The ThermalRight Assassin X 120 R SE White - CPU Cooler Review

[@dmscsx]

Thanks for your review Eric, this convinced me to make my final choice. I'm about to install the non RBG variant right now. You just earned another subscriber.

[@HardwareForGamers]

Thank you.

[@fatjawns3671]

New viewer, fantastic review and overview of the cooler with its competition. Ordered this about an hour ago before watching the video and was a little skeptical I may have needed a dual cpu fan, when you said it was only a 1-2 degree difference I felt incredibly relieved. Great vid, earned a sub.

[@HardwareForGamers]

Thank you, what CPU do you have?

[@fatjawns3671]

@@HardwareForGamers i7 11700k. Actually just upgraded from an i5 10400f which was in my prebuilt, my current fan is a ux100 from thermaltake which is notoriously bad cooling in addition to its terrible mount system.

[@D4RKV3NOM]

liked the video but when i put this video on 1.25x playback speed it sounded better as it was paced better talking wise

[@AanAntheroNo1]

Thank you

[@joehorecny7835]

That is a nice cooler, the white is definitely different, and nice. Nice evaluation and review.

[@HardwareForGamers]

Thanks

[@esteban1973]

Love this cooler. I thought I could get away with the stock AMD cooler but my Ryzen 5 7600 would quickly go to 95C. I got the black X 120 R SE and those temps went down drastically.

[@opalaze]

Hello, with this thermolight the average temperature was how many?

[@radouanegherab2189]

What r the temps now?

[@rassems102]

I had the same with my stock liquid cooler on my 3700x, that lasted 5 years, failed on me last week with 95c temps. Got the assassin, install was super fast and ez. Temps are now between 40c and 55c under medium load. Idle is at 35-40c. Most importantly it's super quite

[@EliwanKenn]

Just bought 1 and tested it on my R5 7500f played some games. The stock cooler kept it around 85 to 90 ish celcius while the Assassin X managed to kept it to 56 - 70 celcius. Never reached 71 celcius from what I've seen.

[@georgeb4116]

I just bought one looking at the specs and the price and then I've seen your video which reinforces my belief that I made a good choice. Thank You.

[@ofon2000]

Good videos! Hope you can one day test these on hotter CPUs like the am5 or raptor lake platforms. I have a noctua nhd15 on my 7700x with the PPT limited to 85watts (down from the stock of 105) and also undervolted -30 mv's. I haven't seen it go above 81C which is pretty nice since these run pretty hot at stock settings. If I remember I can tell you how it works on an undervolted, slightly power limited 7700x with a Thermalright PS120SE

[@nikolozkiziria419]

Really like your review and voice and stuff, good luck bro!

[@midrezgaming]

Bought one in black for my i7-11700 and works great! Picked up a white variant for my partners r5-3600. Best bang for buck air cooler!

[@KrazyShark]

Was checking out CPU coolers and stumbled upon the Deepcool AK400 for 40$ but lots of people recommended me ThermalRight. It's so confusing though with all of their different models and odd names like Assassin King, X, and SE, Peerless etc. The King (27$), X (24$) and X ARGB (27$) are available to me though. Seeing how similar they are, is there any other differences / things to consider like noise ? I'm looking into buying an i5-13600K (or 13500) so they should be plenty good for them right ? Thanks again for your vids they're great :)

[@HardwareForGamers]

If you go with Intel's CPUs the Assassin king or the Assassin x will be perfectly fine for gaming. If you're looking to do some sort of rendering or heavy CPU loads you want to look at the dual tower coolers (phantom spirit 120)

[@KrazyShark]

@@HardwareForGamers Awesome, thanks a lot ! :D

[@musek5048]

just bought this and the non x version you also reviewed, one for a 3600 and the other for a 5700x. hope the non x is plenty for the 5700x since it only runs at 65w. i got my 3600 at 4.4 with a wraith prism but want to see if these coolers will help lower temps and noise a bit. hopefully it all works out! great review!

[@vergil1426]

how did it work for 3600?

