I wouldn't blame you if you were too busy gaming to catch all the announcements out of Computex 2025 earlier this month. I flew over to the annual Taiwanese computing show to attend in person and, even two weeks later, I still feel like I haven't fully absorbed everything that eager show exhibitors kept thrusting in front of me.
However, after digging through my mountain of photos and notes from attending, I've at least been able to scrape together this deeper recap on the most interesting PC gaming components and devices that category-bigwig MSI had on show.
MSI came out swinging this year with a suitably stacked PC hardware lineup: slick handhelds, eye-catching collabs, ultra-fast monitors, pint-sized desktop powerhouses, and more. But this is PC Gamer, so let's cut straight to the chase and talk about the gear that will get gamers excited.
MSI releases a retro GPU bonanza
On the GPU front, MSI gave me a sneak peek at three new GeForce RTX 50-series concept designs, each with its own distinct personality. Leading the trio is the Suprim Titanium Edition, wrapped in a sharp two-tone metal shroud that leans into an industrial-chic aesthetic. MSI says it’s not just for show, with reinforced structure and improved thermals as a key focus of the design.
Next was my pick of the bunch, the Cyclone Visual. This one brings back a classic MSI cooler design from the brand’s very early days, updated with a fun retro twist. There’s loads of exposed copper, paired with modern fans, RGB lighting, and even an LCD screen mounted into the middle of the fan.
Finally, there’s the Twin Frozr 2025, a refined take on MSI’s long-running dual-fan setup. It sticks to the familiar shape but introduces new fin geometry and airflow tweaks for quieter performance and more stable cooling under heavy loads.
MSI's latest prebuilt desktop redefines what 'built in monitoring LCD' means
For those who prefer their gaming rigs ready to roll, the MEG Vision X AI desktop packs serious power into a prebuilt system. It can be configured with up to a Core Ultra 9 CPU and an RTX 5090, and it stands out with a gargantuan 13.3-inch touchscreen built right into the front panel. This display lets you monitor system temps, adjust performance modes, or even display custom animations and widgets.
MSI was very quick to point out the capable hardware inside, with high-speed DDR5 memory, blazing-fast Gen 5 storage, and beefy cooling to keep it all stable under pressure. I tend to think the case itself walks the line between sleek and aggressive pretty well, and of course it has RGB lighting that can be tweaked as another layer of personalisation. I also appreciated the fully tool-free layout, which should make upgrades far easier than what most prebuilt systems allow.
MSI takes its gaming monitors to 600Hz
MSI had no shortage of new displays on show, but to me, the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 managed to stand out thanks to one particularly smart feature: an AI Care Sensor. This tech uses real-time person detection to automatically adjust brightness and power usage depending on whether someone is actually sitting in front of the screen. It’s a pretty practical and handy way to reduce power draw when idle and helps mitigate OLED burn-in, providing real everyday benefits.
At the heart of it is an always-on CMOS sensor that captures images every 0.2 seconds, paired with an NPU-based IC that handles the detection locally. I was especially pleased to find out that all processing is done on-device in a standalone unit, so there’s no risk of your data leaving the monitor, which does help avoid any privacy concerns.
Of course, the display isn’t just smart, it’s fast. With a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a mighty 500Hz refresh rate, you can be sure MSI built it with esports players and speed-focused gamers in mind.
It wasn’t the only eye-catching screen I saw at the booth either. The MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 may have a similar name, but its approach is a little more grounded. It combines that vivid QD-OLED panel tech with a 240Hz refresh rate and the same 1440p resolution. That strikes a balance I think should appeal to gamers chasing performance, but without going overboard on price or pixels.
Another standout to me was the MPG 274URDFW E16M, a rapid IPS monitor that combines Mini-LED backlighting with 4K resolution and HDMI 2.1 support. It delivers a decently high 165Hz refresh rate at 4K, but can also shift to Full HD mode for even faster refresh rates up to 320Hz.
