Maingear Vybe

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Pros:

Simple and functional design, Solid performance for the price, No bloatware, Runs cool and (relatively) quiet
Inexpensive for a six-core PC; highly expandable; next-gen USB, SATA ports
Strong performance on multithreaded PC games; wireless networking and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 included free.

Cons:

No stand-out features, Enabling Intel Smart Response requires expensive hardware, Dull enclosure
Six-core CPU only a boon for fully threaded software

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Last revision on February 9, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Simple and functional design, Solid performance for the price, No bloatware, Runs cool and (relatively) quiet
Inexpensive for a six-core PC; highly expandable; next-gen USB, SATA ports
Strong performance on multithreaded PC games; wireless networking and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 included free

Reviewers Didn't Like

No stand-out features, Enabling Intel Smart Response requires expensive hardware, Dull enclosure
Six-core CPU only a boon for fully threaded software
A few underwhelming features for its price; less-than-convenient drive cage layout

Expert reviews and ratings

The Vybe is not a hands-down winner, but in light of this competition, it looks to be a reasonable choice for those who prefer practicality and well-rounded performance....

By Digital Trends on February 07, 2012

If you're looking for an affordable six-core PC, with future-looking connectivity and upgrade room, the Vybe should serve you well. Just be sure your programs can really use all those cores....

By Computer Shopper on May 01, 2010

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 midranged gaming PCs, but if the Vybe isn't the best all-around PC at...

By cnet on April 30, 2010