[@musek5048]

@@vergil1426 it worked out great. It was hitting 70c under load using a stock wraith prism ( I used this cooler for both my rigs) and after switching to the assassin king I now max out at 60-62c under load. Much quieter too with the 120mm fan. The wraith prism is a great cooler if you were able to get one with the CPUs they came bundled with or bought one for under 20 bucks like I did. Beyond 20 bucks I'd rather get a tower cooler like this unless you just like the look of the prism like I did with its mirage effects. It's a bit noiser but not a terrible choice either. This assassin king knocks it out of the park though and looks great with its all white heatsink. Definitely recommend it!

[@shroudyrowdy1301]

wow thank you for the clarification, my 3600 sucks with the stock cooler. it's hitting 95 on aida 64 stress test, so i'm looking around a budget air cooler as coolers are quite expensive in my country. but after your clarification, i will gladly buy it for my hot 3600 😂 cheers mate 🙏

[@Sylles_far]

@@shroudyrowdy1301 Hi mate. There's some good tweaks here on how to get the temp. down when using stock cooler from AMD. It shouldn't affect the performance noticeable. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZjCqX6vd56VgcUsi=zOlduIeP5SFJPLhq

[@theviperman3873]

Thanks for review, I bought one, I'll use it with R5 5500.

[@hashire1638]

Got the rgb version for 25$, i choose this for my r5 5600 because many other 120mm fan towers are too tall, haven't tested yet

[@abrahanrincon4569]

What are the temps when gaming? Thinking of getting the same cpu and cooler but black fan model for my build.

[@hashire1638]

@@abrahanrincon4569 gaming around 55c, ambient temp 27

[@abrahanrincon4569]

@@hashire1638 thank you

[@mr.niceguy724]

is the cooler silent with your cpu?

[@AlphaTugboat]

@@hashire1638 is this with stock settings? with pbo i get around 88° under full load and about 70 gaming

[@uatlagh]

I wanted to correct something you mentioned. Not all AM4 coolers are compatible with AM5. If a cooler does not use the default amd backplate on AM4, it will not be compatible with AM5

[@HardwareForGamers]

It may not be compatible, some still are.

[@thelovebat]

Seems like a nice cooling option that allows you to have more freedom with the RAM that you get with the full RAM clearance. The Scythe Fuma 3 is probably still the best if case size isn't a constraint as that also has extra clearance for RAM and is a dual fan CPU cooler, but for a less expensive smaller option the Assassin X 120 could make for part of a nice budget constrained PC build where you need everything as affordable as possible (like if going for an Intel 12100f or a Ryzen 5600 CPU that can easily be cooled by the Assassin X).

[@maximoebenizer1919]

Thanks for the review, it seems the King is still the better purchase if you can find it cheaper. The RGB version is really nice, though.

[@eilegz]

so currently the assassin king its 23 dollars, assassin X 19 dollars, burst assassin 30 and peerless assasin 35.... waiting for your review of burst assassin

[@HardwareForGamers]

I'm done testing the BA 120 there's only a .4C difference between the BA and AK 120's . so not worth the price difference.

[@eilegz]

@@HardwareForGamers still look foward for your review imagine the surprise the ba120 now cost 24 dollars the RGB edition, a good deal even if the difference its not that much btw it seems that thermalright made a new version of Ak 120 se which its different than the one you reviewed which its not available on amazon anymore

[@izil1fe]

Just bought this for my R7-5800X3D, think it should be more then good enough. Update: This CPU cooler can safely cool this above mentioned CPU (in gaming temps are around 70-90) but the temps are too high for my liking. Therfore i ordered the Peerless Assassin to replace this cooler. I also ordered Arctic MX-6 thermal paste to compliment the new cooler. This should bring the temps down by another 10 degrees Celsius.

[@pierre-yvesdubreuil9315]

is the Peerless much better in the end? Is suspect not that much..? In any case there are ways to modify a cooler to make it better, like upgrading the fan and bending the fins (around 30 degrees) closest to fan at the middle portion along the heatpipes. Air flow great at the top and bottom of the cooler, but in between, not much. You could also sharpen or round the fins edge also closest to fan blades to reduce turbulence and noise. This should considerably give better performance.

