Is the Thermalright PA 120 ARGB White CPU Cooler Worth It?

August 1, 2025 3 answers
Asked by CuriousCoder42
I'm curious about the Thermalright brand and specifically the PA 120 ARGB White TL-C12W-SX2 CPU cooler. Has anyone used it? How's its performance? Any issues with the Thermalright PA 120 series that I should be aware of? I'd appreciate any insights!

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ChillFan12
I've read great things about Noctua, with their long warranty and good support. They even offer free upgrades when a socket changes, which is really useful. If you're considering coolers, you might want to look into that option as well.

CuriousCoder42: Glad to know they offer such good support! My friend is eyeing a Noctua NH-D15, but I'm curious about Thermalright too. We'll do some research!

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GseffCool
I've been using the Thermalright PA 120 on my 5700X3D and I can't fault it. It's really quiet, and even at full utilization, the fan noise isn't too bad. It keeps my CPU cool without any hassle, definitely worth the investment!

CuriousCoder42: Nice to read this! It's great to hear from someone who's actually using it. Thanks, Gseff!

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TechGuru87
These coolers are very solid and provide the best value-to-performance ratio right now. The Phantom Spirit is now out and is a slight upgrade over the Peerless Assassin, but the performance is quite comparable. Well worth checking out!

CuriousCoder42: Oh! I'll check this out. Thanks for the heads-up about Thermalright and Noctua too!

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