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Corsair A500 vs Enermax LIQTECH TR4: Comparison
Corsair A500 and Enermax LIQTECH TR4 separate most on height: Corsair A500 at 165 mm, Enermax LIQTECH TR4 at 28 mm, 489% in favour of Enermax LIQTECH TR4. Fan Count splits them by another 33%, again favouring Enermax LIQTECH TR4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Enermax |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | Corsair A500 | Enermax LIQTECH TR4 |
| Model Number | CT-9010003-WW | ELC-LTTR360-TBP |
| Height | 165 mm-489% | 28 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD TR4/SP3 |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 37 dBA+9 dBA | 28 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM-4% |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww | https://www.enermax.com/en/products/liqtech-tr4-360 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair A500 | Enermax LIQTECH TR4 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Enermax LIQTECH TR4
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The correct choice for Threadripper — full IHS coverage that generic AM5/LGA1700 coolers can't match.