Thermalright introduces AXP120-X77 and reverse-fan low-profile CPU coolers

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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