Origin PC
ActiveOverview
Origin PC is a custom PC manufacturer specializing in high-performance desktops and laptops for gamers, enthusiasts, and professionals. It assembles systems from third-party components with options for customization including overclocking and liquid cooling, and provides 24/7 lifetime support. The company operates as a Corsair subsidiary following its 2019 acquisition, with production relocated from Miami to Atlanta in 2024.123
History
Origin PC was founded in 2009 in Miami, Florida, by former Alienware executives Kevin Wasielewski, Richard Cary, and Hector Penton after Dell acquired Alienware. The name reflects a return to custom high-performance PC building for gamers and enthusiasts. Key early products included the GENESIS desktop and EON18 laptop, followed by EVO series laptops in 2014 and new desktop cases at CES 2014. Corsair acquired the company in July 2019. In February 2024, Corsair shut down the Miami facility, laid off 55 employees, and relocated production to Atlanta.12
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis (full-tower desktops) | high-end gaming towers | $2,500 - $10,000+ |
| Millennium (mid-tower desktops) | compact gaming systems | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Chronos (small form factor desktops) | mini-ITX gaming builds | $1,800 - $5,000 |
| EVO series laptops | high-performance gaming laptops | $2,500 - $7,000 |
| EON laptops | 18-inch gaming laptops | $3,000 - $8,000 |
Manufacturing
Origin PC assembles custom PCs from third-party components at its facility, previously in Miami, Florida, with production relocated to Atlanta in 2024 after Corsair's decision to close the Miami site and lay off 55 employees. Systems are hand-built, tested, and serviced by technicians.123
Notable Products
- GENESIS desktop - First full-tower gaming desktop launched in 2009.
- EON18 laptop - Early 18-inch high-performance gaming laptop.
- EVO series laptops - Introduced in 2014 for mobile gaming and professional use.
- Millennium desktop - Mid-tower case launched at CES 2014.
- Chronos small form factor - Compact high-performance desktop for space-constrained setups.
Reputation
Origin PC is recognized by enthusiasts for high-quality custom builds, professional overclocking, liquid cooling options, and lifetime 24/7 support from industry veterans. Criticisms include the 2024 Miami facility closure and layoffs, raising concerns about operational stability under Corsair. It lacks BBB accreditation and has mixed customer service feedback.126
Sources (6)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin_PC
- https://www.originpc.com/company/about/
- https://leadiq.com/c/origin-pc/5a1d9d622300005e008d3a6f
- https://rocketreach.co/origin-pc-profile_b5cfcbebf42e0a64
- https://www.originpc.com/landing/2019/decade-of-greatness/
- https://www.bbb.org/us/fl/miami/profile/computer-dealers/origin-pc-corporation-0633-92018296