Introduction

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Since its founding in 2001, Thermalright has risen to the forefront as a premier provider of computer cooling solutions. Over the span of two decades, they have not only established industry standards but also introduced numerous successful product lines. This unwavering commitment has positioned the company as a leader, continually raising the bar for others to follow. With a steadfast focus on delivering both quality and performance, it's no wonder they have earned a reputation for excellence, leading to Thermalright's ascension as a go-to choice for PC enthusiasts worldwide.


In today's review, I look at Thermalright's new Phantom Spirit 120 EVO. While a continuation of a previous design, it has seen some upgrades. Namely, the new TL-K12 fans which offer a different ARGB lighting design along with a higher static pressure and greater airflow compared to the previous offerings. Factor that in along with the seven heat pipes feeding dual fin stacks, and you have a recipe for exceptional performance. However, before I gush over the absolute thrashing it gave the competition, let's take a closer look at the cooler itself.

Packaging

The packaging for the Phantom Spirit 120 EVO is not overly crazy when it comes to colors or design, but it does get the point across. Looking at the front you have an image of the cooler along with a note that it supports Intel's LGA1700, and AMD's AM5 sockets. There is also a logo denoting that it uses AGHP Gen 4 heatpipes (anti-gravity heat pipes). Turning to the left side there is nothing to really see. Turning to the back has the listed specification and sockets clearly listed out and that includes the three-year warranty, which I am always happy to see clearly printed on the box.


The right side is the same as the left. Meanwhile, the top and bottom offer a bit more substance, that is to say the top offers a quick list of features and the bottom has the product name and company logo clearly displayed. Overall the packaging isn't barebones, but it's not throwing everything but the kitchen sink at you either.

Contents

The cooler comes encased in foam for added protection, and it did a good job since the box looked like it had seen a few bumps during shipping.


The cooler has solid socket support in that any semi modern mainstream Intel or AMD socket is supported out of the box. It even offers support for some of Intel's older HEDT sockets, namely LGA2011 and LGA2066. AMD Threadripper systems are not as lucky, but that's not surprising all things considered. What is worthy of note is the simplicity of the mounting hardware which should greatly simplify the mounting process.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 4x AMD backplate screws
• 4x AMD Spacers
• 4x Tightening nuts
• 4x Intel LGA115x/LGA1200 screw bolts
• 4x Intel LGA1700 screw bolts
• 4x Intel LGA2066/2011 screws
• 2x Intel mounting plates
• 2x AMD mounting plates
• 2x 120 x 25 mm fans
• 1x Intel backplate
• 1x Heatsink
• 1x Tube of thermal paste
• 1x-PWM fan splitter cable
• 1x Instruction manual