Peerless Assassin 120SE White ARGB CPU Cooler, Install, Temps/Unboxing

[@Lisa30000]

finally a fucking reviewer who actually turn it on what a legend

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah, had to see what it looks like and test temps. Thanks

[@LateBandwagon]

The standard has really fallen lol 😂

[@facegearz5775]

Thank you for this! I love how you went over everything.🤙

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You're very welcome. Thanks

[@danielhyden7729]

Thank you for the thorough demonstration of how to install and configure this cooler! You've helped me better understand what to expect in terms of RAM clearance with the fans attached.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You're very welcome, glad it helped you out. Happy New Year!

[@GibbzyOSRS]

This video was a great help thanks to the 1 screw going in first to hold the back plate in trick @7:21 thanks!

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Glad it was able to help you out. Thanks

[@insanefinance2846]

I like the way the whole inside of the white cabinet seems to change color when you change the lighting color.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah, I used MSI Mystic Light to make everything work together for changing the colors. Wish I could get a deeper color though.

[@DavidVlogz]

I’ve been buying parts little by little and will use your vids as inspiration

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah that's what I do, I look for sales and over time get my parts then build the system. I like CPU Cooler a lot. I have a system that is running at 45c on idle, so it needs an upgrade soon. Thanks

[@DavidVlogz]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM nice I want mine to be good at editing and not slow down with 4K and if I can get a better graphics card then I’ll do it

[@TheFixDIY]

That was great. I'm so glad I was able to make your premiere

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah, I appreciate you coming by. Thanks very much.

[@festersmith8352]

Thank you! I was here for the lighting issue. I purchased this same cooler and this was nice info to know! It came well recommended, and seemed to have the most exposed cooling fins of most coolers. Some rad fins were actually encased in cosmetic shrouding. Encasing heat seems odd to me. I'm skeptical however about a painted cooler. Paints can be known to work as an insulator and hold heat in our out. I purchased the unpainted variant. I did rotate my cooler to match up in height with the back 120mm chassis fan, to blow into it from the outside. If done in this fashion, than the ram height and clearance is a non issue. But the fans are on the back side of the cooler and the lighting isn't as visible. There are plenty of fans out there that are made entirely of clear plastic for better lighting. But no we're just getting picky. Function over form. Figured out the lighting by reading the mobo manual more. Found these plugs referred to as "addressable generation 2 headers". Never heard of that before, and the terminology doesn't help with clarity. But those headers do match the voltage specs of the fans leds, and are described as the proper plug for RGB control. I hope this helps answer a lot of those questions I see in the comments.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Appreciate you providing this info. Thanks

[@BungD]

Used this video as a reference for installing a Phantom Spirit in a similar NZXT case. Thanks, subscribed.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Awesome, glad it helped. Welcome to the channel!

[@kennymacleod5522]

The squarish plastic boxes on the fan cables pull off and reveal their purpose, they are connectors so you can use 1 MB led connection for both fans

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I did try but maybe I pulled from to high up, thanks going to try it again tonight and hopefully it'll come off, if so I'll do a follow up in the next video. Appreciate the info, it did seem strange it wouldn't come off. Thanks again.

[@adamcforsythe]

Awesome, this saved me from having to buy an argb hub. I had to use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the plastic cover.

[@Fluskar]

as a first time builder, these fans and their wires were a nightmare, ty for this

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Glad it was helpful. Happy Holidays.

[@Tomijee]

Great video, waiting my phantom spirit 120 se atm, 5600x stock cooler seems to be loud and it's getting hot too.. Paid 45 euros and it seems to be great.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Sounds great. The 5600X is still a great CPU. I'm planning a new build with this CPU as its just a great processor.

[@Tomijee]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Yeah It’s great cpu indeed and cheap, go for it. Got back to PC after years with macbook and this cpu is doing great 1080p gaming.

[@shadowr2d2]

Thank you for posting this video. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great 👍 work.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Appreciate the support. Thanks very much!

[@benares180]

You didn’t need an adapter. Those caps do come off and you daisy chain them together. Should show how to connect argb without the hub.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thanks

[@abdellatifcheater9833]

Good Job Uncle, Keep up the good content

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thank you, I will.

