CORSAIR ONE PRO Compact Gaming Desktop, Liquid-Cooled Intel Core i7-7700K, Liquid-Cooled GTX 1080, 480GB SSD, 2TB HDD, 16GB DDR4

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First Impression: How do I open the retail box (i.e. the "pretty" box inside the plain corsair box inside the amazon box)? The pictures on the plastic things on the side were not very helpful in telling me how to "unlock" (press in on the tabs, then pull them outward), and even then did not realize that I needed to pull those black plastic things out from the box itself to free up the box to open. Second impression: HEAVY and bigger than the picture led me to believe, but solid steel construction. Third Impression: tunk-tunk-tunk from the fan once I turned it on. I was able to "pull" at the top metal grate over the fan, and was able to get it to stop interfering with the fans operation. Ive had to do that a few times early on, especially after moving the PC, but so far I have not had to take it apart to fix it. It installed Windows 10 1709 right away (after asking if I wanted to update now), but this took a very long time (about 3-1/2 hours) and disk utilization was pegged around 100% during that time. I also tried my mouse via the built-in Bluetooth, and it did not respond well and alternated between laggy and not responding. Between these two things, I was worried something was seriously wrong with the machine. After the updates were applied, I tried my USB "universal" wireless adapter for my mouse, and the poor mouse response was fixed. I also saw little to no issues with installing or running any software or games, including a video benchmark app (for the one game that did run long on installing, Im going to blame on the installer). In the past week or so, Ive been running games flawlessly in 4k resolution and even at full load for hours at a time, Ive not heard the fan get noticeably louder (a sharp contrast to the gaming laptop this is replacing). Despite being pretty heavy (almost 25 pounds), the footprint size is very reasonable, and there is a nice selection of ports on the back. Heat from the machine does vent straight up, so I would not recommend putting it directly under your houses thermostat, but otherwise that should be fine and I never found it to get much more than "warm". After the initial rocky start and concerns, everything has been smooth sailing with this Corsair ONE, and Im very pleased with my purchase.

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I finally caved and bought this PC for gaming. After 2 months Im still loving it. If youre worried about the smattering of the negative reviews (like I was), heres a reassuring quote from Dustin, who took over as manager of the Corsair One project after launch: "The chief problem weve had with Corsair One has been the PCI Express ribbon issue, and weve recalled those and are beginning to send out replacement systems. I havent seen any other issues really pop up that wouldnt happen with any other PC." That quote is from back in September of 2017. The units subject to recall were from lots 1725 to 1731. Any machine ordered today is unlikely to be affected by the ribbon cable issue. The only negative thing I have to say about the Corsair One is that its unlikely to have meaningful upgrade options. Heres one more quote from Dustin: "Make no mistake, from an engineering standpoint I do think its an absolutely fantastic product with an innovative cooling system able to balance performance and noise in a way nobody else really has in this form factor. "But I also recognize its shortcomings in terms of the upgradeability that was promised and not delivered upon to the depth that you and I would like, and Ive made efforts to correct our public messaging where possible to line it up with whats actually feasible with Corsair One. "Believe me, if we were to make a second generation Corsair One platform, upgradeability would be a huge priority." Maybe Corsair will offer a graphics card upgrade kit. Maybe not. My advice would be to pick a configuration youll be happy with for as long as you want to use this computer. Ill wrap up by repeating that I love my Corsair One. Ive been having a blast with this hooked up to a Vive. In terms of performance, style, and acoustics, the Corsair One is really amazing. ---- The quotes from Dustin are from the Corsair User Forums. Amazon reviews may not contain external links, but you can use Google to find the original posts.

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We were hesitant to drop this much on a pre-built PC knowing how much we could save building it ourselves. What made this one exciting is the design and engineering that went into it. Even describing the cooling system to people was interesting to me. What ultimately tipped us over the edge was the high price of video cards. At the time of purchase, a 1080 TI would have added ~$1000 to any self-build we would have done. The Corsair ONE was still more expensive than self-building, even with that taken into consideration. But it is virtually impossible to replicate this thing on our own. Fitting everything into this size of a case, and keeping it cooled is a feat in and of itself. Youre paying extra because you cant get this anywhere else. Most pre-built PCs can be replicated, not this one. I also took into consideration how long a build is. I just finished building my upgrade, and while I took longer than I could have, it was at least a 3 hour process. And if time is money, then you should add that into the equation. All said, this was "only" $500 or so more than what it would have taken to build our own and we wouldnt have had the special engineering and design. Performance has been good. Check benchmarks for the parts you are ordering and thats pretty much what youll get. For the games we play, it wasnt enough to run max settings at 4k, which was a little disappointing, but either going down to 2k or else reducing a couple heavy hitting settings instead of Max/Ultra and it easily gets 75+ FPS. In Monster Hunter World, this is getting 50% more fps than my own PC, which still has a 1060 as the only major difference. Its pretty quiet, the only time youll hear it is under heavy (read as: hot) loads and the fan has to kick in. Things like the CPU or GPU working hard such as during boot or gaming. And even then its nothing unexpected. The only reason you notice more than a normal PC is because its usually much closer to you than a traditional PC due to its size. Should you buy it? GPU prices are dropping, so its probably not as reasonable as it was for us - unless Corsair lowers their pricing with GPU pricing. So I would recommend this to anyone who does not want to self-build for whatever reason, and/or wants a very stylish, well engineered case that you cant build on your own, or someone who wants a very very small gaming PC. I could see it as a good gift for a gamer who wants a "cool" PC but cant build their own. Itll be a talking point for anyone who can appreciate the engineering, youll get compliments on the style "Thats a cool looking speaker." (Um, actually...). Its well-built with high standards, it "feels" like a high-performance machine when you touch or carry it. You wont feel like you overpaid, at least we dont.