[@bluessrv1]

I like it! And the price is nice.

[@HardwareForGamers]

That price is pretty ridiculous.

[@radouanegherab2189]

My room temps are quite high i dont have an ac ( 30inside ), is it enough to cool my 7500f?

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@radouanegherab2189 I don't see why not assuming your case doesn't suck.

[@EliwanKenn]

Similar build and situation. This cooler managed to get my 7500f never exceeding 71 celcius. Averaging around 60ish celcius while gaming and always below 47 celcius on idle.

[@shipter4034]

do the spacers, screws, and bracket come with the fan? i have a motherboard already but im pretty sure i threw out the box. So im not sure if the spacers came with the motherboard. i do got the back plate tho

[@HardwareForGamers]

1:08

[@bhavyamalik3239]

I have received TR BA 120 but not the 3 pin Argb controller yet. Can I use this meanwhile without RGB effects? Like connecting only 4 pin cpu fan cable Also in the pack there are rubber pads for which nothing i mention as to where it should be used

[@bradders2910]

Would this be better than the stock cooler that comes with a Ryzen 5 5600? Would be buying the non RGB version

[@HardwareForGamers]

I did show the stock AMD coolers in the 67 watt max speed chart. The assassin x was 18c lower... So yes...

[@bradders2910]

@@HardwareForGamers Thank you, been very tempted to pull the trigger and buy this cooler and I will now :)

[@sillyopinions]

Hi I have got a new Pc build with intel 14700k from an offline shop. Have to use it mostly for video edits and causal gaming. He has paired the CPU with Assasin X 120 Refined SE ARGB since I was on a tighter budget. I am new to the PC building domain and after researching over a bit, I am getting the impression that this air cooler might not suffice for my needs. It's better suited for an intel i5 series or any cpu with a tdp of less than 100 watts. I am really confused, shall I get it replaced with a Liquid AIO setup or just be content with this for now?

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@sillyopinions what are the CPU temps? I agree a 14700k might be pushing an assassin x to its limits but it would depend on the settings of the 14700k.

[@xXxKlingexXx]

does this work with a ryzen 7 5800x3d is it enough?

[@HardwareForGamers]

Most likely yes, but it might be a good idea to spend the extra 5 USD on the AK 120

[@jamesfowler489]

trying to decide on the King or an arctic freezer i35 to pair with my 11500 VR rig. your thoughts.? one a lot better than the other or should I go with say a cooler master hyper 212?

[@HardwareForGamers]

I would go with the assassin king over the others.

[@jamesfowler489]

@@HardwareForGamers yep pulled the trigger on it. looks like it will just clear my case by 2mm . thanks mate.

[@donatellomega5207]

Do you tighten the screws on the heatsink until they bottom out? I'm worried about overtightening :/

[@HardwareForGamers]

for my testing on AM4, yes I screw it in all the way. Now I would do the same for all socket types Intel and AMD.

[@paullaw9108]

Good day sir, may I know did the mounting support rectangle socket?

[@HardwareForGamers]

I'm guessing your referring to LGA1700? If you are the answer is yes.

[@mishiro6170]

Have you tried ID cooling se 214xt / se 224xt?

[@HardwareForGamers]

No I haven't, sorry.

[@Dictatortot-n3d]

i got the same one but in black, used a stock cooler on my r5 3600 this one keeps it way cooler, and it was very cheap, also no rgb, cuz I dont like it lol

[@playergame06]

Is any different between assassin x 120 R se vs assassin x 120 se (missing R ) on Amazon I see this product but missing R (revise or refined) is it the same product or different.. thx

[@HardwareForGamers]

As far as I can tell they are the same. Socket compatibilities are the same, the heights are the same, the fans are the same. I think its a typeo???

[@playergame06]

@@HardwareForGamers thx bro, luv ur channel I will subscribe, also what is better assassin x 120 se or assassin king se 120?

