MAINGEAR Reviews & Accolades
Welcome to our Reviews & Awards page, where we showcase expert opinions on MAINGEAR PCs. Explore top ratings, industry accolades, and in-depth reviews that highlight the performance and quality of our systems.
Forbes MG-1 Ultimate Review:
Immaculate Construction & Incredible Performance
“Unsurprisingly, the MG-1 Ultimate is one hell of a modern gaming PC. Given the top-tier components, impeccable build quality, complete lack of bloatware and solid shipping practices, there isn’t too much to criticize here. You get what you pay for, as they say, and you’ll pay a lot for the privilege of gaming like royalty.”
Maingear MG-1 Ultimate Gaming PC Review: Immaculate Construction, Incredible Performance
PetaPixel MG-1 Ultimate Review:
The Most Powerful PC We’ve Ever Tested
“Should You Buy It? Yes, if you’re firmly in the Windows camp and don’t require the portability of a laptop. If you’re seeking a tower PC that can shred through creative tasks, play the latest games, and be straightforward to use and maintain, the Maingear MG-1 Ultimate is the best option we’ve tested.”
MAINGEAR MG-1 Ultimate Review: The Most Powerful PC We've Ever Tested
PCGamesN Review:
MG-1 Silver Review
8/10 rating
“This gaming PC delivers a solid spec and great 1080p gaming performance, thanks to its RTX 4060 GPU. Add in a tidy build and some great-looking lighting, and this is a great gaming rig for its modest asking price.”
MAINGEAR MG-1 Silver gaming PC review
GamesRadar+ ZERO Review:
Exactly how prebuilt gaming PCs should be
4.5/5 star review
“I can wholeheartedly recommend this gaming PC. If you’re looking for the most up-to-date mid-range prebuild at the moment, you’re going to struggle to beat this in terms of its parts.”
Maingear Zero Ruby review: “Exactly how prebuilt gaming PCs should be”
9to5toys MG-1 Gold Review:
An immaculately pre-built PC with swappable front panels
“It really speaks to the dedication from the MAINGEAR team in making sure they ship well-built PCs. The cable management is something that completely blew me away, especially as someone who has tried very hard to keep her own build tidy – spoiler it’s pretty damn near impossible. The value you get isn’t just in the hardware, but the fact that these are built and supported by a company like MAINGEAR. Other reviewers have found that it offers some pretty top notch customer service, and while I haven’t had a reason to give them a ring, I buy into the sentiment that the people behind the company are just as happy about making good PCs as I am about playing on them.”
MAINGEAR’s MG-1 Gold delivers an immaculately pre-built PC with swappable front panels
Gizmodo MG-1 Review:
You Can’t Get More Custom Than This
Rated 4.5/5 stars
“The MAINGEAR MG-1 is a solid build from a company that obviously knows what it's doing. The Legendary can handle pretty much any game you throw at it.”
Maingear MG-1 Review: You Can’t Get More Custom Than This
Windows Central MG-1 Comparison:
#1 & Editors Choice for Best PCs for World of Warcraft 2024
Rated #1 and Editor’s Choice
“MAINGEAR's MG-1 is an easy recommendation for those who want a desktop gaming PC that truly feels like it was built by hand.”
Best PCs for World of Warcraft in 2024
XDA Developers MG-1 Legendary Review:
A custom desktop PC for gaming enthusiasts who don’t want to build their own
94/100 rating
“The chassis itself is a custom design, and more importantly, customization is at the top with interchangeable front panels with perfect diffusion in the LEDs. Cable management is done very well on the back of the chassis and internal to the system. Further, the system features off-the-shelf parts from recognizable brands, allowing the end-user to grow with and upgrade the system over time.”
MAINGEAR MG-1 Silver Gaming PC Review
TechRadar MG-1 review:
The best custom-built gaming PC on the market
4.88/5 rating
“Thoroughly customizable with fantastic construction, the MG-1 gaming PC is the latest showpiece from custom PC builder MAINGEAR. And MAINGEAR really put its heart into this one, down to the customizable magnetized front panel that makes branding your rig for streaming a breeze. Starting at a very affordable price point for a prebuilt system and scaling up to match the high-end hardware options, there's literally something for everyone to fall in love with here.”
MAINGEAR MG-1 review: the best custom-built gaming PC on the market
XDA Developers MG-1 Legendary Review:
A custom desktop PC for gaming enthusiasts who don’t want to build their own
9/10 rating
“MAINGEAR's MG-1 Legendary is a custom prebuilt gaming PC that feels like I put it together myself. It's packed with high-end performance hardware, cable management is stellar, and it comes without bloatware or other unnecessary software. You will pay more compared to building yourself, but the warranty, customer support, and quality craftsmanship should make up the difference for anyone who doesn't want to build their own PC.”
MAINGEAR MG-1 review: A custom desktop PC for gaming enthusiasts who don’t want to build their own
Tom’s Hardware MG-1 Silver Shroud Edition Review:
Strong Starter Rig
4/5 rating
“For those who are just getting into PC gaming, or don't have the budget to splurge on the top of the line, the MAINGEAR MG-1 Silver is impressive. Oftentimes, despite paying $1,000 or more, you can still wind up with something that feels cheap. That's not the case with the MAINGEAR MG-1 Silver, a desktop that feels premium, even if it has the performance of a starter rig.”
MAINGEAR MG-1 Silver (Shroud Edition) Review: Strong Starter Rig
WIRED MG-1 Review
Maingear’s streamlined 3D configurator gives you all the joy of building your own gaming PC without the hassle.
9/10 rating
“With the MG-1, MAINGEAR not only offers an excellent PC, but one of the best ways to design your pre built tower.”
Review: MAINGEAR MG-1
Hot Hardware ZERO Review:
The cleanest desktop pc ever
Editor’s Choice Award
"All told, we're pretty keen on the MAINGEAR option, which is why the new ZERO Legendary Boost earns our Editor's Choice award. This is an impeccably-built gaming PC with excellent performance and great looks."
MAINGEAR ZERO Gaming PC Review: The Cleanest Desktop PC Ever
