14 DAY TRIAL // Since NVIDIA released a new graphics card, makers of custom PCs were bound to add it as an option and, sure enough, Maingear did just that, now shipping updated X-Cube, Vybe, F131 and SHIFT desktops.
When it comes to the consumer desktop market, the degree of computer knowledge one has can vary from not knowing between RAM and a HDD and knowing what every little part of a PC does.
As such, quite a bit of owners of desktops belong to the so called DIY category (do it yourself), meaning that they scout their own components and put them together on their own.
There are also those lucky enough to know people who know this sort of thing, so they can get a decent system of their own.
Then, there are those that want to buy a complete machine right off the bat, and there is definitely no shortage of companies that deal in just that.
Maingear is one of the better known names on the worldwide market, being responsible for such gaming rigs as the SHIFT, F131, Vybe and X-Cube.
Turns out that these very computers can now be configured with the GeForce GTX 560 graphics adapter that NVIDIA, and its partners, released over the past days and a half.
For those that want an update, the newcomer is a 1GB card with 336 CUDA cores, 1 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, a memory interface of 256 bits and clock speeds of 810 MHz, 1,620 MHz and 4,008 MHz for the GPU, shaders and memory, respectively.
Granted, though not relevant to the matter at hand, Leadtek, Gainward, Club 3D and others have played with those settings. The desktops can be looked at in detail here.
"The GTX 560 shows pc gamers that Maingear and Nvidia are committed to putting together gaming solutions that don’t have to cost an arm and leg to enjoy the latest and hottest gaming titles." said Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of Maingear.
"We are happy to offer a more affordable solution to our customers on all of our custom pcs."