Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
A 7-heatpipe dual-tower air cooler at 154mm, the Phantom Spirit 120 SE is positioned a notch above the Peerless Assassin in the same budget class, landing at 75. It covers AM4 through LGA1851 and suits high-value builds wanting strong air cooling. Mind the ~157mm clearance in small cases, and look elsewhere for an RGB showpiece — this is a plain silver cooler by design.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| cooler type | air | high confidence |
| socket support | AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851 | high confidence |
| height (mm) | 154 | high confidence |
3/3 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Best for
- 7-heatpipe dual tower at a budget price — a step up from the PA 120 SE in the same class
Who should skip this
- Cases under ~157mm cooler clearance; RGB showcase builds (plain silver)
Ecosystem fit
Compatibility
Built around AMD AM4, AMD AM5, Intel LGA1700, Intel LGA1851. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Noctua NH-U12A is the natural next step up in cpu coolers. See it →
Sources (5 · 4 high-confidence)
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- primaryThermalright — Phantom Spirit 120 SE product pagemanufacturer · high
- productAmazon — Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black ($35.90 class)retailer · medium
- cooler_typeDual-tower air per Thermalrightmanufacturer · high
- height_mmDimension L110 x W125 x H154 mm per Thermalright spec tablemanufacturer · high
- socket_supportIntel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851, AMD AM4/AM5 per Thermalright spec tablemanufacturer · high