PH-TC12ST5-DBK01
PHANTEKS POLAR ST5 D-RGB CPU COOLER 5*HEATPIPES 120MM PWM FAN-BLACK
Phanteks Polar ST5 CPU Air Cooler, 5×6mm Copper Heatpipes, 120mm M25 D-RGB PWM Fan, 2000 RPM, 84.26 CFM, 154mm, AMD AM4/AM5 & Intel LGA1700 | BLACK
Phanteks Polar ST5 CPU Air Cooler, 5×6mm Copper Heatpipes, 120mm M25 D-RGB PWM Fan, 2000 RPM, 84.26 CFM, 154mm, AMD AM4/AM5 & Intel LGA1700 | BLACK
Expert Features
- Efficient Cooling for Performance Builds: A carefully engineered single-tower design transfers processor heat into an extensive fin array during demanding gaming and productivity workloads.
- Advanced Heatpipe Technology: High-quality sintered-powder copper heatpipes move thermal energy efficiently from the CPU-contact area into the cooling fins.
- Optimized CPU Heat Transfer: A substantial copper contact base is designed to distribute heat from modern processors, including CPUs with larger or multiple dies.
- Performance-Oriented M25 Cooling Fan: The included Phanteks fan delivers airflow through the fin array while responding to changing cooling demands.
- Responsive PWM Speed Control: Compatible motherboard fan curves balance cooling performance with everyday noise levels.
- Multicolor Addressable-RGB Lighting: The fan supports dynamic multicolor digital-RGB effects through compatible controllers and motherboard connections.
- Premium All-Black Appearance: Dark-coated fins and heatpipes with a matching fan produce a coordinated look for contemporary gaming PCs.
- RAM-Friendly Tower Geometry: The carefully arranged heatsink and fan help avoid interference with adjacent memory modules.
- Space-Efficient Air Cooling: Single-tower construction provides substantial cooling capability without requiring a bulky dual-tower layout.
- Secure Steel Mounting Hardware: The robust mounting system supports stable CPU contact when correctly installed.
- Broad Platform Versatility: Supplied brackets and fasteners cover compatible AMD and Intel desktop sockets.
- Flexible Acoustic Tuning: An included low-noise adapter offers an additional operating option for noise-conscious builders.
- Ready-to-Install Thermal Accessories: The included thermal compound and application accessories simplify first-time installation.
- Cooling Without Pump Maintenance: Conventional air cooling avoids the pump and liquid loop of an all-in-one liquid cooler.
- Coordinated PC Lighting: A supplied D-RGB motherboard adapter lets the fan join a compatible system-wide addressable lighting theme.
- Practical Upgrade Choice: Combines substantial heat dissipation, straightforward installation and customizable lighting in a single cooler package.
Expert Specifications
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Phanteks |
| Product | Polar ST5 Black |
| Manufacturer SKU | PH-TC12ST5_DBK01 |
| UPC | 886523703112 |
| Product Type | Single-Tower CPU Air Cooler |
| Color | Black |
| Heatsink & Dimensions | |
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | 125 × 75 × 154 mm |
| Heatsink Dimensions (L × W × H) | 125 × 50 × 154 mm |
| Cooler Height | 154 mm |
| Heatsink Construction | Aluminium fins, sintered copper heatpipes |
| Heatpipes | 5 × 6 mm diameter, sintered copper |
| Heatsink Fin Count | 54 |
| Finish | All-black coated heatsink |
| Net Weight | 766 g |
| Gross Package Weight | 963 g |
| Included Fan — M25-120 D-RGB PWM | |
| Fan Quantity | 1 |
| Fan Size | 120 × 120 × 25 mm |
| Fan Speed | 400–2000 RPM ±10% |
| Maximum Airflow | 84.26 CFM |
| Maximum Static Pressure | 2.67 mmH₂O |
| Noise Rating | 35.7 dB(A) |
| Manufacturer-Listed MTBF | 30,000 hours |
| PWM Connection | 4-pin, daisy-chain |
| PWM Cable Length | 120 mm |
| D-RGB Connection | 3-pin D-RGB, daisy-chain |
| D-RGB Cable Length | 300 + 100 mm |
| RGB Lighting | 5V addressable / digital RGB; compatible motherboard adapter supplied |
| CPU Socket Compatibility | |
| AMD | AM4, AM5 |
| Intel | LGA 115x, LGA 1200, LGA 1700 |
| LGA 1851 | Not listed in official ST5 compatibility documentation; do not assume support |
| Thermal Compound & Supplied Accessories | |
| Thermal Compound | PH-NDC paste, included |
| Thermal Paste Conductivity | 4.3 W/m·K |
| Thermal Paste Spreader | 1 |
| Low-Noise Adapter | 1 |
| D-RGB Motherboard Adapter | 1 |
| Intel Backplate | 1 |
| Universal Socket Brackets | 2 |
| Fan Wire Clips | 4 |
| LGA 1200 / AM4 / AM5 Standoffs | 4 |
| LGA 1700 Standoffs | 4 |
| AMD AM4 / AM5 Screws | 4 |
| Intel LGA 115x / 1200 / 1700 Screws | 4 |
| Installation Guide | 1 |
| PC Case / CPU / Motherboard | Not included |