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0:29 0:00 This video is not intended for all audiences. What date were you born? January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900 Submit Adobe Flash Player is required to watch this video. Install Flash Player One of the fastest, smoothest machines I have ever owned but it was so loud that I could not tolerate it. Afraid to try another one. I guess if they have to advertise how quiet it is, then you should beware.

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I purchased this specifically to run the newest Virtual Reality systems like Sansar and High Fidelity. Not only does it never lag, but I can run both of those, plus Second Life at Ultra (highest) graphic setting, PhotoShop, Visual Studio, and a bunch of other programs all at once without it even consuming 100% of the CPU resources or memory. As an IT professional, I have a long history of building and repairing PCs, but Im sick and tired of that. I have no desire to open this and upgrade parts. Im convinced it will give me at least five good years of being a top notch VR machine and then itll be time to move on to the next big thing, which surely wont be compatible with todays computers, anyway. And by not creating my own chimera, I can turn to the manufacturers warranty (and an extended warranty through Amazon) for service without any questions of my dubious assembly.

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Pros: I dont have time to properly review this, but its worth every-single-penny. I seen a couple of reviews saying that you could, in theory, build a similar system for about $200 less (LinusTechTips & D2D). I myself verified this by going to pcpartpicker and came close to the mark. But I forgot to add a 5ghz wi-fi adapter, a 2 year warranty, gpu cooler, and with the software pre-installed that you cant buy; these easily push it to the realm of, "how are these people making any money?!" And dont forget that Amazon takes their share, too. It came in a fancy box, and was plug & play ready. No need to mess around with any type of liquids. Cons: So far my only complaint is that they removed the dvi-d port, making me buy a displayport cable to get my monitor to display 120hz. This pissed me off for a couple days, but Ill get over it once the cable gets here. Also, I was disappointed in the 3dmark Time Spy score, it barely hit over 7k in points (Im not overclock my system, ever). I guess my expectations for the liquid cooled GTX 1080 (stock) were a little high. In its defense though, it was the non-upgraded version of 3dmark Time Spy; so, a bunch of unless graphical options are on by default, like, a higher resolution than my monitor can actually display. *End of review; rant time* Thanks, Corsair! Ive never bought anything from you before, but now Im a lifelong fan. You got me buying all types of peripherals to show my Corsair pride: mechanical keyboard (never had one, but so far, its a lil overrated), a sorely needed gaming mouse (the last two I had my kids broke), wireless headphones (kids, again), and an RBG trackpad. All Corsair products. Sorry if this sounds like some product placement garbage towards the end, but Im elated with my new system right now. So long as it doesnt break, which I doubt, computers have never broken around my house, its the surroundings that are a minefield (damn kids). At least my oldest guards our computers like a hawk.

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Pro: - solid build quality - silent - very powerful PC - beautiful and sleek console design. Blends in nicely with my home theatre Con - very expensive - bundle software is a buggy mess. May need to do a fresh windows 10 install.

