By now, most of you have noticed that the availability of Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards has been quite limited. Stock is low and most retailers don't even have an estimated date for their arrival. Given this situation, MSI has decided to focus solely on the Radeon RX 6000 Gaming series …
Read More »MSI introduces the Optix MAG301CR2 curved gaming monitor
MSI has revealed a new curved gaming monitor named Optix MAG301CR2. This is a 30-inch frameless design monitor with a 1500R curvature and support for MSI's Mystic Light RGB tech. The MSI Optix MAG301CR2 features a 30-inch curved VA panel with 200Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT, and a WFHD resolution (2560×1080). Featuring …
Read More »Asus and MSI confirm that Zen and Zen2 processors also support AMD Smart Access Memory
Back when AMD announced Smart Access Memory, it was said that only Zen3 processors would support it. Contrary to this, Asus and MSI were able to make it work on systems using AMD 400-series and 500-series motherboards equipped with Zen and Zen2 processors. Back when AMD said Smart Access Memory …
Read More »MSI introduces blower-style RTX 3090 Aero graphics card
MSI is about to launch an RTX 3090 cooled by a blower-type solution named RTX 3090 Aero. Similar in design to the reference Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 card, the RTX 3090 Aero cools the GPU by blowing air through a large heatsink, which is then expelled from the I/O panel. …
Read More »MSI gives us a glimpse at AMD’s Curve Optimizer undervolting feature
Not long ago, AMD announced that it will introduce a new feature called Curve Optimizer as part of the Precision Boost Overdrive 2. According to AMD, this feature set should only come with AGESA 1.1.8.0., but it seems that AGESA 1.1.0.0. Patch D firmware on the MSI B450 Tomahawk motherboard already has …
Read More »MSI unveils PRO 22XT 10M all-in-one PC with IPS display
While many of us primarily know MSI for its gaming hardware, the company has also been gaining ground in the productivity and creator markets with bespoke PCs and laptops. The latest is an all-in-one PC called the MSI PRO 22XT 10M, packing an Intel Core i5 powered system behind a …
Read More »Hundreds of RTX 3090 GPUs stolen from MSI factory
Not only do we have scalpers to worry about when it comes to RTX 30 GPU stock, but now it would seem we also need to worry about thieves too. This week, it has come to light that 40 cargo boxes full of RTX 3090 graphics cards have been stolen …
Read More »MSI announces value-oriented RTX 3070 Twin Fan graphics card
MSI is getting ready to launch a new budget-oriented series of cards called Twin Fan. For now, it will only be available in RTX 3070 form, but we would expect to see a version for the rumoured RTX 3060Ti too eventually. Once available, the Twin Fan graphics card will feature …
Read More »MSI EEC listing points to return of Aero and Sea Hawk series as well as RTX 3060Ti and RTX 3080 20GB
Although the RTX 3080 20GB was thought to be cancelled, MSI has just listed multiple models of this SKU on the EEC database. Alongside them, there's also the upcoming RTX 3060Ti models and the return of the Aero and Sea Hawk series of graphics cards. The 20GB version of the …
Read More »MSI delays SUPRIM GPU shipments to fix mysterious issue
Just recently, MSI announced a new line of ‘SUPRIM' graphics cards. These new RTX 3080s and RTX 3090s are set to be MSI's flagship models and were due to begin shipping to retailers before the end of this month. However, some last minute check-ups have delayed the process. A few …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060Ti benchmark results spotted
As we get closer to the alleged release of Nvidia's RTX 3060Ti, new benchmarks of this SKU have emerged in the Ashes of The Singularity and Geekbench 4 and 5 databases. Starting with the Ashes of The Singularity benchmark results, the RTX 3060Ti scored 7900 points on the Crazy_1080p preset. …
Read More »MSI rolls out Black Friday discounts for PC gaming hardware and peripherals
We had the chance to cover some of MSI's best Black Friday laptop deals earlier this month, but of course, MSI's catalogue stretches far beyond that. MSI has begun rolling out discounts to many other categories now, including gaming monitors, motherboards, coolers, desktop PCs and more. The weeks surrounding Black …
Read More »MSI introduces the RTX 30 series Suprim X graphics cards
MSI has announced the new Suprim line of RTX 30 series graphics cards. To create this card, MSI has used its expertise in “circuit engineering and cooling development” alongside high-quality materials to create a new line of high-end graphics cards. Featuring MSI's Tri Frozr 2S cooling system with Torx 4.0 fans, …
Read More »MSI launches beta BIOS for Smart Access Memory on AMD 500-series motherboards
Now that the Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards are available, MSI has launched a beta BIOS update for its AMD 500-series motherboards, introducing support for Smart Access Memory. To use Smart Access Memory, users need a Ryzen 5000 series processor, a Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards, and an …
Read More »MSI introduces Radeon RX 6800 Gaming series graphics cards
MSI has unveiled 4 new graphics cards belonging to its Gaming series. The upcoming MSI Radeon RX 6800 and 6800XT Gaming Trio cards and the MSI Radeon RX 6800 and 6800XT Gaming X Trio are very similar, with out-of-the-box clock speeds being the key difference. Although the new MSI Radeon …
Read More »MSI discounts some of its best gaming laptops in early Black Friday deals
If you are looking to pick up a new laptop at the moment, then it is worth shopping around as many retailers and laptop makers are doing early Black Friday deals this year. MSI is one of them, with five popular laptop models discounted early for November.
