MAINGEAR Deals 03/12

[MaingearDude]

Hi!

We wanted to offer [H] readers deals on our luxury performance computers. If you’re not familiar with MAINGEAR, let me recap our experience with [H].

[H] Consumer bought four systems for evaluation, and in 2006 we won Best Boutique Integrator (http://consumer.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTIzNiw1LCxobmV3cw==) and Best Technical Support (http://consumer.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTIzNiwzLCxoY29uc3VtZXI=)awards, besting 26 other boutiques and OEMs. We are grateful to [H] readers for their business and their referrals, and we have come up with some discounts to show our gratitude.

First off – if you’re in the mood to buy a small car but instead would like a gaming machine, we’re offering $1000 off our overclocked (4GHz), watercooled EPHEX SKULLTRAIL (http://www.maingear.com/boutique/pc/configurePrd.asp?idproduct=815) system.

Coupon code: hardskull1000

Next, if you’d rather not spend a small fortune on the bleeding edge, the rest of our EPHEX (http://www.maingear.com/Products/Desktops/Ephex/) systems are $500 off with this coupon:

Coupon code: hardephex500

Finally, if you’d like to take a gander at our more affordable F131 (http://www.maingear.com/Products/Desktops/F131/) line, we’re offering 5% off the configuration of your choice.

Coupon code: hardocp5

And, our Dash Friends and Family PC (http://www.maingear.com/Products/Desktops/Dash/)is $75 off.

All coupons end March 25th.

Thank you so much for your support of MAINGEAR over the years!

Wallace

[annaconda]

Wow, $8999 for Computer :D

[nflesher87]

Wow, $8999 for Computer :D

Dual QX9775s and dual 3870X2s? that's exactly what'd I'd expect and a hell of a lot cheaper than some chum would pay at dell or alienware and the like for a comparable system (which they probably don't offer) not to mention he's offering $1k off!

[bigted]

Dual QX9775s and dual 3870X2s? that's exactly what'd I'd expect and a hell of a lot cheaper than some chum would pay at dell or alienware and the like for a comparable system (which they probably don't offer) not to mention he's offering $1k off!

i've only heard good things about MainGEAR

also, i thought alienware was dell? so wouldn't the above "chum" be going to the same place?

[Menelmarar]

EPHEX SKULLTRAIL (pc-ephex-skulltrail) $8,955.00 $8,955.00
Customizations:
Exterior Automotive Color: Black Brushed Aluminum Finish
Power Supply: 1200W Silverstone DA1200 Power Supply
Motherboard: Intel D5400XS SKULLTRAIL Motherboard
Processor: Dual Intel QX9775 Core 2 Extreme QUAD CORE Processors REDLINE @ 4GHz - This is NOT a typo!
CPU Cooling: Maingear Arctic DUAL 120mm CPU Water Cooling System
Memory: 8GB 800MHz FB-DIMM Memory (4x2GB)
Do you want us to Redline™ your CPU?: YES
Solid State Drive: 128GB MTRON PRO SSD (2x64GB in RAID0)
Hard Drive One: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II
Hard Drive Two: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II
Hard Drive Three: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II
RAID (Requires Identical 1st & 2nd Hard Drives): RAID 0
Flash Card Reader: All-in-One Internal USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader & Writer
Optical Drive One: Blu-ray DVD Burner - Black
Optical Drive Two: 20X Dual Layer DVD±RW Drive w/ LightScribe Technology - black
Video Card: 2 x ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 2GB Quad GPU CrossFireX
Video Cooling: Maingear Arctic Liquid GPU Cooler
Do you want us to Redline™ your GPU?: YES
PhysX Accelerator: PhysX Accelerator w/ Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter - 128MB
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi™ XtremeGamer
Network Card: Dual Gigabit LAN
Wireless Network Adapter: D-Link 802.11n Extreme N Wireless Adapter PCI-E
Display One: SAMSUNG 305T Black 30" 6ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Display Two: SAMSUNG 305T Black 30" 6ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit)
The Final Finesse: Flawless Hand-crafted Wiring and Cable Management
Warranty: 3 Year Maingear Warranty

Product Subtotal: $19,549.96Hell yes, I'm all over that! wooo! Just gotta wait til Friday, payday! =D

ok... no really :( I can dream.. right?

