(Shell Shocker) Corsair A500 High Performance Dual Fan CPU Cooler $30 after $20MIR with Free S&H

[balloonshark]

CORSAIR A500 High Performance Dual Fan CPU Cooler, CT-9010003-WW

Get it for $30 after $20 MIR from Newegg ($49.99 - $20 MIR + $29.99)

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- Four direct-contact copper heat pipes cool your CPU up to 250W TDP, unlocking higher performance by dropping CPU temperatures.

- Intuitive slide-and-lock fan mount system allows for variable mounting height, for wide DRAM compatibility and easy installation.

- Equipped with two CORSAIR ML120 magnetic levitation bearing fans with PWM control, allowing you to adjust speed anywhere between 400 RPM for ultra-quiet operation or 2,400 RPM for extreme cooling performance.

- CORSAIR HoldFast retention system is easy to install and ensures consistent thermal performance with a secure and reliable fit on almost all modern AMD & Intel CPUs.

- Comes with pre-applied CORSAIR XTM50 High Performance Thermal Paste in an optimized pattern for even spreading.

- Five-year warranty for complete peace of mind.

- Supports: AM4, AM3, FM2, LGA1200, 115x, LGA20xx

 

[UsandThem]

At the sale price, it is tempting. If you like to tinker with stuff, you might be fine with it.

However, read the reviews on this before pulling the trigger. Multiple sites detailed manufacturing issues and user reviews have mirrored that since then. It seems like Corsair is wanting to sell through the stock of this, and start over with another model.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-a500

We also have some concerns around the irregularities in the milling of the direct-contact heatpipes as we know we aren’t the only ones to have encountered this problem. It makes us wonder if there would be marked performance improvement if this build anomaly were corrected, and we’re hopeful that Corsair will correct the issue in future retail updates.

 

[balloonshark]

This deal is live again in case anyone missed out. Be sure to read the post above before you pull the trigger.