Testseek.com have collected 124 expert reviews of the Corsair A500 CPU cooler and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Corsair A500 CPU cooler.
January 2020
(80%)
124 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(55%)
4 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very Good Build Quality
Excellent Performance
Zero Mainboard & RAM Clearance Issues (Slide & Lock Fan Mount System)
Easy Installation
Dual Fan Solution
5 Year Limited Warranty
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
Sliding mechanism for fan placement
Decent cooling
Pre-applied thermal paste that isn't junk
Plus a tube of the XTM50 paste
Screw driver included
Adjustable fans on rails for simple memory clearance
Simple installation
Easy installation
Great performance
Sleek design
Fan attachment and sliding mechanism
Pre-applied TIM
Extra TIM included
The editors didn't like
Size (For Some)
Price (For Some)
Noise Levels
Performance is not up to par
Socket clearance issues
Exceptionally loud
Memory clearance is lacking
Blocked first motherboard expansion slot
No ARGB support will likely be a dealbreaker for others
Adjustable fans on rails for simple memory clearance, Simple installation,
Premium Air pricing, Our sample had a base milling discrepancy, Loud at 100% fan speed
The Corsair A500 offers up a polarizing grey-scale aesthetic and good (though, not great) thermal performance, with high-performance fans in an adjustable sliding frame. Unless you love its looks, there are better options available for less than this cool...
Published: 2020-03-20, Author: Matthew , review by: Bit-Tech.net
The A500 can be a very effective cooler on mainstream CPUs, and its ease of use is hard to fault. However, the noise profile and pricing mean we're left underwhelmed overall. Its £85 price tag means it's in competition with Noctua, the undisputed titan of...
Easy to install, Looks stunning in the case, No RGB, Great thermal performance, Very accommodating of tall RAM modules
Far too loud, Expensive
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 it...
Published: 2020-01-23, Author: James , review by: kitguru.net
Attractive understated appearance, Excellent raw thermal dissipation performance, Quick and simple installation process, High quality build and finish
Noise levels high with fans set at maximum RPM
We got our first glimpse of the Corsair A500 at CES 2020 and the guys were pretty impressed with its appearance. Corsair marketed the A500 as a high-end CPU air cooler, with thermal dissipation performance to rival some of the current market leaders. This...
Published: 2020-01-22, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
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 r...
Published: 2020-01-22, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: 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 m...
High-end cooling performance, User-friendly mounting system, Ratcheted fan rails are a good idea, Comprehensive bundle
Gets noisy under load, £10 dearer than immediate rivals
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 wi...
Corsair's latest attempt to dominate or at least penetrate the CPU air cooler segment may not be a full 100% success. The Corsair A500 has its strengths and there are areas that definitely needs improvement as well.Let's talk about the cons first or thing...
Published: 2020-05-05, Author: Mario , review by: madboxpc.com
Lo más sobresaliente de este producto es el cuidado con el que ha sido construido. Tiene una placa de aluminio en la sección superior, que le da una apariencia discreta y elegante en cualquier ángulo. Uno de los puntos de venta de este Corsair es que no h...
El Corsair A500 es un gran disipador desarrollado para soportar cualquier procesador del mercado. Claramente está pensado para competir con otros grandes disipadores del mercado. Además, siempre sera una mejor alternativa que las refrigeraciones líquidas...
