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The MSI Stealth 15M is proof that gaming laptops with 15 W to 25 W Core U CPUs can work (Image source: MSI)

The MSI Stealth 15M is proof that gaming laptops with 15 W to 25 W Tiger Lake Core U CPUs can work

ULV Intel CPUs are getting better and better every year even if their performance differences can be marginal. However, those small gains are inching closer to Core H-levels of performance where we think Core U CPUs can have a pla...

Allen Ngo, Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:48:00 +0100

Affordable MSI GF65 Thin 9SD gaming laptop on sale for $750 USD with Core i7-9750H CPU, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU, and 144 Hz IPS display (Source: Newegg)

Deal | Affordable MSI GF65 Thin 9SD gaming laptop on sale for $750 USD with Core i7-9750H CPU, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU, and 144 Hz IPS display

The last generation budget gaming laptop still has some life left in it especially for gamers who are satisfied with playing the latest titles at 1080p and aren't aiming for 2K or 4K resolutions.

Allen Ngo, Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:58:00 +0100

MSI GL65 Leopard is now one of the cheapest gaming laptops with GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics for $1300 USD (Source: Newegg)

Deal | MSI GL65 Leopard is now one of the cheapest gaming laptops with GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics for $1300 USD

Just because GeForce RTX 30 laptops are available doesn't mean older RTX 20 models are suddenly useless. Users in the market for a new gaming laptop ought to keep an eye out for the inevitable sales on last year's top GeForce RTX ...

Allen Ngo, Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:02:00 +0100

Deal | MSI Prestige 14 EVO laptop with 11th gen Core i7, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD now on sale for $900 USD to be an excellent alternative to the Dell XPS 13

The configuration is loaded considering the price. Competing flagship Ultrabooks from Dell, HP, or Lenovo would cost well over $1000 if equipped with similar CPU, RAM, and storage options.

Allen Ngo, Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:34:00 +0100

MSI GS66 with GeForce RTX 3070 is 20 percent faster than the RTX 2080 Max-Q model, costs about the same at retail (Image source: Xotic PC)

There is absolutely no reason to buy the MSI GS66 GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q because the faster RTX 3070 model is the same price

The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 20 percent faster graphics performance than the RTX 2080 Max-Q and it even comes with the same 1 TB SSD capacity, 32 GB RAM, and 300 Hz display. Interested buyers would be better off with the newer Ampe...

Allen Ngo, Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:40:00 +0100

Comes with a 17-inch screen and AMD technology: The MSI Alpha 17

MSI Alpha 17: The mid-range gaming laptop with AMD technology

The MSI Alpha 17 with an AMD CPU and GPU is worth a closer look for price-conscious laptop gamers. Not only is the price right but also the performance of the 17-inch gaming laptop.

Mike Wobker, Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:35:00 +0100

The MSI GS66 Stealth has an 80 W version of the RTX 3080 GPU, but its website does not reveal that. (Image source: MSI)

MSI justifies keeping people in the dark about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU wattages, despite there being up to 70 W TGP differences between RTX 3080 cards

MSI has defended its decision to omit GPU wattages from its new NVIDIA GeForce 30 series gaming laptops, despite the considerable differences in performance between some GPUs of the same name. Apparently, MSI believes that it woul...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:58:00 +0100

MSI GL65 with 10th gen Core i7, 144 Hz IPS display, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and 16 GB RAM on sale for $769 USD after rebates (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI GL65 with 10th gen Core i7, 144 Hz IPS display, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and 16 GB RAM on sale for $769 USD after rebates

Unlike most other gaming laptop sales for under $800, this MSI GL65 strikes a respectable balance between graphics performance, CPU performance, display, RAM, and storage. Owners will just have to live with average color reproduct...

