Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE: 66 CFM praised, lag on low power noted

Reviewers praise 66.17 CFM air flow and 25.6 dBA, but note it lags on low power levels.

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Specifications

Socket Compatibility
Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851, AMD AM4/AM5
Heatsink Dimensions
110 mm × 125 mm × 154 mm
Heatsink Weight
765 g
Heat Pipes
7 units, 6 mm diameter
Copper Base
C1100 pure copper, nickel plated
Fan Dimensions
120 mm × 120 mm × 25 mm
Fan Weight
135 g
Rated Speed
1500 RPM ±10% (max)
Noise Level
25.6 dBA
Air Flow
66.17 CFM (max)
Static Pressure
1.53 mm H₂O (max)
Current Draw
0.20 A
Connector Type
4‑pin PWM fan connector
Bearing Type
S‑FDB bearing

Photos

A side profile of a black CPU cooler with fins and a fan.
A top-down view of a black CPU cooler with multiple fins and a fan, mounted on a motherboard.
A close-up side profile of a black cooling product with multiple heat pipes and fins.
Two black cooling fins with a mounting bracket in the foreground.

What reviewers say

  • The review by Igor Wallossek evaluates the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE (both Black and ARGB variants) as a solid, mid‑tier air cooler. It performs well at higher loads, reaching temperatures only a few Kelvin above larger competitors such as the Noctua NH‑D15 G2 chromax.black, but lags slightly behind on lower power levels. The author notes that the cooler’s performance is respectable for its price and weight class, yet it does not reach the top of the field where premium models dominate.

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