[@bizbarley74]

I was going nuts with the ARGB thing. With my water coolers, many of which are also made by ThermalRight, they have little protective caps that you pry off with your finger nails or a tool and you can daisy chain everything ARGB without needing a splitter. The same is true here, and its even easier, horrid instructions. I was literally about to use my teeth to try to open this thing. I feel dumb. You just pull the cap off from the bottom. Comes right off. Apparently some instruction manuals are better than others. Mine makes no mention of this at all. Others have much clearer tutorials in their manuals. Still ThermalRight should really put this on their website. I'm just glad I figured this out as I was about to send half a dozen units back this afternoon. Now I am rethinking. Class video once again mate. Just commenting because I have to believe someone else will run into this. Cheers.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Great. Thanks

[@xylinofficial]

I was going to use this cooler to replace my Pure Rock 2 FX, but turns it, thanks to your video, it block off the rgb on my ram :( so I decided to return it, thank you.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Glad I could help. Thanks

[@Traveler_Greg]

Great presentation. Best regards and thank you for the review. Have a nice sunday. 😊😊👍

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thanks for visiting.

[@KommandeurMumm]

How, for the love of god, did you get the 5800X3D on 33°C with a stock cooler??? oO Are you living far in the north and have low temps in your room? I undervolted mine, have the PA120 installed and get 40°C in idle at about 20-23°C room temp.

[@metalblackdevilsk8]

and here i am with a 7800XD at 50° with same air cooler... wtf is wrong?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I didn't do anything specific, just normal install with the CPU Cooler. Wish I could provide more. Thanks

[@shadowbanned4606]

Key missing point: "what was maximum temperature with previous cooler?" not just on idle.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It was 83c forgot to show it. Sorry about that. Thanks

[@monroe111]

I have the same cooler but not the white version , had it for awhile now and love it

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah I like it as well, and happy at how low the temps are. Thanks

[@billyb5057]

looks a good kit to upgrade your cpu cooling mate good setup instructions Dennis *hit the like for you👍Au🦘💯always a full watch👀*

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah, I have a couple other PCs that could use an upgrade from the Stock Cooler as well. So more similar videos in the future it seems.Thanks

[@Venix29]

Thank you ❤ nice review

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thanks for watching!

[@saneauto]

It looks well protected in all that packing.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah it is for sure.

[@juancudris8923]

Hey dennis, great video cleared most of my doubts, even though i have one left, would it work badly or different if i place the first fan in the back? like leaving the ram clear

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I think the fan in the back would be ok, I almost did that actually for the same reason. Not sure how much difference it'd make with temps but I don't think it'll make much difference.

[@StudyWithNika]

God of value air coolers right there

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I do like them, a lot less maintenance. Thanks

[@Juju-dt4fc]

Personally, rather than sending the fan cables towards the rear part of the case, I preferred to bend them neatly and grip them in the upper metal grip of the fans, as there is a space between the two faces of the fan, especially in the corners... It's cleaner, we don't have any cables wandering around unnecessarily, they're stuck in place, it doesn't touch anything other than the plastic shell of the fans, etc.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I'll have to give that a try. Thanks

[@mikeblethan]

you gave me two tricks to use when installing a cpu heatsink thanks

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Happy to help, have a great day!

[@mablenay]

You put it on the wrong way. You have the longer top-side facing the gpu

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thanks

[@memedbengul4350]

I immediately noticed this as well. THe idea is to have bigger gpu clearance so lower heat accumulation in that area. It'll still work but that is the point of the offset design. He got away with it because the cooler isn't that wide. On bigger/wider ones, he'd have to have the offset the right way or no clearance at all.

[@Techgru04]

Great video! Just to confirm, I can just connect the ARGB cables into the ARGB/Fan Hub that is already in my case (in this case the Lian Li Lancool 216) instead of connecting it to the ARGB header on my motherboard?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, if you have an ARGB/Fan Hub it will work. Make sure the ARGB/Fan Hub is being powered by SATA Power from the Power Supply though.

[@NixllO3]

GREAT VIDEO! I literally just got my 5800X3D and peerless assassin and was worried it may not be enough to cool it. Any updates after these few months? How’s it holding up during gaming?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Its working great, temps are good and almost silent. I'd buy it again.

[@Rancid_Ninja]

That plug that you mentioned didnt come off is a pass thru, the end of the plug should come out and you can plug one to the other

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah I was a bit slow to realize that, appreciate your letting me know. Appreciate it, Thanks.

