Original flagship dual-tower — 157mm height, wider 135mm fin stack, 6 heatpipes, 220W TDP. Slightly bulkier than the SE but with more thermal mass.
The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 is the original flagship model — slightly different from the SE variant. It uses a wider 135mm fin stack (vs 110mm on the SE), producing a bulkier profile that offers marginally better thermal mass but may reduce RAM clearance in tight builds. Both use 6 heatpipes and deliver excellent performance. Available in standard, ARGB, black, and white variants.
Full Specifications
157mm
125 × 135 × 157mm
6 × 6mm copper
220W
2 × TL-C12B 120mm PWM
1020g (with fans)
PA120 vs PA120 SE — Key Differences
| Spec | PA120 | PA120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157mm | 155mm |
| Fin width | 135mm (wider) | 110mm (narrower — more RAM clearance) |
| TDP | 220W | 265W |
| Weight | 1020g | 730g |
In most Singapore builds, the PA120 SE is the better choice — narrower profile means better RAM clearance for tall DDR5 sticks, and the higher 265W TDP rating handles modern CPUs with more headroom.
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