This article covers Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 V2 Plus CPUエアクーラー.

Overview

The Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 V2 Plus is a mid-range dual-fan CPU air cooler from the Taiwanese brand Thermalright. It uses a tower-style heatsink with four 6mm heat pipes and two 120mm PWM fans — one standard-blade intake and one reverse-blade exhaust — to achieve a good balance of noise and thermal performance. The cooler supports Intel LGA1700/1200/115X and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets, covering the majority of current consumer builds. Selling for around ¥5,500 (roughly $40) on Japan, it offers strong value for budget and mid-range system builders.

Connectivity & Compatibility

The cooler mounts directly to the CPU socket using included brackets; it works with Intel's stock backplate as well as AMD's. Installation is straightforward with the provided hardware for LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115X, AM4, and AM5. The 154mm height fits most mid-tower cases, but slim cases with under 180mm width or those with side-panel fans may have clearance issues. When using both fans, the front fan can overhang the first DIMM slot if memory modules exceed 44mm in height. Single-fan operation avoids this limitation entirely. A standard 4-pin PWM header on the motherboard is required for fan control.

Product Info

Released in mid-2023, the Assassin Spirit 120 V2 Plus carries a 1-year warranty from Thermalright. The package contains one TL-C12C V2 intake fan, one TL-C12R V2 exhaust fan, mounting brackets for Intel and AMD, a tube of thermal paste, fan clips, and rubber vibration pads. Market positioning is entry to mid-tier; the combination of four heat pipes and dual fans at this price undercuts many competitors while delivering adequate cooling for CPUs up to approximately 150W TDP (e.g., Core i5-13600K or Ryzen 5 7600X).

Best Use Cases

Budget PC builders who need reliable cooling without overspending. The cooler handles Core i5 and Ryzen 5 class CPUs comfortably, but it is not suitable for high-end chips like Core i9-13900K under sustained all-core loads. Noise-sensitive users who keep system loads light. At idle and low load, the fans spin at near-silent speeds. Under heavy load, noise reaches a moderate ~25.6 dBA. For near-silent operation at all times, consider larger air coolers or liquid cooling. * Compact case users with standard mid-tower enclosures. The 154mm height fits most mainstream cases, but always verify your case's CPU cooler clearance specification before purchase.

Product Disclosure (Amazon)

  • Manufacturer: ウエスタンデジタル(Western Digital)
  • Seller: ターゲットジャパン
  • Fulfilled by: ターゲットジャパン
  • ASIN: B0C4DPRHS2
  • Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.