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Thermaltake CL-W285-PL12SW-B TH120 ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler

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Keep Your CPU Cool with Style and PerformanceThe Thermaltake TH120 ARGB Sync is an all-in-one liquid cooler designed to provide efficient and customizable cooling for your CPU. Featuring a 120mm high-efficiency radiator, a powerful high static pressure fan, and addressable RGB lighting that can s...

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Overview

Keep Your CPU Cool with Style and Performance

The Thermaltake TH120 ARGB Sync is an all-in-one liquid cooler designed to provide efficient and customizable cooling for your CPU. Featuring a 120mm high-efficiency radiator, a powerful high static pressure fan, and addressable RGB lighting that can sync with your motherboard, this cooler not only keeps your CPU temperatures in check but also adds a touch of style to your system.

Specifications:

  • Model: CL-W285-PL12SW-B
  • Pump Rated Voltage: 12 V / 5V
  • Pump Rated Current: 0.37 A / 0.12A
  • Pump Motor Speed: 3300 R.P.M
  • Water Block Material: Copper
  • Fan Dimension: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
  • Fan Speed: 1500 RPM
  • Fan Noise Level: 28.2 dB-A
  • Fan Rated Voltage: 12 V & 5 V
  • Fan Max. Air Flow: 59.28 CFM
  • Fan Max. Pressure: 1.31 mm-H2O
  • Fan Connector: 2510–4 Pin , 5 V ARGB header–3 Pin
  • Tube Length: 400 mm
  • Tube Material: Rubber
  • Radiator Dimension: 153x 120 x 27 mm
  • Compatibility: Intel LGA 1700/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 AMD FM2/FM1/AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2

Key Features

[DIGITAL/ANALOG] - Customize pump and Fan lighting with ASUS Aura, Gigabyte RGB FUSION, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASROCK polychrome or through the included ARGB Controller Offering 7 light modes and 8 full light preset colors

[READY TO SYNC] - Equipped with an ARGB LED Ring on the pump and ARGB radiator fans, lighting effects can be synchronized with select ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASROCK 5V RGB header motherboards and controlled via motherboard RGB software

[LOW-PROFILE PUMP] - Provide quick liquid circulation

[HIGH PERFORMANCE LIGHTING WATER BLOCK] - Copper base plate accelerates the heat conductivity with dazzling lighting through the specially designed water block

Compatible Sockets - Intel 1700,1200, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, and AMD AM5, AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2, FM1

Specifications

Cooler Type
Liquid CPU Cooler
Radiator Size
120mm (TH120)
RGB Control
Digital/Analog, ARGB Controller
Motherboard Sync
ASUS Aura, Gigabyte RGB FUSION, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASROCK Polychrome
Pump Design
Low-profile
Water Block Material
Copper base plate
Intel Socket Compatibility
1700, 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156
AMD Socket Compatibility
AM5, AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2, FM1

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers customizable pump and fan lighting through compatible motherboard software (ASUS Aura, Gigabyte RGB FUSION, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASROCK Polychrome).
  • Includes an ARGB Controller that provides 7 light modes and 8 full light preset colors for out-of-the-box customization.
  • Equipped with an ARGB LED Ring on the pump and ARGB radiator fans, ensuring synchronized lighting effects across the cooler.
  • Features a low-profile pump design for quick liquid circulation within the cooling loop.
  • Utilizes a copper base plate in the water block to accelerate heat conductivity away from the CPU.
  • Compatible with a broad range of Intel sockets (1700, 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156) and AMD sockets (AM5, AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2, FM1).

👎 Cons

  • Relies on compatible motherboards for full RGB synchronization and software control, which may not be universally available.
  • Users without a compatible motherboard might be limited to the included ARGB Controller's preset lighting options.
  • The lighting features, while visually appealing, do not inherently contribute to improved cooling performance.
  • Installation complexity may be higher for users unfamiliar with liquid cooling systems compared to air coolers.
  • Requires careful attention to motherboard 5V RGB header compatibility to ensure proper lighting synchronization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Thermaltake TH120 ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler is ready to sync with select ASUS Aura, Gigabyte RGB FUSION, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and ASROCK Polychrome motherboards using their 5V RGB headers.
If your motherboard does not support RGB sync, you can still customize the lighting using the included ARGB Controller, which offers 7 light modes and 8 full light preset colors.
The low-profile pump is designed to provide quick liquid circulation, which is a key component in efficient heat transfer for a liquid cooling system.
This cooler is compatible with a wide range of Intel sockets including 1700, 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, and AMD sockets like AM5, AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2, FM1.
Yes, the high-performance lighting water block features a copper base plate specifically designed to accelerate heat conductivity away from the CPU.

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