Pros
- Jaw-dropping performance
- Beautiful interior and exterior
Cons
- Limited PCI upgradability due to tri-CrossFire rig
- Pricey
Bottom Line
You might not find a faster (or flashier) system than Maingear’s Shift, but that doesn’t mean this beautiful monster is perfectly priced for its performance.
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