If you’re looking for a laptop that can handle everyday professional work while still being light enough to carry around every day, the MSI Modern 16S AI+ is an interesting option. Priced at just under R24,000 in South Africa, the laptop is aimed squarely at business professionals, students and hybrid workers who spend their days working with documents, spreadsheets, browser tabs, emails and video calls. It also comes with Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC certification, giving it the on-device AI hardware required to run supported AI features locally rather than relying entirely on the cloud. But is the MSI Modern 16S AI+ actually worth buying at this price? After looking at what the laptop offers, here’s where it stands out and where its limitations become apparent.

Specs

Display	16″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200, 16:10 aspect ratio), OLED panel, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage (typical) Low Blue Light & Flicker-Free certified by SGS
Design	Slim, lightweight “AI-Alloy” chassis in Platinum Gray Dimensions: 350.6mm (W) x 250.9mm (D) x 11.1–17.9mm (H) MIL-STD 810H military-standard durability certification
Keyboard	Single-zone backlit keyboard (white backlighting) with a dedicated Copilot key Action Touchpad – quick-adjust gestures for brightness, volume, and playback, and it’s user-customizable Smudge-resistant coating
Weight	1.7 kg
Processor	Processor: Intel Core™ Ultra 7 processor 355 (Panther Lake, Core Ultra Series 3) — configuration also available with Intel Core™ Ultra 5 processor 322 Base Clock Speed: 2.3 GHz (performance-core base; efficient cores base at 1.7 GHz) Turbo Clock Speed: Up to 4.7 GHz max turbo Cores & Threads: 8 cores (4 performance-cores + 4 low-power efficient-cores) / 8 threads, 12MB L3 cache, integrated NPU rated at 46 TOPS for Copilot+ features
Graphics	Intel integrated graphics (Xe3 architecture, built into the Core Ultra Series 3 chip) – no discrete GPU
RAM	DDR5 memory, 2 SO-DIMM slots, upgradable up to 32GB total (per MSI’s official datasheet)
Storage	1 x NVMe M.2 SSD via PCIe Gen4 x4, 512GB in this configuration – single slot, user-accessible for future upgrades
Battery and Power	3-Cell Li-Polymer, 60Whr battery Supports fast charging via 65W USB-C PD 3.0 adapter
I/O	2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) 1 x microSD card reader 1 x audio combo jack
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX211) Bluetooth v5.3 Gigabit Ethernet (wired)
Bonus Features	IR HD webcam (720p/30fps) with 3D Noise Reduction and a physical webcam shutter Windows Hello facial sign-in Firmware TPM (fTPM) 2.0 for hardware-backed security 2 x 2W stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing MSI Center S software suite with a dedicated “AI Zone” for managing on-device AI features Copilot+ PC certified

Who should buy this laptop?

The MSI Modern 16S AI+ makes its target audience fairly obvious. It’s designed for people who prioritise portability, durability and productivity rather than gaming performance. This includes:

• Business professionals working with documents, spreadsheets and email
• Students handling assignments, research and presentations
• Hybrid workers moving between home and the office
• Remote workers who rely heavily on video conferencing
• Professionals who travel frequently
• Users who want a lightweight 16-inch laptop for everyday productivity

MSI Modern 16S AI+ Price in South Africa

The MSI Modern 16S AI+ reviewed here retails for R23,999 in South Africa. The configuration discussed in the review combines the Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The laptop is available through Takealot, with other local retailers also offering the device. There is also a lower-tier configuration available locally using the Core Ultra 5 322 processor.

The Pros and Cons

Pros

• Lightweight 1.7kg design for a 16-inch laptop
• MIL-STD-810H durability testing
• OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage
• Copilot+ PC support
• Comprehensive port selection
• Upgradeable DDR5 memory
• Windows Hello support
• Firmware TPM 2.0
• USB-C fast charging

Cons

• Processor isn’t designed for sustained heavy workloads
• No discrete graphics so its not suitable for serious gaming
• 512GB of storage may feel limiting for heavier users
• Only one storage slot

Final Verdict

The MSI Modern 16S AI+ is a well-rounded business laptop for users who value portability, durability and productivity. It’s not trying to compete with gaming laptops, and it’s not pretending to be a creator workstation, it knows exactly what it wants to be. Its 1.7kg weight makes it easy to carry, while the MIL-STD-810H durability testing gives it an advantage for professionals who are constantly travelling between locations. The OLED display is another major attraction, while the comprehensive port selection means you’re less likely to need adapters when connecting the laptop to office equipment. Then there’s the Copilot+ PC functionality, which gives the laptop access to Microsoft’s growing ecosystem of on-device AI features. It’s not the laptop to buy for gaming or demanding creative workloads. But that’s not what MSI is targeting. For professionals, students and hybrid workers who spend their days in email, documents, spreadsheets, browser tabs and video conferences, the MSI Modern 16S AI+ makes a strong case for itself at under R24,000. If your priority is a portable 16-inch business laptop that combines modern AI features with practical connectivity and a premium OLED display, the MSI Modern 16S AI+ deserves a place on your shortlist.

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MSI’s Raider line has always been the brand’s answer to “what happens if you don’t compromise on a 16-inch gaming laptop.” The Raider 16 Max HX pushes that idea further than any Raider before it, a redesigned, 10% more compact chassis, Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, GPU options running all the way up to an RTX 5090, and a 240Hz OLED display that finally matches the rest of the hardware. This isn’t a laptop built around one headline spec. It’s built around all of them at once.

