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February 2014
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31 Reviews
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Superb gaming performance at and up to 4K resolution, Attractive design, Very compact case, considering what was in our test build, Intriguing Evolve parts-upgrade option
Pricey, Fans get loud under load
Bigger is always better? Nah! The latest rev of Origin's pint-size powerhouse Chronos PC can box with the big boys—and flatten more than its share of them. Read More...
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Published: 2017-05-31, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Blazing fast gaming performance (capable of playing at 4K resolution), Small footprint with flexible placement options (can stand up or lay flat), Cable management is top notch, especially considering the tight confines, Stable overclock
Constant soft clicking of the WD Black Caviar HDD, Pricey as configured
While not always the case, big things really can come in small packages. Origin PC proves that with its Chronos. At just 4 inches wide and less than 12 inches high, the Chronos barely has a footprint to speak of, though it looms large in performance. Exac...
CPU and GPU fans can become obtrusively loud, Expensive as hell
There are bigger reasons than fan noise to give gamers pause about the Chronos: If the rumors, leaked pictures, and parts on eBay are right, we'll be seeing fresh hardware from Intel, Nvidia and AMD within months. It might be wiser to wait and see wha...
The Origin PC Chronos packs a lot of power into a small, well-designed case. This is one of the most space-efficient ways to get a VR-ready PC, and the company is known for excellent service and support
With high-power components in a small case, the fans can get loud. The expensive configuration tested here has an Nvidia 970 graphics card -- upgrading to the top of the line will cost extra
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...
Published: 2016-01-13, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Attractive, compact design, Lots of configuration options, Strong gaming and CPU performance
Loud fans, Not easy to upgrade
If you're looking for a compact and powerful gaming PC, it's hard to top the Chronos for sheer options. The desktop's variety of available chassis makes it easy to find a model that will suit your desk or entertainment center, and Origin gives you the fre...
Published: 2015-08-13, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Solid gaming and multimedia performance. 1TB solid-state drive (SSD). Can be used with 4K monitors.
Expensive. Lacks internal expansion room. A little larger than other SFF gaming desktops. Short one-year warranty
The Origin Chronos (X99) is a slightly larger take on the small-form-factor (SFF) gaming desktop. It's packed with the latest technology, and it has the power to drive 4K displays while playing today's game titles...
Abstract: Consoles will have a hard time sustaining eye contact with the Origin Chronos. The good news is that for its small size, it's carrying an impressive amount of power—in our case, an i5-4690k and GTX 970—though this can vary with custom builds. It's a power...
Published: 2015-05-25, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
This gaming PC (as configured) comes in at a cool $3,570. Again, that includes lifetime 24/7 US-based tech support and the ability to customize and upgrade with name-brand components.Origin's build here is more than worth the cash if you're all about gett...
Published: 2014-07-07, Author: Mark , review by: about.com
Jul 7 2014 - Most companies offer just one or two different styles when it comes to compact desktop PCs. Origin does something different by offering up to six different case designs for their Chronos. Regardless of the case design, all of the systems offe...
