I have been running with this CPU Air Cooler for almost 4 months, and have been very impressed with how well it cools my Intel i7 13700k. I did have to limit the max power to 200W through the BIOS to keep the temperatures around 85C when the CPU is used 100%. It was unable to fully handle the full 253W the 13700k is rated at. That said, the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240, which I expected to perform even slightly better, could not handle the 200W setting and keep it at 85C; instead, I was seeing temperatures in the range of 87-90C easily at 100% CPU utilization.
The only drawback I have on this tiny little miracle is the noise from the fans when running at 100%. They are much louder than I anticipated, and are much louder than the case fans I have, 3 new be quiet! Silent Wings 4 140mm fans and 2 older Cooler Master case fans that came with the Cooler Master case. With the CPU at idle, but the case fans at 100%, I do not hear anything, so I know the fan noise I hear is from the cooler. I'm toying with getting two Silent Wings 4 120mm fans and replacing the stock fans.
Overall, I would highly recommend this CPU cooler, or even the newer Phantom Spirit 120SE, as the latter has an added heat pipe and slightly less noisy fans. You cannot go wrong with either. But the reviews I've seen do not warrant upgrading from the PA to the PS.
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DUAL BALANCE PERFORMANCE TL-C12C FANBased on TL-C12 fan design, TL-C12C fan series achieve optimal balance between performance and noise output, therefore they are all-around fan for heatsink or radiator use scenarios. The motor is equipped with S-FDB bearing for smooth operation and long life span. |
6 AGHP (ANTI-GRAVITY HEAT PIPE) TECHNOLOGY HEAT PIPESCommon heat pipes heavily depend on gravity to achieve optimal performance. Heatsink equipped with THERMALRIGHT Special design AGHP Heat Pipes is not affected by the mounting direction. This ensures user’s cooler experience in different computer case designs. |
EXCELLENCE USER EXPERIENCEPremium THERMALRIGHT TF-7 thermal paste is also included with CPU cooler for the best out-of-the-box performance. Redesigned Thermalright SS2 mounting system offers easy installation process and optimal mounting pressure. |
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| ≤ 25.6dBA | 23.2dBA | 23.2dBA | Intel: LGA1150,LGA1151,LGA1155,LGA1156,LGA1200,LGA1700; AMD: AM4 AM5 | Intel: LGA1150,LGA1151,LGA1155,LGA1156,LGA1200,LGA1700; AMD: AM4 AM5 | Intel: LGA1150,LGA1151,LGA1155,LGA1156,LGA1200,LGA1700; AMD: AM4 AM5 | |
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Ryzen 7 5700x - never gone above 60°C
You read the title, now here's the review.I've been running games with MSI Afterburner overlaid in the month since I've built my desktop as a means to monitor for any possible strange or unusual behavior the system may be exhibiting. I've done this as a precaution since this is my first time even touching computer components in over 13-14 years, and my first time actually fully building out a desktop.I've run the following games with afterburner running and the system has never gone over 60°C. Graphics settings maxed out on all of these with the exception of Cyberpunk 2077. That is a mix of high/Ultra with RTX low.Cyberpunk 2077Halo InfiniteBaldurs Gate 3MW2 (2022)MW3 (2023)Halo MCCBorderlands 2Borderlands 3TeardownUltimate Epic Battle Simulator 2Noise:As far as noise is concerned, I'm not sure if the majority of the noise is coming from the 3070 Ti, case fans or the CPU cooler fans. The desktop is set up in me and my wife's bedroom and fan noise coming from my system is not loud enough to keep/wake my wife when she has to wake up at 5:30am for work in the morning. The desktop is set up probably 10-12 feet from her.Mounting:For fellow beginners out there, install the fans las. I've installed this in the AM4 configuration (duh) but this also comes with the hardware for a version of intel/LGA if I'm correct so you shouldn't need to get any additional mounting hardware unless using a newer gen AM5 or intel cpu. I wouldn't particularly know all of that or if this is even compatible with those. I will admit that removing the default brackets from the motherboard to install the new ones was a little nerve racking. Will I mess up the board somehow? Nah, just first time builders nerves. You will be fine if this is your first build, just follow the directions it comes with. I will absolutely suggest that you tighten the screws down slowly and switch between all 4 going diagonally. This will help make sure it's evenly torqued down. Once the treads of the screws start to bottom out, I'd say give it a 1/4 turn after they feel tight and LEAVE IT BE. Installation was pretty straightforward.Size:I would definitely make sure your case has enough height clearance to fit the cooler and that other components such as RAM and shielding around the outlets on the back of the case. The fin-stacks do have offsets on both sides to prevent any clearance issues so you probably won't have a problem in that aspect, and if you somehow do have an issue with it clearing the ram you can mount the fans with one on the back of the cooler. Most newer cases probably won't have an issue with fitting this in the case, but this is here as a disclaimer.Color and appearance:I'm gonna be honest I simply plugged the fans into the board and left it in the default lighting configuration. I may eventually change this but I also plan on changing all of case fans with RGB of one brand. If/when I eventually do so I will update this portion here. It honestly looks pretty good in default configuration though.Overall: 5 stars across the board, does far better than I expected actually.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
I've been running games with MSI Afterburner overlaid in the month since I've built my desktop as a means to monitor for any possible strange or unusual behavior the system may be exhibiting. I've done this as a precaution since this is my first time even touching computer components in over 13-14 years, and my first time actually fully building out a desktop.
