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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120

Expert rating8.4 / 10

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Model:: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120
Cooler Type:: Air
Tower Type:: Dual-Tower
Height:: 155mm
Socket Compatibility:: AMD AM4/AM5
Fan Count:: 1
TDP Rating:: 245W
Noise Level:: 25.4dBA
RGB Lighting:: No

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Manufacturer: Thermalright Last updated: September 12, 2026

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual-Tower Air/6 Heatpipes/Single 120mm PWM Fan/245W TDP/Popular Value Pick) Review

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 is one of the most widely recommended value dual-tower coolers, shipping with a single pre-installed 120mm fan but a full dual-tower heatsink and a second fan mount for buyers who want to add one later. It handles roughly 245W of TDP at an aggressively low price.

Thermal Performance

Six heatpipes across a full dual-tower fin stack handle roughly 245W with just one fan installed, and adding a second fan in the included mount closes most of the gap to pricier dual-fan coolers.

Design and Build

Shipping with only one fan keeps the retail price low while still giving buyers the option to add a second fan later, a deliberate value-oriented design choice that's made this one of Thermalright's most recommended coolers.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140, covered elsewhere on this site, the Peerless Assassin ships with two fans pre-installed for slightly better out-of-box cooling, while the Phantom Spirit 120 costs less for buyers willing to add a second fan themselves. Against the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo White, also covered elsewhere on this site, the Phantom Spirit 120's full dual-tower heatsink cools noticeably better despite a similar single-fan-out-of-box price.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Thermalright
Series	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120
Model Number	Phantom Spirit 120

Design

Cooler Type	Air, Dual-Tower
Tower Type	Dual-Tower
Height	157 mm
Socket Compatibility	AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011

Performance

Fan Count	1
TDP Rating	245 W
Noise Level	25.6 dBA
RGB Lighting	No

Air fit and clearance

Cooler Width	125 mm
Cooler Weight	810 g

Thermal capability

Heatpipe Count	7
Base Material	Nickel-Plated Copper

Fans

Fan Size	120 mm
Max Speed	1500 RPM
Airflow	66.17 CFM
Static Pressure	1.53 mmH2O
Bearing Type	Fluid Dynamic
PWM Control	Yes

Control and ecosystem

Fan Connection	Standard 4-Pin PWM

Fans	1x TL-C12B V2 PWM, 120mm, pre-installed; second fan mount included
Source URL	https://www.thermalright.com/product/phantom-spirit-120/

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.4 / 10

One of the best-known budget dual-tower coolers, precisely because it strips down to essentials without cutting the heatsink itself.

Best for

Extreme budget buyers who want dual-tower thermal capacity for the price of a single-tower cooler.
Buyers willing to add a second fan later for even better cooling.
Builds needing roughly 245W of headroom on the tightest possible budget.

Not for

Not for buyers who want two fans pre-installed out of the box, where the Peerless Assassin 140, covered elsewhere on this site, ships complete.
Not for the smallest cases, given the dual-tower footprint even with one fan.
Not for buyers who want the single best raw cooling performance regardless of price.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual-Tower Air/6 Heatpipes/Single 120mm PWM Fan/245W TDP/Popular Value Pick)?

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual-Tower Air/6 Heatpipes/Single 120mm PWM Fan/245W TDP/Popular Value Pick) is a CPU cooler from Thermalright. Key specs: Cooler Type Air, Dual-Tower, Tower Type Dual-Tower, Height 155mm, Socket Compatibility AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851, Fan Count 1.

Will the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual-Tower Air/6 Heatpipes/Single 120mm PWM Fan/245W TDP/Popular Value Pick) work with my current setup?

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual-Tower Air/6 Heatpipes/Single 120mm PWM Fan/245W TDP/Popular Value Pick) lists Socket Compatibility is AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual-Tower Air/6 Heatpipes/Single 120mm PWM Fan/245W TDP/Popular Value Pick) best suited to?

It suits extreme budget buyers who want dual-tower thermal capacity for the price of a single-tower cooler., buyers willing to add a second fan later for even better cooling., builds needing roughly 245w of headroom on the tightest possible budget..

What are the drawbacks of the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual-Tower Air/6 Heatpipes/Single 120mm PWM Fan/245W TDP/Popular Value Pick)?

It is a poor fit for not for buyers who want two fans pre-installed out of the box, where the peerless assassin 140, covered elsewhere on this site, ships complete., not for the smallest cases, given the dual-tower footprint even with one fan., not for buyers who want the single best raw cooling performance regardless of price..