MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today announced Retro95, a limited-edition PC drop that brings back the unmistakable style of a '90s-era horizontal desktop, now supercharged with cutting-edge hardware. Built for gamers who remember LAN parties, floppy disks, dial-up, and CD-based drivers, Retro95 is a nostalgic love letter to the golden age of PC gaming, reimagined for today's most demanding titles.

With its beige finish, boxy profile, and horizontal layout, Retro95 looks like it booted straight out of 1995, but don't let the exterior fool you. Inside, it can be configured with some of today's most powerful components, including CPU options from AMD and Intel, up to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 96 GB of DDR5 memory, 8 TB of Gen 4 NVMe storage, Noctua fans and an 850 W PSU. Retro95 may flaunt '90s flair, but it's also engineered with modern thermals and whisper-quiet air cooling for high performance with low noise.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today announced its most powerful laptop to date, the 18-inch ULTIMA 18. Developed in collaboration with CLEVO, ULTIMA 18 redefines what a gaming laptop can be by offering desktop-level specs, like a 4K@200 Hz G-SYNC display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU, all inside a sleek chassis outfitted with metal lid and palm rest.

Designed for elite gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance without compromise, ULTIMA 18 is MAINGEAR's first laptop to support modern dual-channel DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, and Wi-Fi 7. Whether plugged in or on the move, this system delivers unprecedented power, quiet efficiency, and immersive visuals for the most demanding workloads and graphics-rich game titles.

The 8K Association was at the NAB 2025 Show with several areas of interest. At one end of the booth, there was a demonstration of real time gaming using an AMD-based gaming PC and a special 65" TV flown in from Korea by 8K Association member, Samsung, that supported 120 FPS display. The game was Horizon Forbidden West and the TV was a modified Neo QLED 8K display set enabled with the following features: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and FreeSync Premium Pro. The PC was from MAINGEAR and used an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. The game supports the Steam platform which allows analytics to be shown and confirming the 120 Hz operation. The game was rendered at 5K and was then internally upscaled using AMD ML-based FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 technology.

The signal was sent to the TV using HDMI 2.1b with DSC support and the impressive smooth visuals attracted a lot of attention from visitors, especially those that were already aware of the game, which is visually very impressive. In the center of the booth was the latest 8KA "sizzle reel" which includes video provided by member company Imax featuring some impressive content scanned from its 70 mm film stock. BZBGear, another 8KA member was showing its range of switches, splitters and HDBaseT transmitters and receivers which all support 8K.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs is expanding its lineup of custom gaming desktops and workstations with the addition of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards. These new GPUs bring next-generation performance, AI-powered features, and incredible value to a wider range of gamers and creators.

The GeForce RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti graphics cards will also be specified into MAINGEAR's 2025 Silver and Gold preconfigured MG-1 systems respectively. MAINGEAR systems with the RTX 5060 Ti are available for order immediately at www.maingear.com. Systems with the RTX 5060 will be available for order when the GPU is released.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today unveiled its new 2025 pre-configured MG-1 gaming systems, equipped with NVIDIA's cutting-edge GeForce RTX 50-Series GPUs and powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. This exciting lineup offers gamers a significant leap in power, performance, and value, reinforcing MAINGEAR's commitment to redefining the gaming experience across all levels of play.

"2025 is bound to be the best year yet for PC gamers, and the introduction of our newest MG-1 systems continues to drive MAINGEAR's mission to deliver the ultimate gaming experience," said Wallace Santos, CEO of MAINGEAR. "With NVIDIA's RTX 50-Series GPUs, and the latest AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra processors, we've got more options than ever before, ensuring the perfect fit for gamers of all skill levels and budgets."

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today unveiled a variety of custom-configurable "50 Series" gaming desktops, featuring NVIDIA's newly revealed GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs. Available across seven gaming chassis options—MG-1, North, shroud, shroud Signature Edition, Rush, Force, and Zero, as well as all Workstations—these systems can be custom configured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and the latest CPU options from AMD and Intel to set a new benchmark for desktop gaming performance and customization.