[Pocatello]

looks and sounds nice!

[Lupine]

EPHEX SKULLTRAIL (pc-ephex-skulltrail) $8,955.00
Customizations:
Exterior Automotive Color: Red Flames $999.99
Side Window: Translucent Window Side Panel w/ LED Lighting Bundle $99.99
Power Supply: 1200W Silverstone DA1200 Power Supply
Motherboard: Intel D5400XS SKULLTRAIL Motherboard
Processor: Dual Intel QX9775 Core 2 Extreme QUAD CORE Processors REDLINE @ 4GHz - This is NOT a typo!
CPU Cooling: Maingear Arctic DUAL 120mm CPU Water Cooling System
Memory: 8GB 800MHz FB-DIMM Memory (4x2GB) $316.00
Do you want us to Redline™ your CPU?: YES
Solid State Drive: 128GB MTRON PRO SSD (2x64GB in RAID0) $5,040.00
Hard Drive One: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II $62.00
Hard Drive Two: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II $62.00
Hard Drive Three: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II $317.00
Flash Card Reader: All-in-One Internal USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader & Writer
Optical Drive One: Blu-ray DVD Burner - Black $702.00
Optical Drive Two: Blu-Ray HD-DVD Reader, DVD Burner Combo Drive $344.00
Video Card: 2x NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra 1536MB PCIe in SLI $476.00
Video Cooling: Maingear Arctic Liquid GPU Cooler $299.00
Do you want us to Redline™ your GPU?: YES
PhysX Accelerator: PhysX Accelerator w/ Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter - 128MB $299.99
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi™ Elite Pro $399.99
Network Card: Dual Gigabit LAN
Wireless Network Adapter: D-Link 802.11n Extreme N Wireless Adapter PCI-E $139.00
Speakers: Logitech® Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers $399.95
Headphones: Plantronics DSP-500 USB Digital Headset w/MIC $99.99
Web Cam: Logitech® QuickCam® Ultra Vision (BEST) $129.99
Display One: SAMSUNG 305T Black 30" 6ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor $1,599.99
Display Two: SAMSUNG 305T Black 30" 6ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor $1,599.99
Security Software: Windows Live OneCare $49.99
Game: FREE! Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Game: Yes, Give me 6 FREE Games!
Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 2007 Professional w/ Access $349.99
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit)
Keyboard: Logitech® G15 Gaming Keyboard $99.99
Mouse: Logitech® G7 Laser Cordless Mouse $99.99
The Final Finesse: Flawless Hand-crafted Wiring and Cable Management
Warranty: 3 Year Maingear Warranty
Product Subtotal: $22,941.83
:eek:

[rodsfree]

DAAAAAAMMMMMMNNNNNN!!!!!!

[skizzled]

Thats one monster machine.. if only I had the money to spare.

[beowulf7]

Holy cow, $9k for a computer! :eek: Does that make the Top 500 list? :cool:

[Crimson]

I don't understand why companies makes such monsters. Although, I would be curious to see how many they sell.

Good luck Maingear!

[Rebel44]

$21,560.88 :eek:

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/259553/27/0.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&tnum=33&id=259553)

[nflesher87]

i've only heard good things about MainGEAR

also, i thought alienware was dell? so wouldn't the above "chum" be going to the same place?

in a sense, yes, though they provide completely independent product lines and therefor completely different options

[docmal]

9k and it doesnt even have a display. What a waist of money for something that will be obsolete in a year.

[jbzx86]

9k and it doesnt even have a display. What a waist of money for something that will be obsolete in a year.

Sounds like an opinion. Imagine if you could spend that money on a machine and not bat an eye. The question is, would you then?

Also, I don't think you can "waist money".

[trick_m0nkey]

9k and it doesnt even have a display. What a waist of money for something that will be obsolete in a year.

It's a luxury item backed by some of the best support in the industry and a first class paint job and is hand made. Like virtually everything else in life that is a luxury, you pay a premium for it.