[@Andrea-wr5wd]

you mean the RGB fan ones?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, daisy chain the RGB Fans.

[@Angel-em6od]

So I could connect both fans to the same RGB connector on the motherboard and then connect a third fan or fourth fan (attached to the case to exhaust air) to that same ARGB signal?

[@Rancid_Ninja]

@@Angel-em6od most fans can do 3 to the same header without a hub, some can do 4. Check the website or manual they come with

[@ehrmantrout]

can i daisy chain these two coolers and use just one 5v 3pin argb header on motherboard? and i also quite not understand how did you plug fans into the splitter, it looks like one header has 3pin, not 4 that is usually used for pwm.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Hi, the Hub has both Fan and ARGB Headers so I was able to use it, but yes it turns out you can daisy chain the cables. You will need at least one 5V ARGB 3 Pin Header on the Motherboard though. Thanks

[@TvosOlehead]

This is my first time!! Nobody tells me if I need certain types of screwdrivers, also it looks like cyberpower cable tied my stock cooler wire behind the MoBo onto another cable?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Well I hope this helped you out, but if not ask away and I'll help as much as I can. Thanks

[@TvosOlehead]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM thanks soo much , I went and got stuff for cable management and a pc repair kit!

[@TvosOlehead]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPMI got the stock cooler off , I just unplugged it and wrapped it back up.. now I’m stuck trying decide how much thermal plaste to use lol

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I did a few Build videos and there are chapters where I put on the thermal paste, it might help.

[@lermont2973]

I just gonna say: finally and thank you so much

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thank You! Have an incredible day.

[@thespectre8788]

Great video thanks!

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You're very welcome. Glad you liked it. Thanks

[@sn-tn7yd]

I have the same issue with it covering the ram, did you install the fan to completely cover the 1st stick? Will that cause any issues for either the ram or the fan? Why did you choose to install the fan on the ram side rather than the other side? Thanks

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Hi, yeah it did sit on the side of the Ram and since I was only using the 2 and 4 slots it fit, it was just above slot 1 but not touching, if it had I could have adjusted the fan up but it'd have looked a little off. I chose to put it in the front only because that's what most others were doing, but I could have put it in the back and pulled the air toward the rear exhaust fan but liked it in the front better. I think it would perform better pushing the air into the CPU Cooler but never tested it the other way so not certain on that. Since it isn't touching the ram slot it won't cause any issue. Hope that answers your questions.

[@sn-tn7yd]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM It looks like its touching the ram stick in the 2nd slot, is it actually above? So if its above and not touching there should be no issue with the ram stick under the fan?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah its touching but just barely, not putting any pressure on the ram stick though. So if it was adding a bit of pressure to the ram stick it could potentially cause an issue, but it would need to be more then it is now. If its above or like mine just barely touching it will work fine. No issue with the ram stick at all. Thanks

[@Averagedude-mi3fl]

Very decent cooler. I’ve got one it keeps my 12600kf down to about 62 in cinebench at stock settings. Sounds like it may be time to overclock a little? In my opinion their thermal paste isn’t what I prefer to use. Personally I recommend Arctic mx4.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah I use Noctua normally. Gotta try Arctic mx4 sometime. Thanks

[@Averagedude-mi3fl]

I can’t speak about noctua paste as I’ve not used it. One thing I do like about mx4, according to their website it’s not electrically conductive, but it seems to spread out evenly. I like to use the spread method before mounting the cooler and it seems to do well in that regard. I did try the Thermalright stock paste and wasn’t happy. It seemed runny to me. But the cooler itself I’m very pleased with.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah, I had started with spreading the paste but forgot this time. Even have some little spatula type spreaders to do it with. Glad you like the cooler though.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Nice How much memory is in that computer ? Keith

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Hey Keith, this one has 16GB atm, might update it to 32GB since its so cheap lately. Thanks

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM U. The man. Dennis

[@johanser9476]

Great video. Is it necessary to have an RGB hub, I have fans with chain-controllable RGB, can't these also be connected to that sequence?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

No, you don't need a Hub, as long as you have a RGB or ARGB Header on your MB that will work. If you have the ability to daisy chain that will work also as long as they connect properly it'll work.

