Although gamers put a lot of attention into their monitor, keyboard, headset, and mouse selection, the desk that most of these peripherals sit on is equally as important. Corsair has seen the value of delivering a solid desk for gamers and introduced the Platform:6, an elegant piece of furniture that features a ton of useful functionality with your setup in mind.
Currently, Corsair offers three different versions of the Platform:6. There is the Standard Edition ,a sit/standing model called the Elevate Edition, and the Creator Edition that comes with a multi-mount frame and peg board. There are also a few add-ons you can buy, like extensions for the desk surface, attachments for some of your Elgato peripherals, as well as some elements from the other models that you can put onto the Standard Edition at a later date. For this review, I took a look at the Platform:6 Standard Edition but with the multi-mount frame and peg board of the Creator Edition included. The Standard Edition retails for $799.99.
Corsair Platform:6 Assembly and Setup
The Corsair Platform:6 arrives in several boxes, all clearly labeled with their various components. The heaviest of the boxes includes the desk surface, while supplementary boxes feature crucial pieces like the legs, the tools for assembly, and the dual monitor mount. It is all meticulously labeled so you know which box contains what, but I recommend clearing enough space for that assembly process. You are going to want to clear space anyways, because the Corsair Platform:6 is big, measuring 72 inches wide and 30 inches long on its desk surface.
Assembling the Platform:6 could be a one person job depending on your strength level, but I would recommend getting someone to help with steadying certain pieces while fastening, and for lifting up the desk. It took me roughly two hours to build the full desk, but that included a few breaks and some time spent making sure I was assembling everything properly. Corsair’s instructions are clear and concise; they go step-by-step through the entire assembly process including optional add-ons. There is also a video version of the setup available in case you might be confused.
Every bolt or tool that you need for assembly is included with the Platform:6, but it mostly involves connecting a handful of pieces using different sized bolts secured by an Allen Wrench. Corsair is also kind enough to include a ratcheting Allen Wrench for those tight spaces, or just to save your wrists a little extra wear and tear. Outside of one instance where the holes never lined up and I needed to improvise, assembling the Corsair Platform:6 was simple and painless. This is a beautiful desk with a dark walnut stain. If I didn’t plan to cover it with collectibles, peripherals, and other gaming stuff, it wouldn’t look out of place in any office setting.
Corsair’s Platform:6 is Bursting With Smart Design Elements
What sets the Platform:6 apart from the average desk or table-that-acts-as-a-desk are several unique considerations. Obviously, the size is a big plus for gamers, who can have setups that require dual monitors and dual PCs on their desktop. The Platform: 6 is wide enough to make that work and still have plenty of space for your keyboard, mouse, mic arm, and more. But as you dial back that setup you will have even more real estate to work with. For my single PC and single monitor setup, I found that I had a so much more space than my previous desk that I didn’t know what to do with it. It will eventually be cluttered with nonsense, though, just give me time.
Tidy cable management is a virtue that most gamers aspire to, but for the most part, we just don’t want the cables to be visible. The Platform:6 has put a lot of attention towards storage, offering a substantial tray on the underside of the desk, and a cubby that leads to the underside of the desk via a removable trap door. There are a ton of different ways to arrange your cables and the desk comes with channels for routing them into/along the tray or peg board, as well as velcro ties and tubing for grouping cables together.
The cubby on the desk includes a USB-C and USB-A port, but they are low power and unlikely to meaningful charge a smartphone or mobile device.
Where most people generate that cable mess, though, is getting to an outlet, so the Platform:6 comes with a power strip that can sit in the tray, take in all the power input, and then direct it to an outlet via a single cable. There is also a smaller power strip that can be mounted in a couple of places on the desk for a more visible outlet and USB plug. The genius of this design is your cables all tuck under the desk or behind the desk and only one or two power cables will end up visible.
One of the other unique features of the Platform:6 is the T-rail system, which is a big metal bar that comes up from the sides of the desk and then goes across the back. Its primary purpose is for the monitor multi-mount, but there are small channels within the T-rail that when paired with these tiny pieces called T-nuts, allow you to mount different peripherals onto the rail. You can attach an Elgato Key Light, a mic arm, a multi-mount, and more. The best part is that mounting things to the T-rail keeps the desk surface clear and gives you all that space to work with.
The multi frame that was included with my Platform:6 takes that desk expansion to the next level. Just the peg board alone allowed me to store controllers, PC gaming handhelds, cables, and headsets, without having to worry about cluttering up the desk. The multi-frame comes with plenty of hooks to fill in the space, and the freedom to put them anywhere. The frame part of the multi frame also includes those T-nut channels so you can mount even more peripherals as well as included shelving for displaying collectibles, toys, or storing smaller devices like a Nintendo Switch. By tightening two bolts into two T-nuts, you get a secure and stable extra space to work with.
Corsair Platform:6 Review: Final Thoughts
It might sound silly to say that the Corsair Platform:6 is more than just a desk, but all of the little details are what set it apart from the average home office consideration. Being able to tuck cables away, route them into hidey holes, or gain access to power right on the desk is a huge bonus, and the mounting and display possibilities are endless. But even if you took all of that away, this is still a beautiful desk in its own right that looks impressive and high quality. It’s those additional touches that make the Platform:6 a perfect desk for gamers and a huge home office upgrade.
Corsair Platform:6 Desk
The Corsair Platform:6 Desk is a modular workspace, designed for maximum customization and functionality. It has a T-Channel Rail system that supports various add-ons, making it compatible with accessories like monitor mounts and extensions for different purposes. The desk also includes dual monitor arms out of the box, with options to expand for larger or additional screens, supporting various gaming and work setups.
It also features an integrated storage section equipped with USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports, keeping devices powered and organized. The Platform:6 desk is built to adapt to your unique needs with near-endless expandability and customization options, including cable routing, desk extensions, and power management.
- Material
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Steel, Powder Coated
- Product Dimensions
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72” (L) x 30” (W) x 30″ (H)
- Brand
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Corsair
- Accessories
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USB-A and USB-C charging, Power Strip
- Height Adjustable
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No
The Corsair Platform:6 is available now in three editions: Standard ($999), Elevate ($1,399), and Creator ($1,899). Game Rant was provided the Standard Edition desk, multi-frame, and peg board for this review.