MSI is about to add two new curved gaming monitors to its portfolio – the MPG ARTYMIS 273CQR-QD and MPG ARTYMIS 273CQRX-QD. Both monitors share similar specifications, including QD Premium Color and WQHD resolution, but the maximum refresh rate differs. Both monitors use a 27-inch VA panel with 1440p resolution, …
Read More »MSI is replacing MAG CoreLiquid 240R and 360R coolers due to blockages
MSI has recently been made aware of an issue affecting MAG CoreLiquid 240R and 360R all-in-one liquid coolers. Due to an issue in a small number of these coolers, blockages are occurring, stopping them from cooling the processor as effectively as they should be. As a result, MSI has set …
Read More »The MSI MAG Trident S 5M is an Xbox One-like PC for cloud and mobile gaming
MSI has been making gaming PCs for a while now, but none of them are quite like the new MAG Trident S 5M. Instead of focusing on packing a good CPU+GPU combo for native gaming, MSI designed the Trident S 5M for cloud and mobile gaming, offering a compact solution …
Read More »KitGuru’s GPU Benchmark System: 2022 Update!
It's time to meet our new GPU test rig for 2022
Read More »MSI has finally launched the MEG Z690 Godlike motherboard
MSI is finally ready to officially announce its flagship Z690 motherboard, the MEG Z690 Godlike. As the leaked images showed us, MSI's new E-ATX motherboard will feature an LCD dashboard, lots of ARGB lighting, and all the bells and whistles you can add to a motherboard. Starting with its aesthetics, …
Read More »RTX 3050 – Inno3D Twin X2 OC & MSI Gaming X
We test two more RTX 3050 AIB cards - one from MSI and one from Inno3D
Read More »MSI is offering a Dying Light 2 digital copy when buying selected products
With Dying Light 2 Stay Human about to release, MSI decided it was a good idea to bundle the new post-apocalyptic title with selected PC components, systems and peripherals. The promotion began on February 1st and will end by March 5th. You'll be able to redeem a free copy of …
Read More »MSI enables trial support for AVX-512 on latest MEG Z690 Unify-X BIOS
Just before the Alder Lake-S launch, Intel decided it was best to disable support for AVX-512 and eventually blocked user-made workarounds to re-enable it. Now, some motherboard makers are taking matters into their own hands, with MSI launching a new BIOS with trial support for AVX-512. Xavier Amberger found the …
Read More »Yikes, the RTX 3090 Ti really will draw 450W+
Specs for the upcoming MSI RTX 3090 Ti Suprim X have been leaked, confirming some of the rumours we've been hearing about this new GPU. If you're thinking about getting one of these cards, you will want to make sure your power supply has at least a rated wattage of 1000W...
Read More »MSI launches first 300Hz Mini LED gaming monitor and its first Xbox Edition gaming display
MSI is expanding its gaming display line-up with a new monitor specifically aimed at Xbox Series X|S owners, as well as the world's first 27-inch mini LED monitor with a 300Hz refresh rate. The MPG321UR-QD Xbox Edition is a 32-inch monitor, packing a 4K IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate, …
Read More »MSI unveils H670, B660 and H610 motherboards at CES 2022
With Intel introducing a slew of new processors for desktops at CES 2022, it is time to check back in with motherboard vendors to see what's new. This week, MSI has unveiled its expanded line-up of 600-series motherboards, including new H670, H610 and B660 boards. For now, there's only a …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 26 – Win an RTX 3060 graphics card from Cyberpower! (closed)
For day 26 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with CyberPowerPC to give one lucky reader a brand new graphics card! Today's prize is none other than the MSI RTX 3060 Gaming X!
