14 DAY TRIAL // With Sandy Bridge-E becoming official, system builder are now racing to upgrade their desktops to the new processors, so Maingear couldn't pass this opportunity to introduced the Core i7-3960X and Core i7-3930K into their systems.
Both of these processors are targeting the enthusiast crowd and come featuring no less than six computing cores with Hyper-Threading support.
Just as its name implies, the Core i7-3960X comes as the faster option as it sports 15MB of Level 3 cache, and a 3.3GHz base clock speed (3.9MHz maximum Turbo), but the i7-3930K is no slouch either coming with 12MB of L3 cache and a 3.2GHz base frequency (3.8GHz Turbo).
In Maingear's desktops, Intel's processors can be paired with a maximum of 32GB of DDR3-1866 memory, various AMD and Nvidia graphics cards standalone or configured in CrossFireX or SLI, as well as with up to six hard drives or SSDs.
All these are powered by high-end power supplies with ratings up to 1,500W and assembled in Maingear's unique Shift or F131 chassis, which are available in an assortment of colors.
“The new 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition provides the ultimate benefit for gamers looking for unmatched gaming performance, whether you are a novice or a seasoned pro. Said CJ Bruno, VP, GM Intel Americas.
“Maingear understands their customers want breakthrough performance and we are thrilled that Maingear has again selected the 2nd Gen Core Extreme Edition for their newest products,” concluded the company's rep.
The desktops can already be configured with Intel's new CPUs and prices start at $1823.00 (roughly 1,325 EUR) for the F131, while the Shift has a starting price of $2687.00 (1,953.5 EUR).
If you want to know more about Intel's new Sandy Bridge-E processors make sure to check out our review of the Core i7-3960X.