Building on the excitement from CES 2025, MAINGEAR's "50 Series" also introduces non-APEX configurations of the hot new Rush and Force desktops, featuring 360 mm and 420 mm AIO coolers respectively, instead of open loop liquid cooling. Additionally, customers can order Rush desktops with custom chassis artwork for unparalleled personalization - as seen at CES. Available custom designs include Machina, Night Drive and Good Fortune.

MAINGEAR has collaborated on developing and building a Signature Edition Gaming PC with popular Twitch streamer "Shroud" (aka Michael Grzesiek). This high-performance system made its debut at CES 2025—the TechPowerUp team took a closer look during a demo session with MAINGEAR. Shroud and his partners at the New Jersey-based gaming and workstation specialist have settled on building inside HAVN's HS 420 VGPU Dual-Chamber ATX mid-tower case (available in black or white finishes). This premium chassis is a great match for the crème de la crème of high-performance gaming-centric components—naturally, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the de-facto choice of CPU here.

Shroud's Signature Edition Gaming PC will be specced with the latest NVIDIA flagship graphics card—TechPowerUp noticed that the demonstration build featured a Founders Edition GeForce RTX 4090. It is possible that MAINGEAR is working on updating this system with a GeForce RTX 5090 card, once the "Blackwell" GPU family heads to market. The specification sheet also lists MAINGEAR's Epic 420 mm AIO liquid cooler, an AsRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi motherboard, 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) T-Force Xtreem ARGB 8000 MHz CL34 memory, a 2 TB T-Force Cardea A440 Gen 4 M.2 SSD, and an FSP PTM Pro Gen 5 80+ 1200 W PSU.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today announced its lineup of desktops and laptops equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring groundbreaking capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the GeForce RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Users can multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with the NVIDIA Studio platform.

Plus, NVIDIA NIM microservices - state-of-the-art AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows - are available with peak performance on NIM-ready systems.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, just dropped the curtain on two groundbreaking additions to its APEX line: the all-new APEX FORCE and the upgraded APEX RUSH. These state-of-the-art gaming PCs redefine performance, cooling, and customization for the most discerning gamers.

APEX FORCE: There's No Replacement for Displacement
The APEX FORCE features a full-tower chassis design based on the popular Phanteks NV9, concealed rear external cable management, and panoramic tempered glass panels trimmed with a diffused illuminated edge, that maximizes the premium aesthetics of the FORCE. Inside, it's immediately noticeable that MAINGEAR spent countless hours precisely engineering the APEX hardline cooling system with 10-degree offset tubing to perfectly mate with the chassis' unique design language, making the FORCE a masterpiece of functional design and engineering. Upgradable RGB lighting accentuates the cooling components and premium hardware perfectly.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today unveiled its all-new 17-inch ML-17 gaming laptop developed in collaboration with CLEVO. Engineered for gamers who want a larger screen without compromising on power or portability, the ML-17 brings it all with the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX mobile processor, Thunderbolt 5 technology, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 mobile GPU, and Wi-Fi 7.

"Continuing our partnership with CLEVO and Intel, our new collaboratively-developed 17-inch ML-17 gaming laptop raises the bar on what gaming laptops should be capable of delivering in terms of performance and overall value," said Wallace Santos, CEO at MAINGEAR. "Packed full of the latest, high-performance components, including the most powerful CPUs and GPUs available on the market, as well as premium specs like Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7, this laptop delivers a top-tier gaming experience that parallels the kind of high-performance desktop-like gameplay that gamers demand, all in a backpackable form factor."

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today unveiled its all-new 16-inch ML-16 series of gaming laptops designed to deliver next-level productivity and gaming performance at home and on the go. Collaboratively engineered for impressive speed, seamless multitasking, and long-lasting battery life, ML-16 laptops from MAINGEAR are equipped with the all-new and highly efficient Intel Core Ultra 7 (155H) processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or 4070 Mobile GPUs.