[GJSNeptune]

Hard Drive One: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II $62.00
Hard Drive Two: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II $62.00
Hard Drive Three: Western Digital Caviar SE16 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache - SATA II $317.00

The firs two drives are $62.00 each, but the third is $317.00? If they're selling 1TB drives for $62.00 each, I want a few. :D

:confused:

[RooK]

$21,560.88 :eek:

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/259553/27/0.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&tnum=33&id=259553)


yup... there goes my down payment on my house.... that will be worth about 1000 bucks in 2 years.

d'oh!

[nflesher87]

The firs two drives are $62.00 each, but the third is $317.00? If they're selling 1TB drives for $62.00 each, I want a few. :D

:confused:

that's the extra cost from upgrading drive from a lower model that was standard

[GJSNeptune]

Oh. Right.

Maingear, you hiring? :D

[MaingearDude]

though they provide completely independent product lines and therefor completely different options

You hit the nail on the head! $20,000 ePhex's are not for everyone. That's why we have products like the dash starting at $724.00. We're not sitting here saying everyone needs to spend $20K on a system. We're just offering different options to fit everyone's needs.

-W

[MaingearDude]

Oh. Right.

Maingear, you hiring? :D

you in Jersey?

[GJSNeptune]

Few states over in Ohio, but my girlfriend and I are itching to move. :D

[brysig228]

$21,560.88 :eek:

http://www.hardfolding.com/ftag1.php/mem/259553/27/0.png (http://www.hardfolding.com?go=38&tnum=33&id=259553)

that's more than what i paid for my wifeys car..:D must be nice to have that kind of money and spend it all on a computer..

[Crimson]

you in Jersey?

Don't know if he is, but I am (South Jersey)....

[Crazy Larry]

Man, if you weren't 120 miles away from where I live in DE, I would apply for a job.

Oh, and if I hit the powerball jackpot tonight ($230 mil) I'm ordering the Skulltrail :D

[Patman]

Maingear should open up a Kent State branch, I'll be transferring there this fall =)

[ciscokid454]

I was pricing out some systems recently.
A dell xps 720hc, fully loaded was over 7k.
Dell XPS 1730 WoW edition, fully loaded was over 9k.
This being a top of the line system with everything, plus the 1k off, is extremely reasonable for what it is, GL to MG on selling lots of them!

[Crimson]

Man, if you weren't 120 miles away from where I live in DE, I would apply for a job.

Oh, and if I hit the powerball jackpot tonight ($230 mil) I'm ordering the Skulltrail :D

They are 80 miles away from me....

Careful what you wish for when it come to winning the lottery....

[TheBuzzer]

so how much would it cost you to buy the parts on newegg and build it yourself in comparison?

[Khanmots]

9k and it doesnt even have a display. What a waist of money for something that will be obsolete in a year.

Not that I'm advocating spending this kind of money on a computer...

But look at luxury car leases and figure out how much you're paying a year for something that you don't even own. (hint, 36 month leases for BMWs run $370-$750/month depending on what you're leasing)

It's the same mindset.

Well, I guess with the exception that your computer isn't a status symbol the same way your car is.

[TheBuzzer]

Lets compare Maingear - Web = difference
Case: N/A - 599.99
Hard Drive: $317.00 - $234.99
Power Supply N/A - $379.99
Motherboard: N/A - N/A
CPU: N/A - $1,619.29
CPU2: N/A - $1,619.29
Watercooling: N/A - $500.00
Ram: $316.00 - $304.00
DVD burner: $48.00- $27.00
Vid card NA - $449.99
Vid card2 NA - $449.99
Vista - N/A - $189.99

Their price: $8,732.01 - 1000 rebate
Built it youself price: $6375.54
Motherboard price missing so i will add 500 and still cheaper.

Also the stuff i picked the highest price versions while they might not.

well they earn a good profit from each part you add.

[canislupy]

You forgot a line.

Warranty and Support: Priceless

:D

[MaingearDude]

You forgot a line.

Warranty and Support: Priceless

:D

Thank you!

[trick_m0nkey]

Well, I guess with the exception that your computer isn't a status symbol the same way your car is.

