MSI also has a notable manufacturing presence in the U.S. The company produces some of its Aegis and Codex desktops stateside to cater to the American market. PCMag, which spoke to one of the company representatives, notes that this allows it to ensure quicker turnaround times and better availability of parts when launching new products. Then there’s Digital Storm that assembles custom gaming PCs in California. Meanwhile, Velocity Micro hand-assembles all of its PCs in Virginia, specializing in high-performance systems. Origin PC stands out, too, with all of its premium gaming rigs built in Florida — though its parent company Corsair announced in 2024 that this was being shifted to its Atlanta facility. Falcon Northwest and Supermicro also handle desktop and server assembly in Oregon and California, respectively.
Companies choose to manufacture in the U.S. not just for economic benefits but for a sense of national pride and community. Building locally allows them to uphold higher standards of labor, consumer rights, and product quality, while proximity to customers improves responsiveness and service. Unfortunately, despite efforts, all of the aforementioned companies still rely on imported parts for their internal components. Manufacturing a fully American-made machine is not feasible at the moment, given the current state of the global tech supply chain.
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