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.