Says who? :P

[Moofasa~]

Does anyone else get errors from their website in Firefox 3 beta 4?

[skizzled]

Does anyone else get errors from their website in Firefox 3 beta 4?
Yeah, I'm getting internal server errors.

[Dan_D]

What memory are you guys using in the Maingear EPHEX system? I know the specs say 800MHz FB-DIMMs, but I've had a hard time finding such modules outside of the Apple X-Serve and Mac Pro modules that have huge ass heatsinks on them.

[elektronisch]

I wonder how many of those they sold.... all the power to anyone who can buy a box like that

:stares at his specs in disgrace:

[Steve]

Holy cow you guys, I can’t believe some of the responses I’m seeing here…I’d hate to go shopping with you guys :eek: It’s like walking into a Chevy / Ford / Dodge dealer and freaking out over the high end cars…totally ignoring the rest of the company’s products.

Why bitch about the $82,000 Corvette Z06 with all the trimmings when you are actually in the market for a $10,000 Chevy Aveo?

Why make a point of comparing a base model Corvette at $46k to a Z06 with every option for $82k…especially when you aren’t even in the market for one?

Anyhow, take a chill, and maybe appreciate the fact MAINGEAR is kicking downs some serious pricebreaks to [H] readers. I know I appreciate them offering you guys 5% - $1,000 off their products.

[Dan_D]

Holy cow you guys, I can’t believe some of the responses I’m seeing here…I’d hate to go shopping with you guys :eek: It’s like walking into a Chevy / Ford / Dodge dealer and freaking out over the high end cars…totally ignoring the rest of the company’s products.

Why bitch about the $82,000 Corvette Z06 with all the trimmings when you are actually in the market for a $10,000 Chevy Aveo?

Why make a point of comparing a base model Corvette at $46k to a Z06 with every option for $82k…especially when you aren’t even in the market for one?

Anyhow, take a chill, and maybe appreciate the fact MAINGEAR is kicking downs some serious pricebreaks to [H] readers. I know I appreciate them offering you guys 5% - $1,000 off their products.

Agreed.

[BIGJ]

Holy cow you guys, I can’t believe some of the responses I’m seeing here…I’d hate to go shopping with you guys :eek: It’s like walking into a Chevy / Ford / Dodge dealer and freaking out over the high end cars…totally ignoring the rest of the company’s products.

Why bitch about the $82,000 Corvette Z06 with all the trimmings when you are actually in the market for a $10,000 Chevy Aveo?

Why make a point of comparing a base model Corvette at $46k to a Z06 with every option for $82k…especially when you aren’t even in the market for one?

Anyhow, take a chill, and maybe appreciate the fact MAINGEAR is kicking downs some serious pricebreaks to [H] readers. I know I appreciate them offering you guys 5% - $1,000 off their products.

Well said!

[silentcoercion]

Indeed.

Though I will admit, I played with how much the maximum, all frills system would be, and I always do, but not so I can feel indignant. Rather, it's like checking out the going rate for a new Lotus Exige or a Porsche 911 GT2. I do it because it's fun to dream about having that sort of money.

Great deals, Maingear, and I love you all the more for it!

[nilepez]

9k and it doesnt even have a display. What a waist of money for something that will be obsolete in a year.
It's not something I'd buy, but no matter what, the machine isn't going to be obsolete in a year. I doubt it'd be obsolete in 3 years. You might want a newer machine, but these machines could definitely play games after 3 years....and if you really wanted better graphics, you could replace the video cards.

Too much for me (by a factor of 10, more than likely), but I wouldn't spend tons of cash tricking out a car, but I've had plenty of friends who did.

[Modred189]

MG, your products are amazing, but far outside my price range (for now ;) )

I just wanted to say thank you for putting a 3gb max on any system that comes with a 32-bit OS. Too many OEms and even boutiques (like VM) let consumers buy 4.
Props. Mad props for honesty!

[farfromhome]

I just wanted to say thank you for putting a 3gb max on any system that comes with a 32-bit OS. Too many OEms and even boutiques (like VM) let consumers buy 4.
Props. Mad props for honesty!

