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Compare Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB vs MSI MEG CORELIQUID S280

The main differences between Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB and MSI MEG CORELIQUID S280 are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler and Noise Level.
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Brand
Thermalright
Brand
MSI
Model
  • PA120 VISION MAX ARGB BLACK
  • Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB BLACK
Model
  • MEG CoreLiquid S280
  • 9S6-6A0431-001
  • CLS280
Release Date
📅 January 2026
Release Date
📅 August 2021
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts
Compatible PC parts
Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Supported Sockets
  • AM2
  • AM2+
  • AM3
  • AM3+
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • FM1
  • FM2
  • FM2+
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
  • LGA2011
  • LGA2011-3
  • LGA2066
Liquid Cooler
No
Liquid Cooler
Yes
Radiator Size
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Radiator Size
280 mm
Noise Level
27 dB
Noise Level
24.9 dB
Fan RPM
2150 RPM
Fan RPM
-
Height
164 mm
Height
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB:

  • 45% cheaper, you can save $68.09
  • Newer Product, it was released around 4 years later

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Reasons to buy the MSI MEG CORELIQUID S280:

  • Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066
  • Generally quieter under full load

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