The Feature Everyone Overlooks

Most coverage of a flagship gaming laptop leads with the GPU. Fair enough, with configurations reaching an RTX 5090, that’s the obvious hook. But the more interesting story here is what MSI did to the chassis itself. The Raider 16 Max HX is 10% more compact than its predecessor, despite housing more powerful internals. And rather than sealing that smaller chassis shut, MSI added a quick-open bottom panel that gives direct access to both RAM slots and both M.2 storage slots — no full teardown, no voided warranty stress, just a straightforward upgrade path as your needs (or storage prices) change. It’s a detail that’s easy to miss next to an RTX 5090 headline, but it’s arguably the more useful long-term feature.

Full Specifications

Gaming Experience

With OverBoost engaged, the CPU and GPU can draw up to 300W combined, MSI rates it at 300W max and 280W stable, which matters more than it sounds. A laptop that can hit a high wattage figure once, briefly, isn’t the same as one built to hold it there through a multi-hour session. That’s where the triple-fan, six-heat-pipe cooling system does its actual job: keeping clocks from folding under sustained load rather than just surviving a benchmark run. Paired with the 240Hz OLED panel, the practical result is that frame rate and visual fidelity aren’t fighting each other, a high-refresh panel is only as useful as the GPU feeding it, and here neither side is the bottleneck. The four-speaker Dynaudio system, tuned with Nahimic 3, also means the laptop holds up reasonably well without headphones, which isn’t something you can say about every gaming laptop at this size.

Who It’s Built For

This isn’t a laptop aimed at someone just getting into PC gaming, the pricing and the hardware both make that clear. It’s better suited to gamers and creators who’ve already outgrown a mid-range machine: high-refresh 1440p gaming with ray tracing enabled, or content workflows, video export, rendering, multitasking across heavy applications, where 24 CPU cores and a 16GB+ GPU translate into real time saved rather than theoretical benchmark wins.

Price and Availability in South Africa

Pricing on the MSI Raider 16 Max HX in South Africa runs approximately R90,000 to R112,000, depending on which GPU tier (RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, or RTX 5090) and RAM/SSD configuration you choose. The laptop is available in a single Core Black finish across the range, MSI’s variation here comes from internal configuration (GPU, RAM from 32GB up, SSD from 2TB up) rather than exterior colorways. South African retailers currently listing the Raider 16 Max HX range include Evetech, Wootware, and LaptopDirect. As with any high-end configurable laptop, it’s worth checking current stock and exact configuration directly with the retailer, since GPU/RAM/SSD combinations shift pricing within that range.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Desktop-class CPU and GPU performance in a chassis that shrank rather than grew
• 240Hz OLED display with genuine HDR certification (on 5080/5090 configs)
• Tool-light upgrade access to RAM and both storage slots
• Full, dongle-free port selection: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SD Express, Ethernet
• Four-speaker Dynaudio sound system that holds up without headphones

Cons

• Firmly flagship pricing
• 2.6kg plus a 400W power brick isn’t an everyday-carry setup
• OLED panel is exclusive to the 5080/5090 configs, the base RTX 5070 Ti model uses an IPS-level display
• Battery life under gaming load will be short, as with any 300W-capable machine, this is a plug-in-first laptop

Final Thoughts

The MSI Raider 16 Max HX is MSI putting everything it currently has into a 16-inch shell: a desktop-tier processor, GPU options running up to an RTX 5090, a display that finally matches that performance, and a chassis that got smaller instead of bigger while doing it. It’s not a laptop built for someone shopping on a budget, and it doesn’t pretend to be. For a gamer or creator who’s already outgrown a mid-range machine, it’s a genuinely uncompromising option, and one of the more interesting flagship laptops MSI has put out in this category.

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Three generations across two years with one goal: bringing high-performance handheld gaming to life

At Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, the world got a glimpse into the first handheld gaming device powered by the all-new Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor.

Created by Taiwan-based MSI, the Claw 8 EX AI+ is now available for sale in an eye-catching “void purple” color exclusive to the device.

But creating an all-new handheld design isn’t like building a laptop.

It took Intel and MSI over two years to conceptualize and design the Claw 8 EX AI+, which incorporates best practices from laptop designs and key learnings from previous generation handhelds. Together, Intel and MSI have crafted a device that’s a fraction of the size and weight of a regular mobile PC

Here are three things you need to know about how Intel’s top engineers helped MSI to create the Claw 8 EX AI+.

#1: A multi-generational engineering commitment that builds on past learnings

This isn’t the first time Intel and MSI have worked together on a handheld design: MSI’s previous generations handhelds were based on Intel® Core Ultra Series 1 (codenamed Meteor Lake) and Intel® Core Ultra 200V series (codenamed Lunar Lake) processors.

With the Intel® Arc G-Series processor family, Intel took a different approach by creating a purpose-built SoC optimized for handheld gaming.

“We distilled everything we learnt from the last two generations of handheld designs into a new category of devices that set a new standard for handheld experiences,” explained Nish Neelalojanan, said Intel’s senior director of Product Management, Client Computing and Physical AI Group.

Neelalojanan explained how past experience guided Intel’s engineers to remain laser-focused on creating a handheld device that provided the best gaming experience.

To achieve this, engineering teams made use of the unmatched efficiency of Intel Arc G3 Extreme to improve the handheld design and experience.

Elsewhere, software optimizations dramatically increased battery life and ensured the device remains cool to the touch under load for user comfort.

Additionally, Intel collaborated with key software leaders like Microsoft to ensure a seamless gaming experience via Xbox Mode on Windows 11.

The end result?

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first Intel-based handheld to offer console-like accessibility, while also improving performance by freeing up system resources and precompiling shaders, leading to smoother gameplay.

#2: Striking a fine balance in a tightly enclosed space where “every millimeter counts”

With past handhelds, gamers typically faced a tough decision – prioritize the best gaming performance at the expense of shorter battery life or choose to extend gaming sessions at the expense of performance.