The ML-16 series is built for gamers who demand peak performance and mobility without compromising on either. Equipped with the latest, premium mobile 28-watt processors from Intel and a powerful cooling system, ML-16 laptops ensure optimal reliability even with intense CPU loads, allowing gamers to push them hard without reaching their limits. With a large 80-Wh battery, the ML-16 offers hours of uninterrupted productivity. At the same time, a dedicated turbo mode allows users to select between three power modes, providing enhanced flexibility for different use scenarios.

MAINGEAR, a leading provider of high-performance custom PC systems, and Phison, a global leader in NAND controllers and storage solutions, today unveiled groundbreaking MAINGEAR PRO AI workstations with Phison's aiDAPTIV+ technology. Specifically engineered to democratize Large Language Model (LLM) development and training for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), these ultra-powerful workstations incorporate aiDAPTIV+ technology to deliver supercomputer LLM training capabilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional AI training servers.

As the demand for large-scale generative AI models continues to surge and their complexity increases, the potential for LLMs also expands. However, this rapid advancement in LLM AI technology has led to a notable boost in hardware requirements, making model training cost-prohibitive and inaccessible for many small to medium businesses.

Following the resounding success of its ZERO Limited Edition drop, MAINGEAR proudly unveils the ZERO Series, marking a new chapter in ultra-clean gaming PC aesthetics. Embracing the ethos of performance, minimalism, and accessibility, the ZERO Series, starting at $1,399 MSRP, brings MAINGEAR's signature MG-RC technology to a broader audience.

Contributing to the overall design aesthetic of the ZERO Series is MAINGEAR's groundbreaking MG-RC (MAINGEAR Rear Connection) technology, redefining cable management for sleek and efficient system designs. This innovation ensures not only a visually stunning chassis interior, free of motherboard cable clutter but also optimal airflow and simplified upgrades, setting a new standard in PC aesthetics and performance.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, announces its 2024 preconfigured MG-1 gaming PCs, featuring the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-Series SUPER GPUs. Designed to redefine the gaming experience, these newly announced pre-configured systems, starting at $1,199, offer enhanced performance, diverse options, more memory, larger SSD capacities, and can be had with Windows 11 Pro.

"Refreshing the MG-1 Series to feature the latest gaming hardware and components represents our ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences. With the latest Intel & AMD processors, NVIDIA GPUs, including the new SUPERs, and a broader range of options in the MG-1, MAINGEAR continues to set the standard for gaming excellence." - Wallace Santos, CEO of MAINGEAR.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today at CES unveiled its patented MAINGEAR Rear Connection (MG-RC) technology for gaming PC manufacturers - marking a paradigm shift in desktop PC design and performance. Additionally, MAINGEAR, in collaboration with MSI and Phanteks, is previewing two future desktop gaming PCs at CES 2024.

MG-RC introduces a groundbreaking shift in how cables are routed and connected within a desktop gaming PC. This technology moves cabled connections to the rear/underside of the motherboard, ensuring a cable-free appearance on the inside of the PC case. It also offers a variety of benefits for desktop PCs, including reduced air turbulence inside the case for improved cooling, easier assembly with simplified cable management, and enhanced aesthetics. MAINGEAR is working to standardize MG-RC among PC case and motherboard makers, aiming to drive industry-wide adoption of this technology to benefit OEMs, system builders, and consumers.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance, custom PCs, today announced the launch of its latest lineup of Pro Series Workstation PCs, meticulously engineered and configurable with the industry's most powerful components, to cater to the diverse needs of professionals across multiple industries.

