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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Expensive Reminder That Specs Aren't Everything
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you want a machine that looks like it should dominate benchmarks but instead spends its time BSOD’ing during browser sessions, congratulations—you’ve found it. The Corsair i8200 is the perfect example of what happens when you throw premium parts into a case and forget to test them together.
• System instability out of the box. I added RAM and RAID drives, hoping to build something reliable. Instead, I got a crash-prone mess that makes Windows 11 feel like beta software.
• Driver roulette. NVIDIA and Microsoft updates turn this into a slot machine of failure. Corsair’s contribution? Silence.
• BIOS update? Don’t even think about it. Mine turned the system into a BSOD-only device. Recovery was a nightmare.
• Support is performative. Reviews get deleted, and if they do post, expect a snarky reply from “Art” at Corsair. He’s consistent—just not helpful.
• Returning it? Good luck. Best Buy offers store credit only, and they won’t reimburse upgrades. So you’re stuck with a lemon or a coupon.
This isn’t a gaming PC—it’s a stress test for your patience. If you value uptime, rollback safety, and actual support, look elsewhere. Corsair built the shell, but MSFT and NVIDIA lit the fuse.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Five stars
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
What a gaming rig. SUPER HAPPY about performance and craftsmanship of pc.
