# Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Black CPU Air Cooler

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Black is a dual-tower air cooler with six heatpipes and two PWM fans. Its stated 155 mm height and broad socket list make case clearance and the exact motherboard socket key checks before choosing it.

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- Market: IE
- Language: en-IE
- Currency: EUR
- Brand: Thermalright
- Model: Peerless Assassin 120 SE Black
- Category: Computers > Computer Components > Computer Cooling
- Price: 38.71 EUR
- Previous price: 48.39 EUR
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:40:42.546Z
- Rating: 4.9 / 5
- Reviews: 16

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## At a glance

- Dual-tower heatsink paired with six copper heatpipes and two 120 mm fans.
- The listing describes a Y-shaped adapter for synchronous speed control of both fans.
- Listed at 155 mm tall, so confirm the CPU cooler clearance supported by your case.

## Pros

- Two fans and a six-heatpipe dual-tower design provide a substantial air-cooling arrangement.
- The stated socket range covers several AMD and Intel desktop platforms.
- The included Y-shaped adapter is described as enabling synchronous fan-speed control.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: TR-Thermalright
- Model: Peerless Assassin 120 SE Black
### Cooling and fans
- Cooling method: Air
- Heatpipes: 6 x 6 mm pure copper heatpipe
- Fan configuration: dual fans
- Fan size: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
- Maximum rotational speed: 1550 RPM
- Airflow: 66.17 Cubic Feet Per Minute
- Noise level: 25.6 Decibels
- Power: 4.8 watts
- Voltage: 12 Volts \(DC\)
- Power connector: 4-Pin
### Dimensions and materials
- Dimensions: 13.5L x 12.5W x 15.5H centimetres
- Material listed: Aluminum
### Compatibility
- Compatible CPU sockets stated in listing: AMD: AM4/AM5, Intel lga1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200
- Compatible device: Desktop

## Before you buy

- The listing describes mounting on AM4/AM5 and Intel LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200, while the title names only AM5/AM4 and LGA1851/1700/1150/1151. Confirm your exact socket and board requirements. The listing says AMD installation requires the motherboard's original backplate, which is not included. The stated 155 mm height should be checked against case clearance.

## In the box

- CPU air cooler (Included)
- CPU fan (Check selected pack): The title and feature text claim two fans, but the included-components field lists one CPU fan. Confirm the selected listing's bundle.
- Close (Check selected pack): This appears as an item in the included-components field, but the listing does not clarify what it refers to.

## A good fit for

- Desktop builders seeking a dual-tower air cooler with two fans and support for one of the listed CPU sockets.
- Buyers whose case provides clearance for a cooler stated to be 155 mm tall.

## Less suited to

- Builders who need a confirmed fit without checking case clearance or exact motherboard socket support.

## Customer feedback

The available rating distribution is largely five-star, with the remainder four-star. This is a small aggregate sample and includes no written feedback here, so it cannot establish particular strengths, complaints or cooling performance. The listed dual-tower, two-fan configuration may suit buyers seeking this style of air cooler, but the ratings do not verify its results in a specific build.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which CPU sockets are listed as compatible?
The feature listing states AMD AM4 and AM5, and Intel LGA1851, 1700, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156 and 1200. The title gives a shorter list, so verify your exact socket against the selected listing.
### How much case clearance does it need?
The listed height is 15.5H centimetres, also described as 155 mm. Compare that with your case's CPU cooler clearance before buying.
### Does AMD installation need a backplate?
The listing says AMD installation uses the motherboard's original backplate and that the backplate is not included.
### Are two fans included?
The title and feature text describe two fans, and the included-components field lists a CPU fan in the singular. Check the selected listing to confirm the exact fan bundle.

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## Images

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