Ideal for game developers, photo editors, graphics designers, videographers, 3D rendering artists, music producers, CAD engineers, data scientists, and AI/Machine Learning developers, the MAINGEAR ProWS Series introduces a range of desktop workstations crafted to crush the most intensive tasks, elevate productivity and streamline workflow.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today revealed the latest addition to its MAINGEAR Drops program: the Revolt Series. Based on the ultra-popular Revolt 3 ITX case from HYTE, these small-form-factor gaming PCs set a new standard for space-constrained spaces and feature an integrated handle that makes taking esports-level performance on the go a breeze.

Though compact, Revolt Series PCs make no compromises when it comes to performance and come in a broad range of enthusiast-inspired performance tiers with GPU options ranging from the new GeForce RTX 4060 to the incredibly powerful 4090, 13-generation Intel Core i5-13400F to i9-13900K processors, efficient air cooling, and more.

HYTE, the PC components, peripherals, and lifestyle brand of iBUYPOWER, is thrilled to announce its new collaboration with MAINGEAR, a leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs. MAINGEAR has selected the ultra-popular HYTE Revolt 3 Mini-ITX PC case as the housing for its brand-new Revolt Series of small-form-factor gaming PCs.

Revolt 3 is packed with advanced features while maintaining a compact 18.4L vertical footprint, providing a space saving solution for users with limited desktop real estate without compromising on component compatibility. MAINGEAR uses these advantages to deliver a new standard for constrained spaces with the Revolt series gaming PCs, which can be transported conveniently thanks to the integrated handle.

Intel has published its latest blog post, announcing the Intel Arc Balanced Builds, an initiative that pairs up Intel Arc GPUs with Intel Core CPUs, creating balanced configurations that match Intel Arc graphics cards to the "best-fitting" Intel Core CPU. Starting at $423 for the GPU and CPU and $899 for the full system, Intel claims these combinations come from thousands of test runs and hundreds of hours in the lab, leading up to 15,000 datapoints and 22 GB of data.

According to Intel's own testing, which includes a wide variety of Intel Core processors in different configurations and games, there is a perfect CPU range for both its entry level Intel Arc A380 graphics card, as well as the Intel Arc A750 and Arc A770 graphics cards. Of course, for those with a big or unlimited budget, there is always the best configuration that money can buy, but making a balanced build is what makes sense for many others.

Today, award-winning systems integrator MAINGEAR introduced a new line of PC gaming desktops equipped with Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition GPUs, opening up advanced high-performance gaming experiences at an affordable price point. With AI-enhanced Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) upscaling, and the latest breakthroughs in graphics technologies, MAINGEAR PCs with Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition GPUs offer the perfect entry point for those looking to take their game to the next level. Experience high-refresh gaming from the latest AAA games, high-octane esports titles, and then some. Pre-configured options, including the flagship MG-1, can be purchased through MAINGEAR starting at $999 USD.

"Intel is on a mission to bring balance back to the market by offering great performance per dollar with GPUs featuring modern technologies such as XeSS AI-based upscaling, powerful ray tracing hardware, and AV1 encoding," said Qi Lin, Intel Sr. Director Client Graphics Group. "MAINGEAR has a reputation of using the best quality parts and including the Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition GPUs in the MG-1 and VYBE systems validates the tremendous progress we've made with consistent driver updates to increase performance and support new games on day of release. We look forward to more gamers enjoying what Arc graphics has to offer."

Today, PC system integrator MAINGEAR announced that new flagship AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors—with PCIe 5.0 support and AMD EXPO technology that unlocks maximum performance for faster gaming—are available now as a configuration option across MAINGEAR's product line of award-winning custom gaming desktop PCs and workstations. The fastest in the game, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors come in four configurations and can be outfitted within all MAINGEAR desktops.

The head of the "Zen 4" family is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and its single and multi-core performance can do it all. It features 16 cores, 32 threads, 80 MB cache, and up to 5.7 GHz max boost. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is built with gaming and streaming in mind, with 12 cores, 24 threads, 76 MB cache, and up to 5.6 GHz max boost. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is the top 8-core processor out there, with 16 threads, 40 MB cache, and up to 5.4 GHz max boost. Finally, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is the powerful, yet affordable, option that delivers 6 cores, 12 threads, 38 MB cache, and up to 5.3 GHz max boost for your gaming needs.

