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Corsair A500 vs Thermalright Frozen Warframe 360 Black ARGB: Comparison
Corsair A500 and Thermalright Frozen Warframe 360 Black ARGB separate most on static pressure: Corsair A500 at 4.2 mmH2O, Thermalright Frozen Warframe 360 Black ARGB at 2.63 mmH2O, 37% in favour of Corsair A500. Fan Count splits them by another 33%, this time favouring Thermalright Frozen Warframe 360 Black ARGB. They match on fan size, pwm control and warranty.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | Corsair A500 | Thermalright Frozen Warframe |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | N/A (AIO Liquid Cooler) |
| Model Number | CT-9010003-WW | Frozen Warframe 360 Black ARGB |
| Height | 165 mm | 27mm (radiator thickness) |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 37 dBA+7.2 dBA | 29.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM-17% |
| Airflow | 75 CFM | 70.84 CFM-6% |
| Static Pressure | 4.2 mmH2O | 2.63 mmH2O-37% |
| Bearing Type | Magnetic Levitation | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Fans | 2x CORSAIR ML120, 120mm | 3x TL-P12-S, 120mm, 2000 RPM±10% max, 70.84 CFM, 2.63mm H2O, S-FDB bearing, 4-Pin PWM + 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| 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.thermalright.com/product/frozen-warframe-360-black-argb/ |
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.
Thermalright Frozen Warframe 360 Black ARGB
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely capable 360mm AIO that adds an LCD display and ARGB lighting without abandoning Thermalright's value pricing.