[@johanser9476]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM If it worked correctly, thank you.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, daisy chaining it would still work correctly.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

It is a very clean setting. I like this. My latest PC is a total mess compared with this one. Regarding this cooler...it is sensitive to vibrations? Or a hit to the desk? My PC is on the desk (do not ask me why :)), and every time I hit the desk, the PC froze and shut down. I try all. Even rebuild it. All components are snug but I suspect that big coolers can sometimes have this issue.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

This CPU Cooler is surprisingly very light, expected it to be heavy like some others I've used but its much lighter. I actually bumped the case a couple times while it was running and it ran fine. Thanks

[@insanefinance2846]

When I worked for GM the official repair manuals referred to this as the "TAP test" for electrical components.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah, I have two monitors on my work laptop and every time the desk is hit everything switches to just one monitor. Can't figure out why.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I am waiting😮

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Soon lol...

[@shotexa9288]

My rgb does not work could you please post video or explain further how you did it?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

For your RGB to work just ensure the RGB Cable is plugged into the Motherboard, then use the software that came with your Motherboard to control it. ie for MSI the MSI Center and Mystic Light, so look at the MB you have and see if you have the software installed, if not go to the MBs website to get it and then install the software you need and it should work great. My only issue I've ever had is with Gigabyte, their RGB Fusion software is terrible and often just doesn't work. If that's the case there is a program called Signal RGB which a lot of people have found works great no matter what motherboard they have. Hope that helps.

[@thetruthhurts5902]

screwing the heat sink on is a pain in the hole the cpu sticks to the thing when you have to realign

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Its a challenge but nothing you can't do. Thanks

[@willy0297]

what is your ram model? it fits perfectly

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

There Corsair Vengeance DDR4 Memory. Thanks

[@stefan12322]

Great video! I have a question, currently i am using kingston fury ram ddr5 with height around 42.23mm (from kingston datasheet). so it looks like i need to shift the ram up a lot? thanks!

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, but the fan can be adjusted upwards to make more room as well. Thanks

[@stefan12322]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM i feel like if i buy this, rgb on my ram will be useless haha

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah I understand, it kinda hides the RGB Colors.

[@MILLXNEUM]

Should i get this or the phantom spirit

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I prefer this one, but the other is good as well. Thanks

[@TheOnlyDip]

Phantom Spirit is better in performance for cooling but slightly more expensive and bulkier. Peerless Assassin is a great pick at its price.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Cool, good to know. Thanks

[@AJ-tl6wj]

hi this might seems like a late comment but do u think its necesserly to connect the RGB cabels ? since I'm using a b450 plus gaming motherboard and I don't think there is a 3pin rgb port for the CPU fans, can I just plug the CPU_Fan cable and call it a day?. Thanks :D

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, you can use it without the RGB cable plugged in and it'll work great.

[@AJ-tl6wj]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM alright thanks for the reply ❤️

[@maxxjunior3594]

Is it possible to use one fan on the cooler and the 2nd as the read exhaust attached to the case instead of the cooler ? And if possible in what position the other fan should be on the cooler ?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, not sure how it will affect temps though. If I was going to do this I'd still keep the fan in the front, and then the one near the back use it as the rear exhaust on the case. Hope that helps. Thanks

[@maxxjunior3594]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM thank you so much sir

[@soohyeukchoi9105]

Pa 120 se rgb allow to daisy chain with the fans given. Each fan will come with two cables connected to itself (4 pin cable and 3 pin cable). On the 3 pin cable, you will see have male and female (one of them will be closed with a cap so make sure you open it). Then you simply daisy chain to the other.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thanks

[@joserada753]

QUESTION Is it possible to switch the fan that goes over the rams to the other SIDE of the radiator (the back of the case), pointing the same way? I have ARGB rams and it's kinda bunny that it blocks them and also offsetting the fan is not looking as good. Great video BTW I followed all steps 🤜🤛

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, you can put the fan on the other side.

[@joserada753]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thank you so much for replying!

[@stevenjones5277]

There is a correct way for the cooler to go on as the heat pipes are not Symetrical.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Okay. Thanks

[@ZenAndPsychedelicHealingCenter]

Incorrect. As Gamers Nexus and others have shown, it makes no difference.

[@MuffyA]

​@@ZenAndPsychedelicHealingCenterwhere was this shown? I looked at their videos on this cooler, didn't find anything saying its fine to mount it the wrong way around...