Allen Ngo, Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:22:00 +0100

The GE66 Raider offers significantly better GPU performance than the GS66 Stealth, despite both having an RTX 3070 GPU. (Image source: MSI)

Not all NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are created equal as early reviews show performance differences of over 30% between MSI machines with supposedly identical GPUs

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-P and RTX 3070 Max-Q differ by over 30% in benchmarks, early reviews of two MSI gaming laptops have shown. Many OEMs, including MSI, are divulging the minimum information about the RTX 30 series GPU...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:46:00 +0100

GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs support DLSS and ray tracing. (Image source: Nvidia)

Dozens of GeForce RTX 30 series laptops from Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte listed by UK retailer: Prices from £998.99 (US$1,367) with Ryzen 5000 and Tiger Lake options available

Fifty gaming laptops featuring Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs from major vendors such as Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte have been listed on the Scan website. Many feature Ryzen 5000 APUs and there are a couple of Tiger Lake H-35 optio...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:50:00 +0100

The MSI PRO MP271 series comes in three variants. (Image source: MSI)

MSI PRO MP271 monitors launched with slim bezels, eye strain reduction and not-so-professional features

MSI is targeting professionals with the PRO MP271 series of monitors. The series peaks at a WQHD and 60 Hz model, which also has a 120 mm height-adjustable stand. All members of the MSI PRO MP271 series are TÜV Rheinland certified...

Alex Alderson, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:01:00 +0100

The MSI Stealth 15M's Core i7-11375H could potentially offer excellent single-core performance. (Image Source: MSI)

Intel Core i7-11375H in purported MSI Stealth 15M laptop shown to be 46% faster in single-core compared to Core i7-10750H, indicative of longer sustained 5 GHz boost

We have received a Cinebench R20 single-core score from what appears to be an MSI Stealth 15M laptop powered by the Core i7-11375H Special Edition Tiger Lake-H35 processor. While we have previously reported about leaked scores for...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:12:00 +0100

MSI Optix G271 monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, 120% sRGB, and AMD FreeSync is down to $169 USD (Source: Costco)

Deal | MSI Optix G271 monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, 120% sRGB, and AMD FreeSync is down to $169 USD

The 1080p monitor should pair nicely with any GeForce RTX 3060, 3070, or 3080 PC if your intentions are to reach a stable 144 FPS or greater. The Costco deal is expected to last until February 7.

Allen Ngo, Tue, 19 Jan 2021 03:51:00 +0100

It looks like a router, but this is actaully ASUS’ Fanless Chromebox (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS introduces low profile Fanless Chromebox with WiFi 6 and multiple 4K outputs, configurable up to an Ice Lake i7

ASUS recently announced the Fanless Chromebox, a small form-factor PC based on the ChromeOS platform, with a wide range of display outputs and great wireless connectivity.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:29:00 +0100

MSI MEG Z590 GODLIKE and Asus ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial. (Image source: MSI/Asus)

Asus and MSI reveal their price lists for Rocket Lake Z590 motherboards ranging from €185 (US$224) all the way up to €1,516 (US$1,838)

Asus and MSI have released details about their new Z590 motherboards with the LGA 1200 socket that offer support for Comet Lake and Rocket Lake chips from Intel. MSI’s range features 12 boards that are headlined by a revamped MEG ...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0100

MSI Stealth 15M features the Core i7-11375H Tiger Lake-H35 processor. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2021 | MSI Stealth 15M powered by Core i7-11375H Special Edition and RTX 3060 Mobile is apparently the world's thinnest gaming laptop

MSI has unveiled an upgraded Stealth 15M gaming laptop at its MSIology event at CES 2021. MSI calls the Stealth 15M the world's thinnest gaming laptop. The Stealth 15M is powered by the Core i7-11375H and RTX 3060 Mobile and comes...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:32:00 +0100

MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat is the company's 2021 flagship. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2021 | GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat displaces the GT Titan series as MSI's flagship gaming laptop for 2021

At its MSIology event, MSI has taken wraps off the GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat. Embodying ancient Babylonian folklore, the new GE76 Raider will replace the GT Titan as MSI's 2021 flagship gaming laptop. The GE76 Raider is al...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0100

ADATA is readying DDR5 modules with up to 64 GB capacities and up to 8400 MT/s speeds for 2H 2021. (Image Source: ADATA)

ADATA to launch 64 GB DDR5-8400 RAM modules for Intel's upcoming Alder Lake-S CPUs in 2H 2021

It looks like Intel's upcoming Alder Lake-S CPUs are going to be the first to benefit from the DDR5 RAM standard. ADATA is already collaborating with motherboard makers like Gigabyte and MSI to ensure compatibility for the ”latest...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:20:00 +0100

