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CORSAIR A115

HIGH-PERFORMANCE TOWER CPU AIR COOLER

A115_Main_visual

BEFORE YOU START


NOTE: Most newer PC cases include a CPU cutout to allow access to the bottom of the motherboard. If your case does not include a cutout, you will need to remove your motherboard from the case prior to installation

VIDEO TUTORIAL



INTEL INSTALLATION


INCLUDED HARDWARE

Highlighted parts for Intel installation only.

A115_Intel_1200_Standoffs_1

4x Intel 1200/1150/1151/1155/1156 standoffs

A115_Intel_1700_Standoffs_2

4x Intel 1700 standoffs

A115_Intel_Mounting_Brackets_3

2x Intel mounting brackets


A115_Intel_Backplate_4

1x Intel backplate

A115_AMD_Standoff_GRAY__5

4x AMD AM5/AM4 standoffs

A115_AMD_Mounting_Brackets_GRAY_6

2x AMD AM5/AM4 mounting brackets


A115_Thumbnuts_7

4x Thumbnuts

A115_AF140_Fan_8

2x AF140 ELITE fans
(1x pre-installed)

A115_Fan_Rail_set_9

2x Fan rail set
(1x pre-installed)


A115_Fan_Screw_10

8x Fan screws
(4x pre-installed)

A115_Splitter_Cable_11

1x Fan splitter cable



1. INSTALL THE BACKPLATE

  • Adjust the Intel backplate (D) for your required socket.
A115_Intel_installation_1

2. INSTALL THE INTEL STANDOFFS

  • Fasten the provided Intel standoffs (A or B) for your socket.
A115_Intel_Standoff_Installation

3. INSTALL THE INTEL MOUNTING BRACKETS

  • Align the Intel mounting brackets (C) over the standoff screws and tighten the thumbnuts (G) until all four corners are firmly secured.
A115_Intel_Brackets_Installation1

Continue to the cooler installation.


AMD INSTALLATION


INCLUDED HARDWARE

Highlighted parts for AMD installation only.

A115_Intel_1200_Standoffs_GRAY_1

4x Intel 1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 standoffs

A115_Intel_1700_Standoffs_GRAY_22

4x Intel 1700 standoffs

A115_Intel_Mounting_Brackets_GRAY

2x Intel mounting brackets


A115_Intel_Backplate_GRAY_4

1x Intel backplate

A115_AMD_Standoff_5

4x AMD AM5/AM4 standoffs

A115_AMD_Mounting_Brackets_6

2x AMD AM5/AM4 mounting brackets


A115_Thumbnuts_7

4x Thumbnuts

A115_AF140_Fan_8

2x AF140 ELITE fans
(1x pre-installed)

A115_Fan_Rail_set_9

2x Fan rail set
(1x pre-installed)


A115_Fan_Screw_10

8x Fan screws
(4x pre-installed)

A115_Splitter_Cable_11

1x Fan splitter cable


1. PREPARE THE MOTHERBOARD FOR INSTALLATION

  • Remove the existing AMD AM5/AM4 mounting brackets.
AMD_Brackets_removal

2. INSTALL THE AMD STANDOFF SCREWS

  • Fasten the provided AMD AM5/AM4 standoffs (E) on the stock AMD backplate that was supplied with your motherboard.
AMD_Standoffs

3. INSTALL THE AMD AM5/AM4 MOUNTING BRACKETS

  • Align the AMD AM5/AM4 brackets (F) over the standoff screws (E) and tighten the thumbnuts (G) until all four corners are firmly secured.
AMD_Brackets

A115 INSTALLATION


1. PREPARE THE COOLER FOR INSTALLATION

  • Carefully lift the pre-mounted AF140 ELITE fan to remove it.
  • Carefully remove the thermal paste cover from the bottom of the cooler.
Cooler_Fan_SlideOut

2. INSTALL THE A115 COOLER

  • Align the A115 over the threaded posts on the Intel/AMD mounting bracket.
  • Secure the screws to the mounting bracket, alternating every few turns to ensure equal mounting pressure.
Cooler_Mounting

3. REINSTALL THE FAN(S)

  • Reinstall the pre-assembled fan back into the A115 middle fan slot. Assemble the second AF140 ELITE fan (H) using the additional fan rail set (I) and fan screws (J).
Finalisation_Installation

4. CONNECT POWER TO THE FANS

  • Connect both fan cables to the included Fan splitter cable (K).
  • Connect the Fan splitter cable (K) to the CPU_FAN header on your motherboard.
A115_Connecting

5. ADDITIONAL SETUP

Visit our CORSAIR LAB Youtube channel and Explorer page for additional setup, configuration and tips:

CORSAIR LAB Youtube channel

CORSAIR EXPLORER web page


WARRANTY


Warranty_5

The CORSAIR A115 High-Performance Tower CPU Air Cooler has a 5-year warranty.


LEGAL


©2024 CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product may vary slightly from those pictured.


POWER RATING


AF140 ELITE output rating: 12VDC 0.39A