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Corsair A500 vs Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510: Comparison
Corsair A500 and Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 separate most on static pressure: Corsair A500 at 4.2 mmH2O, Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 at 2.41 mmH2O, 43% in favour of Corsair A500. Airflow splits them by another 22%, again favouring Corsair A500. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Thermaltake |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Corsair A500 | Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | CT-9010003-WW | CL-P075-AL12BL-A |
| Height | 165 mm-3% | 159.5 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 37 dBA+13.4 dBA | 23.6 dBA |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM-17% |
| Airflow | 75 CFM | 58.35 CFM-22% |
| Static Pressure | 4.2 mmH2O | 2.41 mmH2O-43% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| 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://thermaltakeusa.com/products/toughair-510-cpu-cooler-cl-p075-al12bl-a |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair A500 | Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A convenient, RGB-lit dual-tower cooler with a genuinely useful tool-free fan-mounting system.