Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE: CPU air cooler with seven 6mm AGHP 4.0 anti-gravity heat pipes and a dual tower design. It includes two 120mm TL-C12B V2 PWM fans that spin up to 1500 RPM, pushing 66.17 CFM of airflow while keeping noise at 25.6 dBA. This cooler is compatible with Intel LGA 1700/1200/115x and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets, providing strong cooling with a 280W TDP capacity.
About Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE stands out because of its advanced heat pipe technology. This dual tower CPU air cooler uses seven 6mm heat pipes with the 4th Gen AGHP (Anti Gravity Heat Pipe) system. Thanks to this technology, the cooler handles a TDP rating between 105W and 280W, so your processor stays cool even under heavy work.
The included fans are designed for a great balance between strong airflow and quiet operation. Two TL-C12B V2 PWM fans, each measuring 120x120x25mm, push up to 66.17 CFM of air at 1500 RPM. The S-FDB (Fluid Dynamic) bearings give it a long lifespan of 20,000 hours while keeping noise at a quiet 25.6 dBA.
The physical build of this cooler is both solid and smartly designed. The heatsink is 125mm wide, 110mm deep, and 154mm tall, weighing 765 grams. It uses an aluminum fin array and a C1100 pure copper base with nickel plating for a mirror finish. The heat pipes are also nickel plated to prevent corrosion.
You won’t have to worry about it fitting your computer setup. The Phantom Spirit 120 SE works with Intel LGA 1700, 1200, and 115x sockets. It also supports AMD AM4 and AM5 sockets, making it a great choice for modern systems.
Specifications Phantom Spirit 120 SE
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Computer Hardware |
| Subcategory | CPU Cooling |
| Model | PS120SE |
| Cooler Type | Dual Tower, Air Cooler |
| Heatsink Dimensions (WxDxH) | 125mm x 110mm x 154mm |
| Heatsink Weight | 765g |
| Heat Pipe Specifications | 7 units, 6mm diameter |
| Heat Pipe Technology | AGHP (Anti Gravity) 4th Gen |
| Base Material | C1100 Pure Copper, Nickel Plated |
| Fin Material | Aluminum |
| TDP Rating | 105W to 280W |
| Fan Model | TL-C12B V2 (two units) |
| Fan Dimensions (LxWxH) | 120mm x 120mm x 25mm |
| Fan Bearing Type | S-FDB (Fluid Dynamic) |
| Fan Speed | 1500 RPM (+/- 10%) |
| Max Airflow | 66.17 CFM |
| Max Static Pressure | 1.53 mm/H2O |
| Fan Noise Level | 25.6 dBA (max) |
| Fan Connector | 4-Pin PWM |
| Intel Socket Support | LGA 1700, 1200, 115x |
| AMD Socket Support | AM5, AM4 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Shipping | 7-14 days |
| Price | $31 USD |
Reviews Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
I was worried about fitting a big air cooler in my mid tower case, but this one slides right in with room to spare. My CPU temps dropped by almost 15 degrees while gaming. The fans are so quiet that I actually checked to see if they were spinning. Best part is my RAM fits perfectly under the front fan without any issues.
My old AIO cooler died on me, so I decided to go back to air cooling. Building with this cooler was simple, and the included mounting hardware felt solid. I am running a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and the cooling performance is just incredible for the price. No more pump noise, just clean and reliable cooling.
Honestly, I was a bit skeptical because the price seemed too good for a dual tower cooler. After installing it on my Intel i7 system, I am a believer. The copper base is polished beautifully, and the fans push a ton of air without any annoying vibrations. My idle temps are now in the low 30s. Highly recommend.
