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DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against CPU coolers at a similar price

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE scores 7.8/10 overall, ahead of the DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL at 6.9/10.

The DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL leads on build and installation.

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE leads on cooling, noise and value.

They score the same on compatibility and fit.

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

6.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The AK620 DIGITAL is for builders who want a large dual-tower air cooler for a current Intel or AMD desktop. It suits anyone who values strong cooling and a visible temperature or load readout in the case. It is best for people willing to set a custom fan curve to manage noise.

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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

7.8/10verdict: buy

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE is for builders who want strong air cooling on a tight budget. It suits Intel and AMD desktop owners on current sockets who would rather not pay for liquid cooling. It asks for some patience at install time and a case with room for a 155 mm tower.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightDeepCool AK620 DIGITALThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling35%8/109/10
Noise25%5/107/10
Compatibility and fit15%7/107/10
Value15%8/109/10
Build and installation10%6/105/10
Overall6.9/107.8/10

Specifications

SpecDeepCool AK620 DIGITALThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Type (tower air cooler, low-profile air, or AIO liquid with radiator size)Dual-tower tower air cooler with six 6mm copper heatpipesDual-tower air cooler
Supported sockets (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 and AMD AM5/AM4Intel 115X/1200/1700/1851; AMD AM4/AM5
Height in mm (air coolers) or radiator size in mm (AIO)162 mm overall (heatsink alone 157 mm)155 mm (L125 × W110 × H155 mm)
Rated cooling capacity (W TDP)260 W (retailer figure, not confirmed by manufacturer)not listed
Fans included and their sizeTwo 120 × 120 × 25 mm PWM fans, 500–1850 RPM, fluid dynamic bearingsTwo TL-C12C 120 × 120 × 25 mm 4-pin PWM fans, 1550 RPM ±10%, 66.17 CFM max, 0.20 A each
Noise level (dBA)28 dBA full-load maximum25.6 dBA (rated, per fan spec)
Warranty (years)3 years, limitedPremium dual-tower air cooler series (including Peerless Assassin): 3–6 year limited warranty; no figure stated for this model

Strengths and weaknesses

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

  • + Best air-cooler result in APH Networks' test
  • + Wide socket support including LGA1851, LGA1700 and AM5
  • + Three-year limited warranty
  • − Reviewers measured 43.4 to 53 dBA under load
  • − Struggled with a 150W Ryzen 9 7900X at low revs
  • − Display shows only CPU temperature or load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a very quiet system who will not tune fan curves
  • Anyone with a compact case that cannot fit a 162 mm cooler
  • People who want a display showing more than CPU temperature or load
Read the full DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL review ›

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

  • + Led Tom's Hardware's air cooler results at 200W
  • + Rated 25.6 dBA with two PWM fans
  • + Supports LGA1851, LGA1700, AM4 and AM5
  • − Installation described as fiddly, with one reviewer reporting an hour
  • − 155 mm height and tall RAM need clearance checks
  • − One owner reported 92°C peaks on a Ryzen 7 7600X

Skip it if:

  • Builders with compact cases that cannot take a 155 mm tower
  • Anyone who wants a quick, simple cooler installation
  • Buyers who plan to use tall RAM modules without checking clearance
Read the full Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE review ›

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