Review: Deepcool AS500

Conclusion

AIO coolers may be all the rage, yet when it comes to shifting heat away from a CPU, there's something to be said for the simplicity of a traditional heatsink and fan.

There's less to go wrong, costs tend to be lower, there's usually only one source of noise, and depending on socket support, there's a good chance a quality air cooler will see you through multiple builds with little more than the occasional vacuum.

If you're inclined to agree with that line of thinking, it's worth taking a closer look at Deepcool's AS500. Priced at £55 in a single-fan configuration or £65 for dual-fan, the cooler covers all the essentials for a powerful Intel or AMD build. Cooling performance belies the price tag, noise levels are kept in check at all times, installation couldn't be much simpler, and the dimensions are perfectly tailored to ensure component compatibility.

Bottom line: the Deepcool brand may not carry the gravitas of, say, a Noctua or a Corsair, but every once in a while the Chinese firm serves up a product that's well worthy of consideration. The AS500 is a fine choice for your next build.

Deepcool AS500

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The single-fan Deepcool AS500 CPU cooler is available to purchase from Scan Computers. The dual-fan Deepcool AS500 Plus is available to pre-order.

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