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8GB VRAM (or less) can cause more issues more often, as our review of the MSI Katana 17 HX with an RTX 5070 showed (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The RTX 5070-powered MSI Katana 17 HX proves that 8GB VRAM are problematic

As our review of the MSI Katana 17 HX illustrates, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle no longer crashes too quickly due to insufficient video memory, but performance is still severely compromised.

Florian Glaser, 27 Jun 2025 02:07

Redditor says buying MSI Thin 15 made him 'laughing stock'

A viral Reddit thread has ignited criticism of the MSI Thin 15, with users flagging thermal throttling and durability concerns. The conversation reflects broader frustrations with compromises in entry-level gaming hardware.

Anmol Dubey, 02 Jun 2025 21:09

The MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop weighs 1.86 kg (4.1 lbs). (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | RTX 4060 gaming laptop for $649: MSI Thin 15 becomes a budget gaming bargain thanks to 35% discount

The MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU and a Core i5-13420H CPU is on sale for just $649. This price is more than $300 lower than the list price of the laptop, resulting in one of the best budget-friendly gaming...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 May 2025 11:18

A Reddit user has shared images showing their 'exploded' 9800X3D CPU after running it with an MSI X870E Tomahawk WiFi motherboard. (Image source: Realistic_Age_718 via Reddit)

Another dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D reported, this time with an MSI X870E Tomahawk WiFi motherboard

Looks like another Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has fallen victim to a motherboard-based issue. This time, it was an MSI X870E Tomahawk motherboard that killed a user’s 9800X3D.

Vineet Washington, 12 Mar 2025 19:01

Core Ultra 7 155H exhibiting throttling behavior by up to 25 percent on smaller laptop models

A 16-inch model can run the Core Ultra 7 155H processor up to 50 percent faster than on the 13-inch MSI Summit E13 AI Evo equipped with the same CPU option.

Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2025 01:58

MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM (Image source: MSI)

MSI squashes Nvidia RTX 5090 recall rumors over fire hazard concerns

Buyers who have invested thousands of dollars into an RTX 5090 can keep gaming with their high-powered GPUs. MSI has cleared up rumors of a potential recall originating from a Dutch retailer. Still, reports of burned power connect...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Mar 2025 16:36

MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16G Shadow 3X (Image source: MSI)

MSI raising RTX 5070 Ti prices as RX 9070 XT release date approaches

RTX 5080 buyers are experiencing déjà vu, as RTX 5070 Ti prices on store sites are already higher than on its release date. After revisions, most MSI cards cost significantly more than the $749.99 MSRP. So far, the arrival of the ...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Mar 2025 17:15

Nvidia RTX 50 series black screen issue (Image source: Nvidia, Asus)

Nvidia driver update for GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs will address black screen issue

Black screens have turned the thrill of finding an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 in stock into frustration. The issue appears without warning when gaming or even enabling/disabling displays. RTX 50-series owners are hoping a new Nvidia dri...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Feb 2025 16:37

The MSI Vector GP69HX has a per-key RGB backlit keyboard. (Image source: MSI. Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Factory-refurbished MSI Vector GP68HX RTX 4080 gaming laptop with warranty is now less than $1,400

The MSI Vector GP68HX with an RTX 4080 laptop GPU and a Core i9-13950HX has become an enticing option for cash-strapped gamers in search of a performant QHD gaming laptop. The laptop, which is "Factory Reconditioned" with a 6-mont...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Feb 2025 19:34

Newegg Nvidia RTX 4060-powered MSI Thin A15 rebate deal

Deal | Nvidia RTX 4060-powered killer budget gamer with Ryzen 9 8945HS and 144 Hz display gets solid discount

The MSI Thin A15 gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch 144 Hz display, an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060. After a sizeable 22% discount and a $200 rebate, the mid-range gaming laptop becomes a stellar option for a...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Feb 2025 09:56

Variants of the GeForce RTX 5090 are being sold for ungodly sums on sites like eBay. (Image source: eBay - edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 sells for extraordinary 193% markup in the US as Japanese consumers face similar reseller predicament

A Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked graphics card has just been sold for an obscene amount on eBay, with the seller openly admitting that they had recently purchased the board from Micro Center. It’s not just gamers ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2025 18:23

The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming Trio board supports improved airflow control. (Image source: MSI)

MSI shares RTX 5090 delay information as custom PC builder confirms "stock is minimal"

MSI has confirmed that it will be delaying shipping of its RTX 5090 boards due to stock shortages. The AIB partner currently has six variants of the GeForce RTX 5090 listed on its US site, including the Suprim Liquid and Gaming Tr...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2025 09:52

MSI Strike 600 keyboard launched (Image source: MSI)

The new MSI Strike 600 is a silent mechanical keyboard targeting gamers and workers

MSI is launching a quiet mechanical keyboard for stress-free gaming and working. At a reasonable price, the Strike 600 has a full-size layout and enough gaming flair to warrant attention. How else does MSI's keyboard plan to compe...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jan 2025 20:57

The MSI Vector 16 HX refreshes 2024's powerful gaming laptop with the latest hardware from Intel and Nvidia. (Pictured above is the MSI Vector 16 HX from 2024.) (Image source: Notebookcheck)

CES 2025 | MSI announces Vector 16 HX AI with Arrow Lake CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a high-end 16-inch gaming laptop stuffed with the latest and greatest from Intel and Nvidia. The new Vector 16 HX AI brings lots of power and good connectivity in a relatively large case.

Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2025 21:52

The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ is MSI's newest high-performance laptop (Image source: MSI)

CES 2025 | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ launches with Ryzen AI 9 HX processor and GeForce RTX 50 series GPU

MSI has unveiled the Stealth A16 AI+ gaming laptop at CES 2025. The gaming machine comes with a 16-inch display, an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, a high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, and a 99 Wh battery.

Abhinav Fating, 07 Jan 2025 05:07

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ features two Thunderbolt 4 ports. (Image source: MSI, Dave2D, edited)

MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs ROG Ally X: Lunar Lake APU reportedly allows MSI to close gap in both performance and battery life

Scheduled to release in early 2025, the Claw 8 AI+ is the latest handheld gaming console from MSI. The portable gamer is powered by a Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of RAM, and an 80 Wh battery. Thanks to the Lunar Lake chip under t...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Dec 2024 13:44

The MSI Vector GP68HX has two SO-DIMM and two M.2 slots for RAM and storage upgrades. (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Sweet MSI Vector GP68HX RTX 4080 gaming laptop offer drops price below $1,400 to record-low level

The MSI Vector GP68HX price has been slashed to the lowest ever level and the laptop has now become one of the cheapest, if not the cheapest, RTX 4080 gamers on the market. The notebook combines the RTX 4080 laptop GPU with a Core...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Dec 2024 11:44

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ boasts a 8-inch 1080p 120 Hz display. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld is 20% faster than ROG Ally X as per official slides

The Lunar Lake-powered MSI Claw 8 AI+, along with the Claw 7 AI+ bring impressive improvements to the table when compared to the previous-gen MSI Claw. Unsurprisingly, the Arc 140V iGPU allows the new Claw handhelds to pull ahead ...

Sambit Saha, 10 Dec 2024 17:33

MSI's next gaming handheld will feature an even larger battery than the Asus ROG Ally X. (Image source: CES)

MSI Claw 8 AI+ to launch with an even larger battery than Asus ROG Ally X

CES has potentially revealed the launch date of MSI's long-awaited Intel Lunar Lake-powered gaming handheld. Not only that, but the Consumer Technology Association has also hinted that the MSI Claw 8 AI+ may even eclipse the Asus ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2024 16:28

The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ has one USB 4, two Type-A ports, a combo jack, one HDMI 2.1 out, and an RJ45 jack. (Image source: MSI, Adrien)

Deal | Latest MSI Stealth A16 AI+ with Strix Point Ryzen AI 9 365 and RTX 4070 scores $300 discount

The newly launched MSI Stealth A16 AI+ with the AMD Strix Point APUs is already on sale at Best Buy at a considerable 15% discount. The laptop packs a Ryzen AI 9 365 Zen 5 APU, 32 GB of non-expandable memory, 1 TB of storage, and ...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Oct 2024 10:52

The MSI Thin GF63 has a removeable SSD drive. (Image source: MSI/Best Buy, Luke Chesser, edited)

Deal | Affordable MSI Thin GF63 gaming laptop with RTX 40 graphics becomes banger value as price drops back to record-low

The MSI Thin GF63 gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch IPS display is currently back down to its lowest price ever. While you won't find any high-end features on the notebook, the Thin GF63 is a solid gaming machine at the discounted pr...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Oct 2024 13:59

The MSI Cyborg 14 comes in at 1.6 kg (3.52 lbs). (Image source: MSI, Mohammed Alizade, edited)

Deal | RTX 4060-equipped MSI Cyborg 14 with 100% sRGB display drops to record-low price after solid 27% discount

The 2024 MSI Cyborg 14 is now enjoying a massive 27% discount. The discount brings the machine to an enticing price, since the laptop packs a capable RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Core i7-13620H CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Oct 2024 12:57

MSI reveals X870 motherboards with supplemental PCIe power (Image source: MSI)

MSI's new X870 motherboards tackle the next-gen power crunch with supplemental PCIe connector

MSI has announced its new X870 series motherboards, featuring a game-changing "Supplemental PCIe Power" feature. This innovative solution addresses the growing power requirements of high-end hardware, such as the rumored Nvidia Ge...

