The Latest Breaking News from Maingear

After years of PC-building snobbery, I'm ready to admit pre-builts are no longer taboo — Here's why I'm rethinking my DIY stance

Pre-built gaming PCs used to have a very bad reputation, especially amongst those who put together their own systems. But with skewed component markets, a focus on quality, and far fewer proprietary parts, I think it's high time to rethink the pre-built PC taboo.

Windows Central · Jul 28

Maingear MG-1 Mk.II (2026) review

The highest of high-end gaming PCs, with the biggest of price tags, but with a somewhat average chassis.

PC Gamer · Jun 2

"The MG-1 MK.II is on a whole other level": Maingear's revamped gaming PC addresses (almost) all of my last-gen complaints

Maingear impressed us with its MG-1 pre-built gaming PC in 2025, and the company has now returned with an MG-1 MK.II model that addresses most of the complaints I had. Here's what you need to know before buying.

Windows Central · May 24

"Pulled straight from 1998": This ultra-limited gaming PC is a retro dream

Maingear's Retro98 looks stunning, but will be near-impossible to get

T3 · Jan 29

Scared RAM price hikes will make your new PC a lot pricier? 'BYO RAM' is Maingear's answer – meaning you provide your own memory

There's a PC building party going on, just Bring Your Own RAM…

TechRadar · Dec 24, 2025

'This memory situation is a multi-year problem,' says Maingear CEO — Custom PC company offers up BYO RAM builds to combat shortages

In an attempt to keep prebuilt systems costs down and bypass a rocky supply chain, Maingear is offering custom build configurations where users provide their own RAM.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 23, 2025

'The prices will continue to rise': Better get your new gaming PC or system upgrades now because this problem isn't getting any better, says Maingear's CEO

Shop now, because it's all downhill from here.

PC Gamer · Nov 28, 2025

Two PC makers warn of price hikes for new computers and suggest that Black Friday bargains might be your last chance saloon

RAM pricing has truly rocketed, so I'm not surprised two PC makers are warning Black Friday is your last chance to get a good deal on a new PC.

TechRadar · Nov 27, 2025

Brace yourself: PCs, laptops and phones may jump in price as early as December thanks to a '500%' RAM/SSD surge

RAM just become "Rarely Affordable Memory," as retailers warn of sharp price climbs in December due to 500% surge.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 27, 2025

Maingear debuts new premium desktop PCs — Apex Rush, Force models start at $6,259, with top-end model featuring hardline tubing and dual 420mm radiators

Maingear has today unveiled a couple of new desktop PCs, a new Apex Rush and a new Apex Force.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 30, 2025