Read More »MSI Optix MAG322CQR 31.5in 165Hz Curved Monitor Review
We check out MSI's latest 165Hz display, offering 1440p resolution across a 31.5in panel
Read More »MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio Review
We review our first custom RTX 3070 card, in the form of MSI's Gaming X Trio
Read More »MSI announces the B550 Unify series of motherboards for enthusiasts
Coming right on time for the release of Ryzen 5000 series, MSI has introduced two new ATX B550 motherboards. Aimed at “enthusiast gamers”, both the B550 Unify and B550 Unify-X offer enhanced thermal and power solutions. Featuring a UV black printing with no sight of RGB lighting whatsoever, the MSI …
Read More »MSI releases CPU Cooler Tuning feature to B460 and H410 motherboards
MSI is introducing a new feature accessible through the BIOS of most of its B460 and H410 motherboards. The new feature, called CPU Cooler Tuning, allows you to select your type of cooling to unlock “the full potential of the processors”, increasing the power and current limits. By selecting one …
Read More »MSI will update all 400-series motherboards to support Ryzen 5000 CPUs
With the Ryzen 5000 series from AMD now officially on the way, motherboard makers are planning their BIOS updates for older motherboards. In the case of MSI, we have some good news, as the company has announced that all of its 400-series motherboards will support AMD's latest processors.
Read More »MSI announces new QHD Optix MAG274QRF gaming monitor
MSI's latest addition to its monitor portfolio is a QHD high refresh rate gaming monitor featuring Rapid IPS, providing G-Sync compatibility and fast response times for an improved gaming experience. The new MSI Optix MAG274QRF also features Mystic Light RGB lighting in the rear, customisable to the user's liking. Featuring …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5000 processors already supported on most A520, B550 and X570 motherboards
During the Ryzen 5000 series announcement, AMD promised that "over 100 AMD 500 series motherboards from all major motherboard manufacturers" will be ready for the Ryzen 5000 processors. As it seems, they were not lying as most motherboard manufacturers already have at least an AGESA Combo-AM4 v2 1.0.8.x firmware update ready to be downloaded.
Read More »MSI responds to RTX 3080 scalping controversy
MSI has found itself wrapped in controversy this week, as allegations of the company scalping its own products for a higher price on eBay began doing the rounds. The accusation started off on Reddit, with someone linking a company called ‘Starlit Partner' to MSI. Starlit Partner recently sold several RTX …
Read More »MSI announces the ARTYMIS series of 1000R AI curved gaming monitors
MSI is planning to launch a new series of curved gaming monitors with ‘AI' features. The first monitor of the MSI Artymis series will be the MPG Artymis 343CQR – “the world's first 1000R AI curved gaming monitor”. Technical specifications of the MPG Artymis 343CQR were not fully disclosed yet, but we …
Read More »MSI launches Combo PI V2 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS featuring AMD Zen3 support
MSI latest Beta BIOS for AMD 500-series motherboards adds support for “future AM4 socket processors”. This BIOS update comes with the Combo PI V2 1.1.0.0 which includes other optimisations and fixes for memory and CPU overclocking related issues. For now, only 11 motherboards have received this Beta BIOS update: 5x X570 …
Read More »MSI RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio Review
MSI's RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio comes in at over £1500, but just how fast is it?
Read More »MSI RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio Review
MSI's Gaming X Trio is a beast of a GPU, but it is also priced at £759.99
Read More »EEC listings point to MSI Suprim and Corsair graphics cards
Besides the Gaming X Trio and Ventus x3 graphics card series, it seems that MSI is also planning to release a Suprim and Corsair line of GPUs. A listing in EEC made by MSI hints that it's developing two new series of RTX 30 graphics cards and that an RTX …
Read More »MSI unveils Summit Series laptops for business and enterprise
Last year we saw MSI debut a new line of high-performance laptops for creative professionals. Now in 2020, MSI is expanding on that with a line of business laptops known as the ‘Summit Series', which are among the first laptops to be powered by Intel's new 11th Gen Core processors. …
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