I've run the following games with afterburner running and the system has never gone over 60°C. Graphics settings maxed out on all of these with the exception of Cyberpunk 2077. That is a mix of high/Ultra with RTX low.
Cyberpunk 2077
Halo Infinite
Baldurs Gate 3
MW2 (2022)
MW3 (2023)
Halo MCC
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 3
Teardown
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2
Noise:
As far as noise is concerned, I'm not sure if the majority of the noise is coming from the 3070 Ti, case fans or the CPU cooler fans. The desktop is set up in me and my wife's bedroom and fan noise coming from my system is not loud enough to keep/wake my wife when she has to wake up at 5:30am for work in the morning. The desktop is set up probably 10-12 feet from her.
Mounting:
For fellow beginners out there, install the fans las. I've installed this in the AM4 configuration (duh) but this also comes with the hardware for a version of intel/LGA if I'm correct so you shouldn't need to get any additional mounting hardware unless using a newer gen AM5 or intel cpu. I wouldn't particularly know all of that or if this is even compatible with those. I will admit that removing the default brackets from the motherboard to install the new ones was a little nerve racking. Will I mess up the board somehow? Nah, just first time builders nerves. You will be fine if this is your first build, just follow the directions it comes with. I will absolutely suggest that you tighten the screws down slowly and switch between all 4 going diagonally. This will help make sure it's evenly torqued down. Once the treads of the screws start to bottom out, I'd say give it a 1/4 turn after they feel tight and LEAVE IT BE. Installation was pretty straightforward.
Size:
I would definitely make sure your case has enough height clearance to fit the cooler and that other components such as RAM and shielding around the outlets on the back of the case. The fin-stacks do have offsets on both sides to prevent any clearance issues so you probably won't have a problem in that aspect, and if you somehow do have an issue with it clearing the ram you can mount the fans with one on the back of the cooler. Most newer cases probably won't have an issue with fitting this in the case, but this is here as a disclaimer.
Color and appearance:
I'm gonna be honest I simply plugged the fans into the board and left it in the default lighting configuration. I may eventually change this but I also plan on changing all of case fans with RGB of one brand. If/when I eventually do so I will update this portion here. It honestly looks pretty good in default configuration though.
Overall: 5 stars across the board, does far better than I expected actually.
Style: PA120 SE ARGBVerified Purchase
Ryzen 7 5700x - never gone above 60°C
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
You read the title, now here's the review.Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
I've been running games with MSI Afterburner overlaid in the month since I've built my desktop as a means to monitor for any possible strange or unusual behavior the system may be exhibiting. I've done this as a precaution since this is my first time even touching computer components in over 13-14 years, and my first time actually fully building out a desktop.
I've run the following games with afterburner running and the system has never gone over 60°C. Graphics settings maxed out on all of these with the exception of Cyberpunk 2077. That is a mix of high/Ultra with RTX low.
Cyberpunk 2077
Halo Infinite
Baldurs Gate 3
MW2 (2022)
MW3 (2023)
Halo MCC
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 3
Teardown
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2
Noise:
As far as noise is concerned, I'm not sure if the majority of the noise is coming from the 3070 Ti, case fans or the CPU cooler fans. The desktop is set up in me and my wife's bedroom and fan noise coming from my system is not loud enough to keep/wake my wife when she has to wake up at 5:30am for work in the morning. The desktop is set up probably 10-12 feet from her.
Mounting:
For fellow beginners out there, install the fans las. I've installed this in the AM4 configuration (duh) but this also comes with the hardware for a version of intel/LGA if I'm correct so you shouldn't need to get any additional mounting hardware unless using a newer gen AM5 or intel cpu. I wouldn't particularly know all of that or if this is even compatible with those. I will admit that removing the default brackets from the motherboard to install the new ones was a little nerve racking. Will I mess up the board somehow? Nah, just first time builders nerves. You will be fine if this is your first build, just follow the directions it comes with. I will absolutely suggest that you tighten the screws down slowly and switch between all 4 going diagonally. This will help make sure it's evenly torqued down. Once the treads of the screws start to bottom out, I'd say give it a 1/4 turn after they feel tight and LEAVE IT BE. Installation was pretty straightforward.
