MSI's gaming monitor lineup has seen various additions in the past couple of years, with designs that cater to all kinds of gamers. These monitors come in four different tiers, from the high-end MEG series to the gaming-minded MPG series, the entry-level MAG series & the budget G-Series. The company has a vast array of options in 24, 25, 27, 32, 34, 40, and 49" options and a total of 17 models within its OLED lineup, which range from 27, 32, 34, and 49" options. The company recently refreshed its QD-OLED lineup with new options that come with improved panels, […]
The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is currently Amazon Prime Big Deals’ best ‘price to performance gaming laptop and here is why. For only $1,499 after a $300 price reduction, you get an RTX 5070 Ti paired with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, making it one of the most lethal combinations for both gaming and productivity. If you are looking for exceptional value from a portable powerhouse, your search ends here. The gaming laptop purchase comes with a free copy of ARC Raiders, with the entire package offering way more than what the price is leading on The […]
This is one of the fastest QD-OLED QHD gaming monitors on the planet, which is now available at the lowest price ever. MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 Goes on Sale for Just $749 on Newegg; More Displays See Huge Discounts The world's first 500Hz QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor and one of the fastest gaming display from MSI has just hit a record low price. The MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, which was launched this year, is available on Newegg for $100 lower price than usual. The gaming monitor was released at a high price tag of $850 as it offers one […]
Amazon Prime Day has arrived and MSI has dished out some big discounts on a range of laptops for the UK sale, cutting prices by up to £900.
Each discount is sold on a ‘while stocks last' basis, so certain deals may not be available for the entire duration of the Prime Day sale, which ends on October 8th.
The biggest discount of the event comes to the MSI Stealth A18 AI+, which normally goes for £2,899, but is currently down to £1,999. Another high-end laptop, the MSI Vector 16 HX AI has also been discounted from £2799 to £2399, a £400 saving.
There is a cheaper version of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU rather than a Core Ultra 9, and an RTX 5070 Ti GPU for £1499. This should be up your alley if you are looking for the most balanced spec for the price tag.
There are two £999 laptops from MSI currently discounted. The first is the Cyborg 15 A13VF-802UK, which houses an Intel Core i7-13620H processor and an RTX 4060, which is down to £750. The second is an MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop with a 13th Gen Core i5 CPU and an RTX 4050 GPU for £650.
These are just a few of the highlights, but you can find MSI's complete list of Amazon Prime Day deals, HERE.
MSI's latest GLS series PSUs have achieved a higher power efficiency rating by Cybnetics than what they are officially rated at. Cybenetics Surprises MSI By Giving "Platinum" Efficiency Rating On GLS "80 PLUS Gold" PSUs MSI recently launched its brand new MAG GLS series PSU family, which is aimed at mainstream builders while supporting the latest features such as ATX 3.1, PCIe 5.1, and 12V-2x6 support. These PSUs are the follow-up to the previous MAG GL family, which was introduced back in 2024, and come in four wattage flavors: 1000W, 850W, 750W, and 650W. While the new "GLS" series improves […]
Following on from our previous look at a ‘Powered by MSI’ desktop from Stormforce – which arrived in a sorry state – today it is the turn of Cyberpower PC and their MSI Project Zero PBM Essential prebuilt desktop. Featuring a Core Ultra 7 265KF, RTX 5070 Ti, 64GB of memory and as many MSI components as you can fit in a PC in 2025… can this two-and-a-bit grand desktop deliver a better experience this time around?