Nathan Ali, 12 Sep 2024 06:29

The MSI Katana has a 720p webcam. (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and 100% DCI-P3 display scores solid price drop on Amazon

The 2023 MSI Katana 15 with a 100% DCI-P3 QHD display, a Core i7-13620H CPU, a RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of DDR5 memory, and 1 TB storage is now on sale for less than $1,200 on Amazon. The final sales price represents a 17% disco...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Sep 2024 14:48

The MSI Katana 17 features a powerful mid-range GPU and a full-size keyboard with RGB backlighting. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Katana 17 gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM, and 144 Hz display drops to record-low price in limited-time Amazon sale

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-835US is powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GPU, making it an excellent mid-range gaming powerhouse, and thanks to a limited-time sale, it's at its lowest-ever price on Am...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Aug 2024 08:29

New quick-release mechanisms for GPUs and M.2 SSDs revealed at Gamescom 2024 (Image source: Asus)

Gamescom 2024 | Asus and MSI reveal innovative quick-release mechanisms for GPUs and M.2 SSDs

Asus and MSI reveal innovative quick-release mechanisms for GPUs and M.2 SSDs, making PC building and component swaps a breeze. These new features aim to simplify the process, especially as graphics cards continue to grow in size.

Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2024 23:55

Unreleased MSI Prestige 13 AI+ EVO ultrabook with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V pops up in certification database

The Energy Star certification offers some details on the CPU, including core count and RAM, plus some power efficiency specs. This model is expected to launch sometime in September.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Aug 2024 17:30

MSI benchmarks CAMM2 memory against standard DDR5 DIMMs (Image source: MSI)

MSI benchmarks reveal CAMM2 memory performance on par with DDR5 DIMMs

MSI's recent benchmarks pit Kingston's CAMM2 memory against standard DDR5 DIMMs on their Z790 Project Zero Plus motherboard. The results reveal surprising performance parity between the two memory formats, with only marginal diffe...

Nathan Ali, 18 Aug 2024 18:04

Pheonix makes this deal worthwhile. (Image Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Bravo 15 laptop featuring AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Radeon RX 6550M dGPU drops to $649.99

This model packs 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage and the signature keyboard with teal backlight. It is also part of MSI's budget gaming lineup, so it comes with compromises in the screen and connectivity depa...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2024 14:30

The MSI Vector GP68HX has a per-key RGB keyboard. (Image source: MSI/Best Buy)

Deal | Stacked MSI Vector GP68HX gaming laptop with RTX 4090 and 2 TB SSD tumbles to lowest price ever for limited time

The MSI Vector GP68HX powered by an RTX 4090 laptop GPU, a Core i9-13980HX CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage can now be had for a massive $800 off the list price. Coupled with a 16-inch QHD+ panel, the MSI Vector GP68HX is a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Jul 2024 22:20

Shiny marketing images are cheap - a Claw 2 will need to deliver, and it'll need to find a niche to have a chance of succeeding. (Image: MSI)

MSI Claw 2: 4 things that need to be changed for the Claw successor

CheckMag The MSI Claw’s debut in the gaming handheld market has been underwhelming, to say the least. With a design that echoes its competitors and a user experience that fails to impress, it’s clear that MSI has significant ground to cove...

Matthew Lee, 30 May 2024 19:41

The MSI Bravo 15 has a backlit keyboard. (Source: MSI)

Deal | Affordable MSI Bravo 15 gaming laptop with RTX 4060 GPU and Ryzen 9 7940HS drops by whopping 23% on Newegg

The MSI Bravo 15 with a Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, an RTX 4060 laptop board, and a 144 Hz FHD display can now be had for less than $1000. The discounted price is a massive $300 below the list rate and, as a result, the laptop presents a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Feb 2024 16:59

The MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio has two SO-DIMM slots for RAM expansion. (Source: Best Buy/MSI)

Deal | Latest MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4060 records steep $500 price cut

With a 4.3-star user rating, the MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio is a highly-rated creator notebook that is now on sale at Best Buy for only $999.99. The discounted price which is a big 33.33% reduction on the $1,499.99 list price makes ...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jan 2024 13:15

MAINGEAR x MSI Zero launches as limited-edition PC with RTX 4070 Ti Super and custom cable management

MAINGEAR has marked the launch of the RTX 4070 Ti Super card by conducting a "limited drop" of a new "handcrafted and individually numbered" PC custom-built in collaboration with MSI. The Zero is touted to bring a revolution in ga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jan 2024 19:47

Content creator laptop with AI capabilities (Image Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage discounted to $1,199.99

Highlights for this model include a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS screen with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, the relatively fast Intel Arc iGPU with 8 Xe cores, 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, full-size SD card reader, fingerprint sensor, and Wi...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jan 2024 13:24

The MSI Creator M16 HX offers just a 65 WHr battery for the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4070. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI Creator M16 HX boasts Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4070 but makes do with 65 WHr battery and no Thunderbolt

The MSI Creator M16 HX is the first in the M-series lineup to feature Intel 14th gen Raptor Lake-HX Refresh processors. The Creator M16 HX boasts configurations up to the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4070 Laptop GPU but is content with...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2024 04:51