Compare: Frost Spirit 140 vs Assassin IV

Thermalright Frost Spirit 140 manufacture's image

Thermalright Frost Spirit 140

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Assassin IV Manufacture's Image

DeepCool Assassin IV

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Displayed below are comprehensive data and graphs that compare the Thermalright Frost Spirit 140 to the DeepCool Assassin IV, showcasing critical qualitative and performance metrics. Performance metrics are further segmented into distinct graphs while leveraging the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, illustrating how each cooler performs under various varying CPU power levels. This allows for a clear comparison of their relative performance and sound output when under different heat loads. The comparison is conducted under the following conditions:
  • Case: Praxis Wetbench
  • Ambient Temperatures: 23°C
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (Pick Another CPU)

CPU Cooler Details

Metric Cooler 1: Frost Spirit 140 Cooler 2: Assassin IV
Cooler Name Frost Spirit 140 Assassin IV
Fan 1 Name TL-C12 120mm Fan Assassin IV Cooler Fan
Fan 2 Name TL-D14 Assassin IV Cooler Fan
Manufacture Rated dBa 25.6 29.3
Number of Heat Pipes 4 7
Full Size (WxHxD): 121x158x140 mm 147x164x144 mm
Heatsink (WxHxD)
Air Cooler Rating: Install 7 (Easy) 7 (Easy)
Manufacture's Link Frost Spirit 140 Manufacture's Link Assassin IV Manufacture's Link

Product Links

Link Type Cooler 1: Frost Spirit 140 Cooler 2: Assassin IV
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Fan Details for CPU Cooler:


Fan 1

Metric Cooler 1 Cooler 2
Fan Name TL-C12 120mm Fan Assassin IV Cooler Fan
Fan Location Front Front
Fan Flow Type Push Push
CPU Only Fan No Yes
Max RPM 1500 1700
Fan Size (mm) 120 140
Fan Width (mm) 25 25
Manufacture Rated dBa 25.6 29.3
Manufactured Rated Airflow (cmf) 66.2 79.1
Manufactured Rated Air Pressure (h2o) 1.5 2.4
Number Of Pins 4 4
PWM Fan Yes No
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Fluid Dynamic
Watts (W) 2.40 3.60
Current (A) 0.20 0.30
Max Volts 12.00 12.00

Fan 2

Metric Cooler 1 Cooler 2
Fan Name TL-D14 Assassin IV Cooler Fan
Fan Location Mid Mid
Fan Flow Type Mid Mid
CPU Only Fan No Yes
Max RPM 1500 1700
Fan Size (mm) 140 140
Fan Width (mm) 27 25
Manufacture Rated dBa 25.6 29.3
Manufactured Rated Airflow (cmf) 77.8 79.1
Manufactured Rated Air Pressure (h2o) 2.1 2.4
Number Of Pins 4 4
PWM Fan Yes No
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Fluid Dynamic
Watts (W) 2.40 3.60
Current (A) 0.20 0.30
Max Volts 12.00 12.00


Design and Aesthetics:


Frost Spirit 140

The Frost Spirit looks very similar to the Frost commander and is a sleek CPU cooler with a design reminiscent of the Peerless Assassin 120. This cooler features a dual-tower heatsink with 4 large heat pipes with the heat pipe ends are hidden from view. Sporting gray and silver tones, the Thermalright logo shows on the top of the heatsink. Despite its larger radiator, the Frost Spirit uses a single 120mm fan in front and a 140mm fan between the heatsinks, giving it a distinct, asymmetrical look.

Assassin IV

This cooler boasts a clean and modern design that sets it apart from other air CPU coolers available today. The entire cooler is tightly put together, which can make it a bit tricky to figure out how to take it apart into its different parts. The middle fan is hidden seamlessly without any visible gaps around it. It comes in an all-black design with DeepCool's signature textured radiator, adding a stylish and modern touch to any setup.


Install Notes:


Frost Spirit 140

The cooler installation is quite similar to Noctua's easy setup and is identical to the Frost Commander's setup. However, during installation, securing the fans to the heatsink requires more effort (relative to the Phantom Spirit or Peerless Assassin), which is due to the metal securing the fans requiring much more effort to place. For this reason, it's also a lot easier to slightly bend the heatsink fins, but this can be fixed by bending it back with a credit card.

Additionally, like Noctua coolers, the Frost Spirit faces challenges in uninstalling when trying to break the thermal paste seal between the cooler and CPU, as it doesn't easily slide or twist off. This can be an issue if the thermal paste forms a strong bond.

Assassin IV

Installing the Assassin IV is made easier with its smooth setup process. However, because it's small and designed with a lot of details, getting it installed correctly might be a bit tricky if you don't follow the instructions they give you. This cooler uses a bracket that's almost the same as premium coolers and attaches to the motherboard in a way that's like the AK620 model. Figuring out how to put the cooler onto the brackets might be a bit puzzling because its design is so seamless and neat. The top metal mesh that covers the fan sticks on with a magnet, so you can easily access and remove the middle fan during installation. Then, you can attach the cooler to a two-point system and put the middle fan back in place. However, this cooler doesn't put it's fan in the front like most other coolers, so the exposed fan faces the rear. One neat thing is that the fans are already connected, so you only need one plug to turn on both fans and the cooler's LED DeepCool logo. There are additional brackets to potentially add a third fan to the front of the cooler.




AMD 5600X CPU Box Image

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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CPU Details:

Metric Value
Brand AMD
Cooler Name Ryzen 5 5600X
CPU Socket AM4
Cores 6
Thread Count 12
Max Temperature 95°C
Base Clock 3.7GHz
Max Boost Clock 4.6GHz
Cache L1
Cache L2 3MB
Cache L3 32MB
Processor Power Base 65W
Manufacture's Link Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacture's Link

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