Those binary decisions are a relic of the past.

“I think one of the biggest reasons gamers should choose the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the incredible performance leap we’re seeing with the new Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme platform,” said Joseph Shih, Claw product manager, MSI, explaining how top games like Cyberpunk 2077 now runs up to 37% faster, offer smoother frame rates and faster responsiveness.

Shih credits that huge leap in performance to the close collaboration between Intel and MSI.

“The key challenge in building any handheld is balancing performance, thermals, battery life, and comfort inside a very compact device – where every millimeter counts, as it will affect signal quality and compromise the end-user experience,” said Shih.

“From day one, both teams worked closely on motherboard layout, cooling, and power optimization to find the right balance between performance and efficiency.”

In one example of a close collaboration leading to a positive outcome, engineers decided to place the CPU and the DRAM components on opposite ends of the board to maximize space and optimize thermal efficiency, without affecting performance.

Other handheld designs tend to place these components next to each other to maintain signal strength.

“In a handheld, signal quality is extremely sensitive, so Intel’s signal simulation and validation support was critical to helping us achieve the right balance of stability, efficiency, and performance in such a compact body,” said Shih.

“What I really appreciated was how closely both teams worked behind the scenes. It genuinely felt like one engineering team focused on building the best possible handheld gaming experience for gamers,” Shih explained.

#3: The first successful power-on, pushes handheld gaming into AAA territory

Bruce Cheng fondly remembers January 2026 – it’s the month the joint Intel-MSI successfully powered on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ for the first time.

It was the moment that signaled two hard years of shared engineering work had finally paid off.

Cheng, director of Advanced Co-engineering in Intel’s Customer Client Engineering group says that moment validated that the tough board-level circuitry decisions and hours of discussions with his MSI counterparts were the right bets.

“This was the first sign that the long, hard road made across three generations of handheld design discussions were paying off. It was proof that the performance gains we aspired to achieve were not just theoretical,” said Cheng.

The hard work didn’t end there. In the months to come, Cheng and his team would double down on performance tuning the handheld to where it mattered most – running AAA-games – while also carrying out additional engineering validation to ensure the device met the highest specifications.

That wasn’t all.

The joint team also monitored the dynamics of game titles – especially as gaming trends and preferences shift faster than in the laptop business.

“This learning mindset of continuous feedback loops and openness by both teams to revisit assumptions, make tough decisions and to course correct quickly was critical to our ability to deliver on time,” Cheng explained.

The first of many more handheld designs

While the MSI Claw 8 Extreme AI+ is the world’s first handheld design based on the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip, it won’t be the last.

At Computex Taiwan, Intel revealed more designs from its OEM partners like Acer and OneXPlayer are coming to market soon.

“The Arc G3 family for handheld devices proves we can bring PC-class performance and flexibility to handhelds, while offering smooth immersive gameplay and extended playtime. We’re proud of our collaboration with MSI as our pioneering partner for Intel-powered handhelds and look forward to seeing what the industry does next with Arc G3,” said Neelalojanan.

The Small Print:

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Taipei, Taiwan – Jun. 3, 2026 – MSI, a global leader in high-performance server solutions, returns to COMPUTEX 2026 (Booth #J0605a) with liquid-cooled AI platforms built on NVIDIA MGX and NVIDIA DGX Station architectures for large-scale AI infrastructure and deskside AI development. Designed for demanding AI workloads, the CG681-S6093 AI server and XpertStation WS300 based on NVIDIA DGX Station architecture, deliver high-performance AI computing from data centers to deskside AI workflows.

“As AI infrastructure continues scaling in performance and density, liquid cooling is becoming essential for modern AI data centers,” said Danny Hsu, General Manager of MSI’s Enterprise Platform Solutions. “MSI combines liquid-cooled system design with NVIDIA AI platforms to help customers deploy scalable AI infrastructure with greater performance and efficiency.”

CG681-S6093 6U Liquid-Cooled AI Server and NVIDIA MGX Rack-Scale Architecture

Built on NVIDIA MGX architecture, the CG681-S6093 6U liquid-cooled AI server supports dual AMD EPYC™ processors and up to 8 NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs supporting up to 1200W TDP, delivering the compute density required for AI training and HPC workloads. Equipped with NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs providing up to 8×400Gbps Ethernet connectivity, the platform enables high-bandwidth, low-latency communication for distributed AI environments, with a liquid-cooled architecture designed to sustain peak multi-GPU performance.

At the rack level, the liquid-cooled rack-scale system supports up to 4 CG681-S6093 GPU systems within a 48RU configuration, enabling scalable compute for multi-node AI workloads. NVIDIA Spectrum-4 SN5600 scale-out Ethernet and SN2201 out-of-band switches provide high-performance connectivity across AI clusters, while integrated power and thermal design help sustain performance and streamline deployment for large-scale AI training and inference.

XpertStation WS300 Desktop AI Supercomputer

The XpertStation WS300 based on NVIDIA DGX Station architecture, brings data-center-class AI computing to the desktop for AI development, fine-tuning, and inference workloads. Powered by NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip with up to 748GB coherent memory and 7.1TB/s HBM3e bandwidth, the system supports Windows-based AI development while enabling high-speed CPU-GPU data sharing for large AI models and data-intensive workflows. Dual 400GbE networking powered by NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC supports high-bandwidth connectivity for multi-node AI workflows, while the liquid-cooled design helps sustain AI performance within a compact form factor. During COMPUTEX week, the XpertStation WS300 is also showcased in NVIDIA GTC Taipei, at Taipei International Convention Center, which brings together more applications and use cases.

