Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Name: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Brand: Thermalright
Rating: 94 (3 reviews)

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

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU air cooler delivers high performance, solid build quality, and good fit and finish. The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE scores 94/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, and Gamersnexus.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 3 points of each other.

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Pros

Excellent performance(2)

Cons

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3 Publication Reviews

Major publication09/2022

Major publicationSep 27, 2022

AI summary of this review

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...

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Major publication01/2026

Major publicationJan 23, 2026

AI summary of this review

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

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Independent publication03/2023

Independent publicationMar 12, 2023

AI summary of this review

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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