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I'm not sure if Gamers Nexus had this exact model, but both sides are designed the same no extra cut for higher memory at all. Both sides are exactly the same, I've gone back and checked it out.

[@stevenjones5277]

Was thinking as it’s not symmetrical having it a certain way might improve ram clearance.

[@farismalik4857]

What was rhe frequency of the CPU on AIDA64 benchmark? Was it at stock settings 3.4ghz or was it on boost clock to 4.5hz or overclocked higher?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

All stock settings.

[@randomrandom84642]

Hey, my fans are the same direction(intake exhaust) as yours, but instead of putting that fan on the ram sticks I put it in the back on the mobo brick. I run a 7800x3d and had no problem with cooling with that setup. Do you recommend placing the fan like yours or is it ok if I keep it like it is? I'm asking because maybe the right side of the heatsink doesn't get enough cooling that way? because it only gets that air pulled from it and doesn't get air blown on it?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Doing it the way you have should be just fine.

[@marcogris3199]

Thanks for video, can you recommend a better bios performance mode for cooler ? i have the same pearless asssing and a ryzen 7 5700x3d

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I don't know much about doing this so I did a look online and found this. Hope it helps. To optimize fan settings in BIOS, you can navigate to the fan settings, which may be located in the hardware monitor, Qfan control, the system tab, Smart Fan Mode, or a similar setting. You can also adjust the core voltage in BIOS to increase CPU performance. To do this, look for the "Core Voltage" field and increase it incrementally in 0.05 volt increments until the system can handle the core ratio tweaks. Keep in mind that some Motherboard crashes will occur until you get the one that'll work for your MB though.

[@lonelypillow7463]

The fan splitter things are 4 pins and 3 pins not both 4 pins? Is that normal

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It is usually the same as the device, ie if its a ARGB CPU Cooler the connector would be 3 Pin, but sometimes they include both in case others want to daisy chain and include some RGB Fans as well.

[@bugracakirr]

What about the noise? Thanks for the video.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I listen for it but its barely audible with my ear about 4 inches from it, so very quite. Hope that helps. Thanks

[@bugracakirr]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thank you

[@insanefinance2846]

Yeah that looks good carrying on the white theme in that computer.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Thanks

[@gentatituteto]

I'm actually looking for this cooler for my 5600, room temp where I live is 30-32 so the noise from stock cooler sometime get annoying

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

This is still running on the system and its very quiet, so should work well for you.

[@CheersMate-]

Would this fit onto a matx board ? Seems like it would block rams.What rams do you use ı might get them since they fit

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

The Ram is an issue, I had to raise the fan on the CPU Cooler up just enough to clear the ram. It was fairly tall so raising it means pretty much any ram will work with some adjustment to the fan height. Hope that helps, don't remember the ram I used at the moment. Thanks

[@caiolactopaly]

is it possible to use this air cooler with 4 memories in a B550m ds3h ? because i think it wont get space enought

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

If you mean 4 Ram Sticks, Yes. You'll need to adjust the fan height though.

[@caiolactopaly]

thxs@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM

[@shanglee643]

Can you do an update on how to install the extra ram with the CPU air cooler already installed ?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You'd just need to remove the front fan, insert the Ram and then replace the fan. Hope that helps.

[@Juju-dt4fc]

I just built two PCs with this cooler. Accessing the RAM slots is super simple: just unclip the fan, place the new strips and reclip the fan. It is not necessary to disassemble the cooler. Another solution is to mount the two fans in a pull-pull fashion on the cooler rather than in a push-push fashion, but I preferred to keep the method recommended by the manufacturer.

[@facundosilva2449]

Would you say that a pull pull fan configuration would be any worse than the push push fan configuration you used?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I'm no fan expert, just things I've always done. The way I've done it has seemed to work, but there's nothing saying doing it a different way is wrong.

[@facundosilva2449]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thanks for the reply, I was just wondering as I'm considering a pull pull configuration for better ram accessibility as you pointed out in the video. I will give it a shot :D have a nice day

[@festersmith8352]

That is a good question. I'ma do some research on that. I'm curious now. However on this particular cooler, the fans have rubber pads on them that are to be positioned against the cooler fins. So these are setup to be a push system. I suppose one could try and peel the pads off the fans and move them to the other side. What I don't understand is why pull heat from the middle of the case, and push it thru the cooler? Why not get cooler air from the outside back of the case, with the 120mm chassis fan directly behind the cooler? I just installed one of these today and its how I'm setup. Once the air passes thru the cooler, its pulled straight up with an exhaust fan out the top.

