Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC review

Not too way back, we had been stunned that Corsair obtained into the pre-built PC area with its Corsair One system. Now, the corporate is angling in direction of changing into a PC builder, like Origin and Digital Storm. Meet its latest battle-ready frag field, the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC.Whereas the Corsair One featured a customized design and liquid-cooling options to be as compact as attainable, the Vengeance Gaming PC is a bigger Micro ATX system that sticks to utilizing commonplace PC elements.There’s not a single no-name PC part right here, however fairly a group of Corsair elements (unsurprisingly) and the newest computing that quantities to probably the most highly effective and most simply upgraded pre-built gaming PCs we’ve reviewed to this point.Spec sheetHere is the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC configuration despatched to TechSwitch for evaluate:CPU: 3.2GHz Intel Core i7-8700 (hexa-core, 12MB cache, as much as 4.6GHz) Motherboard: MSI B360M Bazooka PlusMemory: 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-2666 Graphics: MSI GeForce RTX 2080 (8GB GDDR6 VRAM)Storage: 480GB Corsair Force MP300 M.2 NVMe SSD; 2TB arduous drive (7200RPM)CPU cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H115i PRO RGBPower provide: Corsair CX750 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Connectivity: 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi (incl. Netgear Wi-Fi Adapter), Gigabit Ethernet Ports (entrance): 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, Microphone Jack, Headphone Jack Ports (rear): PS/2, 4x USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, Ethernet, 7.1 Surround Sound, 3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 1x VirtualLink Software: Windows 10 Home 64-bit Dimensions: 15.7 x 10.9 x 13.8 inches (39.8 x 27.6 x 35.1cm; W x D x H) Pricing and availabilityAs specced to this configuration on the best, the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC prices a cool $2,399 (about £1,840, AU$3,325). For your cash, you get an nearly fully trendy rig that includes an Nvidia RTX 2080 in addition to ample storage and reminiscence capability.The value above additionally elements in the price of the included Corsair Ok55 RGB Gaming Keyboard and Harpoon RGB gaming mouse. One oddity in regards to the Vengeance Gaming PC is that the motherboard Corsair selected to make use of doesn’t include built-in Wi-Fi. Instead, you’ll get an Netgear AC Wi-Fi USB module included within the field.Unfortunately, this configuration is the one one Corsair plans to launch in the intervening time, so that you’ll should improve it your self in order for you extra storage, reminiscence or a more recent Coffee Lake Refresh processor. One of the Vengeance Gaming PC’s latest rivals sporting ninth era Intel chips embrace the $3,299 or £2,499 (about AU$4,520) Asus ROG Strix GL12CX. This Asus gaming PC comes fitted with an Intel Core i7-9700Ok (basically the 8700Ok successor) together with the identical GPU and reminiscence capability, however solely 256GB of SSD space for storing. The one silver lining of the GL12CX’s excessive price ticket is it additionally elements in the price of a bundled ROG Strix Flare keyboard and ROG Gladius II mouse.Another large competitor is the $2,299 (about £1,800, AU$3,150) MSI Trident X that options an Intel Core i7-9700Ok, Nvidia RTX 2080, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD – mirroring the specs of the Asus ROG Strix GL12CX completely at a a lot cheaper price. Unlike each the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC and Asus ROG Strix GL12CX, the MSI Trident X doesn’t include an included keyboard or mouse which might have simply put its value on par with the Asus mannequin. Just for the sake of comparability, we tallied up the price of constructing this PC ourselves, and the quantity you’ll save by going the DIY route is barely about $300/£300. Of course, a part of the upper value comes from labor – which, we have now to say has produced an excellently clear PC construct – and a two-year system guarantee that covers elements and labor with 24/7 customer support.Image 1 of 8Image 2 of 8Image 3 of 8Image 4 of 8Image 5 of 8Image 6 of 8Image 7 of 8Image 8 of 8DesignUnsurprisingly, the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC is constructed round a Corsair PC case:  the Crystal Series 280X RGB to be actual. This Micro ATX case is arguably the most effective PC circumstances of the yr, because it’s beautiful, compact and really versatile. Despite its compact dimension, it could possibly assist a full-sized ATX energy provide, graphics playing cards of all lengths, two arduous drives and three SSDs. There’s loads of eye sweet to gawk at on this PC case as nicely. Thanks to it having