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DeepCool Assassin IV vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

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Key differences

  • DeepCool Assassin IV has higher Heatpipes (7 vs 6)
  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Max noise (25.6 dBA vs 29 dBA)
  • DeepCool Assassin IV has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (280 W vs 260 W)
  • DeepCool Assassin IV has higher RAM clearance (48 mm vs 45 mm)
  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Cooler height (155 mm vs 164 mm)

Full spec comparison

Spec
DeepCool Assassin IV
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity280 W260 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes76
Cooler height164 mm155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise29 dBA25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance48 mm45 mm

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DeepCool Assassin IV

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