[@festersmith8352]

Something else to consider on a pull pull system is that by the time the air has passed thru the entire cooler, that second fan has the warmest air from the whole cooler flowing thru it, and may lead to premature fan failure. I'm no expert either, but as an auto mechanic... Heat kills, especially electric motors. Honestly though, in 2 decades I have only had 2 fans fail in a pc, and one of those PC's was operable for 18 years. It recently quit posting. And some of those fans were pretty cheap.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Nice it lasted so long.

[@squeezeyo]

So I bought the Peerless Assassin 120SE White to cool my 5600x and I got idle temps of 48c to 56c do I have to messwith the fan curve temp and speed in the bios? I mean he have a stronger cpu and its running idle at 24c...

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You shouldn't have to make any changes, make sure you haven't put on to much thermal paste and there wasn't anything between the cooler and CPU, ie was plastic left on the CPU Cooler, not that you did but just in case. Hope that helps some. You could also try changing the fan curves I just don't think it'll make much difference.

[@squeezeyo]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM It is so strange I do believe I did 1 to 1 with your video. I made all default on my bios and nothing changed. Same with the stock cooler when I saw your temps with the stock I was like what the hell because I was on idle 55c to 65c with my stock cooler XD So the only one never gave me trouble was the Corsair H100i Elite sitting at 23c to 29c Idle (but had to remove after 3 years pump got noisy).

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I do seem to do something that results in lower temps, just not sure what it is I do different then others. Once I do I'll let everyone know. Wish I had more to offer though. I used the H100i for quite a few years as well. Have a great day.

[@allex975gaming]

did you install the fans backwards maybe? Other than that maybe your motherboard is faulty and the vrms are overheating . No one else seems to be having your problem , especially 50 degrees on idle...

[@5150Indigo]

You mounted it upside down it needs to be reversed the longer heatpipes must be on top😉 i have it on my Ryzen 5700x

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Will do. Thanks

[@hugonavas6825]

Do you think I can use the RGB hub that came with my corsair sp120 rgb elite fans?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I don't know for sure as Corsair makes their connectors proprietary, but if they'd go in it might work.

[@Yalcin2]

Hello thx for the great video. May ı ask one question? I have h610m k ddr4 mainboard on a mid tower case. Can ı add this cooler to my mainboard?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

As long as your case has the CPU Height requirements needed then it will work. Keep in mind if you need to raise up the fan any as that will affect space requirements as well.

[@chrisretro6952]

How do you adjust the color? My board isn’t compatible with the cooler

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Unfortunately the software from most Motherboards depend on the connectors such as RGB and ARGB, if you don't have ARGB or a Fan/ARGB Hub there's no way I know of to do it otherwise.

[@johnhaynes2933]

Where did you get your splitter from

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I bought it from amazon.

[@johnhaynes2933]

@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thanks..do you mind giving the part no.I can't find it on Amazon .l have the same cpu cooler

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

This is what its called don't have a part number. If I'm mistaken on the one you're referring to let me know in the video timeline so I can look to make sure I provide the same one. Thanks BUYMINERS.CA PC Fan Splitter Extension Cable - 1 to 3 PWM Fan Splitter Compatible with 3 & 4 Pin PC Cooling Fans, 10.5 inch Black Braided Nylon Cable (2 Pack)

[@danidana221]

could i install this withe right fan a bit off position so it doesn't touch the ram ? will the cooling performance be affected ?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, I had to offset my fan because of the Ram and its working fine and temps are good, been running it for some time now. It doesn't affect the temps as far as I've been able to tell. Thanks

[@danidana221]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM thanks. I’m hesitating between this and an aio frozen prism 240 for my 7800x3d. For gaming at 4k

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah I haven't tried the prism products but that would work great for the 7800X3D.

[@salazar.proudctions]

What software do I use to change colors?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It works with the MB Manufacturer's Software, ie Mystic Light if MSI, hope that helps.

