CPU cooler Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE ARGB CPU Cooler

Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE ARGB is an air cooler for CPU, aimed at mid-range gaming and work configurations, where you want stable temperatures without excessive noise. It relies on a single 120 mm fan with 4-pin control and 5V ARGB lighting, so you get both RPM control and synchronization with the rest of the RGB in the case. The range of 500–1550 RPM allows for a quiet mode under light load and more aggressive cooling under load. It is compatible with a wide range of sockets – from AM4/AM5 to LGA 1700, making it a flexible choice for future upgrades.

What you get: The base is a single 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan, which at up to 1550 RPM provides an airflow of 66.17 CFM – fully sufficient for modern multi-core CPUs in the mid-range class. The noise level of up to 25.6 dBA means that during normal gaming or work, the system remains quiet and unobtrusive. The static pressure of 1.53 mmH2O helps the air to pass effectively through the radiator, which is important if your case does not have ideal airflow. The 4-pin connector gives you PWM control, while the 5V ARGB connection allows you to connect the cooler to the motherboard and synchronize the lighting with the other components.

• Air cooling of the tower type, suitable for balanced gaming and work configurations without the complexity of liquid cooling.
• Compatibility with sockets AM4, AM5, LGA 1200, LGA 1151, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 1700, LGA 1851 provides freedom in choice and future platform upgrades.
• A single 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan with a range of 500–1550 RPM allows for a combination of quiet idle and more serious cooling under load.
• Airflow of 66.17 CFM ensures reliable heat dissipation from the radiator even in more compact cases.
• Maximum noise level of 25.6 dBA means quiet operation, suitable for desk or bedroom systems.
• Static pressure of 1.53 mmH2O helps the air to pass effectively through the dense fins of the radiator.
• 4-pin PWM and 5V ARGB connectors provide both precise RPM control and full ARGB compatibility with modern motherboards.

Who it is suitable for: If you are building a mid-range gaming or productivity machine and want something more serious than a stock cooler, without entering the world of liquid solutions, this model is a logical choice. It is suitable for standard to warmer CPUs, as long as you do not overclock them to extremes and do not seek absolute maximum for enthusiast configurations.

The combination of broad socket support, strong airflow, and low noise, plus 5V ARGB for aesthetics, makes the Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE ARGB a very practical and flexible solution for modern gaming and work builds.