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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

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Key differences

  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 32 mm)
  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Cooler height (155 mm vs 165 mm)
  • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has lower Max noise (24.6 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 250 W)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir dual-towerAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W260 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes66
Cooler height165 mm155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm45 mm

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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black

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