CONCLUSION

   When you have 15 models (16 with the upcoming Le Grand Macho RT) in the same line of CPU coolers it’s hard for any of them to really shine and that’s the only slight “problem” with the Macho 120 SBM. Well not really a problem actually but when you have the passive Le Grand Macho perform even better with a 140mm fan duct and the Macho Rev.B/Zero models which again offer better cooling efficiency it’s hard for the Macho 120 SBM to stand out in terms of performance. On the other hand however the Macho 120 SBM is smaller compared to the models we mentioned and although the difference is not massive still it should be able to fit in cases were the others simply can’t. Quality is as usual excellent (just like we’ve come to expect by Thermalright) and when it comes to noise levels the TR-TY127 fan is simply put inaudible (check our charts for that).

   Currently the Macho 120 SBM CPU cooler by Thermalright retails for 42.99Euros inside the EU from PC-Cooling.de (unfortunately we couldn’t locate it inside the USA at this time) a price tag which we feel is ok for a Thermalright product. Overall my vote still goes to the Le Grand Macho since it doesn’t cost much more and is completely passive but if your case can’t accommodate it the Macho 120 SBM could be the right one for the job and since it’s a solid and excellent quality product with very good cooling efficiency (for its size always) it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Excellent Build Quality
- Very Good Performance
- Almost Inaudible
- Size
- Zero Clearance Issues
- Bundle
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Current Availability