Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
CPU Coolers

Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Thermalright

Released Sep 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 30, 2026

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Air Cooler in the CPU Coolers category. The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE scores 94/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Pcgamer, and Gamersnexus.

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94

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent performance(2)

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3 Expert Reviews

95
Major publication09/2022

Wow. Not only is Thermalright’s Peerless Assassin 120 SE the best-performing air cooler I’ve tested. It runs whisper silent and is only $36. You can’t beat the value and performance offered by this co...

94
Major publication01/2026

A superb choice for many gaming PCs, offering excellent performance and a robust design.

92
Independent publication03/2023

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE is an excellent value air cooler that delivers top-tier thermal performance at a competitive $40-45 price point.

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