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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

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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.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall72±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness95
Compatibility92
Confidence82
Pro Readiness31
Upgrade Path70
Value95

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
cooler typeairSourced
socket supportAM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851Sourced
height (mm)154Sourced

3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

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)

Where to buy

List price $36

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Ecosystem

AMD AM4 (compatible)AMD AM5 (compatible)Intel LGA1700 (compatible)Intel LGA1851 (compatible)

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

A solid beginner pick that carries into higher-tier setups as your needs grow.