But MSI had more, and for those chasing raw refresh rate, the MPG 242R X60N takes things even further. This 1080p display is built for competitive gaming, with a refresh rate that can reach a muscular 600Hz. MSI had a demo on the show floor comparing motion clarity across different refresh rates, and I have to admit, the improvement in fast-paced movement was very noticeable.
Like pretty much every major PC-component manufacturer right now, MSI is fully embracing screens in its latest line of liquid coolers. Most models now come with integrated IPS displays that can show system stats in real time, or more importantly, loop your favourite memes and flashy animations.
If you're just after the screen without the cooling gear, MSI has something for that too. The MAG Vision Lite 12 is a standalone 12.3-inch, 1920 x 720 display that connects via USB, and I reckon it's perfect for dropping a little extra flair or useful readouts into your next custom build.
Coolers for flashy builds
For those who want their coolers as flashy as they are functional (yep, that's definitely me), the MEG Coreliquid E13 Series delivers with a giant 6-inch display. A notch below in size but still packed with premium touches is the LFX Series, which combines a 2.4-inch screen with a chunky copper cold plate and a redesigned dual-impeller pump for better flow and heat management.
If your build style leans more mainstream, the MAG Coreliquid I and M Series coolers might hit the sweet spot. These offer either LED or LCD screens, daisy-chainable ARGB fans, and a tool-free mounting system to keep installation nice and easy.
Prefer something a bit more low-key? The MPG Coreliquid P13 Series dials back the flash but still finds room for a display... because of course it does.
Gaming laptops galore
MSI had plenty to show me in the gaming laptop space at Computex 2025. The standout to me was the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition. OK sure, it technically launched back at CES, but I still very much enjoyed seeing it up close and personal. It has a big 18-inch Mini LED panel with a 3840 x 2400 resolution, and houses a RTX 5090 inside a chassis with Norse-inspired styling. One of the units on display was even signed by Jensen Huang, but for some reason MSI didn't want to let me borrow that one.
The Stealth A18 AI gaming laptop was another 18-incher that proved eye-catching, with some impressive gaming performance, as well as some clever connectivity options, including the ability to link directly to another system using Thunderbolt. MSI’s more affordable Cyborg range was there too, with both 15-inch and 17-inch options aimed at delivering solid performance without stretching the budget too far.
I also got a peek at the new Stealth A16 AI+ and Prestige 16 AI+ Mercedes-AMG models. While they aren't exactly my usual style, I have to admit that the bespoke finishes are pretty slick.
MSI rounded out the showcase with a wider mix of laptops from the Prestige line, along with open units showing off internal cooling and component layouts.
MSI powers up the Claw handheld
The Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition might have a bit of a mouthful for a name, but on the show floor it looked sharp in its glittering white finish. Under the hood, it steps things up with Intel’s new Core Ultra 7 258V processor, bumps the storage up to 2TB (from 1TB for the previous model) and includes 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The extra memory should be especially useful for handling more intense games, as the CPU's capable Intel Arc graphics can use up to 57% of the total system RAM.
MSI also revealed a few new colour options, including a bold lime-green colour that really popped among the more typical dark plastic finishes. The Claw 8 keeps the same key specs as the original version, including a 7-inch 120Hz IPS touchscreen, hall effect triggers, and that chunky 80Wh battery that helped make the first model a love it or hate it sleeper pick for PC gaming on the go.
MSI isn’t leaving AMD fans behind either. The new Claw A8 trades Intel silicon for a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, complete with RDNA 3 graphics and 12 compute units for serious gaming muscle. It shares the same body, cooling setup, and display as the Intel-based model, but supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5 memory and offers up to 1TB of storage.
We haven’t put it through a full review yet, but some early hands-on time points to a capable rival – especially if your games library features titles that rely on Radeon-friendly tech like RSR and HYPR-RX.
Want to know more about what MSI launched and demoed at Computex 2025? Take a look at the MSI event page.
PC Gamer Australia flew to Computex 2025 courtesy of MSI Components, Corsair and Synology.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
