Whether it’s a Corsair, MSI or Alienware gaming PC that you’re looking at, we’ll help you make sure it’s the right choice for you.
Gaming pre-builds may have a bad rap with gamers because some manufacturers are known to cheap out on parts and internal components while also charging more. However, that doesn’t mean that all pre-built gaming PCs are bad investments. Brands like Corsair, MSI and Alienware have the best pre-built gaming PCs for gamers who cannot and simply don’t want to build their own gaming PC, each one boasting its own strengths (as well as weaknesses). And, if you’re going to get one, you should get it from one of these three. But, which brand you should go for – Corsair, MSI or Alienware – depends on your budget and needs. Corsair makes powerful gaming PCs, but they tend to be overpriced, especially at the highest configurations. The same is the case with Alienware, which is also well-known for its design but notorious for not being upgrade-friendly. Meanwhile, MSI offers more affordable options but struggles to compete in terms of cooling. So, between Corsair, MSI and Alienware, which brand makes the best gaming PCs? There’s no one true winner, but we’ll break each one down for you so you can choose the most ideal one for your gaming needs. Corsair is not just among the biggest and most trusted name in gaming peripherals. Their reputation for making reliable, excellent quality products extends to gaming PCs as well. So, naturally, their PCs should be at the top of your list if you’re looking for a powerful pre-build. The only catch is that you might have to pay a steep price for one. For
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Corsair makes powerful gaming PCs that are also among the best gaming PCs you’ll find on the market. And, really the only thing that would really turn anyone off from buying one of them is the price. The manufacturer has two gaming PC models – the high-end and highly coveted Corsair One and the ever-so-slightly more affordable Vengeance. Both of these are expensive, especially the Corsair One whose price of entry currently starts at $2,500 (£2,400, AU$3,600). That’s just for a lower-end model with a slighting ageing 9th-generation Intel Core chip and RTX 2080 Super. The Corsair Vengeance is a little cheaper, starting at $1,800 for an AMD Zen 3, RTX 3060 configuration. But, currently, it’s only available in the US, and it’s still a little overpriced for what you’re getting. If you want the latest internal components, be ready to splurge as you could be looking at burning an over $4,000/£4,000/AU$5700-sized hole in your bank account. Corsair’s Origin PC brand sits in the premium market as well, starting at $1,963 (about £1,600, AU$2,800). As expensive as they are, their build quality and designs are unrivalled. Corsair One’s small form factor is lauded for keeping things compact yet still very powerful. Meanwhile, Corsair Vengeance is praised for its beautiful, stylish design, with front and side panels that allow you to showcase your components’ RGB lighting. That isn’t surprising since Corsair and Origin PC both use Corsair PC cases (though one particular Origin PC model, the Chronos, uses an exclusive Origin PC case), which are considered to be the cream of the PC cases crop. And, those cases come in different types and sizes, so whether you want a Corsair-branded gaming PC or a highly-customizable Origin PC, you’ve got many options to choose from. Just bear in mind that if you’re going for one with a small form factor, you’ll have to contend with limited expandability.