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:49 Core Config / Price
04:31 The MSI Z890 Tomahawk
05:54 PSU
06:08 AIO
07:10 Case / Fans
08:19 Mats thoughts on the build
09:15 Config and some issues
10:08 Plague Tale: Requiem
11:00 Cyberpunk 2077
12:25 CounterStrike 2
13:06 Hogwarts Legacy
14:08 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
14:43 Marvel Rivals
16:11 The gaming experience
16:39 Clock Speeds / Thermals / Power Use / Noise
18:13 Thermal Footage
18:35 Noise levels
18:53 Closing Thoughts
Specifications:
Case: MSI MAG Panoramic 100R Project Zero Gaming Case – Black
CPU (Processor): Intel® Core Ultra 7 265KF: 20 Cores [8P Up to 5.50GHz / 12E Up to 4.60GHz], 125W TDP, 36MB Cache
CPU Cooling: MSI Coreliquid E360 ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler, Ultimate OC Compatible – Black
Operating System: Windows 11 Home (No Recovery Media)
Warranty Service: DESKTOP STANDARD WARRANTY: 5 Years' Labour, 2 Years' Parts, 12 Months' Collect and Return plus Life-Time Technical Support
The core specs are confirmed in the following CPU-Z and GPU-Z screenshots:
Over in our full video review on YouTube we put the Project Zero PBM Essential through its paces across 6 different games at both 1440p and 4k. The system shows strong 1440p gaming performance, running respectable framerates in pretty much all of the titles we tested. We also dove in to the benefits and frame gains that can be achieved when utilising DLSS 4 and frame generation, as can be seen by some of the screenshots below. For full details of all titles that we tested, head over to YouTube and watch the review in full.
A Plague Tale: Requiem (1440p – Max Settings)
A Plague Tale: Requiem (1440p – Max Settings – DLSS Performance and Frame Generation On)
Counter Strike 2 (1440P – Max Settings)
Counter Strike 2 (4K – Max Settings)
Cyberpunk 2077 (4K – Max Settings)
Cyberpunk 2077 (4K – Max Settings – DLSS Performance and 4X Multi Frame Generation On)
Closing Thoughts
CyberPowerPC have done a decent job of putting this ‘Powered by MSI' system together. Cable management is good and it's clear to see that the machine has been built with care. The overall aesthetic is great, with the MAG Pano 100R PZ case being a great platform for showing off the components. The GPU in particular is a stunner with its dragon cut-out backplate.
Gaming performance on the most part was great, excelling at 1440p and being helped at 4K with the use of DLSS and Frame Generation – love em' or hate em', they're both features that are here to stay.
It's not all sunshine and rainbows for the MSI Project Zero PBM Essential desktop, though. XMP was not enabled before the machine was delivered to us and the graphics card driver was a few months out of date – both things are an easy fix, but could go unnoticed by less ‘techy' customers picking up a system from CyberPowerPC.
We'd also say the choice of RAM leaves a bit to be desired – 5200MT/s speeds (after we enabled XMP) and CL40 timings are not particularly cutting edge either.
You can buy the MSI Project Zero PBM Essential desktop directly from CyberPowerPC for £2149.20 HERE
Pros:
Good 1440p gaming performance.
Latest gen Nvidia GPU offering DLSS and Multi Frame Generation for 4K gaming.
Good cable management.
Reasonable pricing.
Cons:
XMP not enabled by Cyberpower PC.
System memory is slow (5200MT/s CL40) and does not have RGB to match the rest of the build.
GPU driver was a few months out of date.
KitGuru says: The MSI Project Zero PBM Essential is a decent gaming desktop that's been built well and will handle 1440p gaming with ease. It was let down by a few missing finishing touches during the build though and could definitely benefit from some faster (and flashier) memory.
The MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 offers decent specifications for an enthusiast's gaming experience for an affordable price, and unlike MSI's flagship QD-OLED QHD offering, it offers half the refresh rate. MSI Launches MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 for $420, Offering 1440p Resolution with up to 240Hz Refresh Rate, 0.03ms Response Time, and up to 400 Nits in Brightness Popular hardware and peripheral manufacturer, MSI, isn't just launching the fastest QD-OLED gaming monitors, but it's also taking care of the mid-range segment for those who can't spend nearly $1000 on an OLED gaming monitor. It has just announced a new mid-range QD-OLED […]
ASUS has finally launched its mainstream overclocking motherboard, the B850M AYW Gaming OC, with a stunning white color scheme. ASUS Rolls Out Its Fastest mATX OC Motherboard, The B850M AYW Gaming OC, Supporting Up To 10,400 MT/s Memory With Ryzen CPUs For the past couple of weeks, ASUS has been teasing a brand new AYW series motherboard, which is designed for overclockers and enthusiasts. Today, the company has finally unveiled this product, the B850M AYW Gaming OC WIFI7 W. The motherboard is a mATX design and features some special OC capabilities. We have seen an influx of such motherboards, such […]
MSI is slashing prices across a wide range of high-end RTX 50-powered gaming laptops this month. The biggest discount is quite astonishing, with £1000 wiped off the price of an RTX 5090 gaming laptop, although you will still need deep pockets to buy one.