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@playergame06 The assassin king has 5 heatpipes, and the assassin x has 4. which means the Assassin King will do a better job at cooling, but not by much.

[@playergame06]

@@HardwareForGamers thx 🙏 again ,both are same size or the king is slightly bigger?

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@playergame06 the assassin king is 5mm deeper and 6mm taller, so slightly bigger.

[@AthifKhan]

Would this be suitable for a 12600K? I do not plan to overclock it.

[@HardwareForGamers]

It will work for gamers

[@AthifKhan]

@@HardwareForGamers Thanks mate

[@Ladioz]

How does the fan RPM go so high? Isn't it gonna be loud when it goes over 900 RPM anyway?

[@HardwareForGamers]

To change the rpm of the fan you can use the UEFI kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHOc2WOpsiCsJo or you can use a program like fancontrol kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYDLqaGefLmJedE , Yes some fans can get loud at high RPM, that's why you set up a fan curve. Then it's only loud when it needs to be.

[@Yellowcrocss]

Do you know how many watts this can cool? I’m getting a ryzen 5 7600x and wanted to make sure this can cool at least 105W

[@HardwareForGamers]

I showed a 150w test using a Ryzen 9 3900xt... So yes it should be able to handle a stock 7600x. I would be undervolting the 7600x to keep temperatures even lower, but that's me...

[@loofycat485]

hold on whats the difference between the one without and with the r

[@HardwareForGamers]

I think the fan, but not too sure on that. Sorry.

[@manitrasirenia1558]

IS it good for ryzen 7 3700x ?

[@jungledog5620]

Why is mine going 75c while playing with default fan speed but when i change the speed using remu fan control its decent but sometimes it get noisy and theres a burning smell coming from it kinda even tho im cheking the temps and its stable 60-63c on full load. Sorry for my bad english

[@HardwareForGamers]

How do you know if the smell is coming from the coolers fan? might it be from the GPU? Or from the motherboard? Yes, the fan could be faulty, but in all my testing I've not had a fan make a burning smell before... Yet anyway...

[@samibooy55]

What about the cables

[@johnster7161]

Hello will this work on my prime b460m-a? I see that this has an argb header but I don’t see one on my mobo

[@HardwareForGamers]

The cooler supports the socket, but if your motherboard doesn't have a ARGB header the LEDs on the fan would not turn on. So you would need an ARGB hub to power the LEDs.

[@johnster7161]

@@HardwareForGamers what is an argb hub and where can I get one

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@johnster7161 you can get them from Amazon. You want to make sure it's a 3 pin hub. The hub powers and controls the LEDs, so the LEDs will light up and you can change the colors.

[@HipocratesR]

Do you recommend this ThermalRight for a 13400F for gaming/render some 3D as hobbie ??? also if anybody can help me know if my upcoming Mboard MSI PRO B760M-A WiFi DDR4 would be able to turn the RGB on this ThermalRIght Fan ??? THanks in advance..

[@HardwareForGamers]

Yes, this would work well for a 13400. I didn't see why the MB wouldn't work, as long as you dl the MSI RGB software.

[@HipocratesR]

@@HardwareForGamers Thanks a lot for the fast response, I heard that this used to come without the LGA1700 mounting parts/brackets, that's a thing of the past or is a matter of luck in the inventory ??? because I see thermalright selling the 1700 mounting parts separately and that have me confused about buying.

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@HipocratesR the SE versions should come with the LGA 1700 mounting hardware

[@HipocratesR]

@@HardwareForGamers ok thanks, gonna buy the ARGB now, thanks a lot, just needed some reassuring, appreciated

[@backupseishin]

is this better than ID-COOLING SE-214 XT ?

[@HardwareForGamers]

Not sure sorry. I've never tested any ID cooling Cooler's.

[@eugene2036]

Will this cooler work well on the ryzen 7 7700x?

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@eugene2036 yes ish... It will be cutting it pretty close. I myself would get a better cooler. AK 400 or the assassin king if not a twin tower cooler.

