MSI announced a new Prestige business laptop line for CES 2026 featuring thinner designs, OLED displays, 2-in-1 options, larger trackpads, and Intel's Panther Lake chips, with models like Prestige 14 AI Plus and Prestige 16 AI Plus, including Flip versions with stylus and OLED screens, set to launch early 2024.
MSI announced the Stealth 16 AI Plus gaming laptop for CES 2026, featuring a thinner, lighter design with a 240Hz OLED display, Intel and Nvidia components, and a focus on portability and discreetness, priced at $2,099 and launching in March.
MSI unveiled its most powerful GPU to date, the GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z, featuring a 40-phase VRM, up to 3,742 MHz overclocked speed, and advanced cooling with a full-copper cold plate and 360 mm radiator, designed for extreme overclocking with a limited production run of 1,300 units.
MSI has unveiled the GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z at CES 2026, featuring a liquid-cooled system, a large front display, reinforced PCB, and high power delivery capabilities up to 2,500 W for extreme overclocking, with benchmarks showing record-high clock speeds of 3,742 MHz.
MSI announced two new 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitors, the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24, featuring EL 3.0 panels with Dark Armor Film for improved contrast, durability, and black levels, along with customizable HDR modes and other advanced features, set to debut at CES 2026.
The MSI MEG X870E Godlike X Edition is a limited-edition, high-end motherboard celebrating MSI’s 10th anniversary of the Godlike series, featuring top-tier specifications such as support for AMD Ryzen 7000 series, multiple PCIe 5.0 slots, extensive connectivity options, and exclusive features aimed at enthusiasts and collectors.
MSI has discounted its 27-inch Mag 271QP X28 QD-OLED gaming monitor to $519.99, offering a fast 280Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and features to prevent burn-in, making it a top choice for fast-paced gaming. The deal includes a promo code and a three-year warranty. Additional deals include gaming controllers, power banks, and chargers from Razer, Anker, and Apple.
The MSI MAG 272QP X50 is the first 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor to reach 500Hz, offering significant improvements in brightness, response time, and HDR performance, making it ideal for competitive gaming despite some ongoing panel dimming issues. It is priced at $850 and features a sleek design with extensive calibration and HDR modes, though it lacks a USB hub and KVM switch, with availability expected in late July.
Newegg is offering a significant discount on the MSI MAG 271QPX, a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, priced at $499.99 with a coupon code, $200 off its retail price. This deal is available for today only, but Best Buy is also offering the same monitor at this price. The monitor features basic connectivity options and a 3-year warranty, making it an attractive option for gamers seeking a high-performance display.
Two AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs have burned out while installed on MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK motherboards, with both incidents reported on the Quazarzone forums. MSI is investigating the issue, which they have so far only replicated with improperly installed CPUs. The problem may be due to deformed CPU sockets or incorrect installation, and it is unclear if this is a widespread issue or limited to a specific batch of motherboards.
MSI has announced full support for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU on its X870, X870E, and older 600-series AM5 motherboards through the AGESA 1.2.0.2a BIOS update. This update ensures compatibility with the new Zen 5 architecture-based processor, which is designed for peak gaming performance and high computing power. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, will launch on November 7th at $479. The update also extends support to MSI's X670/E and B650/E motherboards, allowing users to benefit from PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 memory support.
The MSI Claw A1M gaming handheld, featuring an Intel chip, offers a solid design and 120Hz screen but falls short in performance and value compared to rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go. Despite decent battery life and Thunderbolt 4 support, its higher price, clunky MSI Center app, and ongoing optimization issues make it less appealing, especially with newer models on the horizon.
At Computex 2024, several new laptops were showcased, with AMD's Ryzen "Strix Point" AI 300 series CPUs taking center stage. Notable models include the Asus ProArt P16, MSI Stealth A16 AI+, Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, Asus TUF A14, and Asus ProArt PX13, all featuring advanced specifications and AI capabilities aimed at enhancing performance for creators, gamers, and professionals.
MSI has announced the Claw 8 AI+ "A2VM," a next-gen gaming handheld featuring Intel Lunar Lake CPUs with advanced CPU cores and Xe2 "Battlemage" graphics. The device boasts an 8" FHD screen, Cooler Boost HyperFlow cooling, and an ergonomic design. It runs on Windows 11 and includes updated MSI Center M software. Pricing and release details are expected closer to the Lunar Lake launch in late Q3 2024.
MSI has unveiled its next-gen Intel Z890 EDGE and PRO motherboards at Computex, designed to support Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs. The Z890 EDGE features a sleek all-white design, dual 8-pin connectors, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 slots, and multiple M.2 slots. The PRO variant offers similar features with additional QoL improvements. MSI also showcased its latest Z790 MPOWER and Z790 PROJECT ZERO PLUS motherboards, highlighting innovations like Mini_CUDIMM slots and CAMM2 memory module support.