MAINGEAR focuses on producing a number of the world’s main {custom} prebuilt gaming desktops however this morning the corporate introduced one thing slightly totally different with the brand new ML-16. It’s a gaming laptop computer that was designed with the intention of delivering desktop-like gaming efficiency. If that holds true, then it may primarily change your desktop PC. Most laptops received’t fairly match the efficiency energy of a comparable desktop. However that didn’t cease MAINGEAR from making an attempt to construct one thing that would.
The brand new ML-16 seems as if it comes shut, due to beefy specs and a no-compromise strategy to its design and {hardware} elements. The value isn’t too unhealthy both. Beginning at $1,869, the ML-16 affords highly effective gaming efficiency at an affordable value. Nevertheless, the worth can enhance in the event you actually load up the ML-16. It has two M.2 slots for SSD storage and MAINGEAR helps you to pack in two 4TB SSDs for a complete of 8TB. Optionally, you’ll be able to go along with the usual 512GB and swap the SSDs in a while in the event you get them from elsewhere.
MAINGEAR made the M.2 slots straightforward to get to so that you aren’t compelled to go along with its preconfigured setups. That being mentioned, you’ll be able to if you wish to let MAINGEAR deal with all of the work. Totally loaded, the ML-16 can value as much as $3,005. That will get you 8TB of storage (two WD_Black SN850X 4TB SSDs), 64GB of Teamgroup DDR5 4800MHz RAM (two 32GB sticks), an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, and the {custom} lid art work that MAINGEAR affords if you’d like it specialised.
The MAINGEAR ML-16 laptop computer is available in a particular ‘Launch Version’
When you can decide up the ML-16 as an ordinary laptop computer, MAINGEAR can be providing one thing distinctive for individuals who are the primary to purchase. A particular ‘Launch Version’ of the laptop computer is being supplied that comes with {custom} ‘Launch Version’ art work. The true prize of this model although is the Pelican exhausting case that comes with it. The case is lockable and it comes with an IP67 waterproof score, with custom-cut inserts to suit the laptop computer and its charger. Why carry your gaming laptop computer round in a boring outdated bag when you’ll be able to put it on this child and really feel like a Bond villain?
MAINGEAR is simply providing this with the primary 50 models bought. So there received’t be quite a lot of them on the market. Briefly, buy the laptop computer shortly if you’d like an opportunity to get the case. You will get the Launch Version with both an RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 GPU. These choices will begin at $1,899 or $2,199 respectively. With choices to spice up the RAM and storage for a barely increased value. Or you’ll be able to go along with the fully {custom} choice the place you decide every part.
A “large improve from previous fashions”
This isn’t the primary time MAINGEAR has launched a laptop computer. It’s, nevertheless, a “large improve from previous fashions” says MAINGEAR CEO Wallace Santos. And certainly it’s. Not solely are you able to get it with as much as 64GB of RAM and as much as 8TB of storage, however it additionally comes with the Intel Core Extremely 7 155H CPU which goes to spice up usability off the charger. It additionally comes with an 80Wh battery. So whilst you’re not gaming, it’s best to have the ability to use the ML-16 for an honest period of time.
Nevertheless, MAINGEAR nonetheless recommends plugging the laptop computer in in the event you’re going to play video games. The ML-16 additionally comes with a 16-inch QHD 240Hz show, an RGB backlit keyboard with a quantity pad, a big tactile touchpad, and a bevy of ports for all of your peripheral wants. This contains an ethernet port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a Thunderbolt 4 port with PD, a USB-C port with Show Alt Mode, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-A ports, an HDMI output, and a microSD card reader.
The MAINGEAR ML-16 is accessible right this moment straight from MAINGEAR’s web site.