Good performance, Spacious interior, Easily expandable, No unwanted bloatware
No wireless connectivity, Difficulties with our first test system, though Maingear got them resolved
Landing between value-priced and sky's-the-limit gaming rigs, the Maingear Vybe delivers a solidly performing system with plenty of configuration options at ordering time and room to grow later. Read More…...
Simple and functional design, Solid performance for the price, No bloatware, Runs cool and (relatively) quiet
No stand-out features, Dull enclosure
The Vybe is not a hands-down winner, but in light of this competition, it looks to be a reasonable choice for those who prefer practicality and well-rounded performance. ...
Inexpensive for a six-core PC, Highly expandable, Next-gen USB, SATA ports
Six-core CPU only a boon for fully threaded software
If you're looking for an affordable six-core PC, with future-looking connectivity and upgrade room, the Vybe should serve you well. Just be sure your programs can really use all those cores. ...
Strong performance on multithreaded PC games; wireless networking and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 included free
A few underwhelming features for its price, less-than-convenient drive cage layout
Maingear's Vybe is the first desktop in our lab with AMD's new six-core Phenom II X6 processor. That chip alone can't save this system from tough competition among midranged gaming PCs, but if the Vybe isn't the best all-around PC at this price, it ha...
Abstract: Anyone who has been around the custom PC scene likely knows the name MAINGEAR. MAINGEAR for the uninitiated is a custom or boutique PC builder who makes showcase level systems that can ship to your door. Now, obviously, me being the guy that tests cases...
When it comes down to the finish line, I'm just not that impressed with the Maingear Vybe 15 Ultimate. Sure, it provides great performance from a 15-inch chassis and it will handle most day-to-day tasks without blinking, and most games without stumbli...
