Items tagged with MSI
The debate between PC and console gaming is not one that is likely to be settled any time soon, but we'll say this—while console price hikes have become an unfortunate reality these days, including multiple ones in the same year (we're...
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AMD's socket longevity has always been a strong point for the company. AMD supported Socket 7 longer than anyone, and aside from a few missteps (with Slot A and later, some of the APU sockets), the company has typically tried to offer at...
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At Tokyo Game Show 2025 last week, MSI was proudly showcasing a new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus model with a unique feature: a rear-mounted 12V-2x6 connector that's inverted, facing downward, to minimize cable flex caused by the side of...
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MSI Titan 18 HX AI: MSRP $5699, Currently $5199 The beastly MSI Titan 18 HX AI gaming laptop for 2025 is powered by the latest Intel and NVIDIA mobile hardware, includes Thunderbolt 5, and puts up some huge benchmark scores...
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This week on the r/GamingLaptops subreddit, moderators are taking a stand and speaking out against an influx of suspiciously pro-MSI spam comments. Since the goal of the moderation team is to keep r/GamingLaptops "a place for honest...
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MSI is rolling out a new line of potent gaming PCs that combine AMD's Ryzen X3D processors with 3D V-cache, with NVIDIA's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. For those who want to go all out, that means pairing a Ryzen 7 9800X3D...
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Eighteen months into a deliberate QD-OLED burn-in test, Hardware Unboxed (through their secondary Monitors Unboxed channel) has returned with an update on the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED's burn-in. The deliberate burn-in test encompasses 8...
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MSI is launching a faster version of its magnetic portable solid state drive (SSD) that more than doubles the rated speed capability of the Datamag 20Gbps we reviewed less than a year ago. As the name implies, the new Datamag 40Gbps taps...
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We still have a few weeks to go before Electronic Arts releases Battlefield 6 to the general public (outside of beta testing), but if you were planning to buy the game and upgrade your gaming laptop, we have good news. You can check both...
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School is back in session in many parts of the country and if you're still in need of a new PC, there are some enticing bargains available. That's true whether you are in the market for a desktop PC upgrade or a laptop. And if you want...
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MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC: MSRP $1,299 The MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC has unique styling and goosed-up specs that allow it to outperform standard RTX 5080 series cards. Strong Performance Blackwell Architecture Unique Styling Cool And Quiet Tons Of Overclocking Headroom DLSS4 And RTX...
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Having trouble finding a GeForce RTX 50 series GPU in Founders Edition trim, like the GeForce RTX 5080 FE? MSI just launched the next best thing. It's GeForce RTX 5080 16G Expert OC is coming, and it shares some similarities with the...
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MSI has teamed up with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport on a sleek and limited edition version of its Prestige 16 AI+ laptop. Intended to make a fashion statement, MSI says the luxury laptop features a bespoke designed inspired by the signature AMG...
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If you're in the market for a Ryzen 9000-series processor you can probably save a few bucks soon by going for a variant without integrated graphics (IGP). According to rumors and hints, the release of AMD's Ryzen 9000F series without an...
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There's little argument that OLED monitors are well on their way to eventually become "perfect" displays with their true blacks, vivid colors, and effectively zero response times. There's only one major issue left to truly solve, though...
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The MSI Claw A8 Ryzen Edition has officially landed in China, bringing with it AMD's new Ryzen Z2 Extreme—a mobile SoC that trims the fat from the desktop-class HX 370 while keeping the good bits: the full 8-WGP RDNA 3.5 iGPU and a hybrid...
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Given that NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5050 only officially emerged from the shadows less than a week ago, it's only fitting that the first one to show up at retail is MSI's Shadow 2X OC variant. And it's not surprising that the card is already...
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The Disney Pixar Toy Story IP train keeps chugging along in this honestly adorable, official, and very limited edition MSI prebuild gaming PC that commemorates the beloved show's 30th anniversary. Chalk full of Toy Story themes and...
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You may have seen a few more NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs on store shelves and in stock lately. After the initial rush to purchase this GPU, rapidly increasing prices (on custom models) kept most other buyers at bay. Even so, NVIDIA's...
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Way back when VIA introduced the Mini-ITX standard in 2001, it was initially aimed at low-power systems and highly-integrated machines. VIA's designers probably never imagined a future where you could slap a 150-watt 16-core CPU and a 575W...
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Everybody and their uncle wants a Switch 2 console (see our first impressions), though there are only so many of Nintendo's new handheld to go around, and they all pretty much disappeared from store shelves on day 1 (yesterday). What's a...
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MSI is rolling out a new and blazing-fast gaming monitor for players who are looking to have an edge-up over their esports opponents. Offering more sheer speed than almost ever other display on the market, MSI's new MPG 242R X60 is capable...
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