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June 03, 2026: MSI is thrilled to announce a resounding victory at the 2026 European Hardware Awards, reinforcing its status as a global leader in gaming and technology. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation and maintaining uncompromising quality, MSI continues to earn the trust of industry experts and consumers alike. MSI dominated key product categories. Award-winning lineups include the Best ATX and Mini-ITX Motherboards for Intel and AMD platforms, Best Graphics Card, Best Overclocking Products, alongside the Best Gaming Desktop and Mini-PC. This remarkable achievement highlights MSI’s dedication to excellence and its ongoing mission to empower gamers, creators, and professionals with cutting-edge solutions. As the industry evolves toward next-generation AI computing and immersive experiences, MSI remains at the forefront, shaping the future of hardware.

MEG X870E GODLIKE X EDITION

Since 2015, MSI’s flagship GODLIKE motherboard series has defined the pinnacle of innovation, delivering cutting-edge technology and uncompromising experiences to enthusiasts worldwide. For ten years, GODLIKE has continuously rewritten the rules of premium hardware. The limited-edition MEG X870E GODLIKE X EDITION commemorates this milestone, securing new overclocking world records and showcasing breakthrough features like Dynamic Dashboard III, EZ Link, and the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 with EZ Slide, all highlighted by exclusive X-shaped anniversary accents. Building on this monumental legacy, the MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX steps forward to carry the torch. Poised not only to break existing limits but to completely redefine the future of extreme PC building, it delivers unprecedented power and thermal capabilities for the most demanding users across the globe.

MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI

MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI is a premium Mini-ITX gaming motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra processors. Despite its compact size, it features a robust Direct 8+1+1+1 phase (110A) power design, paired with an Extended Heatsink with heat-pipe, and M.2 Shield Frozr for elite thermal performance. Equipped with DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G LAN, it delivers ultra-fast connectivity and it is the perfect platform for gamers and creators looking to build compact setups.

MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Powered by a 14-phase Duet Rail Power System, 80A SPS, and an extended heatsink, ensuring optimal performance and stability during long gaming sessions with AMD Ryzen™ desktop processors. With 2 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, loading applications or games is seamless and lightning-fast. A front USB 20G Type-C port offers rapid data transfer speeds. At the same time, the PCIe Supplemental Power Connector delivers dedicated power to meet the GPU’s high demands, whether for gaming or AI acceleration, ensuring stable and consistent performance. The motherboard also supports full-speed Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN, providing ultra-fast and reliable gaming, streaming, and multitasking connectivity.

Cubi NUC AI 1UMG

The MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG delivers AI-ready performance in an ultra-compact 0.51-liter chassis. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with integrated AI acceleration, it enhances productivity while maintaining energy efficiency. Supporting up to four displays via dual Thunderbolt™ 4 and dual HDMI™ outputs, it enables seamless multitasking for modern workplaces. With dual 2.5G LAN, dTPM security, MSI Power Link, VESA-mount support, and MSI Power Meter, the Cubi NUC AI 1UMG provides flexible deployment, enterprise-grade reliability, and intelligent power management for business and professional environments.

MEG Vision X AI 2nd

Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and RTX 50 series graphics, it delivers extreme performance. The core highlight is the revolutionary **AI HMI**. Featuring a 13-inch touch screen with intelligent context recognition, the AI HMI automatically optimizes performance and allows for intuitive system monitoring. It perfectly redefines the next-generation desktop experience!

MSI GeForce RTX™ 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z

The return of the LIGHTNING series marks a new chapter in MSI’s pursuit of extreme graphics card performance. Built upon a legacy of overclocking excellence, the GeForce RTX™ 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z brings together advanced thermal engineering, a meticulously crafted power architecture, and a suite of enthusiast-focused innovations designed to unlock the full potential of NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 graphics. This uncompromising commitment to performance has earned the LIGHTNING Z both the Best NVIDIA-Based Graphics Card and Best Overclocking Product awards at the European Hardware Awards 2026. Featuring an integrated display for real-time monitoring and seamless software integration for precise tuning, the LIGHTNING Z delivers a refined user experience that complements its exceptional performance, setting a new benchmark for enthusiast-class graphics cards.

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Taipei, Taiwan – Jun 2, 2026 – MSI showcases a comprehensive portfolio of AI and data center infrastructure platforms at COMPUTEX 2026 (Booth #J0605a), with liquid-cooled infrastructure at the center as increasing compute density drives greater thermal demands across modern data centers. The lineup spans liquid-cooled ORv3 rack-scale architectures for high-density AI infrastructure, NVIDIA MGX platforms for scalable AI training and inference, DGX Station desktop AI supercomputer for local AI development, and DC-MHS multi-node and enterprise server platforms for modular cloud and enterprise deployments.

“Scaling AI infrastructure now requires a balance between compute performance, thermal efficiency, and deployment flexibility,” said Danny Hsu, General Manager of MSI’s Enterprise Platform Solutions. “MSI’s AI platform portfolio is designed to support AI deployment from rack-scale infrastructure to local AI development.”

Liquid-Cooled and Air-Cooled Rack Architectures

MSI expands its infrastructure portfolio with OCP ORv3 liquid-cooled and standard EIA air-cooled rack architectures for modern data centers. The ORv3 platform targets high-density AI and cloud infrastructure, while the EIA architecture supports standardized deployment within existing enterprise environments.

The 21” 44OU ORv3 Liquid-Cooled Rack Architecture supports up to 100kW deployments with an integrated Liquid-to-Liquid Coolant Distribution Unit (L2L CDU). Configured with 28x 1OU2N Open Compute multi-node systems, the wider 21” ORv3 design enables higher compute density, efficient liquid cooling, and 48V busbar power distribution for large-scale AI infrastructure.

