For connectivity purposes, the F131 Super Stock covers all the bases, and then some. It supplies you with a Gigabit Ethernet port, as well as an integrated 802.11n wireless and Bluetooth adapter. They are integrated right into the case, sparing more space on the motherboard for whatever else you may need to put in the PCI slots.

Maingear designed the F131 Super Stock with PC enthusiasts in mind, making access inside the case easy and (mostly) tool free. A couple thumb screws and a small latch release the case's side panel. The first thing you may notice is the soft, plush material on the inside of the panels. This acoustic dampening keeps the noise inside the case, making the system near silent. The drive bays are also user friendly, with no need for more than a simple screwdriver. There are six 3.5-inch internal bays that use racks that slide in and securely lock into place for easy installation, as well as four 5.25-inch bays that use a similar, tool-free implementation. The wires are all neat and organized, meticulously hidden when possible to give the interior an open, clean look. Plenty of room to tinker around if needed, and great for airflow.

The F131 Super Stock is a fast, powerful machine, but it does sit at the higher end of the Mainstream category. For raw processing power, this machine sets some new standards in the Mainstream category. Where gaming performance is concerned, it was outpaced a bit by the Origin Genesis Midtower ($2,254). The builds and prices are similar, but the Genesis Midtower offers twice as much RAM, while opting for a pair of standard hard drives (in RAID 0) to keep prices competitive. If all else fails, you can still save about $400 with the Maingear Vybe Super Stock.