Today, award-winning PC system builder MAINGEAR launched the MAINGEAR Stealth Gaming PC—a unique desktop developed in collaboration with leading hardware manufacturer GIGABYTE, featuring customized components that prioritizes easy installation and eliminates cable clutter in desktop gaming PCs.

Utilizing MAINGEAR's revolutionary patent, GIGABYTE's Project Stealth moves all of the cable connectors to the back of the motherboard for simplified setup. This includes ports for ATX power, CPU power, fans, USB, audio, front panel, and more. Custom MAINGEAR's Stealth Gaming PC configurations—which support 12th Gen Intel Core processors, DDR5 memory, PCI-E Gen 4 NVMe storage drives, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics—are now available to order from MAINGEAR, starting at $1,999.

MAINGEAR today announced that the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is now available to configure within MAINGEAR's product line of award-winning custom desktop PCs and workstations. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti delivers immensely powerful, TITAN-class performance in everything from content creation and data science to 8k gaming.

As the latest addition to the NVIDIA GeForce 30 Series GPU lineup, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti was designed for the most demanding workloads for various creative industries — 4K/8K video production, 2D and 3D mechanical CAD software, 3D animation and effects, rendering, and data science. Thanks to 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti devours rendering time in applications such as OctaneRender, Maya, and DaVinci Resolve. For hardcore gaming enthusiasts, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti additionally unlocks a whole new frontier of 8K HDR gaming and gaming video capture / streaming.

Today, PC system integrator MAINGEAR announced that all-new 12th Gen Intel Core processors are available for pre-order across its product line of award-winning custom gaming desktop PCs and workstations — including the recently launched MAINGEAR R1 | RAZER Edition. 12th Gen Intel Core (Alder Lake-S) processors are built for the next generation of gaming, featuring Intel's new performance hybrid architecture on unlocked processors. Performance-cores and Efficient-cores (P-cores & E-cores) combined into a single CPU divide and conquer workloads, for multitasking that does not compromise on performance in gaming or productivity tasks. MAINGEAR will offer the following 12th Gen Intel Core processors as a configuration option across their stable of gaming desktops and workstations: the Intel Core i9-12900K, Intel Core i7-12700K, and Intel Core i5-12600K.

12th Gen Intel Core series CPUs are now available for pre-order as a configuration option across multiple custom MAINGEAR gaming desktops and workstations — including PC Mag's Editor's Choice award-winning VYBE, RUSH, MAINGEAR Pro Max workstations, and the newest MAINGEAR R1 | RAZER Edition. The purchase of any MAINGEAR Intel-based system additionally includes a game bundle featuring the Crysis Remastered Trilogy and Humankind. MAINGEAR PCs featuring new 12th Gen Intel CPUs can be equipped with a selection of Z690 Motherboards from MSI and ASUS, DDR4 memory, and paired with MAINGEAR's exclusive APEX hand-crafted water cooling solution that unlocks the top performance potential of any PC.

MAINGEAR—an award-winning PC system integrator of custom gaming desktops, notebooks, and workstations—today announced that the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is now available to configure within MAINGEAR's product line of award-winning custom gaming desktop PCs and workstations.

Powered by Ampere—NVIDIA's 2nd gen RTX architecture, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti features enhanced performance for a more immersive, jaw-dropping gaming experience. NVIDIA's 2nd gen RTX architecture delivers real-time raytracing effects—including shadows, reflections, and Ambient Occlusion (AO)—allowing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti to take gaming graphics to new heights with ultra-realistic 3D visuals. The groundbreaking NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) 2.0 AI technology utilizes Tensor Core AI processors to boost frame rates while producing sharp, uncompromised visual fidelity comparable to high native resolutions.