Maingear (stylized as MAINGEAR) is an American

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("boutique") computer manufacturer headquartered in

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. Producing Maingear builds, designs, and supports custom

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s, customizable

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s, and

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s in the United States.

History

The company was founded in 2002 when Wallace Santos, founder and CEO, began building high-performance computers with a focus on customer service and luxury quality. In November 2022, professional gamer

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announced on Twitter that he will be the co-owner of Maingear. Maingear is a high-performance PC system builder that offers custom desktops, custom built laptops, workstations, small form factor PCs, media.

Craftsmanship

All units are assembled, configured, and tested in the United States. Maingear computers provide custom wiring, water-cooling, custom painting, and more. The components are analyzed by their research and development department to cooperate efficiently with each other. Notable companies like

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have partnered with Maingear for custom products. A notable desktop designed by HP and made by Maingear is the "OMEN X". Forbes stated that “''HP was wise to select Maingear as their partner in this space, because they are one of the few boutique builders that has a solid product and process in place''.”

has also partnered with Maingear for a custom showcase gaming PC to highligh
Coca-Cola’s E-Sports division

Partnerships

In 2016,

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collaborated with Maingear to release the R1 Razer Edition. Maingear also partnered with

HP Inc. HP Inc. is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that develops personal computers (PCs), printers and related supplies, as well as 3D printing solutions. It was formed on Novembe ...

to release a custom tuned version of their '' Omen X''. This gaming desktop is already offered by HP although Maingear modified the existing design. The E-Sports betting platform,

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, announced it will be working with Maingear to “''change the world of gaming”''. Specific products or services offered by both companies with this joint venture have not yet been announced. Along with his November 2022 co-ownership announcement, Shroud also announced that he is partnering with Maingear and released his own build, the
MG1: shroud Edition
.

References

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