# Oxide Benchmark

In Rochester, Minnesota, the company **Benchmark Electronics** operates a facility specializing in the production of high-quality printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies and system integration products\[1]\[3]\[5]. Benchmark is recognized as a global product realization and electronics manufacturing provider, and their Rochester site is a key engineering and manufacturing hub, serving industries such as advanced computing, medical technology, and more\[2]\[3]. Benchmark’s manufacturing operations at this location include design, assembly, and testing of complex electronics hardware\[11]\[7].

Regarding **Oxide Computer Company**, recent statements confirmed that Oxide manufactures its computers in Rochester, Minnesota, taking advantage of the region’s deep computing industry and strong supply chain partners\[4]. While no direct public document explicitly states that Benchmark supplies Oxide Computer, public statements from Oxide’s leadership highlight “deep relationships with partners” in Rochester for hardware manufacturing\[4]. Based on both companies’ activities and local prominence in electronics manufacturing, there is strong circumstantial evidence that Benchmark is a significant (and likely primary) supplier for Oxide’s hardware, particularly motherboards and related system components\[4]\[2]\[3].

If you need the county name for legal or geographic purposes: **Rochester is in Olmsted County, Minnesota**. Benchmark’s Rochester facility, therefore, operates in Olmsted County\[3]\[11].

Key points:

* Benchmark Electronics manufactures PCBs and system hardware in Rochester, MN (Olmsted County)\[1]\[3].
* Oxide Computer Company publicly describes manufacturing its computer hardware in Rochester, MN, using local partners\[4].
* Benchmark’s capabilities and presence make it the most likely manufacturing partner for Oxide, although official confirmation from company filings or press releases has not been found in the search results\[2]\[3]\[4].

Sources \[1] Benchmark Electronics, Inc. - Rochester, MN - IndustryNet <https://www.industrynet.com/listing/164602/benchmark-electronics-inc> \[2] Benchmark Site Profile – Winona and Rochester, Minnesota <https://www.bench.com/setting-the-benchmark/benchmark-site-profile-winona-and-rochester-minnesota> \[3] Rochester, Minnesota | Benchmark <https://www.bench.com/rochester-minnesota> \[4] Who is Oxide Computer Company? - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ZziEA3zPg> \[5] Benchmark Electronics, Inc. - GovTribe <https://govtribe.com/vendors/benchmark-electronics-inc-dot-1td06> \[6] \[PDF] Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science The ... <https://ece.engin.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/08/EECSNews16.pdf> \[7] BENCHMARK electronics - Industrial Designers Society of America <https://www.idsa.org/resources/design-firm-directory/benchmark-electronics/> \[8] \[PDF] Guide to the Digital Equipment Corporation records, 1947-2002 <https://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/finding-aids/102733963-DEC/102733963-DEC.pdf> \[9] Benchmark Electronic Jobs, Employment in Rochester, MN | Indeed <https://www.indeed.com/q-benchmark-electronic-l-rochester,-mn-jobs.html> \[10] \[PDF] THE FINGERPRINT SOURCEBOOK - Office of Justice Programs <https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/225320.pdf> \[11] Benchmark Electronics, 3535 Technology Dr NW, Rochester, MN ... <https://www.mapquest.com/us/minnesota/benchmark-electronics-7230239> \[12] Pcb Assembler Ii Job in Rochester, MN at Benchmark (Hiring) <https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Benchmark/Job/PCB-Assembler-II/-in-Rochester,MN?jid=17985c8736110a38> \[13] Benchmark Manufacturing jobs in Rochester, Mn - Indeed <https://www.indeed.com/q-benchmark-manufacturing-l-rochester,-mn-jobs.html> \[14] Benchmark | Advanced Electronics Engineering & Manufacturing <https://www.bench.com>

Oxide Computer Company’s primary hardware partnership is with **Benchmark Electronics**, which serves as their key manufacturing partner for building industry-disruptive server rack hardware and systems. This partnership leverages Benchmark’s expertise in high-speed computing, mechanical engineering, and contract manufacturing, enabling Oxide to bring their co-designed hardware and software full-rack systems to market efficiently\[1]\[2]. The collaboration began in early 2020, emphasizing value alignment, technical capability, and iterative design and manufacturing processes\[2].

Additionally, Oxide has partnered with **CoreSite** for data center colocation and deployment, allowing them to showcase their rack-scale cloud computers in enterprise-ready facilities. The Oxide-CoreSite collaboration highlights on-premises, hyperscale-grade hardware solutions and improved cloud ownership for customers\[3]\[4].

Key current partnerships:

* **Benchmark Electronics**: Core contract manufacturer and co-design engineering partner for Oxide’s server rack hardware\[1]\[2].
* **CoreSite**: Data center infrastructure and colocation partner, supporting Oxide’s customer-facing deployments\[3]\[4].

No public evidence suggests other major hardware manufacturing partners, and Oxide’s communications consistently highlight the unique, strategic relationship with Benchmark.

Sources \[1] Oxide and Benchmark partner to disrupt server rack industry - LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benchelec\\_a-collaborative-partnership-in-cloud-computing-activity-7226995516964749312-pMx6> \[2] A Collaborative Partnership in Cloud Computing Hardware <https://www.bench.com/setting-the-benchmark/a-collaborative-partnership-in-cloud-computing-hardware> \[3] Oxide Computer Company Transforms Hyperscale-Grade Cloud ... <https://www.coresite.com/news/oxide-transforms-cloud-infrastructure-leveraging-coresite> \[4] Oxide deploys racks at CoreSite's SV2 data center in Silicon Valley ... <https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/oxide-deploys-racks-at-coresites-sv2-data-center-in-silicon-valley-california/> \[5] Oxide Computer Company <https://oxide.computer> \[6] Our $100M Series B - Oxide Computer <https://oxide.computer/blog/our-100m-series-b> \[7] RFD 68 Partnership as Shared Values - Oxide RFD <https://rfd.shared.oxide.computer/rfd/68> \[8] Startups on hard mode: Oxide. Part 1: Hardware <https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/oxide> \[9] Oxide Computer: Revolutionizing Cloud Computing for the Modern ... <https://www.insightsfromanalytics.com/post/oxide-computer-revolutionizing-cloud-computing-for-the-modern-data-center>

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