Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black CPU Air Cooler,7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooling,Dual 120mm PWM Fans, AGHP 4.0 Technology,for AM4/AM5,Intel lga1851/1700/1150/1151/1200,PC Cooler Tower

If you're looking for top-tier air cooling performance without diving into the world of AIOs or spending a fortune, the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 an absolute gem. I’ve used many coolers over the years, and this one genuinely punches well above its price point - both in terms of build quality and raw cooling power.I installed this on an AMD AM5 build, and the mounting process was straightforward thanks to the clear instructions and solid hardware. The cooler feels premium right out of the box - sleek black finish, sturdy dual-fan setup, and those seven beefy heat pipes scream high performance. You can immediately tell this isn’t some budget-tier knockoff.In actual use, this cooler is a powerhouse. Temperatures dropped under load compared to my stock cooler and even outperformed some mid-tier AIO solutions I’ve tested in the past. What really surprised me is how quiet it runs - even when my CPU is under stress during gaming or video rendering, the fans remain barely audible.This cooler is a standout choice for builders who want serious thermal performance, a stealthy aesthetic, and exceptional value.Pros:Excellent cooling performance even under heavy loadsNear-silent operation thanks to efficient dual 120mm fansPremium build quality with a sleek all-black designCompatible with a wide range of Intel and AMD socketsEasy installation with included hardware and clear instructions

I've been a Noctua fanboi since they came into existence but they've been huffing paint on their pricing. I did a ton of research before jumping ship from Noctua (dh-15) towards this cooler. I'd been hearing they were competitive but holy crap! For 1/5 the price I'm getting 99% the performance of the Noctua.Sure, Noctua may be better build quality, but what does that even mean? You can drop it from a higher height without breaking it? You look at performance and cost. This keeps my 9800x3d at 45 degrees and it's whisper quiet. What more could you want?

Was done with having to use an AIO on my 13700K, so switched over to AMDs gaming king 9800X3D. Ended up looking at reviews and realized this was the highest performing CPU cooler and for the $ it can’t be beat. I love the aesthetics of the Noctua U12A single tower cooler but with new price hikes can’t justify the cost.Noise levels are perfect - I have a silent profile for idle temps are high 40s - 50s but in games it doesn’t go over 75-80C. I have an H9 Flow case with 10x Phantek D30 fans.Went with this over the 120 EVO because this actually performed a degree or two better overall. Check out the Hardware Canucks video on it.

I thought it would be able to keep the 9900x cooler under load.... but seems to work ok. Make sure your RAM sticks aren't very tall if they are near the CPU socket!

Run this on an AMD 9900X with PBO enabled and an Intel 18-core Xeon 2699 V3 with turbo boost mod. Keeps both chips running cool and pretty quiet unless under full load. Relatively easy to install.

Super premium dual tower cooler. Good RAM clearance. Keeps my 5700x3D under 50 degrees Celsius under load. Installation was straightforward. Thermalright is quickly becoming my preferred brand for cooling.

Came with two sets of screws, used the marked ones for intel but didn’t realize they are too big for either included backplate and bored through the threads and broke the backplate when trying to install. Terrible quality control!

Perfect for 9600xNot sure I would pair if with higher tier CPU