Description
The Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 PLUS V2 redefines budget-friendly thermal management by delivering premium cooling performance in a highly compatible single-tower form factor. Equipped with four 6mm copper heat pipes and a dual-fan setup, this cooler efficiently draws heat away from your processor, ensuring stable clock speeds under heavy gaming or rendering workloads. Its modest 154mm height guarantees a hassle-free fit in most standard mid-tower PC cases, solving the common clearance issues associated with larger dual-tower heatsinks.
This versatile cooler is engineered to meet the demands of five distinct user groups:
- Mid-Range Gamers: Keeps mainstream CPUs like the Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 running cool during long gaming sessions without the noise of stock coolers.
- Budget PC Builders: Offers high-end thermal performance and dual-fan reliability at an accessible price point.
- Compact System Designers: The 154mm height and slim 48mm heatsink width provide excellent clearance for RAM and smaller ATX chassis.
- Quiet Computing Enthusiasts: Utilizing fluid dynamic bearings, it delivers high airflow with minimal acoustic output for a silent workspace.
- System Upgraders: Ideal for users transitioning to newer platforms like Intel LGA1851 or AMD AM5 who require a dependable, easy-to-install mounting system.
Technical Specifications:
- Heatsink Dimensions: 120 mm (L) x 48 mm (W) x 154 mm (H)
- Heatsink Weight: 500g
- Heat Pipes: 4 x 6mm copper heat pipes
- Primary Fan (TL-C12 V2): 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm, 1500 RPM (Max), 66.17 CFM (Max), 1.53 mm H2O static pressure, 25.6 dBA noise level, S-FDB bearing, 4-Pin PWM
- Secondary Fan (TL-C12R V2): 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm, 1500 RPM (Max), 58 CFM (Max), 1.53 mm H2O static pressure, 25.6 dBA noise level, S-FDB bearing, 4-Pin PWM
- Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 115x/1200/1700/1851, AMD AM4/AM5
- Warranty: 2 Years
In real-world operation, the push-pull dynamic of the dual TL-C12 V2 series fans creates a highly efficient directional airflow channel. The primary fan pulls cool air through the aluminum fins, while the reverse-blade secondary fan rapidly exhausts hot air toward the rear chassis fan. Thanks to the Sealed Fluid Dynamic Bearings (S-FDB), the fans spin smoothly at up to 1500 RPM while keeping noise levels at a whisper-quiet 25.6 dBA, preventing the annoying high-pitched hums common in budget coolers.
Compared to standard single-fan coolers in its class, the Assassin Spirit 120 PLUS V2 provides a significant thermal advantage. The addition of the second exhaust fan lowers CPU temperatures by an extra 3 to 5 degrees Celsius under full load. Furthermore, unlike wider dual-tower coolers that block the first PCIe slot or overlap memory slots, this model's asymmetric 48mm heatsink depth ensures 100% RAM compatibility, allowing you to showcase RGB memory modules without clearance constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Will this CPU cooler fit in a standard mid-tower case? Yes, with a height of 154mm, it is designed to fit comfortably inside the vast majority of standard ATX and Micro-ATX mid-tower cases.
- Does it support the latest Intel LGA 1851 and AMD AM5 sockets? Yes, the mounting kit fully supports modern platforms including Intel LGA 1851, LGA 1700, and AMD AM5, as well as older AM4 and LGA 1200/115x sockets.
- Do I need to purchase thermal paste separately? The package includes Thermalright's high-quality thermal compound, so you have everything needed for installation out of the box.
- How do the dual fans connect to the motherboard? Both fans feature 4-pin PWM connectors, which can be connected to your motherboard's CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN headers, or combined using a PWM Y-splitter cable for synchronized speed control.
- Does this cooler interfere with high-profile RAM? No, the slim 48mm heatsink width keeps the fans clear of the memory slots on most motherboards, ensuring full compatibility with tall RAM heat spreaders.
