Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler

The Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB is a compact yet powerful tower-style CPU cooler designed to provide efficient cooling and vibrant ARGB lighting for a wide range of desktop processors. It features a robust design with six heat pipes that efficiently draw heat away from the CPU to the dense fin stack. This ensures optimal thermal management, preventing performance drops due to overheating, even during demanding tasks like gaming or content creation.

Equipped with a 120mm PWM ARGB fan (model TL-C12C-S), this cooler delivers a good balance of airflow and static pressure to effectively dissipate heat. The PWM control allows for automatic fan speed adjustments based on the CPU temperature, providing powerful cooling when needed and quieter operation during less intensive use. The ARGB lighting on the fan adds a dynamic and customizable aesthetic to your system, and it is designed to be compatible with motherboard ARGB control systems for synchronized lighting effects.

The Burst Assassin 120 SE ARGB offers broad socket compatibility, supporting many popular Intel LGA sockets (including 115x, 1200, 1700, and possibly newer) and AMD AM sockets (including AM4, AM5). Based on general information and similar Thermalright models, it is expected to handle CPUs with a TDP of up to around 155W, making it suitable for many mainstream and mid-range processors. The fan utilizes an S-FDB (Sealed Fluid Dynamic Bearing) for quiet and reliable operation over an extended lifespan. Its compact height of 148mm ensures good compatibility with most mid-tower PC cases, and the inclusion of thermal paste simplifies the installation process. This cooler is an excellent choice for users seeking a blend of strong cooling performance, attractive ARGB lighting, and good case compatibility.