[Computex 2024] MSI Showcases Latest DIY PC Innovations

At the annual COMPUTEX 2024 in Taipei, MSI showcases its latest technological advancements in motherboards, memory solutions, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, virtual livestreaming software, liquid cooling systems, power supplies, and PC cases. Here’s a quick summary of what you can see in the MSI booth:

New MSI Motherboards

AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series processors has been officially announced (alongside X870 chipset), which means new motherboards are on the way. Take the new X870 TOMAHAWK for example, it introduces DIY-friendly designs like the upgraded screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Clip II, and EZ Antenna for easy installation and removal.

The showcase also includes Intel “next-gen” desktop motherboards (for Arrow Lake, which Intel hasn’t officially announced so far), plus the Z790 PROJECT ZERO PLUS with CAMM2 memory in collaboration with memory maker Kingston. CAMM2 is significant smaller than standard DIMM modules, and each of them can fit up to 128GB – meaning you can fit a pair of them to get 256GB RAM on a single system.

Virtual Avatars: DigiME

The company also introduces DigiME, a virtual livestreaming software developed with Red Pill Lab. Yes, there is AI involved here – specifically, for motion capture and voice recognition, which creates virtual avatars that mirror users’ movements and lip-syncing in real-time. That sounds very much like something for Vtubers, albeit a three-dimensional version of that.

CORELIQUID AIOs

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This year, MSI’s AIO lineup features a unified bracket design (called UNI bracket) that fits both Intel and AMD sockets, as well as pre-installed fans on radiators, which applies to the MPG CORELIQUID P Series, MAG CORELIQUID I Series, and the MAG CORELIQUID A Series.

The MPG model in particlar also features a 4.3-inch flip-out IPS display which allows the user to adjust the angle to a correct angle for viewing things like thermals. Additionally, it features a unified cable connection housed within the edge of the radiator, which means you won’t have to see a cable sticking out of the AIO pump – pair this with a backside connector motherboard with an cable-less GPU, we could be looking at a PC build with all cables finally hidden.

MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 & MPG GS Series PSUs

Moving on, there’s the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 power supply with ARGB lighting at the front, and inside it uses SiC-MOSFET for higher efficiency (it’s rated for 80PLUS Titanium, for reference). The infamous 12VHPWR connector is officially gone, and in its place is a pair of improved 12V-2×6 connectors that promises better reliability. The PSU also adopts the highlighted connector design debuted in the previous Computex, which will indicate if the connector is fully plugged or gotten loose.

Meanwhile, the new MPG GS Series also adheres to the ATX 3.1 standard, which is available in 1200W, 1000W, and 850W variants. MSI says this lineup will be launched “before the end of 2024.”

MPG VELOX 300R AIRFLOW PZ and Modern Series Chassis

The MPG VELOX 300R AIRFLOW PZ mid-tower case (shown above with front panel removed) is available in black and white – it features a pair of large 160mm ARGB PWM fans for intake and a 120mm PWM fan for exhaust. Usually, larger fans means better airflow, lesser noise – as they don’t have to spin as fast for the same amount of air pulled – but MSI also adopts a “dual layer blade” design that disperses air into a wider region to make sure the fresh air is distributed into the case more evenly.

Meanwhile, the Modern Series case features a minimalist design with 4mm anodized aluminum, maple wood accents, and support for various fan sizes (up to 200mm) and backside connector motherboards. The case handle is also made of maple wood, which MSI says is rated for up to 50kg – so you can install quite a few components before the weight becomes a concern (although your arms will likely hate you if you’re carrying it by that point).

Pokdepinion: I like the “cable-less” AIO design – should simplify the cable management as well.