Thermalright has introduced two new low‑profile top‑flow CPU coolers, the AXP120‑X77 and AXP120‑X77R. Both models stand 77mm tall and use six 6mm heat pipes, targeting compact systems built around modern Intel and AMD sockets.

The two coolers share the same heatsink design but differ in fan placement. The standard AXP120‑X77 (via Cowcotland) mounts its 15mm‑thick TL‑B12015 EX fan on top of the fin stack. The AXP120‑X77R places the fan underneath the fins in a reverse configuration to maintain the same 77mm height, with top‑mounting still possible if additional clearance is available.

Both coolers ship with the TL‑B12015 EX fan, capable of speeds up to 3150RPM. Thermalright lists airflow at 83.61CFM, static pressure at 3.4mmAq and noise output at 37.07dB(A). Each model is available in standard or black variants, with colour accents matching the bundled fan.

Socket support includes Intel LGA115x, 1200, 1700, 1851 and 20xx platforms, as well as AMD AM4 and AM5. The reverse‑mounted X77R is aimed at builds with tighter vertical clearance, while the standard X77 offers more conventional top‑flow installation.

KitGuru Says: It has been a good while since I last saw a top-flow CPU cooler like this. Is this the sort of cooler you would go for in a small / compact build?

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Thermalright has listed its Peerless Vision V2 liquid cooler series, a refreshed 360mm AIO that retains the pump‑mounted display while introducing updated 120mm fans and revised RGB lighting.

Available in black and white, the Peerless Vision V2 uses a 397×120×27mm aluminium radiator paired with three TL‑N12‑R9‑S V2 120mm fans. Each fan runs up to 2400RPM, delivering 85.35CFM of airflow and 2.95mmH2O static pressure, with noise levels rated at 33.3dBA. The fans use S‑FDB bearings and connect via 4‑pin PWM headers, with 5V 3‑pin ARGB support for lighting control.

The pump housing retains the 3.95‑inch square display introduced with the original model, offering a 480×480 resolution for system telemetry or custom images. The pump is rated at 3000RPM±10% and uses a 4‑pin PWM connector with a 12V DC input. Thermalright lists pump dimensions at 81×79×67.6mm, with the full cooler covered by a five‑year warranty.

Socket compatibility matches the first‑generation Peerless Vision, covering AMD AM4 and AM5, as well as Intel LGA115x, 1200, 1700 and 1851. Thermalright also notes that users should ensure adequate chassis clearance for radiator and pump installation.

KitGuru Says: The V2 revision is a modest update, centred on new fans and revised RGB lighting rather than a full redesign.

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Thermalright has introduced the Assassin X 120-A Dark, a new version of its Assassin X 120 V2 CPU cooler. The updated model keeps the compact single tower design but brings several changes to its cooling setup and appearance.

The biggest visual change is the new all black finish. The heatsink, top cover, base, and four copper heat pipes all use a dark design, giving the cooler a cleaner look that should fit well in modern gaming PCs.

Thermalright has also changed the cooler’s base design. Instead of the nickel plated copper base used on the older model, the Assassin X 120-A Dark uses a direct touch heatpipe base. Its four 6 mm copper heat pipes pass through the fin stack in a square layout, helping spread heat across the cooler more evenly.

The heatsink measures 120 x 46 x 151 mm, so its slim design should make it easier to fit into a wide range of PC builds.

Thermalright has also replaced the older TC-C12C V2 fan with a new TL-NT12-R9 V2 120 mm PWM fan. The new fan uses an S-FDB bearing and can reach speeds of up to 2,400 RPM. It provides up to 85.35 CFM of airflow and 2.95 mm H₂O of static pressure, while its maximum rated noise level is 33.3 dBA.

The Assassin X 120-A Dark supports Intel LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200, and LGA 115x sockets. It also works with AMD AM5 and AM4 processors.

Thermalright has not yet shared the price or release date for the Assassin X 120-A Dark. More details about availability are expected later.

Thermalright has expanded its CPU cooling lineup with the introduction of the Royal Pretor 130 Vision and Royal Pretor 130 Digital dual-tower air coolers. Both models build upon the existing Royal Pretor 130 design by adding integrated top-mounted displays for real-time hardware monitoring and customisation.

The flagship Royal Pretor 130 Vision features a 3.95-inch, 480×480 LCD screen mounted on top of the heatsink. Connected through an internal USB 2.0 header, the display works with Thermalright's software to show system metrics, custom images, wallpapers, GIFs, and animations. In contrast, the Royal Pretor 130 Digital uses a dedicated monitoring display that shows only real-time data, including CPU temperature, package power consumption (W), clock frequency (MHz), and memory usage percentage.

Both coolers share the same physical hardware, featuring a 130x140x165mm dual-tower heatsink with six 6mm nickel-plated copper heatpipes and a nickel-plated C1100 copper base. Airflow is handled by a 120mm TL-H12W-X28-R9 PWM fan rated up to 2400RPM and 98.2CFM, paired with a central 130mm TL-HD13W-X28 PWM fan rated up to 1750RPM and 81.88CFM. S-FDB V2 bearings are used on both fans.

Compatibility spans Intel LGA115X, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, and 2066 sockets, as well as AMD AM4 and AM5 platforms. Thermalright will offer both variants in black and white finishes, though official pricing and release dates remain unconfirmed.

