Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

A seven-heatpipe dual-tower with an ARGB 120 mm fan, sitting at the high end of Thermalright's 120 mm range.

  • Dual tower
  • 157 mm
  • 27 dBA
  • RGB

PCPR score

7.6

Good

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The short version

The Phantom Spirit 120 EVO is a dual-tower air cooler with seven 6 mm heatpipes and a TL-K12 ARGB fan rated at up to 2150 RPM and 27 dBA. It is 157 mm tall and lists AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200 and LGA1851 support. Thermalright does not publish a TDP rating or RAM clearance, and the product page lists only one fan.

Pros

  • Seven 6 mm heatpipes in a dual-tower layout at 157 mm tall
  • TL-K12 fan with ARGB lighting, rated 27 dBA at up to 2150 RPM
  • Lists AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 support

Cons

  • No TDP rating or RAM clearance published
  • Fan count included is not clear on the specification page

Best for

  • Builds that want a showier dual-tower
  • Mid-to-high-end air cooling on AM5 or LGA1700

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Dual tower

Fit

Socket support
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Height (air)
157 mm

Cooling

Fan size
120 mm
Max noise
27 dBA

Physical

RGB
Yes
LCD display
No

Compatibility notes

  • Thermalright states overall height but no RAM clearance, so check tall memory modules against the front fan position.
  • ARGB lighting uses a 3-pin 5 V header.

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Video reviews

Overview · Review

Thermalright did it AGAIN - Phantom Spirit 120 EVO Review

Hardware Canucks

Hardware Canucks reviews the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO cooler, examining where it fits among Thermalright's other air coolers and its cooling performance.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Tom's Hardware found the upgraded dual-tower cooler delivers chart-topping noise-normalized cooling and quieter fans than its predecessor, with only a higher maximum noise as a drawback at a low price.

  • r/hardware · u/Few-Flounder7032

    Mixed

    An owner who tested the Vision variant alongside the standard EVO found the larger fans slightly slower for equal temperatures but noisier above 45% RPM, and returned it.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Does the Phantom Spirit 120 EVO support AM5 and LGA1851?

Thermalright lists AM4 and AM5 for AMD and LGA1700, LGA1200 and LGA1851 for Intel on the product page. The mounting hardware and guide cover those sockets.

How do I know if it fits my case and RAM?

Compare the maker's stated cooler height to your case's CPU cooler limit. Thermalright does not publish a RAM clearance figure, so measure tall memory against the fan position.

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