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Corsair A500 Air CPU Cooler and iCUE RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Coolers Debut at CES 2020
CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today launched a range of new additions to its lineup of high-performance CPU coolers, able to handle the rising temperature demands of increasingly powerful desktop processors. The A500 Dual Fan CPU Cooler utilizes a quad direct-contact heat pipe design for ultra-high heat dispersion, with a unique slide-and-lock fan mount system to adjust fan height. The iCUE RGB PRO XT Series is the latest family of CORSAIR's renowned all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, combining powerful and quiet cooling with dynamic RGB lighting in radiator sizes up to 360 mm, capable of taming the high temps of even the most thermally intensive CPUs such as the recently released 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper Series.
The A500 Dual Fan CPU Cooler is a high-performance air cooler, combining low-noise operation with dark styling and an innovative fan mounting system. Able to cool CPUs up to 250 W TDP, the A500 is equipped with four direct-contact heat pipes and two CORSAIR ML120 magnetic levitation bearing fans, controllable via PWM for precise adjustment of fan speeds between 400 RPM and 2,400 RPM. The fans sit within a ratcheting slide-and-lock fan mount, allowing for a variable fan height to accommodate a wide range of DRAM. The A500 is easy to install and stays firmly in place thanks to the CORSAIR HoldFast retention system, and is compatible with AM4, AM3, FM2, LGA115x, and LGA20xx CPUs.For those looking to liquid cool their processors, including the latest high-end desktop CPUs from AMD, the new iCUE H100i RGB PRO XT, H115i RGB PRO XT, and H150i RGB PRO XT offer extreme cooling performance with a 240 mm, 280 mm, and 360 mm radiator respectively. As with the A500, each of the new PRO XT all-in-one liquid coolers is fitted with CORSAIR ML Series PWM fans for complete control over fan speeds - up to 2,400 RPM on 120 mm models and 2,000 RPM on the 140 mm model. The H150i RGB PRO XT, with its three fans and massive radiator surface area, sets a new bar as CORSAIR's best performing liquid cooler yet.
CORSAIR iCUE software enables full customization of the RGB lighting on the pump head from 16 individually addressable RGB LEDs, and synchronizes that lighting with all other iCUE-compatible components and peripherals in an entire setup. Users can also use iCUE to control both fan and pump speeds to strike the perfect balance between quiet operation and powerful cooling.
As processors continue to grow more powerful and generate more heat, a great CPU cooler is more vital than ever to building a cutting-edge system. Whether you choose liquid or air cooling, CORSAIR has the right cooler to stand up to the heat.
Availability
The CORSAIR A500 and iCUE RGB PRO XT Series coolers are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.
The A500 is backed by a five-year warranty and the iCUE RGB PRO XT Series coolers are backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
For more information, visit the product pages of the A500 and iCUE RGB PRO XT Series.
The A500 Dual Fan CPU Cooler is a high-performance air cooler, combining low-noise operation with dark styling and an innovative fan mounting system. Able to cool CPUs up to 250 W TDP, the A500 is equipped with four direct-contact heat pipes and two CORSAIR ML120 magnetic levitation bearing fans, controllable via PWM for precise adjustment of fan speeds between 400 RPM and 2,400 RPM. The fans sit within a ratcheting slide-and-lock fan mount, allowing for a variable fan height to accommodate a wide range of DRAM. The A500 is easy to install and stays firmly in place thanks to the CORSAIR HoldFast retention system, and is compatible with AM4, AM3, FM2, LGA115x, and LGA20xx CPUs.For those looking to liquid cool their processors, including the latest high-end desktop CPUs from AMD, the new iCUE H100i RGB PRO XT, H115i RGB PRO XT, and H150i RGB PRO XT offer extreme cooling performance with a 240 mm, 280 mm, and 360 mm radiator respectively. As with the A500, each of the new PRO XT all-in-one liquid coolers is fitted with CORSAIR ML Series PWM fans for complete control over fan speeds - up to 2,400 RPM on 120 mm models and 2,000 RPM on the 140 mm model. The H150i RGB PRO XT, with its three fans and massive radiator surface area, sets a new bar as CORSAIR's best performing liquid cooler yet.
CORSAIR iCUE software enables full customization of the RGB lighting on the pump head from 16 individually addressable RGB LEDs, and synchronizes that lighting with all other iCUE-compatible components and peripherals in an entire setup. Users can also use iCUE to control both fan and pump speeds to strike the perfect balance between quiet operation and powerful cooling.
As processors continue to grow more powerful and generate more heat, a great CPU cooler is more vital than ever to building a cutting-edge system. Whether you choose liquid or air cooling, CORSAIR has the right cooler to stand up to the heat.
Availability
The CORSAIR A500 and iCUE RGB PRO XT Series coolers are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.
The A500 is backed by a five-year warranty and the iCUE RGB PRO XT Series coolers are backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
For more information, visit the product pages of the A500 and iCUE RGB PRO XT Series.
20 Comments on Corsair A500 Air CPU Cooler and iCUE RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Coolers Debut at CES 2020
u12a will smash this.
I have I couple of ml120 maglev fans myself,they are very nice indeed,but they're very much pressure oriented and can get noisy.for an air cooler they should use airflow oriented fans,or at least a middle ground solution,instead of a balls out 2200rpm radiator fans.
I like the fan mounting system,I was never fond of flimsy clips.
Heatsink Dimensions
137mm x 169mm x 103mm
Heatsink Dimensions w/ Fan
144mm x 169mm x 171mm
I'm glad corsair is back in the air cooler game (the more merrier) but the size is surprising giving a 120mm fan cooler
www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Air-Cooling/A500-Dual-Fan-CPU-Cooler/p/CT-9010003-WW#tab-tech-specs
CORSAIR iCUE Compatibility -No
Heatsink Dimensions w/ Fan -144mm x 169mm x 171mm
Cold Plate Type -Direct-Contact Heatpipe
Fan Dimensions- 120mm x 120mm x 25mm
Fan Speed -2400
Weight -1460g
Noctua U12A
Max CPU Cooler Height-159 mm
Fan Dimensions-120 x 120 x 25mm
Heatsink Dimensions-158 x 125 x 112mm (h x w x d) (note- with fans?, I measure around 2" thick from pic)
Weight1142gr
Mugen 5 Rev.B
Fan Dimensions- 120mm x 120mm x 27mm
Heatsink Dimensions -130mm x 154.5mm x 110mm
Weight -890g
www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-a500-2x-ml120-pwm-fans-single-tower-nickel-plated-aluminium-4x-direct-touch-copper-heatp
and ml120 fans are not light either
I have two,they feel heavier than my 140mm case fans
cwsmgmt.corsair.com/landing/ces-2020/v1/img/product/a500/a500-airflow.mp4
The sheer amount of black plastic lends the cooler a bulky aesthetic, and given that overall dimensions stand at 144mm x 169mm x 171mm, we're surprised to find that the bundled ML-Series fans are 120mm, as opposed to the 140mm we're used to seeing on coolers of this ilk.
hexus.net/tech/reviews/cooling/138815-corsair-a500/?page=2