MSI has given the GF65 Thin an Ampere refresh while retaining Comet Lake-H processors. (Image source: MSI)

The new MSI GF65 Thin will rely on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q and the Core i7-10750H

MSI will be announcing new products on January 13, but it briefly listed new versions of the GF65 Thin on its website. The 15.6-inch gaming laptop will be available with at least the GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q, along with up to an Int...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:10:00 +0100

Deal | Latest MSI Prestige 14 with 11th gen Core i7-1185G7 is down to $899 USD, Modern 15 with 10th gen Core i5 now at $499

With CES 2021 coming up, retailers are likely trying to clear stock ahead of all the inevitable announcements. Now would be the time to find a lot of deals on both last generation and current generation laptops.

Allen Ngo, Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:01:00 +0100

MSI Prestige 14 Evo: Intel versus AMD

After AMD has been increasingly gaining ground in terms of performance, Intel is finally trying to catch up with the Tiger Lake generation. We took a look at the MSI Prestige 14 Evo to see how well this plan has worked out.

Florian Glaser, Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:47:00 +0100

Expect to see even more MSI laptops relevealed at CES 2021. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI teases redesigned GS76 Stealth gaming laptop and a Summit E16 Flip business convertible launching at CES 2021

The GS76 Stealth could be one of the first gaming laptops to feature the Tiger Lake-H processors coupled with the mobile RTX 3000 GPUs. Apart from the redesigned chassis, the GS76 could also get a 360 Hz screen (still in validatio...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:13:00 +0100

MSI Modern 14 with 10th gen Core i5, Windows 10 Pro, and 3-year limited warranty is now down to $580 USD (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Modern 14 with 10th gen Core i5, Windows 10 Pro, and 3-year limited warranty is now down to $580 USD

Launched just over a year ago for $840 USD, MSI's sleek affordable business laptop just got even more affordable for office users tired of the same HP, Dell, or Lenovo solutions.

Allen Ngo, Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:32:00 +0100

Roughly 225 MSI RTX 3090 GPUs were stolen in China. (Image via MSI)

Over US$330k worth of MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 GPUs stolen in China

Thieves in China have nicked CN¥2.2 million (~US$336,700) worth of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 GPUs from an MSI factory, according to reports from Chinese news outlets and social media. This translates to about 225 graphics cards.

Sam Medley, Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:41:00 +0100

The Rocket Lake-S series will support new instruction sets. (Image source: Intel)

MSI publishes Rocket Lake-S processor data; 8-core SKUs will have 125 W TDPs and be capable of 5.0 GHz boost clock speeds

A screenshot of a Rocket Lake-S processor in CPU-Z is being circulated online, and by none other than MSI. The image confirms that the Rocket Lake-S series will support the AVX512F and SHA instruction sets, while 8-core parts will...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:18:00 +0100

Latest MSI GS66 sale is down to $1200 USD with 10th gen Core i7, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, and 144 Hz display (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Ultrathin MSI GS66 is down to $1200 USD with 10th gen Core i7, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, and 144 Hz display

Unlike the thicker, cheaper and more budget-oriented MSI GP, GF or GL series, the MSI GS series is home to the company's flagship ultrathin gaming models akin to the Razer Blade series. Such models always retail for high prices at...

Allen Ngo, Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:41:00 +0100

The best Cyber Monday laptop deals are here. (Image via Pixabay)

Deal | The 10 best laptop deals for Cyber Monday — Great hardware with enticing discounts

Cyber Monday sales are live and promise some of the best discounts of the year. We list the 10 best laptop deals you can snag right now that promise a great feature set and performance to boot, for a steal.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:30:00 +0100

MSI confirms an accidental fire at its Chinese PCB factory

Recently, reports of a fire breaking out at MSI's plant in Bao'an, Shenzhen arose on social media and on news sites. Now, the OEM has officially stated that these reports were true, although the incident in question was immediatel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:09:00 +0100

MSI GL75 with Core i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070, 16 GB RAM, and 144 Hz/3 ms display is only $1200 USD right now after rebates

Deal | MSI GL75 for $1200 USD is probably the cheapest gaming laptop at the moment with GeForce RTX 2070 graphics

The sale is expected to last for only a week. Unlike most other cheap configurations, this particular offer doesn't skimp on RAM, storage, or display quality even though it comes with the fast GeForce RTX 2070 GPU.

