Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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Key differences
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 160 W)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Heatpipes (6 vs 4)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 35 mm)
- •Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE has lower Cooler height (148 mm vs 155 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir single-towerAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity160 W260 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes46▲
Cooler height148 mm▲155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans12▲
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise25.6 dBA25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance35 mm45 mm▲
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