Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Mini White CPU Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes AGHP Technology, with 120mm PWM Fan, 1500RPM Speed, for AMD:AM4 AM5/Intel LGA 1851/1700/1150/1151/1200/2011,PC Cooler

Great for budget, cheap, and value for money builds. Noise may vary. I've become a fan of this cooler despite owning two of the Peerless Assassins and other variations. 1st off is the compact nature, and have shoved this into a Zalman Cubix case, literally have 2mm of clearance but allowing the system to run on a Ryzen 5600, some people have run it on higher end hardware like Rzyen 9800s and even the x3d processors. I'm replacing my trusty DeepCool AK400 for a 5800x I'm putting on my primary Bazzite gaming pc. The key of this cooler is the recessed nature of the fan, allowing it snugly fit into places others can't and it offers good cooling. It is best paired up with 1-2 intake fans at the front and an exhaust fan from the rear, ensuring a good flow of air and keeps the CPU happy. For most standard CPUs, I usually see it going from 45-60 C and will go to 80s and even 90s depending how the user pushes the system. I wish Noctua would release a fan specifically for this cooler, the best combo is now noctua fans + thermalright coolers for a superior air cooler. Sure the Noctua fans are more expensive, but combined with the thermalrights sturdy and robust features, it can cool the most aggressive CPUs.

I needed a cooler because the stock cooler that came with my CPU just didn't cut it. Without really stressing the system much (no overclocking), the temps were approaching 90C. Installing this cooler, the temps dropped significantly by like 20C. Idle temps are now in the 50s or less, and I think it was in the 60s when playing a fairly demanding game. I specifically got the Mini because my case wouldn't have had the clearance for the normal Peerless Assassin. Install was a bit tricky as the fan clips were hard to clip in and screwing the cooler down to the motherboard was a bit challenging while inside the case. It came with a tube of thermal paste.

This is a standout performer in my SFF build in an NR200. Steadily handles a 5800x without breaking a sweat, all in a sleek and quiet form factor with easy install

I bought this over an other brand that I've installed in two other systems due to costs. I took it out of the box to look at it and when I put it back in box the bottom pins got crushed and bent. Works the same, but not as solid as other more expensive brands. Also, the fan is more noisy than the other leading brands and the quality feels like the price you pay. I can hear it ramp up at certain times during loads which is not as quite as other COU coolers that I have used.

I never thought it would be this difficult to find the right cooler for my LGA2011 CPU. The CPU has a TDP of 145 W, so I’m looking for a cooler rated for 150 W or higher. Unfortunately, sellers rarely advertise TDP ratings or cpu contact area; they usually only list fan size, height, and number of heat pipes. I bought this cooler because it looks well-built and I’m confident it could cool the CPU if it fit properly. While the mounting hardware supports LGA2011 and you can install this on it, my CPU’s heat spreader is 50 × 40 mm, whereas the cooler’s contact plate is only 40 × 35 mm. Since plate rectangular, To maximize contact between the CPU and the cooler, you need to install it with vertical airflow, but that would cause hot air to be trapped between the power supply and the graphics card. If I install it horizontally, the contact area between the CPU and the heatsink would be reduced even further, which is not ideal. I m planing to return it.