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Single-tower budget air cooler — 148mm height, 4 heatpipes, 225W TDP, 25.6 dBA. The best entry-level CPU cooler in Singapore at ~$28 SGD.

The Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE is the go-to budget CPU cooler for Singapore builds. A single-tower design with 4 heatpipes, it handles mid-range CPUs — Ryzen 5, Core i5 — comfortably and silently. At around $28 SGD, it delivers performance that embarrasses stock coolers and many branded alternatives at twice the price. Available in standard, ARGB, white, and ARGB white versions.

Full Specifications

Height

148mm

Dimensions

120 × 46 × 148mm

Heatpipes

4 × 6mm copper

TDP Rating

125–225W

Fan

1 × TL-C12C 120mm PWM

Fan Speed

1550 RPM max

Noise

25.6 dBA max

Weight

630g

Socket Compatibility

AMD AM4
AMD AM5
Intel LGA1700
Intel LGA1851
Intel LGA1200
Intel LGA115x

Who Is This For?

✅ Good for

Ryzen 5 5600/7600, Core i5-12400F/13400F, budget and mid-range builds. Dramatically better than stock coolers.

❌ Not ideal for

Ryzen 9, Core i9, or any high-TDP unlocked CPU. Step up to the Peerless Assassin 120 SE for those.

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