Good news, FPS addicts… There’s no need to worry if funds are tight, as custom computer builder Maingear has developed the Dash PC as a low-cost alternative to its boutique gaming rigs, albeit with the same attention to detail and unique design that are the hallmarks of a personalized machine. The thinking being, of course, that if you are a gamer and like Maingear, but can’t afford one of the provider’s higher-end systems, when your friends and family need a recommendation, you’ll tell them to pick this puppy up. Happily, we concur that this’d be a wise choice, considering the machine’s general level of elegance, craftsmanship and performance. Granted, the system’s manual needs updating and some more detailed upgrade instructions would help. But overall, it’s an excellent machine, especially when you take into account the unit’s cut-rate price.

* Edit 4/27/08 - Maingear informed us that the wrong manual had been accidently packed with our test system. They emailed us a PDF copy of the Maingear Dash manual which is in fact informative and complete.