Size:
I would definitely make sure your case has enough height clearance to fit the cooler and that other components such as RAM and shielding around the outlets on the back of the case. The fin-stacks do have offsets on both sides to prevent any clearance issues so you probably won't have a problem in that aspect, and if you somehow do have an issue with it clearing the ram you can mount the fans with one on the back of the cooler. Most newer cases probably won't have an issue with fitting this in the case, but this is here as a disclaimer.
Color and appearance:
I'm gonna be honest I simply plugged the fans into the board and left it in the default lighting configuration. I may eventually change this but I also plan on changing all of case fans with RGB of one brand. If/when I eventually do so I will update this portion here. It honestly looks pretty good in default configuration though.
Overall: 5 stars across the board, does far better than I expected actually.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
And the performance... that's the best part of this.. I'm getting CPU temps of 70s on my 7800x3d using this.. And I spent less the 40 bucks.
Installation is simple enough. Lots of people made videos installing this CPU cooler into their machines. I happen to have done this on a AM5 motherboard with a 7800x3d chip.
The problem is making the CPU cooler fit can be hard. I was sweating if I even would be able to get the glass on my computer case when I got this. This turned out to be not an issue, I ended up with a center meter to spare.
The real issue is if you will to clear your ram sticks like I did. I managed to clear it with space for a ARGB header cable to slip under, but only because I had bog-standard ram sticks that did not have fancy lights.
If you have fancy ram, those big fat sticks of ram that look like they got something to prove to the world, and light up like it's Christmas.... you might want to just get a water pump and 240mm radiator CPU IO instead of this. But if you want to chuck your fancy ram sticks... you can still put the fans on the back of the CPU cooler radiator instead of the fronts, or even move them up a little, so the fans stick up. Chances are the CPU will clear the ram if they are taller than stock.
The other problem you will find with the fan is getting the cable for the ARGB header is hard... like this should have been a few more inches longer. I just was lucky my header was very close... but this is why you see cables leave all over the place. But hey. If you can't the ARGB header cable to stretch to reach... it's a 5 dollar problem... I have seen ARGB cable extensions on Amazon, that will help you if you have this problem.
Style: PA120 SE WHITE ARGBVerified Purchase
This is Ridiculously good CPU cooler with a few tricky problems you will have to overcome.
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
First off… I love this product. When it fits, It works out great! Just look at those pictures. It looks dope in there. It's so big it's dwarfing a 3 slot 30 cm long graphic card. And the cooler.. Ooh...I was so surprised at how perfectly the color from the case fans match the cooler ARGB fans. If you want to your PC look fly on Cheap and also have it perform good, It's hard to beat this CPU cooler.Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
And the performance... that's the best part of this.. I'm getting CPU temps of 70s on my 7800x3d using this.. And I spent less the 40 bucks.
Installation is simple enough. Lots of people made videos installing this CPU cooler into their machines. I happen to have done this on a AM5 motherboard with a 7800x3d chip.
The problem is making the CPU cooler fit can be hard. I was sweating if I even would be able to get the glass on my computer case when I got this. This turned out to be not an issue, I ended up with a center meter to spare.
The real issue is if you will to clear your ram sticks like I did. I managed to clear it with space for a ARGB header cable to slip under, but only because I had bog-standard ram sticks that did not have fancy lights.
If you have fancy ram, those big fat sticks of ram that look like they got something to prove to the world, and light up like it's Christmas.... you might want to just get a water pump and 240mm radiator CPU IO instead of this. But if you want to chuck your fancy ram sticks... you can still put the fans on the back of the CPU cooler radiator instead of the fronts, or even move them up a little, so the fans stick up. Chances are the CPU will clear the ram if they are taller than stock.
The other problem you will find with the fan is getting the cable for the ARGB header is hard... like this should have been a few more inches longer. I just was lucky my header was very close... but this is why you see cables leave all over the place. But hey. If you can't the ARGB header cable to stretch to reach... it's a 5 dollar problem... I have seen ARGB cable extensions on Amazon, that will help you if you have this problem.
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Akshay
Value for money and superb performance
Reviewed in India on February 5, 2024Style: PA120 SE ARGBVerified Purchase
Swapnil Shahane
Super quiet cooler, tricky to install
Reviewed in India on May 17, 2023Style: PA120 SE WHITE ARGBVerified Purchase
GuardianX - Fraud buster
one of the best coolers out there!
Reviewed in India on August 10, 2023Style: PA120 SE ARGBVerified Purchase
Neeraj
Very Satisfied with the purchase
Reviewed in India on September 28, 2023Style: PA120 SE ARGBVerified Purchase
Neeraj
Reviewed in India on September 28, 2023
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Very good experience with the cooler and seller
Reviewed in India on June 16, 2023Style: PA120 SE ARGBVerified Purchase
