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DeepCool Assassin IV vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 at 1, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, again favouring DeepCool Assassin IV. They match on 6 other specifications, including tower type, rgb lighting and heatpipe count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Height | 164 mm-4% | 157 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA+3.7 dBA | 25.6 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1575 g | 810 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 7 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Fans | 1x 140mm + 1x 120mm FDB PWM | 1x TL-C12B V2 PWM, 120mm, pre-installed; second fan mount included |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://www.thermalright.com/product/phantom-spirit-120/ |
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.
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best-known budget dual-tower coolers, precisely because it strips down to essentials without cutting the heatsink itself.