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Cooler Master · 120 mm liquid cooler · 120 mm radiator

Cooler Master 120L Core

1 fan · 27 dBA

Performance: 79%
Perf / price: 39
Acoustics: 70
Amazon: $90

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance79.0%

Performance / price38.6

Acoustics70.4

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Written analysis

Cooler Master 120L Core at a glance

The Cooler Master 120L Core is a 120 mm liquid cooler cooler listed as 120 mm radiator. It is listed with 1 120 mm fan.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 79.0%. Recorded noise is 27 dBA, for an acoustics score of 70.4. Airflow is listed at 71 CFM. Warranty is 3 years.

Best fit: Mainstream and performance desktop builds that need solid review-derived cooling performance.

Fitment and sockets

Radiator class is 120 mm — confirm case radiator support. Socket compatibility includes LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, AM5, AM4. CPU block / cold plate: Copper.

Current value

At $90, performance / price is 38.6. Compare nearby coolers of the same type below; quieter acoustics and fitment can outweigh a small score gap.

Cooler data

Full specifications

Cooling type, fitment, sockets, fans, acoustics, features, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer: Cooler Master
Cooler: Cooler Master 120L Core
Warranty: 3 years
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $90
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type: 120 mm liquid cooler
Size class: 120 mm radiator
Height: 27 mm
Radiator class: 120 mm
Radiator dimensions: 157 x 119.6 x 27.2 mm

Value

Amazon price: $90
Relative performance: 79.0%
Performance / price: 38.6
Acoustics: 70.4

Sockets & block

Socket compatibility: LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, AM5, AM4
CPU block: Copper

Fans & acoustics

Fan size: 120 mm
Fan count: 1
Fan speed: 1750 rpm
Noise: 27 dBA
Airflow: 71 CFM
Acoustics score: 70.4

Features

RGB lighting: No
Thermal paste included: No
Display: —
Color: Black

Additional information

Also listed as: 120L Core

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Nearby performance

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Thermalright Thermalright Aqua Elite 120 V3 120 mm liquid cooler · 120 mm radiator

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Cooler Master Cooler Master 120L Core This cooler

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Cooler Master Cooler Master 240 Core II 240 mm liquid cooler · 240 mm radiator

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Thermalright Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 V3 240 mm liquid cooler · 240 mm radiator

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Cooler Master Cooler Master 240 Atmos 240 mm liquid cooler · 240 mm radiator

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