As always, Corsair has jumped into the world of gaming chairs with its sleek racer-style chairs. If you are willing to make some sacrifices, it is sure to be a prime candidate for a cheap gaming chair. Currently, the Corsair T3 Rush has us on the side of affordable gaming chairs. And I have not been disappointed.

The TC100 and T3 gaming chairs are very similar in many ways, including their simple color scheme and 160-degree recline. Notably, however, is the price difference: at $70/£100 less than the T3, the TC100 is expected to offer some compromises, but how Corsair was able to lower the price so much and essentially offer so many chairs remains to be seen.

The backrest is a bit short at 81 cm, but the TC100 Relax Chair is wide instead of tall. The back is wider, the seat has more cushioning, and the bolsters (side cushions) are angled more gently for those with thicker, more beautiful thighs.

Even us stocky women had no trouble sitting in the office. I am not a fan of the Corsair's headrest attachment, however. The straps are very short, and while it may sound practical to thread them through the two holes in the backrest, it limits the adjustability. However, the headrest and attached cushions are comfortable enough and come with the chair.

The major drawback of the TC100 Relax is that the armrests are 2D, which is a bit disappointing compared to the T3 Rush and other chairs with 4D armrests. But I guess they had to save money somewhere. However, the short spacing between the armrests allows me to place my elbows without the aid of swiveling, and the lack of back and forth movement is not too much of a problem for me.

The armrests are quite comfortable, considering they are not plush, something I have come to expect from a £200 gaming chair, but they dispel any illusions that this is a luxury gaming chair.

When you actually assemble it, you are reminded of the low price tag. While everything aligned well and the materials are more than adequate for the purpose, I had a little trouble getting some of the bolts to stay in place. That's because there was a marble-like ball of synthetic material around the holes that had obviously been burned. Aside from that, assembly took about 40 minutes. Even without the instructions in the box, it was relatively easy, but this is coming from someone who assembles chairs almost every month.

Manufacturing aside, I was completely impressed by its beauty. This fabric model is less flashy, and while the backrest has slightly wider wings than its sister T3 Rush, the angles are not as sharp. The back has an intricate honeycomb (beehive) pattern, but not as intricate as most of the gaming chairs I've tried. In the U.S. you can buy either, but in the U.K. the leatherette version is available in a limited color scheme of black on black, with a really exciting gray and black option available in the fabric version.

That's the irony. Keeping things simple is definitely a factor in TC100's low price, though.

It's also nice to see that both the leatherette and fabric versions of the TC100 Relaxed are the same price, as we often see fabric gaming chairs priced a bit higher. Not only is the fabric very soft, but it is also very breathable, preventing the fabric from sticking to the surface when wearing shorts in the middle of summer. The TC100 Relax makes the soft-look lifestyle more accessible.

I really like the style, although I would have to drop the pen down the side of the bolster. Maybe even store the pens underneath. The possibilities are endless.

Ultimately, it all comes down to price; I fell in love with the T3 Rush even at $320/£300, so the fact that the TC100 Relaxed is clearly affordable at $250/£200 with only a few compromises gives the future of inexpensive gaming chairs gives me great hope.