[@noahparsons7420]

I just ordered this fan for 5700x3d. Should I use their thermal paste or should I buy a different brand?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I prefer the Noctua Thermal Paste but I used there's with this one and it works great. Thanks

[@cstrike105]

Is it cooler if there is a fan at the rear or is it ok if the fan is removed?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It's ok if the fan is removed, it does help to pull the air out the back of the case but can't say just how effective it is. I think it will only make a small difference.

[@simonepieraccini6246]

Is compatible with am5? Because nothing is written in the installation guide

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yes, on Amazon and a couple other places it says compatible with AM4/AM5. Thanks

[@riderm.d.1461]

AM5 is compatible with AM4 for all coolers, we can praise AMD, they did not change the distance between the screws, unlike Intel

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah they did things right. Nice to see some companies value the consumer.

[@BOPBOPBOPBOPBOPBOPOB]

​@@riderm.d.1461 that's false. Hardware canucks did an excellent video showing that many AM4 coolers can't be mounted on AM5 motherboards because AM5 motherboards don't have removable backplates. Where did you get that info that all AM4 coolers can be installed on AM5?

[@cstrike105]

Do you think with the weight of this cooler which is more than 1kg I guess can it break the motherboard?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

No, actually its not as heavy as it might seem. I've had it on this system since I did this video and there's been no problems with the Motherboard or anything apparent that I've noticed. Thanks

[@paolomalig5025]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thank you. How do you clean the cooler? Is it ok to remove the fans, and use a blower to remove the dust? As well as to clean the cooler fins, just use a blower?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

For cleaning fans, you can take a few steps, I use a duster that blows air across the fans to get rid of loose dust. Afterwards if you want to go more in depth you can wipe the fans using a micro fiber cloth, some add water or isopropanol solution to wipe them down.

[@cstrike105]

Thank you for the information. I'll try to do this on my CPU fans.@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM

[@BOPBOPBOPBOPBOPBOPOB]

the peerless assassin is 0.7 kg

[@rhlparkr]

How about using only the middle fan or using the second one the back?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Not saying you can't just go with the middle fan, just not sure how well it would perform temperature wise. I would suggest the middle and the other fan front or back as desired.

[@rhlparkr]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM I got the cooler today. I am using only the middle fan and still my temps are already 10-20 lower than stock cooler. On full load cpu only went upto to around 60. Although I am only using it for R5 5600, still cooler and quieter than stock

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Awesome.

[@aud1gen]

Whelp, I guess I’m not getting rgb on mine then lol. I already bought it so I’m just gonna tuck the wires away somewhere

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You could buy a ARGB Hub, as long as your MB has the ARGB on it.

[@gtc_gaming8714]

What hub did you use for the fans?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I don't remember which one it was, sorry.

[@zeofu]

what adapter do we need for the CPU cooler fan for the RGB?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It comes with the ability to daisy chain, didn't realize until later. So you only need a ARGB Header on the Motherboard.

[@zeofu]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM So I put my pc together but have the extra wires coming out of each fan that has two ends one that is a dummy and another one that is a female. Do I connect the female end to the mother board for the rgb to work

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Only one end goes to the MB.

[@insanefinance2846]

10% less is pretty good for not having to resort to liqued cooled

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah that was surprising, an amazing amount actually.

[@8rim5t0n3]

What kind of RGB Hub are you using? (Name?)

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It came with the Case, its an Armoury C802W White Case.

[@Reboot-rv7wc]

what is the power usage on the assassin cooler?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

CPU Cooler TDP is 120 to 265W

[@Reboot-rv7wc]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM thank you

[@bobjohnson6131]

Hate how it blocks ram RGB ugh

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Yeah, it does hide them and can ruin the look of the RGB Ram that we pay more for.

[@Chris-ly8wt]

Be nice if you showed the cpu wattage during that test.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Never thought of doing that, I'll try to include it in future videos though. I can check it though if your still interested. I still have this system.

[@Chris-ly8wt]

Yes please. It would be interesting to know if the stress test maxed out the CPU's wattage. I'm using AIDA64 Extreme v6..85.6300 and in the System Stability Test you can check all voltages, temps, fans, clocks, wattages and utilization in the Statistics tab. They all can be added or removed using the Preferences tab.@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM

[@Chris-ly8wt]

Also a proper CPU stress test with AIDA would be choosing the "stress FPU" option only. Remove the check marks for all others. In your test you had 4 items checked. "AIDA64 With Just FPU The extreme FPU load results in very high package and CPU socket temperatures, yielding the highest core reading possible from our suite. Consequently, this test works well for determining the limits of potent cooling solutions. If throttling is ever going to be a problem for you, it should become apparent using AIDA64's FPU test."

