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Thermalright
Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Two towers, six heat pipes, and a price that reads like a typing error. It cools within a few degrees of liquid coolers that cost five times as much, it cannot leak, and it will still be working in ten years because there is no pump in it to fail.
- Best for
- A build that should be quiet and reliable, where nobody is going to be looking inside the case.
- Watch out
- It is a large black slab that covers the top of the motherboard, so it hides the memory lighting and blocks the view in a glass case. Check RAM height clearance, and check that your case is tall enough before you order.
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Specs
| Type | Dual tower air cooler |
|---|---|
| Heat pipes | 6 |
| Fans | 2x 120 mm |
| Lighting | None |
| Tier | Value - Solid 1080p at high refresh, 1440p if you are willing to move a slider. |
Reviews
5.0 / 5
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