Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB vs Noctua NH-U12S redux
The Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB is the stronger cooler: two towers, six heat pipes and two fans give it more raw heat capacity than the single-tower NH-U12S redux, and owners rate it highly. The Noctua is the quieter, simpler, more compact pick, with a five-year warranty and a reputation for long-term reliability. Buy the Thermalright for high-wattage CPUs and a build with room for a 155mm tower; buy the Noctua for a quieter, easier install in a tighter case.
- Choose the Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB if you run a hot, high-power CPU, want ARGB lighting, and your case fits a dual-tower cooler.
- Choose the NH-U12S redux if you value low noise, a compact single tower, and Noctua's long warranty and mounting support over maximum cooling headroom.
Prices
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB: $33.90 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
- Noctua NH-U12S redux: $61.68 at anafrashop.com (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB is $27.78 cheaper than the Noctua NH-U12S redux at the latest prices (Nov 13)
