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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition debuts: 5.6GHz overclock

, Nov 14th 2011 Discuss [12]

Intel has outed its latest high-end processor, the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition, along with a new chipset, the X79 Express, and manufacturers are already jumping all over the performance pair. Maingear has updated its SHIFT, F131 and Quantum SHIFT desktop PCs to use the Core i7-3960X chip, which runs at 3.3GHz but can be overclocked to a huge 5.6GHz thanks to it coming unlocked, as well as 3.9GHz using Intel Turbo, packs six cores and 12 threads, and has 15MB of cache. Upgraders hoping to use the new processor may be frustrated by Intel’s new LGA 2011 socket, however.

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Maingear is now offering PCs with Intel Core i7 2700K CPU

, Oct 24th 2011 Discuss [0]

Maingear has been cranking out some cool computers for a long time now aimed at the gamer and enthusiast. The company has a cool new processor that it is now offering in its line of gaming rigs from Intel. The new processor is the just announced Intel Core i7 2700k. The 2700K will be offered in the Shift and the F131 desktop machines. Read The Full Story

Maingear offers liquid cooled graphics card options for overclockers

, Sep 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

If you are really into overclocking you know that heat is the enemy and if you want your rig to be fast and stable you need to move beyond air cooling. Maingear has been offering computer systems for a while now that have liquid cooling options for the CPUs. This allows the CPU to run cooler and the tweaker can get the operating speed higher to provide more performance. Read The Full Story

Maingear updates Vybe gaming computers

, Sep 7th 2011 Discuss [4]

Maingear offered up the small and low price Vybe gaming computers back in April for the first time. The company has now announced that it is updating the line with some new hardware and features. One of the new features is a new chassis design and units that are pre-configured with certain specifications to make the turnaround time faster. Read The Full Story

CyperPower and Maingear offer Intel Z68 chipset gaming PCs and workstations

, May 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

I mentioned this morning that Asus had a couple new mainboards that used the Intel Z68 chipset inside. Asus isn't the only company that is offering the new chipset today. Gaming computer markers Maingear and CyberPower have both announced new desktop computers that use the Z68 chipset. The desktops are available as gaming rigs and as workstations for the office. The new chipset brings some of the same features that the Asus mainboard offers. Read The Full Story

MAINGEAR overclock 2nd-gen Core i7 to 5GHz in new PC range

, Jan 5th 2011 Discuss [0]

MAINGEAR has announced a new range of desktop PCs based on Intel's 2nd-gen Core 2011 processors, including overclocked models ramping CPU speeds up to 5GHz. The updated SHIFT, F131, VYBE and X-CUBE systems can each be outfitted with a choice of Core i3, i5 or i7 processors, and those supporting Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 can be pre-overclocked by MAINGEAR. Read The Full Story

Road Warriors Rejoice: Maingear Releases Clutch Notebooks

, Oct 21st 2010 Discuss [1]

Maingear is releasing a new series of notebooks by the name "Clutch" built for business professionals and students on the lookout for small, powerful, mobile solutions. Offering both a 13.3" and 15.6" screen, these new notebooks are fitted with Intel® Core i series mobile processors, up to 8GB of DDR3-1066 memory, a 512GB SSD HDD, and a (rather bulky) optional docking station for all those inputs and outputs you love so very much. But wait! There's custom etching! Read The Full Story

MAINGEAR SHIFT Super Stock custom gaming PC channels the hot-rod spirit

, Sep 28th 2010 Discuss [1]

MAINGEAR has never exactly shied away from over-specifying its gaming PCs, but now the company is hoping to pull in some custom attention with their new Super Stock options.  Available on the MAINGEAR SHIFT, the new customizations will include overclocking the Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition processor up to 4.5GHz, together with specifying a 3-way SLI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 array with a total of 4.5GB of GDDR5 video memory. Read The Full Story

Maingear crams new GTX 460 video card into gaming PCs

, Jul 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

NVIDIA has just gone official with its new Fermi-based GTX 460 video card. This is one of the cheaper of the new video cards on the market making it appealing to gamers looking for performance on a budget. Maingear has announced that the new GTX 460 is now available in its line of gaming PCs. Read The Full Story

Maingear announces quick ship PCs

, Jun 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

I think we can all agree that once you decide to buy something and pull out that credit card, we don’t want to wait long for whatever we bought to get here. When you are buying a custom PC the reality is that you can be waiting weeks before the machine is built and shipped to your door. Read The Full Story

Maingear Vybe packs AMD Phenom II X6 CPU

, Apr 27th 2010 Discuss [0]

Unsatisfied with the AMD hexacore offerings today from CyberPower and iBUYPOWER today, and want more choice?  You're a fussy swine, but because we love you nonetheless we'll point you in the direction of Maingear's Vybe, latest gaming PC to get the Phenom II X6 as an option. Read The Full Story

MAINGEAR eX-L 15 gets Core i5/i7 update

, Apr 20th 2010 Discuss [0]

MAINGEAR's eX-L 15 notebook is eight months old, so the company has dragged it back into the lab and given it an upgrade-style polish.  The new version packs the latest Core i5 and Core i7 processors, while out goes the eX-L 15's original GeForce GTX 260m graphics, to be replaced by the newer ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB GPU paired with some different display resolution options. Read The Full Story
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