MAINGEAR VYBE Pro Reviews

Maingear’s Vybe is a competent system. There is nothing wrong with this desktop. It doesn’t run hot, it’s not loud, and it’s not outlandishly expensive. Enclosure space is adequate and installing new parts should be simple. Overall performance is what you’d expect from a mid-range gaming PC. This is a dream system for the average Joe – something that is extremely quick, but also obtainable. On the other hand, the Vybe never reaches beyond competency. This is not a visually striking system, and nothing inside it is of particular interest. Performance is strong, but not surprising given the system’s price. What we have, then, is a pragmatic high-end gaming system. This means pricing is very important. As mentioned, our review unit rings in at about $2,400, but $300 of that goes towards a motherboard and SSD combination that doesn’t seem worth the cost. If you axe that option, you’re looking at about $2,100 instead.

The handsome new Maingear Vybe SuperStock offers everything we like to see in a mThe handsome new Maingear Vybe SuperStock offers everything we like to see in a modern gaming PC, and we'd recommend it particularly to those looking for a well-rounded performance computer.

Maingear’s Vybe Super Stock boasts an impressive mix of speed and affordability, tucked into a cleverly designed case.

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 mid-ranged gaming PCs, but if the Vybe isn't the best all-around PC at this price, it has some impressive gaming chops. Just be prepared to make a few sacrifices along the way.