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Maingear's updated MG-1 gaming PC looks and costs a pretty penny, but there are cheaper optionsThe updated Maingear MG-1 gaming PC offers extreme power with configurations featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, but its high price tag is not fully justified by the case's cheap feel. While it excels in gaming and content creation performance, the cooling struggles with the high-end CPU under heavy load, and cheaper alternatives offer better value.
"We’ve held off these increases as long as we responsibly can" - Maingear warns of price increases coming after its Memorial Day sale ends, so here's what's on offerMaingear has announced upcoming price increases for its pre-configured gaming PCs and laptops, citing industry-wide flash memory shortages affecting GPUs, RAM, and SSDs. The company warns that prices will rise by over $150 after its Memorial Day sale concludes, encouraging customers to purchase before the end of the sale to secure current pricing and discounts.
'Regardless of the type of offer, available capacity is essentially zero right now': SK hynix is reportedly being swamped with 'unprecedented' offers to secure memory chipsSK hynix is reportedly overwhelmed with offers to secure memory chips due to an ongoing global shortage, with available capacity essentially at zero. Companies are proposing financing equipment and providing advanced machinery to secure contracts, but SK hynix is cautious about long-term deals that could lead to selling memory at a lower price. Other major players like Samsung and Micron are also reportedly in talks for multi-year contracts, while companies like Maingear and Phison express concerns about the crisis potentially leading to bankruptcies.
'This is the first time where I'm seeing no light at the end of the tunnel': How the memory crisis is…The PC gaming industry is facing a severe memory crisis, with RAM prices quadrupling due to high demand from AI development. Companies like PowerGPU and Maingear are struggling with increased costs and reduced sales, with some executives seeing no end in sight for the next two years. This crisis is impacting entry-level PC price points and forcing some builders to consider alternative solutions like console gaming.
"We knew refining it wouldn't be easy" - Maingear has redesigned its flagship gaming PC from the ground up, and it's now available with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processorMaingear has unveiled the redesigned MG-1 Mk.II, their flagship gaming PC, starting at $1,999. The new model features improved airflow, thermals, and build quality, and is available with processors like AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K, alongside high-end GPUs. It also boasts enhanced RGB lighting and a tool-free magnetic faceplate system for customization.
"No reruns. No second chances" - Maingear is launching a $4,500 Crimson Desert gaming PC, but there will only ever be 30 made, so good luck locking one downMaingear is launching a limited-edition Crimson Desert-themed gaming PC for $4,499, with only 30 units available worldwide. The PC features high-end components including an AMD Ryzen 9 9850X3D CPU and Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, celebrating the anticipated release of Crimson Desert. Despite the premium price and exclusivity, the article notes that similar specs could be assembled for less, suggesting this is for dedicated fans of the game.