The 19” 48RU EIA Air-Cooled Rack Architecture supports standardized deployment within existing data center environments. Configured with 16x 2U2N multi-node systems, the platform enables scalable cloud and enterprise infrastructure integration within standard EIA racks, with both AMD EPYC™ 9005 and Intel® Xeon® 6 platform options for deployment flexibility.

NVIDIA MGX AI Servers and NVIDIA DGX Station

MSI’s NVIDIA-based AI infrastructure portfolio spans both GPU-accelerated AI servers and desktop AI supercomputing platforms. Built on NVIDIA MGX architecture, the AI server portfolio supports scalable AI training, inference, and HPC deployments across air-cooled and liquid-cooled configurations. Built on NVIDIA DGX Station architecture, the desktop platform delivers data-center-class AI computing for local development, fine-tuning, and inference workloads.

The NVIDIA MGX server portfolio includes 2U, 4U, and 6U GPU platforms designed for AI training, inference, HPC, and data-intensive workloads. Supporting NVIDIA H200 NVL, NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000, and NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, these systems provide scalable GPU configurations across modern AI infrastructure environments, while extending MSI’s collaboration within the NVIDIA MGX ecosystem toward next-generation Vera Rubin rack-scale platforms.

• CG681-S6093: A liquid-cooled 6U dual-socket AMD EPYC platform supporting up to 8 NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Liquid Cooled Edition GPUs, 32 DDR5 DIMMs, and NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs with up to 8×400Gbps networking for AI training and HPC deployments.
• CG480-S5063: A 4U dual-socket Intel Xeon 6 platform supporting up to 8 double-wide GPUs, 32 DDR5 DIMMs, 20 E1.S NVMe drives, and 5 additional PCIe 5.0 expansion slots for storage-rich AI and HPC workloads.
• CG481-S6053 / CG480-S6053: 4U dual-socket AMD EPYC 9005 platforms supporting up to 8 double-wide GPUs, 24 DDR5 DIMMs, and 8 U.2 NVMe drives for multi-GPU AI and HPC deployments. The CG481-S6053 features up to 8×400G QSFP112 networking via NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs for distributed AI training and high-bandwidth GPU clusters, while the CG480-S6053 provides 5 additional PCIe 5.0 expansion slots for scalable AI infrastructure configurations.
• CG290-S3063: A 2U single-socket Intel Xeon 6 platform supporting up to 4 double-wide GPUs, 16 DDR5 DIMMs, and 4 rear U.2 NVMe drives for inference, edge AI, and space-constrained data center deployments.

The XpertStation WS300 on NVIDIA DGX Station architecture is a desktop AI supercomputer designed for AI development, fine-tuning, inference, and data-intensive workflows with Windows support for local AI application and agent development. Powered by the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip, the platform supports up to 748GB coherent memory and 7.1TB/s HBM3e bandwidth for high-speed CPU-GPU communication and large AI model processing. Dual 400GbE networking via NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs and liquid-cooled thermal design further enable data-center-class AI computing within a compact deskside form factor.

DC-MHS Open Compute and Core Compute Multi-Node Platforms

MSI offers both 21” Open Compute and 19” Core Compute multi-node platforms for hyperscale and cloud data centers. Built on DC-MHS architecture, these systems enable modular platform integration, scalable infrastructure deployment, and simplified platform transition across modern compute environments.

The 21” Open Compute portfolio includes air-cooled and liquid-cooled 1OU2N, 2OU2N, and 2OU4N platforms optimized for high-density AI and cloud infrastructure with 48Vdc busbar power distribution.

• CD281-S4051-X4 (Liquid Cooling): A liquid-cooled 2OU 4-Node platform supporting a single AMD EPYC 9005 processor, 12 DDR5 DIMMs, and 4 E1.S NVMe bays per node for AI inference and cloud-native infrastructure.
• CD281-S4051-X2: A 2OU 2-Node platform supporting a single AMD EPYC 9005 processor, 12 DDR5 DIMMs, 12 E3.S NVMe bays, and dual FHHL PCIe 5.0 expansion slots per node for storage-rich cloud and scale-out deployments.

The 19” Core Compute portfolio spans 2U2N and 2U4N platforms for enterprise and cloud infrastructure deployment within standard 19” EIA rack environments.

• CD270-S3071-X4 / CD270-S3071-X2: Intel Xeon 6/6+ based 2U 4-Node and 2U 2-Node platforms with 12 DDR5 DIMMs per node, supporting Intel Xeon 6+ processors with up to 288 E-cores. The X4 supports 3 U.2 NVMe bays per node for compute-focused cloud infrastructure, while the X2 supports 6 bays per node for virtualization and data-centric services.
• CD270-S3061-X4: A 2U 4-Node Intel Xeon 6 platform supporting 16 DDR5 DIMMs and 3 U.2 NVMe bays per node for mainstream scale-out and containerized deployments.
• CD270-S4051-X4 / CD270-S4051-X2: AMD EPYC 9005-based 2U 4-Node and 2U 2-Node platforms supporting 12 DDR5 DIMMs per node. The X4 supports 3 U.2 NVMe bays per node for compute-dense infrastructure, while the X2 adds 6 U.2 NVMe bays per node for mixed compute and storage environments.

Enterprise Platforms Across DC-MHS and Standard Architectures

MSI’s enterprise platform portfolio spans DC-MHS enterprise servers, modular HPMs, and standard enterprise motherboards for cloud and enterprise infrastructure deployment. The portfolio includes GPU-ready server platforms, modular DC-MHS platform integration, and standard server motherboards designed for flexible deployment across enterprise and workstation environments.

