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DeepCool Assassin IV vs NZXT T120: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and NZXT T120 separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, NZXT T120 at 1, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Height splits them by another 6%, this time favouring NZXT T120. They match on cooler type, rgb lighting and bearing type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | NZXT T120 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | RC-TN120-B1 |
| Height | 164 mm-6% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA+8.3 dBA | 21 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 4 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://nzxt.com/products/t120 |
Verdict
DeepCool Assassin IV
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine flagship-tier challenger that gets DeepCool most of the way to Noctua-level cooling for a fraction of the price.
NZXT T120
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, well-built budget air cooler that mostly sells itself on matching NZXT's case aesthetic rather than chasing the top of the thermal charts.