Corsair
Corsair is an American computer peripherals and hardware company founded in 1994. Originally known for high‑performance DRAM modules, Corsair has expanded into a comprehensive ecosystem of gaming peripherals, PC components, and enthusiast gear, including power supplies, cases, coolers, keyboards, mice, headsets, and streaming equipment.
Corsair is widely respected for quality, performance, and innovation. Through its acquisitions of Elgato (streaming), SCUF (controller), and Origin PC (pre‑built systems), it has become a dominant force in the gaming and content creation markets. Their iCUE software unifies control across all compatible devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Memory and storage basics
What memory series does Corsair offer?
VENGEANCE: mainstream DDR4/DDR5, available in RGB and non‑RGB versions. DOMINATOR PLATINUM: premium, hand‑sorted memory with advanced RGB and overclocking. Vengeance SODIMM: laptop memory.
What SSDs are available?
Corsair produces NVMe M.2 SSDs (MP600 series, including Gen4 and Gen5) and SATA SSDs (Force series), optimized for gaming and content creation.
Power supply basics
What are the main PSU series?
CX series: entry‑level, reliable. RM/RMx series: mid‑range, quiet, fully modular. HX/HXi series: high‑end, platinum efficiency. AX series: flagship, titanium efficiency. SF series: small form factor for ITX builds.
How do I choose the right wattage?
Corsair provides an online wattage calculator. A typical gaming PC with a mid‑range GPU needs 550‑650W; high‑end builds (RTX 4080/4090) may require 850‑1000W.
Cooling and cases
What case series does Corsair make?
4000/5000/7000 Series: popular mid‑tower and full‑tower with excellent airflow options. iCUE series: cases with built‑in RGB controllers and fans. Crystal series: tempered glass showcase cases. Carbide Series: mainstream and budget options. One: compact pre‑built gaming PCs.
What CPU coolers does Corsair offer?
Air coolers: A series. All‑in‑one liquid coolers: H100, H115, H150 series (with iCUE RGB and LCD screen options on Elite models).
Peripherals and ecosystem
What is Corsair iCUE?
iCUE is unified software to control RGB lighting, fan curves, macros, and system monitoring across all compatible Corsair devices (keyboards, mice, coolers, RAM, etc.). It also enables synchronization with games and ambient lighting.
What gaming peripherals does Corsair make?
Keyboards: K70 (legendary), K100 (flagship), with Cherry or OPX optical switches. Mice: M65 (FPS), Dark Core (wireless), Sabre (RGB), Scimitar (MMO). Headsets: Virtuoso (premium), HS series (value). Mouse pads: MM series with RGB.
Practical considerations
What warranty does Corsair offer?
Varies: memory (lifetime), PSUs (3‑10 years depending on series), cases (2 years), peripherals (2 years), coolers (2‑5 years). Check product page for specifics.