DC-MHS Enterprise Servers

• CX270-S5062 (-HE SKU) / CX170-S5062: Dual-socket Intel Xeon 6 based 2U and 1U platforms supporting 32 DDR5 DIMMs. The CX270-S5062 supports 8 U.2 NVMe drives and up to 2 double-wide 600W GPUs for virtualization and GPU-accelerated workloads, while the CX170-S5062 supports 12 U.2 NVMe drives for high-density cloud infrastructure.
• CX271-S4056 (-HE SKU) / CX171-S4056: Single-socket AMD EPYC 9005 based 2U and 1U platforms supporting 24 DDR5 DIMMs. The CX271-S4056 supports 8 U.2 NVMe drives and up to 2 double-wide 600W GPUs for AI inference and accelerated computing, while the CX171-S4056 supports 12 U.2 NVMe drives for scale-out cloud infrastructure.
• CX271-S3066 (-HE SKU) / CX171-S3066: Single-socket Intel Xeon 6 based 2U and 1U platforms supporting 16 DDR5 DIMMs. The CX271-S3066 supports 8 U.2 NVMe drives and up to 2 double-wide 600W GPUs, while the CX171-S3066 supports 12 U.2 NVMe drives for mainstream cloud deployments.

DC-MHS HPMs and Standard Enterprise Motherboards

Supporting M-DNO Type-2, M-DNO Type-4, and M-FLW form factors, the DC-MHS HPM portfolio provides modular DC-MHS platform integration, while standard server motherboards support mainstream enterprise and workstation platforms.

• Dual-Socket Intel Xeon 6 M-FLW HPMs: D5062
• Single-Socket Intel Xeon 6/6+ M-DNO Type-2 HPMs: D3071 / D3061
• Single-Socket Intel Xeon 6 M-DNO Type-4 HPMs: D3066
• Single-Socket AMD EPYC 9005 M-DNO Type-2 HPMs: D4051
• Single-Socket AMD EPYC 9005 M-DNO Type-4 HPMs: D4056
• Standard Intel Xeon 6 Enterprise Motherboard: D3060
• Standard AMD EPYC 9005 Enterprise Motherboard: D4050

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Your GPU Just Got a Second Job. And It Pays. MSI is among the first major PC makers to ship a local-first AI agent.

TAIPEI, Taiwan — [June 1, 2026]— Today, MSI and BlueStacks are putting it to work. MSI is bringing Blue AI Worker to its gaming laptop lineup — an AI agent purpose-built for gamers that runs locally on the laptop’s GPU. Rollout begins with Titan, Raider, Stealth, Crosshair, Katana, and Cyborg series later in 2026 and will expand across the range. The partnership marks the first time a major PC manufacturer has committed to shipping a local-first AI agent designed specifically for gaming.

The expensive part of agentic AI — vision — runs on a locally-tuned vision-language model that reads the screen, understands what is on it, and decides what to act on. Only lightweight reasoning calls reach the cloud, where they remain small and inexpensive. The result: most of what would have been a monthly cloud bill stays on the GPU the gamer already paid for.

“Gamers already own the best consumer AI hardware on the planet — their GPU,” said Rosen Sharma, Chairman, now.gg. “Until now, it sat idle the moment they alt-tabbed out of the game. With Blue AI Worker on MSI, that hardware works for them: clipping highlights, tracking events, surfacing next-step guidance, and handling the routine in-game tasks players already do — and saving them real money in cloud AI costs while it does.” “MSI builds the most capable gaming laptops in the world, and that capability should extend beyond frames per second,” said Clark Peng, Vice President and Chief Product Officer of Notebooks at MSI, who leads the company’s product strategy. “Blue AI Worker turns every MSI laptop into an AI workstation gamers actually want to use. And because the savings scale with the GPU, customers get a tangible reason to choose higher-end hardware — not just better gameplay, but a measurable annual return.”

Built for gamers, across PC and mobile

Blue AI Worker ships with a library of skills purpose-built for gaming, including automatic highlight clipping, inventory and loadout organization, daily event and reward reminders, market and price tracking, and in-game next-step guidance. Skills are designed to assist players within each game’s terms of service. Because Blue AI Worker drives both the Windows desktop and an integrated mobile game environment, the same Worker operates seamlessly across PC and mobile titles. The skill ecosystem is open, allowing gamers and third-party developers to create and share skills for any game on either platform.

The same approach extends beyond gaming. Because Blue AI Worker reads the screen and operates across the apps gamers already use, its skills reach into everyday workflows too — surfacing what’s trending across major social and content apps, gathering and summarizing what matters, comparing options, and helping prepare posts and content for review. The agent does the legwork; the user stays in control, with actions like posting or sending kept approval-first.

Token Mileage — a new number on the spec sheet

Inspired by the estimated fuel savings displayed on every new electric vehicle, MSI laptops with Blue AI Worker will publish an estimated annual AI savings figure — Token Mileage — directly on the spec sheet. The figure scales with GPU tier:

MSI laptop with RTX 4060

~$300–$600/year

MSI laptop with RTX 4070 / 5060

~$500–$900/year

MSI laptop with RTX 4080 / 5070

~$900–$1,400/year

MSI laptop with RTX 4090 / 5080

~$1,300–$1,900/year

MSI laptop with RTX 5090

~$1,800–$2,500+/year

Estimated savings are based on replacing cloud AI inference with local AI workloads for frequent daily use. Actual savings vary by model, usage, and cloud provider pricing.

A live Token Mileage counter inside Blue AI Worker allows users to watch their actual savings accumulate over time. Estimates are based on a heavy-use scenario of approximately 10 million vision tokens per month priced against comparable hosted vision-language model rates, with the local VLM handling all screen-reading workload. Individual savings vary with usage, game mix, and cloud pricing.

