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Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

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Key differences

  • Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
  • Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (280 W vs 220 W)
  • Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C has higher RAM clearance (55 mm vs 45 mm)
  • Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher Heatpipes (7 vs 6)
  • Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C has lower Max noise (24 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir dual-towerAir dual-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity220 W280 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes67
Cooler height155 mm157 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans12
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise24 dBA25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance55 mm45 mm

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Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C

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