Reviewers Liked
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Lack of ARGB will appeal to some
- Five-year warranty
- Easy Installation
- Dual Fan Solution
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Socket clearance issues
- Exceptionally loud
- Blocked first motherboard expansion slot
Corsair A500 CPU Cooler
The Corsair A500 provides excellent raw cooling performance, great looks and a speedy installation method. However, noise levels can become loud when the fans are running at full speed, so it may not prove suitable for everyone.
-- As reviewed by KitGuru
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By ThinkComputers
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I think at the end of the day Corsair has a good cooler in the A500, it just has some very good competition out there. I hope we see more air coolers from Corsair in the future.
By The Guru of 3D
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So, summing it all up, the Corsair A500 deserves the “Recommended” award: for good performance, acceptable price and reasonable noise levels, very easy installation, great quality and features, and a generous, five-year warranty.
By KitGuru
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The Corsair A500 provides excellent raw cooling performance, great looks and a speedy installation method. However, noise levels can become loud when the fans are running at full speed, so it may not prove suitable for everyone.
By techteamgb.co.uk
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I could sit here and ramble away for far too long about every pro and con in excruciating detail that Corsair's new A500 cooler has, but instead I'm going give you as much of a rounded look at it, with my opinion thrown in too, and you can make your own...
By funkykit.com
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If this is the route Corsair is taking on… then taking on they are, from a product range they've been absent from for so long. I can't wait to see what else they may be doing. The massive A500 is an air cooler that is meant to keep those temps down and...
By vortez.net
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CORSAIR moving back to air cooling might be seen as an odd move, especially given their enormous success in the AIO market, but for a number of reasons, it makes a lot of sense. CORSAIR's first go at re-entering, however, isn't all good news.The cooler...
By techPowerUp!
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The Corsair A500 retails for $99.99. Aesthetically pleasing Fan mount is well designed Solid mounting hardware Easy to install Included screwdriver is pretty nice Lack of ARGB will appeal to some Five-year warranty Performance is not up to par Socket...
By NikkTech
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Despite what may or may not apply in other areas size does matter when it comes to cooling systems so as we've mentioned countless times already in our reviews the easiest and most efficient way for any manufacturer to improve cooling performance is to...
By PCPer
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CORSAIR's A500 Dual Fan cooler offers the easiest installation process I've ever had with a large air cooler – and easily the best fan mounting system I've ever seen – thanks to some solid design choices. Speaking only of raw performance it offered...
By eTeknix
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The Corsair A500 is a brilliant piece of design. It features easily removable fans, allowing for quick and easy maintenance, plus you get all the tools and fittings you'll ever need are included in the box. It's one of the best looking coolers out there...
By HEXUS.net
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After almost a decade of Hydro Series exclusivity, Corsair has returned to the air-cooled arena with the launch of the A500.Priced at £90 and geared toward enthusiasts who prefer not to add liquid to their rigs, the large, dual-fan cooler is tasked...
By Nexthardware
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Dopo quasi 10 anni di assenza dal settore dei sistemi di raffreddamento ad aria, CORSAIR dà alla luce un buon prodotto, abbastanza performante e con un design interessante, ma che non riesce a convincerci fino in fondo.Parlando di prestazioni, il nuovo...
By newesc.com
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Tenemos un enorme disipador con una gran capacidad, muy recomendable para CPUs de 6 núcleos de Intel o de 8 núcleos de AMD que manejan mejor las temperaturas. Con una capacidad próxima a las AIO queda lejos del rendimiento obtenido por configuraciones...
By Le comptoir du hardware
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Pas plus tard que le 7 janvier, nous annoncions l'arrivée d'un nouveau ventirad de chez Corsair. Après quelques essais plutôt discrets sur le segment de l'entrée de gamme avec les A50 et A70, la marque n'avait plus réitéré l'expérience, se focalisant...