Private by default. Fast enough for real gameplay.

Because Blue AI Worker keeps screen contents and game-account interactions on-device, screen contents and account credentials stay on the user’s laptop; only lightweight, abstracted reasoning requests reach the cloud. Local inference also delivers reaction times in the tens of milliseconds — fast enough for real-time companion play and in-game decisioning that cloud-only agents cannot match.

Availability

Blue AI Worker on MSI gaming laptops will be available starting on Titan, Raider, Stealth, Crosshair, Katana, and Cyborg series later in 2026. Blue AI Worker is included at no additional cost. Blue AI Worker will be showcased at the MSI booth during Computex 2026, Hall 1, Booth L0118.

About BlueStacks

BlueStacks creates categories. It made mobile games playable on the PC and built that into a platform with more than two billion lifetime downloads — the way hundreds of millions of people now play. Blue AI Worker is the next one: the moment that vast install base of gaming hardware becomes a personal AI engine. The same GPU that runs the game now runs the agent — locally, privately, and at no added cost. BlueStacks turned the PC into a gaming device; now it turns it into an AI worker that earns its keep.

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The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ introduces a new class of thin-and-light AI-powered 2-in-1 laptops, enabling next-generation AI-based creative workflows, development, and immersive gaming

[Taipei, 6/1] — At COMPUTEX 2026, MSI today unveiled the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, the company’s first laptop developed in collaboration with NVIDIA powered by the new RTX Spark. The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ represents a new generation of premium thin-and-light PCs, combining NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform, full suite of RTX technologies, and exceptional power efficiency in a versatile 2-in-1 design.

Key Product Highlights

• MSI’s first laptop, powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, combining NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform, full suite of RTX technologies, and exceptional power efficiency in a premium 2-in-1 design.
• Designed for creators, developers, and gamers with powerful graphics, AI-enhanced productivity, and accelerated creative workloads.
• Features a 16-inch UHD+ Tandem OLED display, 99.9Wh battery, MSI NANO PEN, MSI Action Touchpad, and a versatile flip form factor for mobile productivity and entertainment.

A New Platform for the Next Wave of Windows PC Experiences

The Prestige N16 Flip AI+, is powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, reinventing personal computing, combining advanced content creation, AI development and high-performance gaming in a new platform engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PC experiences.

Designed for creators, AI developers, and gamers, RTX Spark brings NVIDIA’s full stack platform and full-suite of RTX technologies to slim laptops with all-day battery life.

Immersive Tandem OLED Visual Experience

The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ features a 16-inch UHD+ Tandem OLED display with a dual-layer emissive structure that stacks two OLED layers to share light output. This advanced panel technology delivers over 1000 nits of peak brightness while improving display longevity and power efficiency.

The display delivers vivid visuals with deep contrast and cinema-grade color accuracy, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut for professional creative workflows. The variable refresh rate (VRR) ensures smooth visuals across gaming, entertainment, and video editing scenarios.

Each display is Calman Verified and achieves Delta E <1 color accuracy, enabling highly accurate color reproduction for creators and professionals. Touch and pen support further enhances flexibility for drawing, note-taking, presentations, and creative tasks.

Flexible 2-in-1 Productivity Experience

Designed for versatile everyday use, the 2-in-1 flip design allows seamless transitions between laptop, tablet, tent, and presentation modes, adapting easily to different workflows and environments.

The system supports the MSI Nano Pen, a lightweight stylus designed for natural and precise input. Ideal for note-taking, sketching, presentations, and creative work, the stylus can be securely stored underneath the laptop for convenient portability.

Complementing the experience is the MSI Action Touchpad, featuring customizable gesture-based controls that streamline navigation and improve workflow efficiency.

Additional highlights include a quad-speaker system that delivers rich, immersive audio for both productivity and entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Prestige N16 Flip AI+?

The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ is MSI’s first laptop powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark It combines NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform, full-suite of RTX technologies, and exceptional power efficiency in a premium 2-in-1 form factor.

Why is this product significant for MSI?

The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ represents a reinvention of personal computing for the next wave of Windows PC experiences in a slim design with all-day battery life.

Does the Prestige N16 Flip AI+ support AI workloads?

Yes. The system is designed for local personal agents, large language models, advanced content creation, generative AI applications, AI-enhanced productivity, RTX gaming, multitasking, and other AI-driven workflows.

Is the Prestige N16 Flip AI+ suitable for gaming?

Yes. The system leverages NVIDIA’s full suite of RTX technologies to deliver immersive gaming and entertainment experiences within a thin-and-light form factor.

How does the system balance performance and battery life?

The NVIDIA RTX Spark delivers exceptional power efficiency with advanced content creation, personal agents, and high-performance gaming. This enables the Prestige N16 Flip AI+ to provide extended battery life in a thin-and-light form factor without compromising mobility or performance.

What makes the Tandem OLED display unique?

The Tandem OLED display uses a dual-layer emissive structure that enhances brightness, improves efficiency, and increases display longevity compared to traditional OLED panels.

What display specifications does the laptop offer?

The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ features a 16-inch UHD+ Tandem OLED display with peak brightness of over 1000 nits, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, Calman Verification, and Delta E <1 color accuracy.

Does the laptop support stylus input?

Yes. The system supports the MSI Nano Pen for note-taking, sketching, presentations, and creative workflows.

What battery capacity does the laptop feature?

The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ features a 99.9Wh battery, supporting extended productivity and entertainment on the go.

What usage scenarios is the 2-in-1 design intended for?

The flip form factor supports laptop, tablet, tent, and presentation modes, allowing users to adapt the device to productivity, entertainment, collaboration, and creative workflows.

