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Gaming · Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus · GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
8.1
$3,200Nov 9
MAINGEAR MG-1
Boutique prebuilts with named retail parts: MSI boards and power supplies plus a 360 mm AIO, RTX 5060 Ti to RTX 5090.
- Gaming
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
- 32 GB
- 2,000 GB
PCPR score
7.5
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Best price we’ve seen
$2,499Nov 9
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The short version
The MAINGEAR MG-1 (MK.II) is a boutique mid-tower sold in preconfigured tiers from an RTX 5060 Ti to an RTX 5090, with fully named parts: MSI PRO Z890-P or X870E-P boards, MSI MAG A850GL power supplies, 32 GB of RGB DDR5-6000 and a Maingear Epic 360 mm AIO. Its magnetic front panel can be swapped for custom artwork, and Maingear says each system is stress-tested before shipping. Buyers pay a premium over mass-market brands for that assembly and parts transparency.
Pros
- Retail motherboards and power supplies from MSI are named on every tier read
- Maingear Epic 360 mm AIO and 32 GB of DDR5-6000 across the tiers read
- Magnetic front panel can be swapped for custom art
- Tiers span RTX 5060 Ti through RTX 5090
Cons
- Boutique assembly carries a premium over mass-market systems with the same GPU
- The MG-1 MK.II is a Maingear-specific case, so leaving the design means a full rebuild
- Warranty length is not stated on the product page; check Maingear's warranty policy
Best for
- Buyers who want named parts and boutique assembly
- High-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming on the higher tiers
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Configurations, and what they’d cost to build
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price | Same parts, DIY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG-1 Ruby · Core Ultra 5 225F · RTX 5060 Ti · 32GB · 2TB | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | 32 GB | 2 TB | $2,499 | $1,801 | +$698 |
| MG-1 Emerald · Core Ultra 5 250K Plus · RTX 5070 FE · 32GB · 2TB | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition | 32 GB | 2 TB | $2,799 | $2,305 | +$494 |
| MG-1 Platinum · Ryzen 7 7800X3D · RTX 5070 FE · 32GB · 2TB | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition | 32 GB | 2 TB | $2,999 | $2,396 | +$603 |
| MG-1 Sapphire · Core Ultra 7 270K Plus · RTX 5080 FE · 32GB · 2TB | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition | 32 GB | 2 TB | $4,199 | $3,415 | +$784 |
| MG-1 Elite · Ryzen 7 9850X3D · RTX 5080 FE · 32GB · 2TB | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition | 32 GB | 2 TB | $4,399 | $3,480 | +$919 |
The custom build uses the closest parts in our catalog at their latest prices, including a case, cooler and Windows license where the prebuilt has one. Chips sold only to system builders use their nearest retail sibling, and memory or storage sizes not sold on their own are priced per gigabyte. A positive number means the prebuilt costs more than DIY. It doesn’t count assembly, warranty or your time.
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
UnconfirmedThe maker doesn’t publish its slot layout. Check before buying more memory.
Browse memoryGraphics card
UnconfirmedMaximum card length isn’t published. The 850 W supply limits how far you can go.
Browse graphics cardProcessor
UnconfirmedA drop-in upgrade depends on the socket and the maker’s BIOS. Check the board before buying a CPU.
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Gaming
- Form factor
- Mid Tower
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
- Motherboard
- MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI (ATX)
Memory
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory speed
- 6,000 MT/s
- Storage
- 2,000 GB
Power
- Power supply
- 850 W
- PSU details
- MSI MAG A850GL 850 W, 80+ Gold, ATX 3.1-ready
Cooling
- CPU cooler
- MAINGEAR EPIC 360mm AIO
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
Fit
- Standard motherboard
- Yes
- Standard PSU
- Yes
Physical
- Finish
- Black
Compatibility notes
- Intel tiers use an MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI ATX board; AMD tiers use an MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI
- All tiers read use an MSI MAG A850GL 850 W ATX 3.1-ready Gold PSU, so plan for a larger supply if moving to an RTX 5090 later
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Where to buy
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Common questions
What parts are inside the MG-1?
Maingear names each part per tier, including an MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI or X870E-P WIFI board, an MSI MAG A850GL 850 W power supply and a Maingear Epic 360 mm AIO. Storage is a 2 TB Gen4 NVMe SSD on the tiers read.
Can the MG-1 be customized?
Yes. Maingear sells both preconfigured tiers and customizable MG-1 builds, and the magnetic front panel can be swapped for artwork. Configurations and prices vary, so check the exact parts list before ordering.
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