Maingear review

Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Maingear builds gaming desktops, gaming PCs and gaming laptops to order for shoppers in the US and Canada, which suits buyers who want their own specification rather than a fixed shelf model. Entry price is $2,199, ranking 33 of 34 brands on price from.

Key facts

Best for
Buyers who want a Windows gaming machine built to their own spec in the US or Canada.
Price from
$2,199 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Build to order
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 to 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Return window
30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Most memory (GB)
128 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
MAINGEAR, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Desktop, Gaming pc, Gaming laptop
Operating systems
Windows
Graphics
Nvidia, Amd, Intel
Official website
maingear.com

Gaming gear

Price from
$2,199 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Wireless peripherals
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 to 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Battery life
20 to 29 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
MAINGEAR, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Desktop, Gaming pc, Gaming laptop
Platforms
Pc

Monitors and peripherals

Price from
$2,199 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Highest refresh rate (Hz)
360 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 to 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Wireless peripherals
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
MAINGEAR, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Desktop, Gaming pc, Gaming laptop
Panel types
Ips, Oled

Electronics stores

Free delivery threshold
$0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Return window
30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price match
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Extended warranty
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Click and collect
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
MAINGEAR, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Departments
Computers, Gaming, Refurbished

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Build to order is standard, so graphics and memory come from the buyer rather than a fixed shelf configuration.
  • Memory reaches 128 GB, which leaves room for editing and streaming next to games.
  • Graphics options cover nvidia, amd and intel, all three of the major GPU makers.
  • The store sells across computers, gaming and refurbished, so a refurbished machine can be weighed against a new build.
  • A 30 day return window gives room to change your mind once a built machine arrives.

Cons

  • Entry price of $2,199 puts a Maingear machine out of reach for shoppers buying a first gaming PC.
  • Price match is no, so a lower quote from Scan or CyberPowerPC on a comparable spec cannot be matched.
  • The range runs Windows only, so the catalogue does not cover buyers who want another system.
  • The catalogue sells into US and CA, so shoppers elsewhere need a seller in their own market.
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Who it suits

  • Gamers who want a machine chosen from desktop, gaming pc and gaming laptop and configured rather than picked from a fixed shelf.
  • Builders who need headroom for editing and streaming, since memory reaches 128 GB.
  • Shoppers in US and CA who put a 30 day return window and extended cover above a price match.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers on a tight budget: the $2,199 entry price leaves little room, and CyberPowerPC or Scan are worth comparing first.
  • Shoppers after a compact desktop: Scan includes mini PCs in laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, a format missing from Maingear's desktop, gaming pc and gaming laptop.
  • Anyone expecting a price match, since Maingear offers none and a cheaper quote from Scan stands.

What it does well

Maingear assembles its machines to order rather than shipping fixed configurations, so the buyer sets the graphics, memory and cooling before the build starts. Memory options reach 128 GB, which covers heavy editing and streaming alongside games. Cover runs 1 to 2 years, and buyers who want longer protection can extend it at the point of order. Returns give a 30 day window, so a specification that turns out not to suit can go back without a rushed decision. The trade-off is lead time: a machine built to your own parts ships later than a boxed model, and the standard warranty leaves some shoppers buying extra cover.

Who runs it

Maingear trades as MAINGEAR, Inc. and is based in the US, so the terms of sale and the warranty process are written with a US buyer in mind. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which means a question can start in the help centre or the community forum and move to email or phone when a build needs someone to look at it. The catalogue stays close to the PC and gaming core rather than spreading into general electronics, so the range is narrow by design. A shopper filling a basket with a laptop, a desktop and desk accessories at the same time will find the gaming machines deeper than the extras.

How Maingear compares

Where Maingear is available

Available
Canada, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Maingear machine cost at entry?+

The entry price is $2,199, set on a build-to-order basis rather than a boxed discount model. That places the brand at 33 of 34 brands on price from, with a cost score of 8.1. Configurations rise from there as graphics, memory and cooling change.

Can I choose the parts in my Maingear machine?+

Yes, build to order is standard across the range, so a buyer picks the components. Graphics options cover nvidia, amd and intel, memory goes as high as 128 GB, and machines ship with Windows. The trade-off is waiting, because a custom build ships later than a machine already boxed and ready.

What warranty comes with a Maingear machine?+

Cover runs 1 to 2 years, and an extended warranty is offered at order. That sits at the thinner end of the gaming PC field, where the median is 2. Buyers who expect a longer term may prefer to price the extended cover into the build before ordering.

How long are returns, and is delivery free?+

Returns give a 30 day window, which is generous for a machine built to a specification rather than pulled from stock. Delivery is free because the free delivery threshold is $0, and click and collect is available for buyers who would rather collect in person.

Where does Maingear sell and ship?+

Maingear is based in the US and sells into US and CA, so the terms, warranty process and delivery options are written around North American shipping. Buyers in other markets are better served by a seller closer to home than by a US build with cross-border delivery.

How do I reach Maingear support?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre. Most questions start in the help centre or the community forum, and a build that needs checking can be escalated to email or phone. For a machine assembled to your own specification, having a person pick up the case is worth more than a long queue of articles.

Will Maingear match a cheaper price from another shop?+

Price match is no, so a lower quote from Scan or CyberPowerPC on a comparable spec cannot be beaten by Maingear. The offer side leans on other things instead, with an offer score of 9.3 and a 30 day return window, which puts the overall score at 8.7.

Does Maingear sell monitors and headsets as well as PCs?+

It does. Monitors come with ips and oled panels and reach a refresh rate of 360 Hz, and the desk peripherals include a wireless headset for pc with 20 to 29 hours of stated battery. The PC and gaming core remains the deepest part of the range.

Sources

  • maingear.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Markets, Price from, Departments

    “United States (USD $) Canada (USD $)”

  • maingear.com/collections/all checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Graphics, Products, Most memory (GB)

    “Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT NVIDIA RTX A6000 Intel Arc B580”

  • maingear.com/collections/desk-peripherals/products/logite... checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Battery life, Platforms, Wireless peripherals

    “Battery Life: 20hrs (with RGB) & 29hrs (without RGB)”

  • maingear.com/collections/monitors checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Panel types, Highest refresh rate (Hz)

    “25" MSI MAG 255XF Rapid IPS LCD; 27" MSI MAG 271QP QD-OLED X28 Monitor”

  • maingear.com/collections/super-16 checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Build to order, Operating systems

    “Go pre-configured and unlock quick shipping or choose custom to dial it in just right”

  • maingear.com/pages/contact checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Extended warranty, Headquarters, Support channels, Warranty

    “MAINGEAR gaming PCs come with a 1 year limited hardware warranty, while workstations typically include 2 years of coverage. Extended warranties are available for a fee, up to 3 years total.”

  • maingear.com/policies/refund-policy checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Price match, Return window

    “we cannot offer refunds or price adjustments if the cost of parts or systems changes after your order has been placed”

  • maingear.com/policies/shipping-policy checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Click and collect, Free delivery threshold

    “Local pickup is available at our Warren, New Jersey facility and may be selected at checkout.”

  • maingear.com/policies/terms-of-service checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Legal entity

    “are operated by MAINGEAR, Inc.”

Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 8.2, now 8.1
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Buyers who want a Windows gaming machine built to their own spec in the US or Canada.

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