The MSI Raider A18 HX comes with a Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU, 64GB of DDR5 memory, a 2TB SSD for storage, a 4K Mini LED 120Hz display and, perhaps most importantly, an RTX 5090 GPU. Normally, this laptop goes for £4,799, but it is currently discounted by £1000, bringing the price down to £3,799 in the UK.
The next biggest saving comes to the MSI Rader A18, which offers the same specifications as the HX model, but with an RTX 5080 instead, which is still a very good GPU. Normally, this model goes for £3,999, but it is currently £800 off, bringing the price down to £3,199.
If you need to shave some money off that price tag but still want an RTX 5080 powered laptop, then the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI+ is down from £3,449 to £2,999. This laptop ships with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU instead, along with an RTX 5080.
If an RTX 5070 is more within your budget, then the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI should be your point of call, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, paired with RTX 5070 graphics. Normally, this model goes for £2,799, but is currently down to £2,299.
The final laptop on our list is the most expensive of the bunch. The MSI Titan 18 HX AI is one beast of a laptop and it has the price tag to match, typically going for £5,000. This laptop is special due to the fact that it ships with an unlocked Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, allowing you to overclock if you want to tinker and squeeze out some extra performance. This laptop also has a massive 6TB of SSD storage, a 4K/120Hz display and RTX 5080 graphics. Currently, it is being sold for £450 off, bringing the price down to £4,599.
MSI made headlines at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2025 with the official reveal of its latest MSI AI-powered products. Known for leading the way in gaming and high-performance computing, MSI showed how artificial intelligence is shaping the next generation of gaming gear. From laptops and desktops to monitors, graphics cards, and peripherals, the company presented a full lineup designed to boost both power and creativity.
Cultural design meets AI technology Among the most striking MSI AI-powered products was the Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition. This laptop pays tribute to Japanese artistry, taking inspiration from The Great Wave off Kanagawa and blending it with MSI’s latest AI features. MSI also revealed the Stealth A16 AI+ Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Limited Edition. With its magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis, AMG emblem, and premium accessories, it offers style and performance in one package.
Handheld gaming and super-fast monitors MSI also entered the handheld gaming space with the Claw A8 BZ2EM. It runs on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, offering smooth gameplay on an 8-inch 120 Hz VRR display. With its 80Whr battery and Hall effect sticks, gamers can enjoy long sessions without losing control. For display lovers, MSI launched the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 monitor. With a 500 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, and AI-driven care features, it is built for players who demand the fastest visuals.
Desktops and motherboards in the spotlight The MEG Vision X AI desktop is another key highlight in the MSI AI-powered products range. Featuring a 13-inch vertical AI touch display, it makes system control simple and interactive. It uses Intel’s newest processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 graphics, and advanced Silent Storm Cooling AI. MSI also introduced the X870E MAX motherboard series, offering Wi-Fi 7, fast USB connections, and OC Engine for easy overclocking. A new white MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ adds fresh styling to this lineup.
New graphics cards and wireless gear MSI presented its GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, designed with bold edges, RGB lighting, and improved cooling to handle tough gaming sessions. Adding to the MSI AI-powered products, the FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS keyboard and the VERSA 300 ELITE WIRELESS mouse were also unveiled. Lightweight, precise, and responsive, they are perfect for competitive gamers.
MLG series – a complete ecosystem Rounding off the event, MSI revealed the MLG Series, which expands the idea of MSI AI-powered products into a full gaming setup. This collection includes themed graphics cards, motherboards, coolers, cases, power supplies, keyboards, and mice. Standouts include the PANO 130R case with unique airflow, the CORELIQUID A17 cooler with a copper base and Nia figurine, and the A850GLS Gold PSU with ATX 3.1 support. Together, they create a powerful and stylish ecosystem for gamers.
