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Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

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all judged against CPU coolers at a similar price

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS at 6.5/10.

The Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS leads on compatibility and fit.

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO leads on cooling and value.

They score the same on noise and build and installation.

Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS

Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Nautilus 360 RS is for buyers with a case that takes a 360mm radiator and a CPU that runs hot under load. It suits Intel LGA 1851 and LGA 1700 or AMD AM5 and AM4 builds that want a ready-to-fit AIO with paste already applied. It is less suited to compact or poorly ventilated cases.

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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO suits builders who want top-tier air cooling for a high-end CPU without moving to liquid. It works best in a roomy case with low-profile memory. It is a poor match for compact builds or tall RAM kits.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair NAUTILUS 360 RSThermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Cooling35%7/109/10
Noise25%6/106/10
Compatibility and fit15%6/104/10
Value15%7/109/10
Build and installation10%6/106/10
Overall6.5/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair NAUTILUS 360 RSThermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Type (tower air cooler, low-profile air, or AIO liquid with radiator size)AIO liquid cooler with 360mm radiatorDual-tower air cooler
Supported sockets (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)Intel LGA 1851, LGA 1700; AMD AM5, AM4Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851/2011/2066, AMD AM4/AM5
Height in mm (air coolers) or radiator size in mm (AIO)Radiator 360mm; 396 × 120 × 27mm (length unconfirmed, Corsair comparison page gives 394 × 120 × 27mm)157 mm
Fans included and their sizeThree RS120 fans, 120 × 25mm, 420–2100 RPM ±10%, PWM2 x TL-K12 120 x 120 x 25 mm PWM, 4-pin, ARGB connector, 2150 RPM max, 69 CFM max
Noise level (dBA)Fans 10–36 dBA; pump 20 dBA27 dBA rated fan noise
Warranty (years)5 years5 years

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS

  • + Reported peak of 81°C on an i9-14900K
  • + Quiet at idle and light load, owners say
  • + Five-year warranty and pre-applied XTM60 paste
  • − Installation can be difficult in compact cases
  • − Fan noise rises under sustained heavy load
  • − Higher temperatures reported in small or poorly ventilated cases

Skip it if:

  • Builders with compact cases that struggle to take a 360mm radiator
  • People who need near-silent running during long, sustained heavy loads
  • Owners of small or poorly ventilated cases
Read the full Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS review ›

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

  • + Second-best air cooler result in Tom's Hardware's 238 W test
  • + Supports AM4, AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 among its sockets
  • + Five-year warranty
  • − Hangs over all four DIMM slots
  • − Somewhat loud at maximum fan speed
  • − Heavy and bulky at 810 g without fans

Skip it if:

  • Builders with tall RAM kits who cannot swap to low-profile memory
  • Anyone with a compact case or limited CPU area clearance
  • Buyers who want the quietest possible running at full fan speed
Read the full Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO review ›

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