Razer collaborates with Maingear for the ultimate gaming PC
PC systems integrator of custom gaming desktops, notebooks and workstations, Maingear announced its collaboration with the world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, Razer for the ultimate gaming PC called the Maingear R1 Razer Edition to pair with Razer’s gaming accessories at the IFA 2016 in Berlin, Germany.
“Razer has established itself as the #1 gaming lifestyle brand and this collaboration shows their commitment to delivering the best in PC gaming,” said Wallace Santos, CEO, Maingear. “The Maingear R1 Razer Edition was built from the inside-out with our industry leading handcrafted quality, dedicated support, and record-setting performance.”
“Collaborating with Maingear to deliver an uncommonly powerful and versatile desktop system that satisfies the demands of even the most ardent gamer is extremely exciting. The feature-set and craftsmanship of the R1 Razer Edition leave it in a class of its own today, and the customizable design leaves the door wide open for untold enhancements well into the future. With a starting price under a thousand dollars, and with full Razer product and software integration provided out-of-the-box, we trust that every gamer will be able to enjoy this incredible machine and the experiences it promises”, says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO.
The R1 Razer Edition is a sleek, modern black box with green glowing effects, and a neatly organized interior. Further, the optional liquid cooling system feature also green lighting. Beside the looks, it also has Maingear’s customizable components and their internal Origami Wiring.
The base model starts at $999 and is 4K and VR ready, with a 3.2GHz Core i5, 8GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 1060 and a 1TB hard drive. By adding $99 to the base price, you can increase the memory to 16GB. If money is no constraint, you can ensemble the R1 with the aforementioned liquid cooling as well as up to a 10-core i7, 128GB of RAM, dual GeForce Titan X video cards, and interesting storage options like a 1.2TB PCI Express solid-state drive (SSD).
The R1 Razer Edition is available for purchase on Maingear’s website. Orders should begin shipping to consumers in October.