MSI AI-powered products new era
At TGS 2025, MSI AI-powered products proved that the brand is moving gaming into a new era. By combining cultural elements, luxury design, and AI-driven performance, MSI showed the world a future where technology is smarter, faster, and more connected than ever before.
ASUS has showcased a new concept graphics card and motherboard that can deliver up to 250W of power directly from the PCIe slot, paving the way for power connector-free graphics cards. If ASUS's New Graphics Card & Motherboard Concept Comes To Life, The Majority of GPUs May Just Start Shipping Without A Power Connector ASUS has made some interesting innovations when it comes to cable-free designs on graphics cards and motherboards. Their BTF series, which puts all connectors to the back of the motherboard & GC High-Power solutions for graphics cards are widely available. The company also showcased its 1000W […]
MSI has announced the launch of three special editions of its compact mechanical keyboard, the Forge GK600 TKL wireless.These three distinct and stylish designs are aimed at gamers and creators, introducing variety to the typical black and white themes and standard font keycaps commonly found on most keyboards.
The three special edition variants are named Mars, Topo Blue, and Topo White. The Mars version features a futuristic space-themed design, while the Topo models have a clean, modern look with layered contour line patterns. All three come with durable PBT keycaps to resist wear and shine and feature programmable RGB lighting to complete the look.
Beneath the custom aesthetics, the Forge GK600 is a feature-packed tenkeyless keyboard. It features a multi-layer sound-dampening structure with foams and gaskets, providing a quieter and more pleasing typing sound. The board comes equipped with linear mechanical switches, but for those who want to customise the feel, the sockets are hot-swappable and compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The keyboard offers versatile tri-mode connectivity via low-latency 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, or a wired USB-C connection. A neat addition is a small 1.06-inch display integrated into the board, which displays at-a-glance status information, including battery life, connection mode, and lighting modes, accessible via dedicated hotkeys. The MSI Forge GK600 TKL Wireless Special Editions is launching this month, though final pricing will be set on a regional basis by local retailers.
The MPG Infinite Z3 X3D will be available with a wide range of configurations, including the fastest CPUs such as Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the fastest GPUs like RTX 5080 and RTX 5090. MSI Debuts MPG Infinite Z3 X3D: The Fastest Pre-Built Gaming PC, Featuring Flagship Components, Modern Connectivity, and Top-Notch Cooling Hardware manufacturer MSI has just maxed out the stats of the MPG Infinite Z3 X3D by deploying the fastest available components. The company recently unveiled the MPG Infinite Z3 X3D, claiming it to be the "Best X3D Gaming Desktop" yet. Today, it has officially introduced the configurations and […]
It's been two years since the launch of the AMD AM5 motherboard platform and the 600-series motherboards. Since its launch, the platform has seen the launch of several CPUs in the Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 families. While the 600-series motherboards provide great features & compatibility with newer Zen 5 CPUs, motherboard makers are always looking to enhance user experiences through the latest technologies, which is why AMD has introduced a new chipset line called the 800-series. The first wave of AMD 800-series motherboards (X870E & X870) hit shelves last year with the Ryzen 9000 series, & these […]
Earlier this month, we reviewed the MSI DATAMAG 20Gbps, a magnetic, external SSD capable of impressive speeds. Now, MSI is bringing an even faster version to the market, the DATAMAG 40Gbps.
The MSI DATAMAG 40Gbps utilises a USB4 40Gbps interface to further increase speeds. This model will be capable of up to 4000MB/s read speed and up to 3600MB/s write speed. This is more than double the unit we reviewed previously, which had transfer speeds of up to 1600MB/s and 1500MB/s read/write.
The MSI DATAMAG 40Gbps will be available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities. Through a dedicated DATAMAG app, you can manage your storage, check capacity, create backups or restore old ones. The magnetic design is in place for creators, creating a secure fit for the device on laptops, tablets, smart phones or a desktop PC case.
The DATAMAG is also purpose built for compatibility with mobile devices. For instance, you can use it for ProRes recordings, a feature available on the latest iPhone Pro models, so you can capture and store new footage directly to the drive. A 4TB model would be capable of holding up to 143 minutes of 4K/120FPS footage.