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I’ve built my own gaming PCs for years. But when it came time to replace my current rig, lack of time and inclination prompted me to look at prebuilt systems. I didn’t want to sacrifice on power, but I wanted something smaller and more compact than a typical gaming tower. And I also hoped to find something that didn’t sound like a vacuum cleaner when under load. Powerful, yet small and quiet, are very tough specs, so I spent several weeks looking at reviews before settling on the Corsair One i160. Best decision I’ve made in awhile! Size and Aesthetics – The Corsair One i160 is much smaller than I expected. It’s only slightly taller than the packaging for a typical graphics card. Fits easily on my desk. And while aesthetics are entirely subjective, I like the look. The chassis is black-colored aluminum and looks professional and feels very solid; the fit and finish is top-notch overall. Even the perforations on the side panels, which are a functional part of the cooling system, are more than just a simple grate; the designers actually gave some thought to what they look like from the outside. The black etched Corsair One logo on the front is subtle, as are the two RGB LED strips on either side of the front panel; the color(s) are configurable (or turned off completely) through Corsair’s iCue software. This isn’t a typical “electronics aquarium” gaming rig; it would fit comfortably into any office environment. In construction and looks, it’s probably as close to a Mac as you’re likely to find in a PC. Performance – This is a seriously powerful computer. Out of the box, it can compete with anything of comparable specs. For comparison, I’m getting consistent 90-100 FPS in Far Cry 5 and Battlefield V, both on ultra settings, at 3440 x 1440. I’m not doing any over-clocking and don’t plan to – nor do I need to. Had I opted to built a new gaming rig, this is the performance I would hope for. Heat and Noise – The performance is no real surprise given these components. But the thermals and acoustics, given these components, are pretty amazing. The design employs a unique convection cooling system: the CPU and GPU are housed in separate compartments on either side of the case and both are water cooled; the aluminum side panels are perforated to draw air through attached internal radiators; the only case fan is a 140mm exhaust fan at the top of the chassis, which draws outside air through the side radiators, through interior of the case and out the top. It works incredibly well. The GPU in mine tops out around 54C under full load; the CPU at around 59C. Heat simply isn’t an issue. And, impressively, neither is noise. The water pumps make a slight noise that I can hear only with my ear near the unit. The fan at the top of the case is a variable-speed (PWM) model and runs at 0-1500 RPM. The fan doesn’t spin at all until either the CPU or GPU hits ~41C and then gradually and smoothly ramps up as temperatures increase; it doesn’t hit full throttle until the CPU/GPU are at or near full load, which happens only during heavy usage (like a graphics-intensive game). Noise is another thing that is largely subjective, but my machine is virtually silent during normal usage (web browsing, word processing, even light gaming). I only really notice the fan when it hits full speed, and even then it’s more a low rumble than a high-pitched whine and blends into the ambient noise in my office. I don’t wear headphones and the fan noise is usually masked just by the sound from whatever game I’m playing. The machine is not absolutely silent – no computer this powerful could be – but it could challenge any “quiet” design of comparable specs. Cons – One might have hoped for Thunderbolt support. And the main storage drive is a 2 TB 5400 RPM HDD; a 1 or 2 TB SSD would be preferable. And some might prefer 64GB RAM instead of “only” 32GB. But those are relative nits. Probably the biggest downside to this design is the limited upgradeability; Corsair has managed to wedge a bunch of components into a very tight package. The HDD and RAM are easily replaced; the CPU also is easily accessed; and even the motherboard could be replaced by someone with some experience (and patience). But upgrading the GPU would be a major chore and probably could not utilize the existing water cooler assembly. But that’s just a necessary trade-off for a proprietary design of this sophistication. And the components in the i160 are all top-of-the-line and should remain plenty capable for quite some time. Overall, I’m very pleased and seriously impressed with the Corsair One i160. After years of having hulking gaming towers stowed under and around my desk, it’s refreshing (and a bit amazing) to have this much computing power actually on top of my desk!

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I knew this item was priced substantially above other comparably featured gaming PCs, but I couldnt resist its great looks and compact footprint and ordered one anyway. Unfortunately, I couldnt get it to power up, even once. Having unsuccessfully tried the two troubleshooting steps suggested in the user manual, I called Corsair support and was told there was nothing more they could suggest to get it going. The fellow I talked to seemed oddly unconcerned that I had just spent nearly $4K with his company for a totally useless item, not offering a single reason why I should consider my experience a fluke and order a replacement. Silly me, I did anyway, still smitten by the items looks. The replacement item was every bit as DOA as the first one. At this point, I decided to go to Google to see if anyone had discovered any remedies that Corsair support had missed. I didnt find any, but I did find plenty of folks whod had the exact same experience Id had, plus many others whod gotten it to power up at first only to have it stop working later. That was enough, even for me, and Ill be looking elsewhere. Before you buy this, please do a little more research than I did. Then decide if the gambles worth it to you.

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I really like this little guy. Its very quiet and 4k gaming on it is great. Havent found a VR headset thats good for bad eyes yet. Its not flashy by design so if you wanted to put it next to your TV and turn off the LED it would just be another piece of equipment. The exhaust is straight up. Thinking about porting it out the window. It doesnt heat up the room until the hard core 3d games which is nice, If youve ever had a heavy duty graphics card youll be familiar with this. Water cooling is very effective and quiet. One whole side of this is a radiator.

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