V3 Gaming PC
Encyclopedia
V3 Gaming PC is a manufacturer of custom-built personal computers headquartered in Lomita
, California
. The company, founded in 2010 by industry veterans, touts compatibility with 3D gaming technologies such as NVIDIA
3D Vision
as a selling point for its products. V3 Gaming PC computers are specifically designed for the gaming and enthusiast markets, and offer different levels of performance for different usage environments and price segments. V3 offers several different models of desktop computers ranging from full-tower systems to small form factor
mini-PCs, all of which are liquid-cooled. The company also has a range of laptop computers with high-end gaming hardware and full HD displays. In the company's review guide, sent to technology publications along with computer samples, they state that they are developing several component-level products, though none appear to be available at this time.
In line with their 3D gaming persuasion, V3 was a launch partner for NVIDIA 3D Vision Technology under the 3D PC initiative.
, Velocity Micro
, Maingear
, Dell
's XPS computers, Alienware
, and other companies with products focused on high performance gaming machines.
, Legit Reviews, CPU Magazine
, and PC Magazine
. A review of the V3 Gaming PC Avenger desktop computer earned the prestigious TweakTown Must Have: Best Features Award, citing value-adding tweaks like a significant processor overclock
and RAID 0 as justification.
In February 2011, the V3 Convoy system reviewed at PC World was ranked in second place on the Top 10 Performance Desktop PCs list behind a $6399 computer from Origin PC
. Given the similar performance of the V3 Convoy at $2499, it represents far greater value for money.
Lomita, California
Lomita is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 20,256 at the 2010 census, up from 20,046 at the 2000 census...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The company, founded in 2010 by industry veterans, touts compatibility with 3D gaming technologies such as NVIDIA
NVIDIA
Nvidia is an American global technology company based in Santa Clara, California. Nvidia is best known for its graphics processors . Nvidia and chief rival AMD Graphics Techonologies have dominated the high performance GPU market, pushing other manufacturers to smaller, niche roles...
3D Vision
Nvidia 3D Vision
3D Vision is a stereoscopic gaming kit from Nvidia which consists of LC shutter glasses and driver software which enables stereoscopic vision for any Direct3D game, with various degrees of compatibility...
as a selling point for its products. V3 Gaming PC computers are specifically designed for the gaming and enthusiast markets, and offer different levels of performance for different usage environments and price segments. V3 offers several different models of desktop computers ranging from full-tower systems to small form factor
Small form factor
A small form factor is a computer form factor designed to minimize the volume of a desktop computer. For comparison purposes, the size of an SFF case is usually measured in litres. SFFs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, including shoeboxes, cubes, and book-sized PCs...
mini-PCs, all of which are liquid-cooled. The company also has a range of laptop computers with high-end gaming hardware and full HD displays. In the company's review guide, sent to technology publications along with computer samples, they state that they are developing several component-level products, though none appear to be available at this time.
In line with their 3D gaming persuasion, V3 was a launch partner for NVIDIA 3D Vision Technology under the 3D PC initiative.
Competition
Competitors to V3 Gaming PC include Falcon NorthwestFalcon Northwest
Falcon Northwest is a personal computer manufacturing company located in Medford, Oregon, USA which was founded in 1992 by its current president, Kelt Reeves. The company began its existence focusing on high-end systems for Flight Simulation...
, Velocity Micro
Velocity Micro
Velocity Micro is a privately held computer manufacturer located in Richmond, VA , specializing in custom high-end computers. Its high-performance product line includes gaming systems, notebooks, netbooks, home servers, digital media creation workstations, home and home office PCs, home...
, Maingear
Maingear
MAINGEAR is an American privately held boutique computer manufacturer headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey. MAINGEAR specializes in custom gaming computers, desktops, custom laptops, media center computers, and workstations which are built and supported in the United States.-History:MAINGEAR was...
, Dell
Dell
Dell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
's XPS computers, Alienware
Alienware
Alienware is an American computer hardware subsidary of Dell, Inc. It mainly assembles third party components into desktops and laptops with custom enclosures for high-performance gaming. These products also support graphically intense applications such as video editing, simulation, and audio editing...
, and other companies with products focused on high performance gaming machines.
Media Exposure
V3 Gaming PC products have garnered favorable reviews from various print and online technology publications, including PC WorldPC World (magazine)
PC World is a global computer magazine published monthly by IDG. It offers advice on various aspects of PCs and related items, the Internet, and other personal-technology products and services...
, Legit Reviews, CPU Magazine
Computer Power User
Computer Power User is a monthly computing and technology magazine published by Sandhills Publishing Company in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. It has been in circulation since December 2001.-Content:...
, and PC Magazine
PC Magazine
PC Magazine is a computer magazine published by Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. A print edition was published from 1982 to January 2009...
. A review of the V3 Gaming PC Avenger desktop computer earned the prestigious TweakTown Must Have: Best Features Award, citing value-adding tweaks like a significant processor overclock
Overclocking
Overclocking is the process of operating a computer component at a higher clock rate than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer, but some manufacturers purposely underclock their components to improve battery life. Many people just overclock or 'rightclock' their hardware to...
and RAID 0 as justification.
In February 2011, the V3 Convoy system reviewed at PC World was ranked in second place on the Top 10 Performance Desktop PCs list behind a $6399 computer from Origin PC
Origin PC
Origin PC is a custom personal computer manufacturing company located in Miami, Florida. Founded by former employees of Alienware in 2009, Origin PC assembles third party components to create high-performance gaming desktops and laptops.-History:...
. Given the similar performance of the V3 Convoy at $2499, it represents far greater value for money.