[@Fra-vn7mz]

Thermal paste is in the box?

[@HardwareForGamers]

yes... there should be.

[@TahanBrudaff]

How to change the color of rgb?

[@HardwareForGamers]

you'll need to download the motherboards RGB software

[@ph7neutral]

Nothing can beat Noctua NH-D15s! :)

[@HardwareForGamers]

at that price you shouldn't be able to.

[@nickpetriashvili2863]

Deepcool ak620 does similar if not better job than D15.

[@i_Vex169]

Is this cooler good for r7 5700x3d in games ?

[@HardwareForGamers]

Yes, should be fine.

[@YYLL68499]

Is it a good match with 7600x?

[@HardwareForGamers]

If you are just gaming then it should be fine, but if you will be doing any heavy CPU workload stuff you'll need something bigger.

[@TechRide.]

This or Deepcool AK400?

[@JohnWicksDaddy]

Almost same q, this or ag500!!!

[@shohankabir9936]

how can i control the argb of this cpu cooler ?

[@HardwareForGamers]

your motherboard will need to have a 3 pin 5 volt aRGB header or you will need a aRGB hub.

Can I trust a 7800X3D on this one?

[@HardwareForGamers]

Maybe, some viewers paired it with a 5800x3d and were getting 80-90 c. It might be a good idea to size up.

[@antoniozarate2244]

how do you configure the ARGB?

[@HardwareForGamers]

You will need an aRGB hub or use the aRGB header on your motherboard and use the aRGB software..

[@Ryzen_..]

@@HardwareForGamers i have a 4 pin argb header that will work right?

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@Ryzen_.. 4 pin RGB headers are 12v headers, so no it will not work. you need a 3 pin 5v aRGB header or a 5v aRGB hub.

[@Ryzen_..]

alr ty@@HardwareForGamers

[@EXONEST9]

Does the thermal paste that came with the cooler are good?

[@HardwareForGamers]

It's good

[@cel2526]

Is the RGB adjustable?

[@HardwareForGamers]

Yes, It's a 3 pin 5v aRGB fan which uses the 50-50 connector.

[@cel2526]

Thank you! How do I adjust it? (Sorry im new to this stuff)@@HardwareForGamers

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@cel2526 your motherboard should have RGB software, you might need to download and install it. If your motherboard doesn't have a 5v aRGB header you will need an aRGB hub.

[@cel2526]

@@HardwareForGamers I have the ASRock B650M Pro apologies for the hassle but does this support aRGB?

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@cel2526 yes it should

[@adams4075]

what cpu (why the down vote)

[@HardwareForGamers]

The CPU and the settings used are indicated in the sub title of each chart.

[@Scholewes123]

Can i change rgb setting?

[@HardwareForGamers]

Using your motherboard software, yes.

[@matifeder]

For 13400f is ok?

[@HardwareForGamers]

Short answer is yes.

[@matifeder]

@@HardwareForGamers thx

[@timetraveller1702]

Thermal paste instructions with this leave a bit to be desired for a novice as it states 'apply the thermal paste' which is supplied in the box, however, if you apply the thermal paste, as in all of it youll have a big mess lol

[@大野靖男]

性能は悪くないが、パーツの精度は良くない。

[@shg1833]

Hi! Is it gonna work on prime b660m a D4 mobo with 12400f CPU ?

[@HardwareForGamers]

2:20

[@shg1833]

@@HardwareForGamers Thanks for a quick reply, however it says it can fit in to my system specs, manufacturer have not told me so for some reason, as they told me that I might need mounting bracket to fully fit 1700 socket.

[@HardwareForGamers]

@@shg1833 the assassin x SE should have the LGA 1700 the non SE will not

[@shg1833]

@@HardwareForGamers Thermalright Assassin King 120 SE CPU Air Cooler, 5 Heatpipes, TL-C12C PWM Fan, for AMD AM4/Intel LGA1700/1150/1151/1200/AM5 would this particular model work? and if it will work which one is better that one or GAMMAXX AG400?