Innovative, Unique Design, Could Make Steve Jobs Jealous, Near-silent operation (relative to competitors), Excellent Performance, Asetek 550LC Cooler
Overclocked Temperatures, Easier On The Eyes Than The Wallet, Was Not Delivered By Complimentary Sherpa
We really like the SHIFT. MainGear deserves top honors for taking the risk of building a non-standard chassis and for delivering real benefits as opposed to slick marketing drivel. The case is fully compatible with all standard PC peripherals with just a...
Speedy on benchmark tests. Intelligent packaging. Intelligent thermal design. Easy-to-upgrade hard drive bays. Uncluttered exposed surfaces. Quiet during normal operations.
No eSATA ports. Must open lid with screwdriver to get to ports. Doesn't top every single benchmark test. Graphics cards get loud during 3D gaming.
The Maingear Shift both promises and delivers a more mature gaming experience. That's not to say it's solely for Mature-audience games, rather it's the hardcore gamer's PC for when he's older (and wealthier). Way too wordy. Just give t...
Abstract: Hardcore gamers who take their hobby seriously and don't mind investing in a high-end gaming desktop should enjoy the Maingear Shift. It is highly customizable when ordering, can be upgraded afterward, and provides excellent performance with..
Jaw-dropping performance, Beautiful interior and exterior
Limited PCI upgradability due to tri-CrossFire rig, Pricey
You might not find a faster (or flashier) system than Maingear’s Shift, but that doesn’t mean this beautiful monster is perfectly priced for its performance. ...
Stratospheric pricing in our test configuration; large; heavy
It topped $7,000 in our test configuration, but this over-the-top hyper-PC is a true tech showpiece—and its superior custom case is available even in its $2,199 base model. ...
Clever, original chassis design, Beautiful paint job, Nearinfinite expansion
Intermittent hardware issues, Crazy expensive
The Maingear Shift is practically guaranteed to handle 4K and VR gaming with ease. Despite a few nagging component issues, this build is a visually stunning 'flagship gaming PC.'...
For a desktop that's guaranteed to handle 4K and VR gaming with aplomb, the Maingear Shift is a fine place to start your search.But, like with any boutique PC, just be sure of the service support and warranty that comes with that hefty price tag – not to...
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Published: 2016-03-23, Author: Joe , review by: techradar.com
Clever, original chassis design, Beautiful paint job, Near, infinite expansion
Intermittent hardware issues, Crazy expensive
The Maingear Shift is practically guaranteed to handle 4K and VR gaming with ease. Despite a few nagging component issues, this build is a visually stunning 'flagship gaming PC.'...
