A Corsair has come a long way since its debut in 1994, selling L2 cache modules to OEMs. Today, the company offers a wide variety of components and peripherals, such as the Corsair 5000X case and CX750M Power Supply. Cooling has also long been a staple of the company’s lineup, with its flagship iCUE H170i Elite LCD XT proving to be the strongest AIO cooler we’ve tested thus far with Intel’s i9-13900K.
While Corsair has released a variety of new AIOs in recent history, it has been a while since it released a new air cooler. That changes today with the A115 dual tower air cooler, aiming to compete with current air cooling kings like DeepCool’s Assassin IV and Thermalright’s Frost Commander 140. Does the A115 have what it takes to earn a spot on our best coolers list? We’ll have to put it through testing to find out. But first, here are Corsair’s specifications.
Cooler Specifications
- Corssair Air A115
- SKU: CT-9010011-WW
- MSRP: $99.99
- Heatsink Material: Aluminum
- Rated Lifespan: Not listed
- Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 115x/1200/1700 AMD AM5/AM4
- Base: Nickel-plated copper
- Maximum TDP (our tests): ~ 250W with Intel’s i7-13700K
- Installed Size (with fans): 153mm (H) x 155mm (L) x 164.8mm (W)
- Warranty: 5 years
Packaging and Included Contents
The cooler arrives in a large box, with the contents protected by cardboard, molded foam, and plastic. Included with the cooler are the following:
- Dual tower heatsink
- 2 x 140mm Corsair AF140 Elite fans
- Mounting for modern AMD and Intel platforms
- Pre-applied thermal paste
- PWM splitter cable
Installation
LGA 1700
- Press the backplate against the back of the motherboard and secure it using the included brackets.
- Place the mounting bars against the standoffs and secure them with the included thumb screws.
- Place the heatsink on top of the mounting bars and secure it to the mounting bars with a screwdriver.
- Slide both fans and connect them to the PWM splitter cable. Connect the splitter cable to the motherboard and the installation is complete.
Dual Tower Air Cooler Features
- Six copper heatpipes, pre-applied thermal paste
- Dual tower heatsink
- Sliding fan system
- Full RAM compatibility, with a caveat
- 140mm high-performance AF140 Elite fans
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