KitGuru says: At this point, most AIO coolers have a display attached to them. The same trend is now taking over the air cooler market too. 

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Thermalright has introduced the new Royal Pretor 130 Vision, a premium air CPU cooler designed for gamers, PC enthusiasts, and users who want both strong cooling and a modern look. The new model combines a large dual tower heatsink with a built in color display that can show useful system information in real time.

The biggest highlight of the Royal Pretor 130 Vision is its 3.95 inch full color LCD screen. The display offers a sharp 480 × 480 resolution and connects through an internal USB 2.0 header. Using Thermalright’s software, users can monitor important system details such as CPU information, temperatures, and other hardware data. The screen can also be customized to show different content.

The cooler features a dual tower heatsink built with a nickel plated copper base and six copper heat pipes. This design helps move heat away from the processor quickly, allowing the cooler to handle high performance CPUs more efficiently. The complete cooler measures 130 × 140 × 165 mm, although Thermalright has not shared its official weight.

Cooling is handled by two high performance fans working together in a push pull setup. The front fan is a 130 mm TL HD13 X28 model with a maximum speed of 1,750 RPM. It delivers up to 81.88 CFM of airflow while keeping noise levels as low as 28.3 dBA. It also uses Thermalright’s second generation S FDB bearing for long lasting performance.

The second fan sits between the two heatsink towers. It is a 120 mm TL H12 X28 R9 fan that can reach speeds of up to 2,400 RPM. It provides up to 98.2 CFM of airflow with a maximum static pressure of 2.48 mm H₂O. Even at full speed, the fan produces a maximum noise level of 32.7 dBA.

At the time of announcement, Thermalright has not revealed the price or release date of the Royal Pretor 130 Vision. More details are expected to be shared in the coming weeks. For users looking for a powerful air cooler with a built in display, this new model appears to be a promising addition to Thermalright’s growing lineup.

Thermalright has introduced the Dynamic Vision PRO 360 ARGB Black, a new 360mm all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with a massive 5.5-inch display on top of the CPU block and a dedicated VRM fan. 

The Dynamic Vision PRO 360 ARGB Black cooler stands out with its 5.5-inch LCD screen, which is mounted onto the CPU block magnetically, making it easy to remove or adjust the angle. Below the screen, the water block integrates a dedicated VRM fan operating at 2500RPM to deliver 20.8CFM of airflow and 2.3mmH2O of static pressure, while the pump runs at up to 6800RPM.

The radiator is equipped with the TL-U36, a 25mm-thick single-frame that houses three fans. At the centre of each fan is an infinity mirror effect, along with ARGB lighting going around each fan, with an extra ARGB LED strip running along the full length of the frame. Performance specs show the fans topping out at 2400RPM, pushing up to 71.5CFM of airflow alongside 2.69mmH2O of static pressure.

KItGuru Says: Would you prefer an oversized display for your AIO, or do you prefer smaller displays that sit directly inside the CPU block? 

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Thermalright has expanded its power supply lineup with the introduction of the GM Series, featuring fully modular, 80 PLUS Gold-certified units. Available in 650W, 750W, and 850W capacities, the new series targets modern gaming and enthusiast configurations by adopting compact ATX form factors alongside updated hardware compatibility standards.

According to the company, the GM series models (via Vortez) comply with Intel's ATX 3.1 specification, enabling them to handle up to 200% power excursions. The two higher-capacity units also include a native 12V-2×6 connector to support PCIe 5.1 graphics cards. In contrast, the GM-650 comes with conventional PCIe power connectors instead. Colour options vary by model: the GM-750 and GM-850 are available in black and white, while the GM-650 is available only in black.

Thermalright builds the entire GM Series using a 150mm form factor equipped with a 120mm cooling fan. Internal components include a 105°C-rated Japanese primary capacitor, an LLC resonant circuit, and a DC-to-DC circuit design. Universal 100-240V AC input support is standard across the family. Safety features include a comprehensive suite of protection circuits, specifically OPP, OVP, OTP, OCP, SCP, and UVP. Thermalright backs the new GM power supplies with a five-year warranty.

KitGuru says: Thermalright continues to expand its component ecosystem, offering an accessible entry point into the ATX 3.1 standard with its new GM series.

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After announcing at Computex that it would launch a full system, Thermalright has finally made its debut in the pre-built PC market with the AI HydroNous R1. The system features an LCD panel and is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, cooled by an integrated liquid-cooling unit.

As spotted by ITHome, the system houses an integrated 180mm AIO liquid cooler for the CPU, along with LCP fans, supporting a 176W TDP, far above the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 120W limit. That means the cooler should allow the CPU to sustain boost clock speeds for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, we do not yet know what RAM the system uses.

 

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The chassis includes a 4.6-inch front-facing monitoring screen managed via the TRCC software. This display provides real-time data, including CPU frequency, temperatures, load, time, and date. The interior is designed for user access, featuring two SSD slots positioned behind the left side panel and a dedicated heatsink.

Connectivity is distributed across the top, rear, and bottom of the case. The I/O includes two USB 4.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, an HDMI output, and a DisplayPort. Networking is handled by dual Ethernet ports, providing 2.5GbE and 10GbE speeds. A 3.5mm audio jack and an SD card reader are also included.

KitGuru says: By the looks of it, the AI HydroNous R1 won't come cheap, but given it's from Thermalright, we might be surprised.

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