To be fair, though, on the 32-bit XP I'm typing this in right now (though I also have Vista 64 and 64-bit Linux), I can still use 3.5GB of the 4GB in my own computer. So you do get extra memory even if not the full 4GB, and with DDR2 being so cheap right now, I really don't see the point of sticking to 3 over 4. Now if the companies were to push 8GB with a 32-bit OS, I could see the complaint...

Both for price reasons and because I like to choose every single component in my system, I'm also not likely to be a customer of Maingear, but props to them for giving good deals to the [H] for those here that are likely to buy from them. :)

[beowulf7]

you in Jersey?

Darn, I just moved from NJ (to TX) in 2006. :p

[flenser]

Any reason why computers like the maingear DASH don't come with winXP as an option? If I wanted to get a DASH, I'd have to also buy a copy of XP and go to all the trouble of wiping the HD and installing XP. If XP isn't an option, how about an option of shipping it without a OS for a small discount? Or maybe leaving the hard drive out entirely?

Some people find Vista usable, but I gave Vista a good solid 4 month tryout and came to the conclusion that I'd rather use winME than Vista. Not having XP as an option pretty much removes maingear from my list of potential vendors before I even start comparing features, performance, and price. If I have to buy and install XP separately, I might as well build the whole thing from scratch myself.

[nicepun]

Well, the two processors alone are $4k!!!:eek:

[ChuckLez]

jeez, for that kind of money, i thought there would be more crap in the rig like DDR3 memory, 3 vid cards, at least another hard drive and a RAID setup (and replace with $2000 processors with QX6700)

[MaingearDude]

Any reason why computers like the maingear DASH don't come with winXP as an option? If I wanted to get a DASH, I'd have to also buy a copy of XP and go to all the trouble of wiping the HD and installing XP. If XP isn't an option, how about an option of shipping it without a OS for a small discount? Or maybe leaving the hard drive out entirely?

Some people find Vista usable, but I gave Vista a good solid 4 month tryout and came to the conclusion that I'd rather use winME than Vista. Not having XP as an option pretty much removes maingear from my list of potential vendors before I even start comparing features, performance, and price. If I have to buy and install XP separately, I might as well build the whole thing from scratch myself.

It is now: dash (http://www.maingear.com/Boutique/pc/configurePrd.asp?idproduct=725)

[rodsfree]

jeez, for that kind of money, i thought there would be more crap in the rig like DDR3 memory, 3 vid cards, at least another hard drive and a RAID setup (and replace with $2000 processors with QX6700)


QX6700's won't fit in a SkullTrail - SkullTrail is socket 771 not Socket 775.

And it comes with 2 Raptors in RAID0.

SkullTrail also uses FB-DIMMS instead of regular DDR2 or DDR3

[Modred189]

It is now: dash (http://www.maingear.com/Boutique/pc/configurePrd.asp?idproduct=725)
Wow, that's the kind of thing that makes me wish I needed a (new) computer right now...

[trick_m0nkey]

"WOAH! You found an instant discount!"

I lol'd. Maingear you're on my short list for sure.

[Q-BZ]

Maingear rocks. I've been super happy customer since November of last year. I can't say enough good things about them. :)

[JadeMonkeyStang]

you in Jersey?

I am. :D

Looking for anyone part time? Nights/weekends preferably.

Thanks for offering this deal to those of us here at the [H]. It is great to see a vendor offering a really nice discount to the community. I don't have any first hand experience with your systems but from what I've seen and read they look to be top notch.

-Jade

[beowulf7]

"WOAH! You found an instant discount!"

I lol'd. Maingear you're on my short list for sure.

Yeah, that also cracked me up. What if you wanted to be generous and not take the instant discount? The radio button doesn't allow you to do that. :p

[DrStrangeBrew]

The firs two drives are $62.00 each, but the third is $317.00? If they're selling 1TB drives for $62.00 each, I want a few. :D

roger roger! :)

[Climber]

All I can say is wow, those are some awesome deals. Thanks for posting these.

[flenser]

It is now: dash (http://www.maingear.com/Boutique/pc/configurePrd.asp?idproduct=725)

Ah that's awesome! My parents keep buying Dells but you guys are on my recommend list for sure.