Is there a better alternative?

There are few systems that offer the same level of performance that Corsair promises, and certainly not in a similarly compact footprint. Origin PC’s Neuron, when configured with similar specifications to our Corsair unit, is priced at more than $4,500. However, the Neuron is a larger desktop and doesn’t offer the same space-saving benefit on a desk.

　　In the workstation space, Asus’ ProArt PA90 promises a similarly sleek design with liquid cooled internals, but it tops out with Intel’s Core i9-9900K and relies on Quadro P4000 graphics. That GPU is based on Nvidia’s older Pascal architecture rather than the new Turing design on the RTX series. Given its professional audience, pricing for the ProArt PA90 isn’t expected to be cheap.

　　Samsung’s ArtPC Pulse is a significantly cheaper alternative to Corsair’s overengineered modern marvel. But this affordable art-inspired desktop hasn’t seen any major updates since it was launched, leaving the PC with aging internals like its Intel 6th-Generation Core i7-6700 processor and AMD Radeon RX 460 graphics. If all you care about is a minimalist and compact desktop design, going with Samsung could save you $3,400 compared to the OnePro, but lacking high-end graphics, the $1,600 ArtPC isn’t even a contender for serious gamers or designers who demand raw graphics performance.

　　

How long will it last?

With a modern 12-core Intel X-series processor and Nvidia’s top-of-the-line RTX 2080 Ti graphics card, your $5,000 investment in the One Pro i180 will last you for years to come. Corsair has wisely packed this PC with plenty of RAM and solid-state storage to satisfy even demanding users, and there’s a wide range of ports to connect your favorite peripherals and accessories. And despite its small size, adventurous tinkerers will be able to upgrade the graphics card in this compact PC, ensuring that this PC will stay powerful for years to come.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes, the One Pro i180 delivers exceptional performance in a small footprint, and even home users will find a lot to love about this sleekly designed, all-metal workstation desktop. The only thing holding the One Pro i180 back from widespread appeal is its high $5,000 price.