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Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex vs Corsair A500: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex and Corsair A500 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex at 3.63 mmH2O, Corsair A500 at 4.2 mmH2O, 14% in favour of Corsair A500. Height splits them by another 4%, this time favouring Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex. They match on 9 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Corsair |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex | Corsair A500 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | MAP-T6PN-225PK-R1 | CT-9010003-WW |
| Height | 159 mm | 165 mm-4% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 30 dBA | 37 dBA+7 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Airflow | 75.2 CFM | 75 CFM0% |
| Static Pressure | 3.63 mmH2O-14% | 4.2 mmH2O |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Fans | 2x 120mm PWM (Mobius 120P) | 2x CORSAIR ML120, 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-612-apex.html | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww |
Verdict
Corsair A500
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong flagship-tier air cooler that trades a few degrees against Noctua's best for a lower price and Corsair's ecosystem familiarity.