Tuesday, November 22nd 2022
Thermalright Intros Phantom Spirit 120 SE CPU Cooler
Thermalright today introduced the Phantom Spirit 120 SE premium air-type CPU cooler. The cooler features a dual fin-stack (type-D) design. Seven 6 mm-thick nickel-plated copper heatpipes make indirect contact with the CPU through a nickel-plated C1100 mirror-finish copper base, passing through two aluminium fin-stacks. Two 120 mm fans are included, which can be installed that one of them pushes fresh air through the first fin-stack, while the second one acts as a conveyor, and is located between the two fin-stacks (typical type-D cooler arrangement).
Each of the two included TL-C12B V2 fans takes in 4-pin PWM input, turn at speeds of up to 1,500 RPM, pushing up to 66.17 CFM of airflow, at 1.53 mm H₂O static pressure, and a maximum noise output of 25.6 dBA. The fans feature fluid dynamic bearings. With the fans installed, the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE measures 130 mm x 125 mm x 154 mm (LxWxH), weighing 1.03 kg. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, AM5, AM4, and LGA1200. The company didn't reveal pricing.
Each of the two included TL-C12B V2 fans takes in 4-pin PWM input, turn at speeds of up to 1,500 RPM, pushing up to 66.17 CFM of airflow, at 1.53 mm H₂O static pressure, and a maximum noise output of 25.6 dBA. The fans feature fluid dynamic bearings. With the fans installed, the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE measures 130 mm x 125 mm x 154 mm (LxWxH), weighing 1.03 kg. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, AM5, AM4, and LGA1200. The company didn't reveal pricing.
19 Comments on Thermalright Intros Phantom Spirit 120 SE CPU Cooler
TPU, you guys going to get any Thermalright gear to test? You have tooooo.
It looks like a budget cooler though which is nice, I'd take it over the PA120 for the right price and if I can't find FC140. Need a bigger cooler for my next case anyway.
If it's priced higher, though, not so sure, as the fans are pretty cheap. TR already has their new GT/A12x25-esque 120mm on the Ultra120s.
I just wish availability was a bit better in Canada. Deep down I am very partial to TR, but have been hesitant after my early adopter Silver Soul 135 off Aliexpress had a pockmarked coldplate that scratched my 5900X's IHS. Then again, my Big Shuriken off Amazon was "sold by Scythe" but arrived in such bad shape that I spent about an hour straightening things out again.
The reason why I keep buying their coolers is because they are so damn good :)
Hmm.. that should make it about as good as FC140..
It has 7 heatpipes, there'aren't many CPU coolers with 7 heatpipes like my Noctua NH-U12A...
Edit: Oooh it's black from above. Likey.
Look at that baseplate, no silly exposed heatpipes there.
You can imagine a single central fan being used for a stealth cooler easily with this.