Recent #MSI news in the semiconductor industry

17 days ago

➀ The r/GamingLaptops subreddit has faced months of spam from bots and paid actors promoting MSI products with repetitive, generic comments.

➀ Moderators suspect coordinated campaigns originating from accounts in lower-income countries, posting multiple times hourly.

➂ The community urges users to report suspicious activity and enforce transparency on brand affiliations, threatening bans for undisclosed promotions.

MSIcybersecuritygaming
about 2 months ago

➀ MSI's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB hits historic low price of $409.99, featuring Blackwell architecture and GDDR7 VRAM;

➁ Delivers 4608 CUDA cores, 28 Gbps memory speed, and compact dual-fan cooling for mid-tier gaming builds;

➂ Outperforms RTX 4060 Ti in benchmarks but trails behind RTX 5070 in rasterization performance.

GPUMSINVIDIA
2 months ago

➀ Gigabyte removed unofficial PCIe 5.0 support for GPUs on B650 motherboards via BIOS F35, citing stability risks, with performance dips observed post-update;

➁ B650 boards lack AMD's official PCIe 5.0 validation, as it's reserved for B650E/X670E chipsets, leading to compatibility concerns;

➂ Users can revert to BIOS F34 to regain Gen5 support, while industry insiders hint at broader vendor lockouts to uphold AMD's chipset segmentation.

GigabyteMSIPCIe
3 months ago

➀ The MSI Katana 15 HX delivers solid 1080p gaming performance with an RTX 5050 GPU at under $1,000, offering exceptional value for budget-conscious gamers;

➁ Key drawbacks include a dim, color-lacking display (257.2 nits, 69.3% sRGB) and outdated 720p webcam, while the keyboard tends to overheat during extended use;

➂ Notable strengths include four-zone RGB lighting, extensive upgrade options (DDR5 RAM/SSD slots), and competitive productivity benchmarks despite using 14th Gen Intel HX-series CPUs.

MSIgaming laptop
3 months ago

➀ MSI returns to the CPU air cooling market after a 10-year hiatus with the MAG Core Frozr AA13, featuring a compact single-tower design and 240W TDP support.

➁ Equipped with four 6mm copper heat pipes and a high-static-pressure 120mm RGB fan (62.6 CFM airflow), it targets enthusiasts with compatibility for Intel LGA1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets.

➂ Despite lacking price/availability details, the cooler showcases MSI's renewed commitment to thermal solutions amid rising high-TDP CPU demands.

CoolingMSIcpu
3 months ago

➀ The first GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, from MSI's Shadow 2X OC variant, is now available for preorder on Amazon with a release date of July 1, 2025.

➁ This release date is earlier than NVIDIA's original announcement of availability starting in the second half of July.

➂ The desktop version of GeForce RTX 5050 uses 8GB of GDDR6 memory, while the laptop version uses GDDR7, due to power efficiency considerations.

MSINVIDIA
4 months ago

➀ MSI launches the compact RTX 5060 8G Inspire ITX, featuring a single-fan design and dual-slot form factor (145 x 120 x 45mm) matching the reference 145W TGP;

➁ Despite its size, it offers identical core specs (3,840 GPU cores, 8GB GDDR7) as bulkier models, with OC variants reaching up to 2.527 GHz boost clock;

➂ Trade-offs include potential noise and thermal limitations compared to triple-fan designs, though retro Cyclone models offer similar performance in a slightly larger package.

GPULaptopMSI
5 months ago

➀ MSI introduced its first AMD-powered gaming handheld, the Claw A8 BZ2EM, featuring AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Hall Effect controls, and a modular M.2 SSD design;

➁ Refreshed Crosshair (Intel/AMD) and Cyborg gaming laptops debuted with RTX 5060/5070 GPUs, 240Hz screens, and prices starting at $1,149;

➂ MSI expanded partnerships with AMG Motorsport for specialty laptops but withheld global pricing and availability details for new devices

AMDMSIgaming
5 months ago

➀ MSI MAG Pano 100R PZ supports back-connect motherboards and vertical GPU installation with eight PCIe slots, offering flexible build configurations;

➁ The case delivers strong thermal performance with four pre-installed ARGB fans and supports up to ten fans/360mm radiators, though noise-normalized CPU cooling has room for improvement;

➂ Despite lacking an included GPU riser cable, it features thoughtful cable management, magnetic dust filters, and dual storage panels for SSDs/HDDs at a $159 MSRP.

CoolingGPUMSI
5 months ago

➀ The MSI Roamii BE Lite is a budget-friendly dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router offering wide coverage up to 5,800 sq. ft. but excludes the 6 GHz band, limiting full Wi-Fi 7 compliance;

➁ Despite using dual-band, it delivered stable long-range 5 GHz performance and outperformed competitors like TP-Link Deco BE5000 and Amazon Eero 7 in congested 25-foot tests;

➂ Priced at $225, it lacks 2.5 GbE LAN ports (only 1 GbE) and prioritizes affordability over cutting-edge specs, making it suitable for budget-conscious users.

MSIWi-Fi 7
7 months ago

➀ Perhaps NVIDIA once considered equipping the GeForce RTX 5080 with 24GB of VRAM, but it's likely just a typo by MSI;

➁ The 24GB listing has been corrected, but it was spotted in the GPU compatibility section of MSI's Mag X870 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard;

➂ Speculation is that NVIDIA might have considered or plan to release a version of the GeForce RTX 5080 with 24GB VRAM in the future.

MSINVIDIA
8 months ago

➀ The MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX Wifi offers a great value at $229.99 with dual PCIe 5.0 x4 sockets and 5 GbE, although it lacks a rear 20 Gbps port and integrated RGB.

➁ It features Wi-Fi 7, 5 GbE, and ample USB ports, including three Type-C ports.

➂ The board performs well in gaming and productivity apps, with a solid power delivery and a neutral design.

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