: 1.53 mm H2O (max)
  • Ampere: 0.20 A
  • Connector: 4 Pin (PWM fan connector)
  • Bearing Type: S-FDB Bearing
  • Compatibility: Intel LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700 / AMD AM4, AM5

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14.78 less (31% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $47.09 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Thermalright Direct 2 via Amazon has Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Air Cooler (Black, PS120SE) on sale for $32.31. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thermalright Direct 2 via Amazon also has Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler (Black, PS120SE ARGB) on sale for $32.30. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for finding this deal.

Product Details (PS120SE):
  • 7x 6mm heat pipes
  • C1100 Pure copper nickel plated base
  • Dual 120mm Fans
  • Rated Speed: 1500 RPM±10% (max)
  • Noise Level: 25.6 dBA
  • Air Flow: 66.17 CFM (max)
  • Air Pressure: 1.53 mm H2O (max)
  • Ampere: 0.20 A
  • Connector: 4 Pin (PWM fan connector)
  • Bearing Type: S-FDB Bearing
  • Compatibility: Intel LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700 / AMD AM4, AM5

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14.78 less (31% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $47.09 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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t8i5n
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Widely regarded as one of the best budget cooler
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bootymonger
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Good price for a good cooler, but these are a good value most of the time and 10% off isn't too exciting.
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Community Reviews

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE is a strong budget air cooler that punches above its price, with solid thermal performance and low noise. It handles everything from older Intel chips to Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 parts, stays under 80C in some builds, and can remain silent after fan curve tuning. Installation is described as easy, but RAM clearance can be tight and some AM5 listings may not include the AMD mounting kit. At around $32, it is a good value for compact or mainstream builds that do not need a huge heatsink.

  • The cooler can handle demanding workloads without CPU throttling during gaming sessions.

    BraveWallaby997av911

  • The cooler can fit compact builds when fan height is adjusted for RAM clearance.

    Back4LessTealGame1436

  • The cooler can keep a Ryzen 5 7600 under 80°C while staying quiet under load.

    PetSpy

  • The cooler can perform well in small ITX cases while cooling a 9950x3D effectively.

    pm11088

  • The listing naming can be confusing because photos may show the Phantom Spirit instead of the Peerless Assassin.

    bchmoIlovedeals

  • The current discount may feel underwhelming compared with typical pricing history.

    bootymongerbootymonger

  • Some Amazon listings may omit the AMD kit, which can complicate AM5 compatibility.

    PetSpy

  • Full-load temperatures can reach around 80°C in a 9900K HTPC, which may be higher than some buyers expect.

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Mar 11, 2026 10:46 PM
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slackerrudie
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Mar 11, 2026 10:46 PM
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This is the one in my PC right now, spinning as I post this.
Mar 11, 2026 11:57 PM
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robteeeMar 11, 2026 11:57 PM
449 Comments
Not sure about markthrough price, but an okay deal.
Got mine march 2024 for $35 from Newegg. Nice little cooler that works pretty well
Mar 12, 2026 2:20 AM
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EpitaphMar 12, 2026 2:20 AM
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The brand offers great value for price to performance ratio. I remember when they sold the 140mm versions at similar prices years ago.
Mar 12, 2026 2:50 AM
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IlovedealsMar 12, 2026 2:50 AM
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This is phantom spirit se with item name PS120SE. Peerless assassin would be pa120 or pa140 for the 140mm. Phantom spirit has 7 heatpipes vs 6 on PA
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Mar 12, 2026 4:39 AM
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SDJP2020
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Mar 12, 2026 4:39 AM
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Yes OP has an incorrect title, but I don't blame them, the design of the Peerless Assassin and Phantom Spirit look very similar. Previously this was a mid deal ($3 off, who cares), but $32 when the typical price is $40 for this cooler is pretty great, even if most people only need a PA (and even the Royal Knight which was $13 less is nearly as good as that).
Mar 12, 2026 6:42 PM
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bootymongerMar 12, 2026 6:42 PM
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Quote from SDJP2020 View quoted comment :
Yes OP has an incorrect title, but I don't blame them, the design of the Peerless Assassin and Phantom Spirit look very similar. Previously this was a mid deal ($3 off, who cares), but $32 when the typical price is $40 for this cooler is pretty great, even if most people only need a PA (and even the Royal Knight which was $13 less is nearly as good as that).
But this exact product linked at amazon has been $36 for months and months per camel^3, so it's still $3-4 off. If you need/want, might as well get it. If you are waiting months/years for RAM and GPUs to get cheaper before using it, probably don't bother since it'll probably still be around for similar prices in the future (ignoring major world-changing events).
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Mar 12, 2026 8:24 PM
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SDJP2020
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Mar 12, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from bootymonger View quoted comment :
But this exact product linked at amazon has been $36 for months and months per camel^3, so it's still $3-4 off. If you need/want, might as well get it. If you are waiting months/years for RAM and GPUs to get cheaper before using it, probably don't bother since it'll probably still be around for similar prices in the future (ignoring major world-changing events).
I think you mean the non-RGB version. The RGB version was more and is available for the same price as the non RGB version.

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Mar 12, 2026 10:13 PM
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deee5Mar 12, 2026 10:13 PM
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after some curve adjustments this is silent on most games on a 265k
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Mar 13, 2026 5:36 PM
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Zorba1446
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Mar 13, 2026 5:36 PM
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How does this model compare to the $14 less expensive Assassin Spirit 120? https://a.co/d/05bkTHlR
Mar 13, 2026 6:57 PM
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bootymongerMar 13, 2026 6:57 PM
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Quote from SDJP2020 View quoted comment :
I think you mean the non-RGB version. The RGB version was more and is available for the same price as the non RGB version.
RBG linked has also been $36 for two years straight. https://(putcamelhere3times)/prod...QG5?tp=all
Mar 14, 2026 2:04 AM
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clinteastwoodMar 14, 2026 2:04 AM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
How does this model compare to the $14 less expensive Assassin Spirit 120? https://a.co/d/05bkTHlR
Google heatsink reviews on the same CPU. If the CPU they're testing heatsinks with is like 250w TDP, unless you have the same high power CPU you do not need the largest heatsink on the planet for yours.
I have a $17 heatsink, Thermalright X120 SE(?) on a Intel 14600k with no issues.
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Mar 14, 2026 2:26 AM
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Zorba1446
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Mar 14, 2026 2:26 AM
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Quote from clinteastwood View quoted comment :
Google heatsink reviews on the same CPU. If the CPU they're testing heatsinks with is like 250w TDP, unless you have the same high power CPU you do not need the largest heatsink on the planet for yours.
I have a $17 heatsink, Thermalright X120 SE(?) on a Intel 14600k with no issues.
Oh I bought that one for a +10 year old 5th gen Intel i5 CPU that had the OEM Intel fan and I was planning to just upgrade the fan, haven't gotten around to it yet.

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