Origin PC Chronos

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

6
Average:

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Bad:

0

Pros:

Packs a lot of power into a small, well-designed case
Excellent performance
Long list of from-factory options

Cons:

Upgrading to the top of the line will cost extra
Cramped internals

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Last revision on December 5, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Packs a lot of power into a small, well-designed case
Excellent performance
Long list of from-factory options

Reviewers Didn't Like

Upgrading to the top of the line will cost extra
Cramped internals

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Expert reviews and ratings

By PC Mag on September 29, 2016 80

The Origin Chronos VR is a compact desktop that can fit on most desks or even next to your 4K TV, but it delivers performance good enough for serious 4K and VR...

By The Verge on April 19, 2017 80

Like I said before, PC gaming is two separate hobbies. If you don’t want to dive into the technical side of things but do want an attractive, made-in-the-USA machine fully capable of exploring the most vibrant gaming platform in the world, the Chronos is a great option if you can afford it. It shows the flexibility of the Windows ecosystem at its best: a strong product from a boutique manufacturer who has a specific user in mind.

By Computer Shopper on July 29, 2016 80

Rocking overclocked, high-end hardware (including a GTX 1080 and an NVMe boot drive), Origin's VR-ready Chronos PC is extremely powerful—and just a sliver of the size of a typical mid-tower. Read...

By PCWorld on May 06, 2016 80

With its blazing fast 8-core chip and a beefy Titan X graphics card, the Origin PC Chronos is easy to like. Its only real drawbacks are fan noise and price, but looming large in the background are rumors about new product launches in the near future. If those happen, this current configuration will become obsolete in a very short time.

By cnet on March 07, 2016 84

One of the most premium-feeling (and premium-priced) of the first generation of VR-ready gaming desktops, the Origin PC Chronos is compact but powerful.

By Tom's Guide on April 05, 2016 80

If you're seeking a compact, living-room-friendly desktop that can handle VR gaming out of the box, the $1,799 Chronos VR is worth considering. While it's far from the only powerful PC that you can stick under the TV, the Chronos stands out with its...

By GamersNexus on July 15, 2016

Origin's Chronos VR is an interesting box. The form factor is good and portable. We agree with most of the component selection – the...

Origin PC Chronos

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