{"id":42731,"date":"2014-07-31T00:24:56","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T23:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=42731"},"modified":"2014-07-31T00:24:56","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T23:24:56","slug":"maingear-launches-ultra-small-form-factor-gaming-pcthe-spark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/maingear-launches-ultra-small-form-factor-gaming-pcthe-spark\/","title":{"rendered":"MAINGEAR LAUNCHES THE SPARK, AN ULTRA SFF GAMING PC"},"content":{"rendered":"

MAINGEAR\u2019s small and mighty Spark PC packs a punch for gamers looking to play their games in any room.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0MAINGEAR<\/a>, an award-winning PC system builder offering\u00a0custom desktops, notebooks, and workstations has just launched the new SPARK<\/a>, winner of Popular Science Product of the Future award, CES 2014.<\/a>\u00a0 Packed with performance and energy saving features from AMD, the SPARK is the ultimate small form factor (SFF) portable solution for gamers and PC enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n

Tiny Footprint<\/strong><\/p>\n

MAINGEAR\u2019s SPARK<\/a> offers a powerful small form factor PC that weighs less than one pound and \"specks\"can fit in the palm of your hand. With a tiny footprint measuring 4.5\u201d wide, 4.23\u201d deep, and 2.34\u201d tall, it is the smallest, lightest, and most versatile gaming PC solution MAINGEAR has ever offered. The MAINGEAR SPARK PC will be offered in the iconic red and black MAINGEAR colors and can easily be placed in a living room environment without taking up a large amount of space. It is also extremely portable, and makes a great LAN party or dorm-room PC.<\/p>\n

Power Packed<\/b><\/div>\n
\"\"The MAINGEAR SPARK utilizes the 4-core AMD A8-5557M APU with a Frequency of 2.1 GHz and Turbo Frequency of 3.1 GHz. \u00a0It is an accelerated desktop processor that combines the power of a multicore CPU with AMD Radeon\u2122 graphics, all in one energy-efficient chip. The SPARK also sports the AMD Radeon R9 M275X GDDR5 2GB discrete graphics card, designed to push the boundaries of DirectX\u00ae 11 gaming and is DirectX\u00ae 12 ready. Utilizing AMD MANTLE API to unlock performance and image quality, making it a top choice for gamers. It\u2019s a powerful combination of immersive features and energy-saving performance for games, applications, and entertainment.<\/div>\n
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The SPARK has the speed and storage enthusiasts look for in a desktop PC, with up to 16GB of 1600MHz memory, four USB 3.0 ports that offer 10X super speed, an mSATA slot that supports an SSD up to 512GB, and a 2.5\u201d HDD tray supporting SATA III 6Gb\/s. Connectivity won\u2019t be a problem either, with the unique high end Wi-Fi module the SPARK features the next generation of WiFi with 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0, providing the fastest lag-free gaming experience. Gamers can also get the full big screen PC gaming experience with HDMI and DisplayPort that can offer 2 displays simultaneously.<\/div>\n
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With the option to be customized without the Microsoft Windows operating system,<\/b> it gives<\/a> customers the freedom to install Linux or Valve’s SteamOS (currently in Beta). Featuring customizable components such as memory and storage, the SPARK is a versatile small and powerful PC. It will offer peripherals including an XBOX PC wireless controller, and a TV kit that includes a networked cable card tuner and remote for the perfect living room setup to play games or enjoy entertainment.<\/div>\n
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