Phanteks PH-TC12LS CPU Air Cooler with Halos RGB Fan Frame - Black

Phanteks PH-TC12LS CPU Air Cooler - Black

The Phanteks PH-TC12LS is a low-profile CPU air cooler designed for compact desktop systems where cooler height is limited.

Its compact 120 × 120 × 75mm size combines six heatpipes, a nickel-plated copper base, aluminum cooling fins, and a 120mm PWM fan to provide efficient cooling while maintaining compatibility with smaller PC cases.

Low-Profile 75mm Design

With the fan installed, the PH-TC12LS measures only 75mm high.

This makes it especially suitable for:

Mini-ITX systems
Small-form-factor gaming PCs
HTPC builds
Compact desktop cases
Systems with limited CPU cooler clearance

Always check your case's maximum CPU cooler height before installation.

Six 6mm Heatpipes

The cooler uses six 6mm heatpipes to transfer heat away from the CPU into the aluminum fin array.

This multi-heatpipe design helps distribute thermal energy across the heatsink for more effective air cooling.

Nickel-Plated Copper Base

The CPU contact area uses a nickel-plated copper base, paired with nickel-plated copper heatpipes.

Copper provides strong thermal conductivity, while the nickel-plated finish adds corrosion resistance and a cleaner premium appearance.

Aluminum Cooling Fins

The heatsink uses aluminum fins to provide a large surface area for heat dissipation while helping keep overall cooler weight manageable.

PH-F120MP 120mm PWM Fan

The included Phanteks PH-F120MP PWM fan measures 120 × 120 × 25mm.

According to the specifications printed on your product box, it operates at:

500–1,800 RPM ±250
Maximum airflow: 53.3 CFM
Maximum static pressure: 1.72 mmH₂O
Maximum noise level: 25 dBA
Bearing: UFB - Updraft Floating Balance
Rated power: 12V, 0.2A, 2.4W

PWM control allows the motherboard to automatically adjust fan speed based on CPU temperature.

Quiet Cooling Performance

With a rated maximum noise level of approximately 25 dBA, the cooler is designed to balance airflow and acoustic performance.

Actual noise levels will vary depending on fan speed, case airflow, motherboard fan curves, and surrounding system components.

Halos RGB Fan Frame Included

This version includes a Phanteks Halos RGB fan frame around the 120mm fan.

The Halos frame adds RGB illumination without replacing the performance-focused PH-F120MP fan.

Phanteks uses a 12V 4-pin analog RGB system for its standard Halos RGB products. This is different from newer 5V 3-pin Digital-RGB hardware.

12V 4-Pin RGB

The included RGB frame uses:

12V
4-pin RGB

This distinction is important because Phanteks states that standard RGB and Digital-RGB use different voltages and connectors: conventional RGB uses 12V 4-pin, while Digital-RGB uses 5V 3-pin.

Intel & AMD Socket Support

The packaging for this cooler lists support for:

Intel

LGA2011
LGA115x
LGA1366
LGA775

AMD

FM1
FM2 / FM2+
AM3 / AM3+
AM2 / AM2+

This reflects the original socket support of this cooler generation.

Key Features
Brand: Phanteks
Model: PH-TC12LS
Product type: Low-Profile CPU Air Cooler
Color: Black
Fan: PH-F120MP PWM
Fan size: 120 × 120 × 25mm
Fan speed: 500–1,800 RPM ±250
Maximum airflow: 53.3 CFM
Maximum static pressure: 1.72 mmH₂O
Maximum noise level: 25 dBA
Bearing: UFB - Updraft Floating Balance
Heatpipes: 6 × 6mm
Base material: Nickel-plated copper
Heatpipe material: Nickel-plated copper
Fin material: Aluminum
Overall dimensions with fan: 120 × 120 × 75mm
Weight with fan: 500g
Fan power: 12V / 0.2A / 2.4W
Lighting: Halos RGB fan frame included
RGB interface: 12V 4-pin
Warranty: 5 years as printed on the box
Compatibility

Compatible with the supported Intel and AMD sockets listed on the packaging.

Because this is an older cooler platform, it does not officially list newer sockets such as Intel LGA1700/LGA1851 or AMD AM4/AM5 in the supplied compatibility information.

Important Note

The included Halos RGB frame is 12V 4-pin RGB, not 5V 3-pin ARGB. Phanteks specifically warns that standard RGB and Digital-RGB use different voltages and connectors and should not be mixed.

Before installation, confirm that your motherboard or RGB controller provides a compatible 12V 4-pin RGB header.

Also verify CPU socket compatibility carefully, especially with newer Intel and AMD platforms, because the original PH-TC12LS mounting hardware predates LGA1700, LGA1851, AM4, and AM5.

Ideal For

Mini-ITX builds, HTPC systems, compact gaming PCs, older Intel and AMD desktop platforms, space-limited cases, and users who want a low-profile air cooler with RGB lighting.

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