If you ever run into an issue, the MSI DATAMAG is backed by a 5-year warranty, so their support should be able to help. The MSI DATAMAG 40Gbps will be available via Amazon and SCAN, with prices starting at £112.99 for the 1TB model, going up to £174.99 for the 2TB model. Pricing for the 4TB version has not yet been announced.
The Datamag is MSI's first external SSD storage device. The drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 (20Gbps) interface and fits neatly in the palm of the hand. Priced at around £140 in the UK for the 2TB model, we put it through its paces and find out if it's worth buying.
The tiny drive (it measures 66 x 13 x 6mm) is available in three capacities: 1TB, 2TB (the drive we are reviewing) and the flagship 4TB drive. The Datamag uses a Phison PS2251-U18 controller, which looks after 3D TLC NAND. MSI quotes Sequential read / write performance figures for the drive of up to 1,600MB/s and 1,500MB/s, respectively, so a little short of the interface's maximum speed.
The base of the drive includes a magnet, hence the mag part of the drive's name. MSI bundles two steel rings with the drive so it can be attached to non-magnetic surfaces.
The limited MLG edition bundle is now available for sale, featuring the B850 MLG Edition motherboard and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G OC MLG GPU. MSI MLG Edition System Bundle Pack is Now Available for $1,158: Customers Get a Free Copy of Borderlands 4 With the GPU MSI's new MLG lineup, which was introduced nearly 10 days ago, is now beginning to hit the market for MLG fans. The lineup came soon after ASUS launched the Hatsune Miku PC hardware and peripherals family, and MSI has started selling some of those components in bundles. The first-ever bundle, known as […]
MSI has today raised the bar for esports displays with the announcement of the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, its first 27-inch QHD gaming monitor to feature a 500Hz refresh rate.This new display is built on Samsung's latest panel technology and is designed for competitive gamers who demand high motion clarity and low response times.
This monitor was first announced back in May, but Videocardz now reports availability of the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50. The monitor uses a 3rd-gen Samsung QD-OLED panel, featuring 2560×1440 resolution, a 500Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms GtG response time. An extreme VESA ClearMR 21000 certification further underscores the focus on motion clarity, while the DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification ensures a good HDR experience and deep blacks. The 10-bit colour panel offers extensive colour coverage, handling up to 98% of Adobe RGB, 99% of DCI-P3, and 138% of sRGB, as well as a console mode (1080/1440p at 60/120Hz) with VRR support.
MSI is also introducing some significant firmware and software enhancements with this new model. Responding to user feedback on its OLED Care features, the company has updated the firmware to extend the mandatory pixel refresh interval, now allowing for up to 24 hours of uninterrupted use before a reminder is necessary. For those who want more brightness in HDR, a new “EOTF Boost” mode has been added, which is said to deliver a brighter image than the standard “Peak 1000 nits” setting under the same APL conditions.
The monitor comes with a height-adjustable stand with pivot, tilt, and swivel capabilities. If that's not enough, there's always support for VESA 100×100 monitor arms to enhance ergonomics further. For connectivity, there are two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4a, a USB-C port with DP alternative mode and 15W of power delivery, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
KitGuru says: The new generation of QD-OLED panels is here, and they sure look promising. If you were to buy a new high-end monitor, would you consider something like the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50?
It is back to school season. We've already covered a bunch of deals from MSI for those looking to pick up new parts for a custom PC build, but what about those looking for a laptop? Well, look no further, as we've rounded up the best UK deals going.
We'll start off at the high-end with the MSI Vector 16 HX AI. This laptop, which packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU and an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, normally goes for £1899, but is currently down to £1549.
Next up we have the MSI Prestige AI Evo. This laptop normally goes for £949 but is currently down to £899 for a limited time. For that money, you'll get a 13.3″ OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor with integrated Arc graphics, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
The MSI Cyborg 15 A13 is a good option for an entry-level gaming laptop. The laptop packs a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU and an RTX 3050 GPU, along with 16GB of RAM and a 144Hz display for £579.
Finally, we have the MSI Modern 15, the cheapest laptop in this line-up of deals. The laptop has an 13th Gen Intel Core i3 CPU along with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD for £279.
MSI's back to school deals will run until the 2nd of September.
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