Corsair One i160

Overview

This gaming PC proves size doesn’t matter. More powerful than most full-sized gaming desktops, this 12-liter package decimates 4K games. Just be sure to watch how hot the CPU gets.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar

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Based on 10 expert reviews

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Good:

4
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Bad:

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Last revision on December 10, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Top-end components
Improved airflow
Great performance
RTX 2080 Ti ensures superior gaming performance, even at 4K
Compact case with small footprint

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited (and complicated) upgradability
CPU gets very hot
High price
Uses older Z370 chipset

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Corsair One has been around in various guises now for some time. The latest models for 2019 are packing the very highest levels of gaming hardware available – the 9700k and 9900k are the best gaming processors on the market today, and the RTX 2080...

By Kitguru.net on June 22, 2019

Although its multi-threaded performance can't match machines with beefier workstation-grade chips, the Corsair One i160 is a fantastic mid-range unit for light to moderate workloads, with a small footprint, smart internal design and quiet...

By IT PRO on May 06, 2019

For the past year or so, I've been on a mission to find the ultimate compact gaming PC, something I could fit on top of my desk and in a bag and still be able to play the latest AAA games without difficulty. Recently, my quest has landed me on the...

By The Verge on February 08, 2019

This gaming PC proves size doesn’t matter. More powerful than most full-sized gaming desktops, this 12-liter package decimates 4K games. Just be sure to watch how hot the CPU gets.

By TechRadar on January 31, 2019

The Corsair One i160 improves on an already great compact gaming desktop, delivering speedy Core i9 and RTX 2080 performance within an attractive chassis that stays cool and quiet under pressure. The system's RGB lighting is subtle but insanely...

By Tom's Guide on January 31, 2019

Corsair made a great compact PC even better with the One i160. With top-of-the-line components, an impressively small footprint and surprisingly quiet performance, our only reservation is the steep asking...

By Tom's Hardware on January 31, 2019

The thoughtfully designed Corsair One i160 Gaming PC delivers outrageous RTX 2080 Ti grunt and blistering CPU speed in an attractive, super-compact...

By PC Mag on January 31, 2019

The Corsair One i160 gaming PC review. Test device courtesy of Corsair Germany.The Corsair One i160 is a premium gaming PC that delivers fantastic performance thanks to its powerful hardware and effective cooling. Our main gripe with the machine is the...

By NotebookCheck on September 02, 2019

The system in our original Corsair One review was fantastic, and our Corsair One i160 review shows that this revision makes it even better.The changes to component positions and cooling hardware enable this new Corsair to serve up a huge performance...

By HardwareHeaven on April 25, 2019

The Corsair One is in our estimation the best interpretation of a modern gaming PC. Eliminating the bulk associated with typical desktop towers, this sleek rectangular unit delivers immense performance in a luxurious small-form-factor...

By HEXUS.net on March 08, 2019

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