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I did the Stability Stress Test in today's video, never thought to use it for the other things though but will from now on. Thanks

[@hibye12345]

What if I dont have low profile ram? Then what? Also what rgb hub is that? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

The RGB Hub comes with the NZXT Case. If you don't have low profile Ram you can raise the fans up enough to clear them.

[@pilosed452]

I have a Ryzen 7 5700x processor. Can I get the same performance with this cooler?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It will be very slightly different, but yes you should get very close to the same performance. Thanks

[@tubelesstrippin]

I have this cpu it's great look into pbo if you haven't

[@mehmetshisha1137]

good video

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

[@iitzfizz]

I just bought the thermalright assassin king and installed it, really good cooler for the price (£15 for the ARB one!) even includes thermal paste. My motherboard has 2 argb headers, one at the top and one at the bottom but I just daisy chained the one at the top where my case fans are connected since it made for tidier cable management it would have been a pain to route it to the bottom one, that's if it would even reach!

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Sounds good, yeah they make some great CPU Coolers. Thanks

[@bingemed9512]

Is this fan good enough for ryzen 7 7700x?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

It is, can't say for sure though as I haven't tested it out. Thanks

[@heyitsBretthere]

why can i not find the white se rgb?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Not sure, I got mine on Amazon.

[@Sun0J]

How do you change de color of the heatsink ?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You can use the included software from the Motherboard Manufacturer, ie RGB Fusion, Aura, or whatever MB you have. Or you could get the Signal RGB Software that a lot of people seem to like.

[@Sun0J]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thanks friend for this answer, in the meantime I've found it, I had to update the motherboard control software and now I can change the colors, otherwise it was stuck on yellow.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Glad it worked out for you.

[@lufisascream8493]

How do you change the fan rgb color

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

The Fans are ARGB, I used the software that came with the Motherboard to control the Fan Colors.

[@eltiomonkey6383]

What is the software for the argb?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I use the Motherboard Software, in this instance I'm using the Software that comes with the MSI Motherboard. If you can't get it to work there is software called Signal RGB that others have said is very good.

[@badmouse9002]

Case Fan Model pleas:))

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

The fans came with the case, its a NZXT H7 Flow case, and the CPU Cooler fans were included with it as well. If you meant something else let me know and I'll get back to you. Thanks

[@deo2015]

Спасибо бро, у меня тоже такой корпус и кулер, надеюсь получится)) Эти провода, вентиляторы, жесть! Вспотел, очень запутано. Все на английском и китайском

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Это отличный случай, надеюсь, вам понравится так же, как и мне.

[@deo2015]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM please tell me, is it possible to power the Argb from me? from the cooler, where to connect if you have a b450 aorus elite v2 motherboard?

[@deo2015]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM 2nd question Idn how u hidden power cables, I see where u put argb, but how u did so beautiful..

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Its just planning it has places to put them. Glad it looks good to you. Thanks

[@deo2015]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM ye planning, But its my first pc and its hard to know where i can hide it and where no any way ty

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

I'll be back in 64 min my friend.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Awesome.

[@chrisretro6952]

I’m using mystic light but it isn’t working

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

You may need to update the MSI Software, but Mystic Light should be able to control it. However if it just doesn't work there is freeware software called signal RGB that will work with all RGB Devices.

[@INFIN1TY-]

Anyone replaced the fans with arctic ones?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

I haven't but would be interested in knowing if anyone has. thanks

[@bbiero]

forgot to show stock cooler temperature under load

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Your right, I'll see if I can get one soon for that. Thanks

[@bbiero]

just got a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 ,with arctic freezer 7 pro 28-29 in idle ,now with peerless assassin i got 22,now i have to test load,with freezer 7pro i got 88-89 with test prime95 ,with this??will see....@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM

[@bbiero]

in prime95 i got 75 under load , minus 14 degree ! very good the system is a ryzen5 1600AF overclocked to 3925mhz

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Sounds great. Thanks

[@miguelsanchez9960]

que champu usa señor

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Brillar

[@miguelsanchez9960]

@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM gracias lo amo buen dia

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Que tengas un buen día también.