Read More »MSI is launching a new 4K/144Hz gaming monitor
It seems 4K gaming monitors with a high refresh rate are the next big thing in the monitor market. MSI has also joined the ranks, announcing a new 28-inch Optix MAG gaming monitor with a 4K, 144Hz panel. The Optix MAG281URF uses a Rapid IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate, …
Read More »Rumours claim some RTX 30 GPUs to get cheaper, while some RX 6000 GPUs to increase in price
GPU prices are still far from returning to normal and it looks like soon we'll see another shift. According to a new report, some MSI RTX 30 series GPUs are about to get a bit cheaper, while some Sapphire RX 6000 GPUs are going to get a price increase. In …
Read More »MSI’s Z690 Godlike motherboard may also come with DDR5 memory and AIO cooler
MSI's upcoming flagship MEG Z690 Godlike motherboard isn't out yet, but someone appears to have got hold of one early. Through photos of the packaging, it seems that MSI will be bundling this motherboard with a Kingston Fury DDR5-6000 memory kit, and an MSI S360 AIO liquid cooler. MSI's motherboard …
Read More »Leak reveals MSI B660 motherboards and pricing
Details on upcoming B660 motherboards are still somewhat scarce, with little officially known about the upcoming mid-range options for those looking to build an Intel 12th Gen PC. We may now have a rough idea on pricing though, as MSI's B660 motherboard line-up has leaked. Twitter leaker, @g01d3nm4ng0 (via Wccftech), has …
Read More »MSI’s early Black Friday deals bring big discounts to gaming PCs and monitors
Black Friday is just around the corner, but you can get some deals early if you shop around. MSI already has some early Black Friday deals live, focusing on gaming PCs and monitors. If you're in need of a pre-built gaming system, the MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 11th is the …
Read More »MSI’s latest monitors tackle Mini LED and OLED
MSI has two high-spec monitors launching this month, delivering Mini LED or OLED displays for high refresh rate PC gaming. The first monitor is the MEG341, an ultra-wide curved monitor sporting Mini LED technology. The second is the MEG551U, a much larger, 55-inch OLED gaming display. The MSI MEG 341 …
Read More »MSI shows that Intel Alder Lake-S chips come in one of two CPU die types
During a recent stream, MSI brought to light some additional details on Intel's 12th Gen Core CPU design. There are a number of SKUs in the line-up, but there also seems to be different die types depending on the core count. During the MSI Insider stream, MSI showed that Alder …
Read More »Leo goes hands-on with MSI’s Z690 Warchest!
MSI sent us a WARCHEST packed with Z690 goodies - let's dive in!
Read More »MSI unveils extensive line-up of Z690 motherboards
Today, Intel is launching its 12th Gen Core desktop processors, alongside the new Z690 chipset. MSI is already well prepared for this next-gen Intel platform, with 18 Z690 motherboards ready to go, spread out across the Pro, MAG, MPG and MEG series and thus covering creators, gamers and enthusiasts looking …
Read More »MSI launches Z16 Creator limited edition laptop designed with Hiroshi Fujiwara
The MSI Creator series of laptops has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Now, the company is launching its best Creator laptop yet, the Z16 Creator Hiroshi Fujiwara edition, a limited edition created in collaboration with Fragment Designs. Hiroshi Fujiwara, regarded as the godfather of street fashion, collaborated …
Read More »MSI introduces the MEG CoreLiquid S series CPU coolers featuring an IPS display
MSI's new addition to its portfolio of CPU coolers is the MEG Coreliquid S series of AIO liquid coolers. Designed to be silent during operation, the new MEG Coreliquid S series will be available in two sizes, both featuring an IPS display that you can customise to your liking. Available …
Read More »First Radeon RX 6600 retail listings show high pricing for mid-range GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has been circulating in rumours for months now. While AMD has yet to officially announce the card, it is believed that it will be launching in mid-October, and some retailers are already beginning to list them throughout Europe. One listing appeared at a Portuguese retailer and …
Read More »MSI may have revealed Intel’s Alder Lake-S launch date
Like several other cooler makers, MSI will also be offering a free upgrade kit so that users can continue to use their current CPU cooler on the upcoming Intel LGA 1700 socket. The new socket will launch on new motherboards alongside Intel's upcoming Alder Lake-S desktop processors, which may be …
Read More »ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and more expected to launch Intel Arc ‘Alchemist’ graphics cards
Intel has been working on its big push into the desktop graphics card market for several years and in just a few months, we'll see the first Intel Arc ‘Alchemist' graphics cards hitting shelves. While no board partners have announced their plans officially yet, it would seem that we know …
Read More »MSI 35th Anniversary Golden Dragon Unboxing!
MSI has been celebrating its 35th anniversary all year long with new hardware launches and fresh discounts on products. This week, MSI sent a mysterious package to KitGuru HQ, so naturally, we filmed an unboxing video. This is just a fun little unboxing video, but if you're currently shopping around …
Read More »MSI introduces world’s first Human-Machine Interface gaming monitor
MSI has recently announced the world's first Human-Machine Interface (HMI) gaming monitor – the MEG381CQR Plus, packing a secondary display and more intuitive controls through a gaming dial. Aside from the addition of HMI, this particular monitor also includes all the bells and whistles you would want from a premium …
Read More »Unofficial Windows 11 BIOS updates for MSI B450/550 boards have surfaced
As you may know by now, TPM 2.0 is a requirement to install Windows 11. To ensure endusers have their systems ready for Windows 11, motherboard manufacturers are set to release BIOS updates to enable TPM 2.0 by default. MSI seems to be the first to do so, though not …
Read More »MSI Spatium M480 HS 2TB SSD Review
MSI is now making SSDs. Yep - you read that right. But are they any good?
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