Corsair A50 Review - PAGE 1

Corsair is a leading manufacturer of memory worldwide, with products ranging from the consumer market all the way to those designed for the high-end enthusiast. Over the last few years Corsair has started branching out into other segments of the PC market including power supplies, cases and even CPU coolers.

When it comes to their cooling products the H or Hydro series is the most successful to-date. This line of CPU coolers offers exceptional cooling capabilities paired with an innovative all-in-one water cooling solution. However, these coolers tend to be more expensive than standard air coolers. Corsair does have a more budget friendly cooling line though with the A (Air) series. This line of coolers consists of the A50 and A70. Each come with a similar style, but the A50 is the more entry level of the two.

The A50 that we are going to be looking at in this review uses a tower style design with three tick copper heatpipes connected to an aluminum finned array. It does come with a relatively smaller cooling area than the A70 and only one fan, so the A50 is more a replacement for a stock cooler than an all out overclocking machine. Still, the cooler uses a tried and true design to offer the best cooling possible for those on a budget.

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