The New Corsair ONE is Double Thicc
0 up · 0 down · 0 ratings
Promos
Thanks to Secretlab for sponsoring today's video! Check them out at lmg.gg The Corsair One was a very solid pre-built when LTT checked it out almost three years ago, but is Corsair making the most out of the newly added thicccccccness? Plouffe is here to check it out to see if it's worth saving up to put this beefy unit on your desk. Buy a Corsair ONE i500: lmg.gg Buy an Alienware Aurora R16: lmg.gg (Canada: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Plouffe uses his muscles 0:20 Design impressions 2:25 Taking a look inside 5:29 Sponsor - Secret Lab 5:52 RGB features 6:59 Temperatures and 4K gaming 8:47 LABS thermal test results 10:13 LABS performance test results 10:50 LABS productivity test results, pricing, and overall thoughts 12:13 Outro
The video titled The New Corsair ONE is Double Thicc examines Corsair's latest all-in-one high-end pre-built PC, the Corsair One i500, with a focus on its size, cooling, and performance in gaming and productivity tasks. The host opens with a hands-on impression of the chassis, noting the larger form factor, fabric mesh side panels, and a design aimed at improved accessibility and airflow. He disassembles parts to reveal a dual-radiator cooling setup, a 14900K CPU, and a 4090 GPU, highlighting how the internal layout affects cable management and potential upgradeability. Throughout, the discussion compares it to previous Corsair One models and to an Alienware Aurora R16, emphasizing the trade-offs between aesthetics, cooling capacity, and thermals. The video also includes a sponsor segment for Secret Lab chairs and a practical assessment of thermal and performance results in Lab tests, including 4K gaming, productivity workloads, and pricing. The verdict remains nuanced: the Corsair One i500 delivers strong gaming performance for its size and a visually striking case, but skepticism persists about thermal headroom under sustained load and the price-to-performance value relative to similarly equipped competitors. Finally, the host weighs the aesthetic appeal and compact footprint against the real-world cooling limits, concluding that it’s an impressive but arguably niche option for enthusiasts with specific space and design requirements. The video ends with a candid takeaway that taste and perceived value ultimately drive the decision, acknowledging that the system is visually impressive and performs well, even if some readers will question the thermals and cost.
Topics · hardware · gaming_pc · prebuilt_pc · product_reviews · cooling · case_design
Questions answered
- Does the Corsair ONE i500 maintain safe temperatures under gaming load?
- In the tested scenarios, the CPU can reach up to around 100 C, and the GPU remains below 70 C under 4K gaming with the provided cooling setup, indicating it performs within expected limits for a compact high-end system but may throttle under sustained heavy CPU load.
- How does the Corsair ONE i500 compare to the Alienware Aurora R16 in terms of thermals and performance?
- The Corsair ONE i500 shows competitive GPU temperatures similar to the Alienware R16, but the Alienware can achieve lower average CPU temperatures in some tests, especially at higher resolutions, due to different cooling strategies and chassis designs.
- Is the price of the Corsair ONE i500 justified by its components and form factor?
- The video argues that while the graphics card and overall build are strong, the price is high for a compact system, and buyers should weigh the premium for form factor and aesthetics against potential throttling and alternative configurations.