ThermalrightPhantom Spirit 120 EVO CPU Cooler,7×6mm Heat Pipes CPU Air Cooler,Dual PWM Fan Computer Cooling,2150RPM Speed,for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200/17XX/2011/1851

This Thermalright cooler is one of the few air cooling solutions capable of handling a 14700K at its full 253W power draw without throttling. The performance-to-price ratio is outstanding. It's also functionally inaudible during normal use; at full fan speed it's certainly noticeable, but it doesn't even reach 100% duty cycle on my 14700K, so-given that your case has sufficient airflow, etc.-there's really no reason why it should ever be loud enough to be annoying.Installation is straightforward thanks to the well-designed mounting system. The heatsink looks sleek for what it is, and the aRGB is plenty bright to be visible even in cases with tinted side panels. A minor plus is the LGA2011v3 compatibility, increasingly rare among reputable manufacturers in 2025.Thermalright's long-standing reputation for quality at competitive prices is well-deserved. This cooler continues that tradition with zero compromises.Worth Considering Before Purchase:Some of Thermalright's AIOs are occasionally priced similarly or lower than this air cooler, and they will likely outperform it in real-world use (installed in a case, not on an open test bench). Unlike an air cooler (which is limited by the in-case air temperature), an AIO can either exhaust CPU heat directly out of the case or pull room-temperature air in—depending on how you configure the fans.This becomes especially important with a vertically mounted GPU, where this heatsink is tall enough that it receives direct heat from the GPU exhaust. In my Hyte Y70 case with a 14700K and a 7900XTX, during heavy GPU load but light CPU load, the hot GPU exhaust raises CPU temperatures to about 65°C. Under moderate CPU load, temperatures remain reasonable as the CPU fans ramp up to compensate, but a good AIO would perform better, particularly in low-CPU-but-high-GPU-load scenarios.Physical clearance between this heatsink and a vertically mounted GPU can also be an issue, depending on motherboard socket location and GPU size.Bottom Line:This is an excellent air cooler with no inherent flaws, and I highly recommend it. Depending on your setup, you might be better served by a Thermalright AIO at a comparable price point. You can't really go wrong with either option.

I recently purchased the Thermalright CPU cooler, and I am very impressed with its performance. The installation was straightforward, and the build quality feels premium. The heatsink design and fan efficiency provide excellent cooling, keeping my CPU temperatures significantly lower even under heavy workloads and gaming sessions.One of the standout features is how quiet it runs compared to other coolers in this price range. Even at higher RPMs, the noise levels remain minimal. The included thermal paste also seems to be of good quality, ensuring optimal heat transfer.The only minor downside is that it might be a bit large for compact builds, so make sure to check your case clearance before purchasing. However, for mid-tower and full-tower cases, this cooler is a fantastic choice.Overall, I highly recommend the Thermalright to anyone looking for a high-performance, budget-friendly CPU cooler.

The media could not be loaded. Im installing it on a ryzen 7 7900x, am5 platform. I switched from an AIO to this. I had my AIO for 4years now and I wanted get ahead and change before something goes wrong.My current cpu tempsIdle: AIO: 47deg, phantom Spirit: 45degGaming (helldivers): AIO: 67ish, phantom Spirit: 67ishCinabench 2024 score: AIO: 1646 phantom spirit: 1647Build quality:The build quality of this is extremely amazing. Feels quality and looks quality. The size is smaller than a nh-d15 but performs on par with it. The fans are amazing quality as well. I was worried with the fan brackets since it seem flimsy. However, after installing it, its very much secure.Cooling Performance:Performs the same as my old Kraken x63 AIO and nh-d15. In some cases, it performs maginally better when compared to both. In my opinion, highend cooling has plateaued and price is the only driving factor.Noise:Its slightly louder than an AIO when on stock (but thats normal, AIOs are quieter in general) However, the performance of this thing is so good that I am able to turn down the fan speeds significantly. I have it at 25% when below 50deg, 40% below 70deg, and 80% at 85deg. Its a very quiet hum for most usage unless im stress testing. My video has the fan speed around 40% and u can barely hear it even with the glass off.Installation:I had a bit of confusion when installing it, because the stand offs say am4 and I was hessitant to just use that for my am5 incase it bends the pins on my motherboard. However, their website says it works for am5 and it does! I was still careful not to overtighten the screws just incase. Additionally, on am5, you dont need a motherboard backplate, its a really easy install process.My only irk:The fans come with two connectors, both the pmw and argb. Its extra wired that I had to manage, but mostly not a problem.Conclusion:This aircooler is a steal and a must buy for any build! I suggest even if you dont a highend cpu to get this one and use it for years to come! Its literally highend cooling for less than 1/2 the price. I feel like modern AIOs are not worth it anymore unless you are going for a certain aesthetic. Especially with the AIOs many potential failure points.Additional tips:If you use a 7000 series ryzen, i highly recommend you undervolt it as it would use significantly less power for almost the same performance. My temps went down by 18degs for a 2% performance loss.

So I'm using this in an MSI X870E Carbon WiFi with the AMD 9800X3D. This is a super combination, upgrading from my Noctua NH-U14S. What a difference. At similar volume levels, the Thermalright is several degrees cooler. While yes, the Noctua is quieter at max RPM, at equivalent RPMs the Thermalright is quieter. It's not even fair to say the Noctua is quieter, because of course it is - it tops out at 1500rpm, whereas the Thermalright will go to 2150rpm! At 1500rpm, the Thermaltake setup is quieter than the Noctua. It's that simple.In Cinebench R23 multi-core, I'm seeing mid 70s temperatures max (with a small undervolt of -20 on all cores). Fantastic. The RGB is subtle and fun, though the sandwiched fan doesn't show it off super well.Overall, this is fantastic value, and cools the 9800X3D easily.5 out of 5.