➀ MSI's X870E motherboards will feature dedicated 8-pin PCIe power connectors for RTX 50 series GPUs. ➁ This design aims to support NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series cards. ➂ Other motherboard makers are also expected to adopt similar power connectors for high-end configurations.

➀ Asus and MSI have introduced motherboards with GPU quick-release mechanisms at Gamescon 2024, simplifying GPU upgrades. ➁ The new designs, including Asus' ROG X870E Hero and MSI's Z890 MPG Edge, feature automatic ejection systems for GPUs and M.2 slots. ➂ These innovations aim to reduce component damage and ease the process of GPU testing and swapping.

➀ MSI unveils MPG X870E Carbon Wi-Fi motherboard at Gamescom 2024. ➁ Features 20-phase VRM, dual USB4 ports, and supports up to 192GB DDR5-8000+ memory. ➂ Designed for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 processors and Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.

➀ MSI collaborates with Blizzard to release a WoW-themed RTX 4070 Super. ➁ The GPU features a unique, swappable design with ten half backplates representing different WoW regions. ➂ The card will be available on August 26 and is part of the WoW 20th Anniversary Celebration.

➀ MSI's B650I Edge Wi-Fi offers a unique design and quality audio in the Mini-ITX space. ➁ It supports Zen 5 and features Wi-Fi 6E, but lacks PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 and has fewer USB ports compared to competitors. ➂ Performance varies, excelling in some tests but lagging in multi-threaded tasks.

➀ MSI's Optix G274RW gaming monitor is available for $109 with a 170Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. ➁ Features include an IPS panel, blue-light filter, and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility. ➂ Ideal for esports gaming and budget builds.

➀ MSI introduces PBO Enhanced Mode, boosting performance of Ryzen 9000 CPUs by up to 15%. ➁ The new feature offers three modes, with the most aggressive mode achieving nearly a 10% performance increase on Ryzen 9 9950X. ➂ MSI also introduces temperature-tuned profiles to lower peak operating temperatures without significant performance loss.

1. MSI confirms working with Intel to address the instability issues with 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors. 2. The company plans to release a BIOS update as soon as the new microcode is available in mid-August. 3. Intel has not halted sales of affected CPUs and will offer replacements for damaged ones.

1. MSI celebrates 20 years of notebook PCs with an event in Akihabara; 2. Free admission at LIFORK Akihabara II from 1pm to 6pm on July 27; 3. Exhibition of past MSI notebooks, special giveaways, and talk shows.

1. AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor, based on Zen 4 architecture, launches in MSI's TITAN 18 Pro AMD Edition laptop. 2. The laptop features a 250W power output and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. 3. It includes a 16-core, 32-thread CPU with AMD's 3D V-Cache technology and a 18-inch 2560 x 1600 resolution display with a 240Hz refresh rate.

1. MSI releases a new BIOS update for AMD motherboards to address instability issues with NVIDIA RTX 4060 and 4070 GPUs. 2. The update also prepares for the upcoming Ryzen 9000 series processors. 3. The BIOS update includes compatibility improvements and stability enhancements for both GPU and CPU.

1. MSI has introduced a new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super card featuring NVIDIA's AD102 GPU, typically used in higher-tier cards like the RTX 4080/4090. 2. The AD102 chips in these cards are salvaged versions that did not meet the specifications for the higher-tier cards. 3. Despite using a binned AD102 chip, the performance of these cards is expected to be similar to regular AD103-based cards.

1. The MSI Claw, a Windows handheld with Meteor-Lake processor, underperforms compared to competitors with AMD processors, especially considering its high price of 799 Euros for the top model. 2. A previous test using BIOS version 106 and Intel Arc driver 31.0.101.5445 showed unsatisfactory results, prompting MSI to release further improvements via BIOS updates and Arc driver updates. 3. Despite the latest BIOS 10A update and driver 31.0.101.5590, performance improvements are minimal, with some benchmarks showing a slight decrease in GPU performance.

1. The MSI MPG 271QRXDE QD-OLED is part of MSI's 2024 OLED offensive, targeting eSport enthusiasts with its 360 Hz refresh rate and 27-inch size. 2. It uses a third-generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung, known for its excellent performance in previous tests. 3. The monitor offers a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and features like OLED Care 2.0 to prevent burn-in, positioning it in the premium segment at a price of 999 Euros.

1. MSI is collaborating with Hardwareluxx to offer three readers a chance to extensively test the new MPG 271QRXDE QD-OLED gaming monitor. 2. The monitor features a 27-inch screen with a 360 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time, utilizing the third generation QD-OLED technology. 3. Participants will have the opportunity to keep the monitor after the test and may also win $100 in Steam credit for purchasing and reviewing the monitor.

1. MSI introduced a new PCIe-based M.2 expansion card at Computex. 2. The card features two hot-swappable PCIe NVMe Gen 5 drive bays. 3. It is cooled by a single large GPU cooler fan.