Allen Ngo, Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:50:00 +0100

MSI Creator 15: Good system performance meets bright UHD panel

MSI has enhanced this series' strengths with the Creator 15. The Comet Lake update offers a decent performance increase while the UHD panel scores points with its high luminosity and vivid colors. Only the battery suffers from thi...

Mike Wobker, Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0200

MSI GF75 Thin 10SDR: decent overall package

MSI GF75 Thin 10SDR: Price-Performance Tip

Powerful gaming laptops can get very expensive very fast. If you want limit yourself to less than $1,500 you may want to take a closer look at MSI's GF75 Thin 10SDR, a 17-inch laptop with plenty of gaming prowess thanks to its bui...

Florian Glaser, Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:13:00 +0200

MSI GT76 Titan is one of the fastest — and loudest — laptops we've tested

It takes two large 60 mm fans and eleven copper heat pipes to cool both a 125 W CPU and 200 W GPU in a laptop chassis. However, the resulting fan noise will be as large and in charge as the resulting performance.

Allen Ngo, Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:13:00 +0200

An MSI subsidiary tried to sell the GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING TRIO X at an exorbitant price. Image via MSI

MSI subsidiary caught scalping RTX 3080 and 3090 GPUs on eBay

Starlit Partner, a sales subsidiary of MSI, was caught scalping MSI's variant of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 for extremely high prices. MSI has claimed that an error is the root of the issue.

Sam Medley, Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:15:00 +0200

The new Alpha lineup includes 17-inch models with 144 Hz IPS FHD displays. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI updates its Alpha gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000-H APUs and RX 5600M dGPUs, adds 17-inch model

MSI's all-AMD Alpha gaming laptop lineup is getting updated with Renoir-H and Radeon RX 5600M dGPUs. It also features larger 65 Wh batteries, bigger speakers and an improved cooling system. The IPS FHD displays come with 144 Hz re...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:39:00 +0200

MSI seeks to redefine everyday computing with the refreshed Modern 14 and Modern 15 featuring Intel Tiger Lake and NVIDIA MX450 graphics

MSI has upgraded the Modern series of laptops with new 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake processors and the NVIDIA MX450 discrete GPU. The Modern 14 and Modern 15 now come with improvements such as Thunderbolt 4, faster RAM, 52 Wh battery...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:44:00 +0200

The MSI Prestige 14 Evo. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI takes the Intel Evo route with the new Prestige 14 Evo

Alongside the new Prestige 14, MSI has also introduced the Prestige 14 Evo edition that complies with Intel Evo specifications. The Prestige 14 Evo is in many ways similar to the non-Evo variant except that it features a 1 W displ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:25:00 +0200

The MSI Prestige 15 packs plenty of impressive hardware for a 1.65 kg laptop. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Prestige 15 refreshed with up to an Intel Core i7-1185G7, Iris Xe Graphics, an 82 Wh battery and an NVIDIA GPU

The revised MSI Prestige 15 comes with up to an Intel Core i7-1185G7, Iris Xe Graphics and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU. The 15-inch machine has two Thunderbolt 4 ports too, along with an 82 Wh battery, dual SO-DIMM slots ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:42:00 +0200

The MSI Prestige 14 will be available in three colours. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Prestige 14 gains Tiger Lake processors, Iris Xe Graphics and an Intel EVO edition

The new MSI Prestige 14 has been announced in a choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors. The refreshed 14-inch laptop retains the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU of its predecessor and its 52 Wh battery. MSI has unveiled a Prestig...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:38:00 +0200

MSI's new Summit Series means business: Tiger Lake CPUs, Intel Xe, Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics, Thunderbolt 4, and more

MSI has unveiled its new line of business laptops. Dubbed the Summit Series, the new machines pack Tiger Lake CPUs and optional Nvidia GeForce or Intel Xe graphics cards. The laptops are specifically designed for business professi...

Sam Medley, Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:30:00 +0200

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