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Computex 2023 kicks off today and our coverage begins with an overview of all things MSI. At this year's show, MSI is unveiling key products for every category, including new laptops, graphics cards, motherboards, gaming monitors and more.

MSI has recently introduced the successor to the MSI Optix G274, known as the MSI G274F, which comes with notable improvements over its predecessor. One of the key upgrades is the enhanced refresh rate, now reaching an impressive 180Hz. This new MSI G274F has a 27-inch Rapid IPS display, offering …

MSI has recently unveiled its latest flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD, the Spatium M480 Pro. This SSD is constructed with high-density 3D NAND flash, delivering 7400MB/s sequential read and 7000 sequential write speeds. The Spatium M480 Pro SSDs are available with 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB of storage capacity. …

Intel is reportedly investigating a major leak of private keys used by the Intel Boot Guard feature, which aids in blocking the installation of malicious firmware. According to Bleeping Computer, MSI suffered a security breach in March, during which around 1.5TB of data was stolen. As is typical in these …

Following reports of damage to AMD Ryzen 7000X3D processors and motherboard sockets, manufacturers such as MSI, Asus, and Gigabyte have released new firmware updates to address potential issues. To prevent further harm to the components, the latest BIOS blocks SoC voltage for these chips to protect the CPU and motherboard. …

MSI Afterburner has been a household name in the world of graphics card overclocking for years. Its easy-to-use interface has managed to attract both novice and advanced users alike. However, the tool faced a setback last year due to complications between MSI and the programmer, leading to uncertainty over the …

Leo checks out the MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi motherboard

AMD recently launched the Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU as part of the Ryzen 7000 series, compatible with all MSI X670, B650, and A620 motherboards. Simultaneously, MSI introduced a set of new BIOS features to boost the chip's performance, including Enhanced Mode Boost, High-Efficiency Mode, and Memory Context Restore.  The Extended …

MSI has launched a range of RTX 40-powered laptops this year. Now, the entry price is lower than ever, with the first sub-£1000 RTX 40 series laptops on the market.  MSI is currently offering a range of deals for its gaming laptops in the UK. If you are after one …

MSI is expanding its gaming display portfolio with a new curved monitor. The new G27C4X is aimed at customers looking for a decently sized curved VA monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a very high refresh rate, and an accessible price tag. Packing a 27-inch VA panel with a 1500R …

While many are now starting to go for QHD or 4K monitor upgrades, 1080p displays still have the fastest refresh rates. The MSI G253PF is an example of that. Offering a 380Hz refresh rate, MSI's latest gaming monitor is a compelling solution for competitive gaming. With a 24.5-inch Rapid IPS panel, …

With the prices of DDR5 coming down, demand for motherboards supporting DDR4 memory is dropping. As such, it's expected that manufacturers will stop producing as many DDR4-supporting motherboards. According to reports, MSI looks to be the first manufacturer that has started to do this. The report comes from Board Channels …

The Ultra 79 XTX prebuilt from CyberPowerPC goes full AMD

MSI has recently introduced the PRO DP10 13M mini PC, a compact system created with efficiency and productivity in mind. Featuring a small chassis, powerful CPU choices, proprietary software, and Thunderbolt 4, MSI's new mini PC aims to offer the complete package for those looking for a versatile compact system. …

Today, AMD officially launched its new Ryzen 7000X3D series processors and MSI is armed for the occasion with the return of the TOMAHAWK motherboard. The new MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WiFi motherboard launches today, with support for all AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.  Inspired by military designs, the X670E TOMAHAWK WiFi is …

If you're interested in a new gaming monitor, you might be interested in MSI's latest monitor campaign. Thanks to the recent partnership between MSI and Sega, anyone who buys the MAG281URF or MPG321UR-QD can claim a Company of Heroes 3 game code to play the newly released strategy game. The …

We put MSI's new WiFi 6E router though its paces in today's review

Most MSI 600 and 700 series motherboards are listed as supporting up to 64GB (two channels) or 128GB (four channels) of DDR5 memory. However, that's only because up to now, there were 16GB and 32GB modules. Thanks to Crucial's recent announcement of 24GB and 48GB modules, these boards can now …

MSI's RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X Trio graphics cards are getting a makeover. This week, the company unveiled its new white edition variants, swapping out the black shroud for a white and silver one.  The new white models provide the same blend of performance, cooling, and low …

Can the MSI GV60 compete with other microphones at the £100 price point?

If you have an MSI motherboard released in the last few years and have Secure Boot enabled, depending on the firmware version you're using, the feature might not work as you would hope. According to recent findings, almost300 MSI motherboards have a lousy Implementation of the component in select UEFI …

This mouse is just £44.99. Can it still deliver great performance on a budget?

MSI introduced a fair few monitors at CES 2023, but there are already more coming. The company has just introduced the MAG321QR-QD, an IPS gaming monitor that takes advantage of quantum dot technology, as well as a cut-down version, dubbed the G321Q. Packing a 32-inch IPS panel with Quantum Dot …

MSI Afterburner is probably the most popular GPU overclocking tool out there, but according to its developer, it may soon be dead. MSI, however, says otherwise, as the company is trying to keep things going with the dev in question. In a comment on the Guru3D forum, Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk, …

At CES this week, MSI announced a ton of new products. We've already covered the extensive new laptop range, and now our attention turns to other hardware, including new monitors, SSDs and peripherals from MSI, alongside some less-expected products, including an MSI-branded EV charger. Starting with what's probably the most …

After taking a look at new MSI laptops yesterday, today Leo and Luke got hands-on with some of MSI's latest components. These included a range of graphics cards, peripherals, motherboards and more, with one or two surprises thrown in, like an EV charger and 49in QD-OLED monitor...

Today at CES 2023, MSI is launching a full new range of laptops armed with new-gen Intel processors and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series GPUs. The headliner here is the new Titan GT77, equipped with the world’s first 4K/144Hz Mini LED laptop display...

Intel B760 motherboards are set to launch in 2023, providing more affordable options for those looking to make the jump to 13th Gen Core processors. Leaks this week have revealed MSI's B760 motherboard lineup, and it looks like a couple of these models will support BCLK overclocking, allowing users to …

With Intel's 13th Gen Core desktop CPUs and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series graphics cards now on the market, OEMs are starting to unveil new prebuilt desktop systems. MSI makes the list with its new MEG Trident X2 gaming PC, which includes an IPS touch display that can be used …

For now, those looking to make the jump to Intel's 13th Gen Core platform have limited options. However, that should be changing soon, with reports indicating that we'll see cheaper 13th Gen Core CPUs and more affordable Z760 series motherboards at CES. A recent leak claims to show MSI's full …