➀ The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 PSU is a high-performance unit with excellent power quality and thermal performance, though it comes with a high price tag and increased fan noise under heavy loads; ➁ It meets the 80Plus Platinum efficiency standards and is compatible with ATX 3.0 specifications; ➂ Despite its size, the PSU offers a 1300W power output and is well-suited for high-end systems.
Recent #MSI news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is the second-generation PC gaming handheld by MSI, powered by Intel's Lunar Lake processor with integrated Arc Battlemage graphics. It boasts one of the largest battery capacities among PC gaming handhelds. ➁ The device has won the '2025 Honoree in Gaming & eSports' award and is confirmed to have an 82WHr battery, double that of Valve's Steam Deck. ➂ The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is expected to launch at CES 2025 with AI capabilities and performance comparisons to AMD's Ryzen chips.
➀ MSI responds to the case of the burned out Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Tomahawk X870 motherboard; ➁ Confirms collaboration with AMD and GamersNexus for investigation; ➂ User error suspected as the cause of the damage.
➀ The MSI MEG X870E Godlike motherboard is now available for $1,099; ➁ It supports DDR5-8400+ RAM and features five M.2 slots; ➂ It includes 10 GbE, Wi-Fi 7, and two USB 4.0 40 Gbps ports.
➀ MSI's Vector 16 gaming laptop is on sale for $200 off; ➁ Packed with an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and Intel Core i9-14900HX processor; ➂ Features a 16-inch QHD display with up to 240 Hz refresh rate
➀ MSI's 27-inch curved gaming monitor, the G27CQ4 E2, is currently on sale for $144 at Newegg, down from its usual price of $179. The discount is further enhanced by a promo code, making it a great deal for a WQHD resolution and high refresh rate. ➁ The monitor features a WQHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, a 170 Hz refresh rate, and a 1 ms response time. It also covers 91% of the DCI-P3 and 114% of the sRGB color gamuts. ➂ The G27CQ4 E2 is a good choice for gamers looking for a quality curved gaming display.
➀ MSI's CoreLiquid I240 and I360 AIO coolers offer strong thermal performance and moderate noise levels. ➁ The 240mm version runs quieter than most competitors. ➂ Easy installation with pre-installed fans and UNI frame. ➃ No additional software required for control.
➀ MSI teased its MEG Z890 GODLIKE motherboard; ➁ The motherboard is expected to launch in Q4; ➂ It features expanded storage capabilities, high-speed connectivity, and advanced technologies like Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4.
➀ Intel's Core Ultra 200 Series CPUs feature a new design with a changing hotspot, requiring a new cooler; ➁ The new NPU design in the CPUs affects cooling efficiency; ➂ MSI's new MPG CORELIQUID cooler addresses the issue with a UNI bracket.
➀ MSI's new RTX 4070 Ti SUPER STALKER 2 graphics card includes STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl for FREE; ➁ The card features a military green color theme with brushed metal finish; ➂ MSI's GAMING SLIM design is used for the new card, which is the most powerful custom card in the company's GAMING SLIM lineup.
➀ MSI is launching a new MEG Vision X AI pre-built PC with Intel's new 'Arrow Lake' CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The PC is expected to feature the Intel Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs; ➃ The system will include a 360mm AIO liquid cooler, Glacier Armor heatsink design, and an ultra-high-end Z890 motherboard.
➀ MSI has released the awaited BIOS patch for Intel's 13th and 14th-gen CPUs on its Z790 and B760 motherboards; ➁ The patch addresses instability issues caused by excessive voltage requests from the CPUs; ➂ MSI has listed 14 motherboards that are ready for the update.
➀ MSI reveals the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GAMING Slim 'STALKER 2' Edition graphics card; ➁ The card is designed in collaboration with GSC Games for STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl; ➂ It features a custom design and factory overclocking.
➀ The MSI MAG CoreLiquid I360 AIO CPU cooler features a universal mounting system and ARGB lighting; ➁ It supports both Intel and AMD platforms and offers efficient cooling with low noise; ➂ The cooler's design and build quality are highlighted, along with its installation process and performance.
➀ MSI's Pano 100L PZ case and Project Zero Z790 motherboard simplify cable management. ➁ The design moves all connectors to the rear, making assembly easier for novices. ➂ Potential downsides include compatibility issues with short-cable devices and increased air leakage.
1. MSI announces the Claw 8 AI PLUS handheld gaming device with a new Lunar Lake CPU; 2. Features an upgraded 8" 16:10 FHD+ display and a second Thunderbolt 4 port; 3. Includes an enhanced 80Whr battery and updated MSI Center M software.
➀ MSI has released a new BIOS update for its AM5 motherboards. ➁ The update introduces a new overclocking mode called '105W TDP'. ➂ This mode provides a 13% performance increase in Cinebench R23 for the Ryzen 9700X and Ryzen 9600X processors.
➀ MSI teases its next-gen MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, designed for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs. ➁ Features include a 28-phase VRM design, support for DDR5-8000+ memory, and multiple PCIe Gen 5 slots. ➂ Ready for future Zen CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
➀ MSI's latest BIOS update introduces a 105W TDP option for Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X, enhancing multi-core performance by up to 13%. ➁ This new TDP option is speculated to be either a custom MSI feature or part of AMD's upcoming AGESA 1.2.0.1a Patch A. ➂ Users can easily toggle this setting in the BIOS, potentially boosting their CPU performance with minimal effort.
➀ MSI has unveiled its flagship MEG X870E Godlike motherboard designed for AMD's Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, featuring support for up to 256GB DDR5 RAM and five M.2 SSDs. ➁ The motherboard includes a 28-phase (110A) CPU VRM, dual 8-pin power connectors, and two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. ➂ Pricing and release date are yet to be announced, but it is expected to be positioned at the top end of the market.