tempered glass panels on three sides, you possibly can look clear by to see its 4 RGB followers, RGB reminiscence and RGB CPU cooler – all unsurprisingly made by Corsair – shining in all their glory.Compared to the standard pre-built chassis we’re used to seeing from main producers and boutique PC builders, the Vengeance Gaming PC seems to be and seems like its years forward of the curve. Of course, this could come as no shock when Corsair has been designing PC circumstances for almost a decade now – however it nonetheless seems like Corsair is sort of dishonest at this level.UpgradabilityOf course, the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC isn’t simply good to take a look at – it’s additionally straightforward to improve. Pretty a lot each a part of this PC, besides the motherboard, is anchored down by thumb screws. Meanwhile, all these slots for arduous drives and SSDs we talked about earlier make the most of tool-less drive sleds as nicely. The twin chamber design of the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC additionally makes cable administration a cinch because it mainly requires none of it. You can pack all of the cables into the aspect compartment of the chassis and by no means see a large number spill into the principle part. But, for those who’re extra of a perfectionist or wish to strive your hand at cable administration for the primary time, you couldn’t ask for a pc chassis with extra tie downs.BenchmarksHere’s how the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC carried out in our suite of benchmark assessments: 3DMark: Sky Diver: 47,213; Fire Strike: 21,097; Time Spy: 10,021 Cinebench CPU: 1,348 factors; Graphics: 127 fps GeekBench: 5,446 (single-core); 24,522 (multi-core) PCMark 8 (Home Test): 4,399 factors Total War: Warhammer II (1080p, Ultra): 79 fps; (1080p, Low): 180 fps Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, Ultra): 117 fps; (1080p, Low): 140 fpsPerformanceDespite operating with a now generation-old processor, the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC holds its personal towards machines operating with Intel Coffee Lake Refresh processors.  The barely cheaper MSI Trident X, geared up with an Intel Core i7-9700Ok and Nvidia RTX 2080, undoubtedly runs sooner. In processor particular assessments, like GeekBench and Cinebench, this gaming desktop racks up a barely larger 27,594 and 1,470 factors, respectively, in multi-core benchmarks.Unfortunately, the Vengeance Gaming PC falters somewhat farther again in relation to productiveness and gaming, as these new ninth Generation processors can squeeze out somewhat extra of Nvidia’s new RTX graphics playing cards. The MSI Trident X was capable of obtain a PC Mark rating of 5,566 factors, whereas operating Total War: Warhammer II on 1080p Ultra settings at a barely larger 82 fps. The $3,799 or £2,999 (about AU$5,200) Asus ROG Strix GL12CX geared up with an Intel Core i9-9900Ok and Nvidia RTX 2080 outclasses the Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC much more. In our testing, this top-of-the line Asus rig delivers Cinebench scores nearly 700 factors larger in Cinebench and almost 10,000 factors larger in GeekBench multi-core. With gaming, the ROG Strix GL12CX doesn’t pull off such a formidable lead, solely gaining an additional few frames over the Vengeance Gaming PC.Outside of benchmarks, Corsair’s new imply machine is able to deal with all trendy video games. We are capable of play Hitman 2, Darksiders 3 and Battlefield V in 4K and Ultra high quality settings at a comparatively regular 60 fps with this PC.Final verdictThe Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC is without doubt one of the finest pre-built rigs we’ve reviewed this yr. Its magnificence is unmatched, the construct high quality is impeccable and it comes at an awesome value for the elements inside. It’s no efficiency slouch both, maintaining with the newest gaming PCs regardless of its barely older processor. The Vengeance Gaming PC runs the newest titles at 4K and most visible constancy at silky clean body charges.Whereas this Corsair machine comes at an awesome value, the MSI Trident X makes for a fair higher worth prospect, because it serves up an Intel Core i7-9700Ok gaming desktop that’s noticeably extra highly effective. If you issue within the peripherals for MSI’s gaming rig, it loses its cheaper price benefit. However, it’s finally the machine to get for one of the best efficiency – at the least for now anyway.We have little question that Corsair will improve its gaming PC with the newest Intel ninth Generation processors that may assist eradicate its efficiency hole. The Vengeance Gaming PC is a incredible base that makes use of the most effective PC circumstances within the trade, and it’s infinitely extra upgradable than another pre-built PC we’ve reviewed earlier than.