Corsair Educates Computer Enthusiasts

by Anton Shilov

[ 12/22/2005 | 04:21 PM ]

Corsair Memory, a leading maker of high-performance memory modules, is gearing up to launch its web-site for system builders who do not to have enough experience to build their computers without assistance.

“[We are] developing tools to make it easier for ‘normal’ users to become enthusiasts. We have just launched one of the key components of this,” a spokesperson with Corsair told X-bit labs.

The market of personal computers in general and high-end PCs in particular has grown tremendously in the last decade. The reason for that is improved performance of hardware and availability of software that takes advantage of it. While makers of high-performance computer components already take advantage of increased demand towards powerful hardware, some of them desire to sell more and in a bid to do that they even decide to educate and “grow up” computer enthusiasts.

Corsair has posted a build log that documents assembling of a high-performance gaming PC, from component selection through overclocking. The guide is intended for those who had already chosen components for their computers, but do not know how to assemble a PC and install operating system. The guide includes over high-quality 200 detailed photos as well as descriptions for virtually each of them.

Next time Corsair Memory will post a guide how to build a home theater PC (HTPC).

“The idea here is that we help convince users who are considering building a new system, and are nervous about it, to go ahead and take the plunge,” the representative said.

More sophisticated enthusiasts will may also be interested in checking the guide out and, perhaps, even give a feedback, the company believes. The current guide is the first one and going forward Corsair Memory said it would post additional guides in future.

• Corsair System Build Reports: Building a High Performance Gaming Box.