Drop used to be called Massdrop and was founded in 2011 and is popular with DIY mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, including bare-bone kits and premium keycaps. The company's selection has expanded to prebuilt mechanical keyboards, including some high-end, expensive models. The company also sells more mainstream-friendly keyboard parts, like Lord of the Rings prebuilt keyboards and keycaps, and other PC peripherals, like headphones and desk mats. Beyond Drop products, the site sells other enthusiast-brand products.

Corsair announced that it's acquiring "certain assets" from Drop for an undisclosed, all-cash deal.

Drop CEO Jef Holove wrote in a blog post: "I am sure front-of-mind for you is what this will mean for Drop and our focus on our discerning, engaged enthusiast community -- especially at a time when we've been watching other players in the community struggle or outright fold. Obviously, we are convinced this move is good for us, for you and for the hobby, and I'll give you a sense of why here."