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Taipei, Taiwan — June 2026 — MSI, a global leader in high-performance and AI-driven computing solutions, today announced the MSI EdgeMesa N AI+ mini PC at COMPUTEX 2026. This compact system is powered by the next-generation NVIDIA RTX Spark, combining personal agents, advanced content creation, and gaming in a new platform engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PC experiences. It is designed to help users accelerate AI innovation at the edge with NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform and full suite of RTX technologies.

Designed for AI developers, data scientists, and creators, the EdgeMesa N AI+ is built to handle demanding workloads such as large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and real-time inference. By enabling local AI processing, it reduces latency, enhances data privacy, and minimizes reliance on cloud infrastructure while allowing for scalability.

Key Features:

• Advanced architecture optimized for AI model development and real-time inference
• High AI compute performance tailored for generative AI and LLM workloads
• Unified memory architecture for large datasets and AI models
• Scalable platform supporting edge deployment and hybrid cloud expansion
• Full-stack AI software ecosystem for streamlined development and deployment

Beyond compute performance, the EdgeMesa N AI+ is engineered for modern working environments with advanced connectivity and display capabilities. It features a 10GbE LAN for ultra-fast data transfer and low-latency networking—ideal for AI workloads, large-dataset access, and edge deployments. Additionally, the system supports up to four displays, enabling enhanced productivity and visualization, with 1x HDMI and 3x USB 20Gbps Type-C outputs.

In addition, the EdgeMesa N AI+ provides flexible I/O expansion and advanced connectivity, making it suitable for various industries such as healthcare, retail, finance, robotics, and smart city applications. Its compact design enables seamless integration into space-constrained environments, while advanced thermal engineering ensures stable, quiet operation even under heavy workloads.

MSI will showcase the EdgeMesa N AI+ at COMPUTEX 2026 to highlight real-world AI use cases, including LLM deployment, intelligent analytics, and edge AI innovation.

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Scaling Industrial AI from Liquid-Cooled Data Centers to Autonomous Edge Operations

MSI, a global leader in high-performance computing and industrial solutions, returns to COMPUTEX 2026 (Booth #J0605a) to unveil its strategic AI roadmap. This year’s showcase centers on a seamless continuum from data center scale to autonomous edge execution, featuring liquid-cooled AI platforms and supercomputers built on NVIDIA MGX, NVIDIA DGX Station, and NVIDIA DGX Spark architectures.

Cloud Foundation: Liquid-Cooled Infrastructure for Hyperscale AI

To meet the demands of modern AI data centers, MSI is introducing high-density platforms that prioritize thermal efficiency and performance:

CG681-S6093 6U Liquid-Cooled AI Server (based on NVIDIA MGX)

Built on NVIDIA MGX architecture, this server supports dual AMD EPYC™ processors and up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition Liquid Cooled GPUs. It delivers the compute density required for large-scale AI inference – with support for a wide range of agentic, physical AI, scientific computing, simulation, graphics, and video workloads.

High-Speed Connectivity:

The platform is equipped with NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs, providing up to 8×400Gbps Ethernet connectivity for distributed AI environments.

Rack-Scale Scalability:

MSI’s liquid-cooled rack-scale architecture supports up to four CG681-S6093 GPU systems within a 48RU configuration. Networking is anchored by NVIDIA Spectrum-4 SN5600 Ethernet switches and SN2201 out-of-band switches for high-performance AI cluster connectivity.

Deskside Development: The Desktop AI Supercomputer

Bridging the gap between the data center and the developer’s desk, MSI presents high-performance AI computing for local workflows:

XpertStation WS300 (NVIDIA DGX Station):

Built on NVIDIA MGX architecture, this server supports dual AMD EPYC™ processors and up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition Liquid Cooled GPUs. It delivers the compute density required for large-scale AI inference – with support for a wide range of agentic, physical AI, scientific computing, simulation, graphics, and video workloads.

Efficient AI Refinement:

The WS300 is designed for AI model development, fine-tuning, and inference, utilizing a compact, liquid-cooled design with dual 400GbE networking powered by NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs to sustain peak performance. (Recently showcased at GTC Taipei).

Edge Execution: EdgeXpert and Autonomous Intelligence

MSI is bringing data center-level performance directly to real-world environments through the debut of its edge supercomputing platform:

EdgeXpert AI Supercomputer:

Built on the NVIDIA DGX Spark platform, EdgeXpert enables enterprises to deploy smarter, faster, and more scalable AI agents and applications at the edge.

OpenClaw/Hermes Agent on MSI EdgeXpert:

MSI showcases prominent AI Agent frameworks, providing open-source Agentic AI structures that support sustainable local operations and self-optimization capabilities.

EU CRA Compliant Agentic AI with Galene Elettra:

Powered by a Multi-Agent System (MAS), this solution enables intelligent decision-making across complex workflows while maintaining compliance with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Legal AI Suite:

A specialized platform for enterprise AI, streamlining legal research, document analysis, and IP governance.

Smart Campus Patrol:

The Smart Campus Patrol Vehicle demonstrates real-time computer vision for precision inspection and smarter industrial operations.

Tarot AI Experience with Reachy Mini:

An interactive demonstration of Agentic AI, blending robotics with generative AI to deliver personalized engagement.

End-to-End AI in Action Across Industries

MSI delivers purpose-built Edge AI solutions developed with leading industry partners across diverse vertical markets:

Smart Manufacturing & Semiconductor:

The Edge AI Box MS-C910E with Memorence AI enables real-time machine vision. Partnering with Qiming Tech, MSI leverages the Edge AI Box MS-C939 to deliver real-time, high-precision automated optical inspection (AOI) to optimize semiconductor production yield.

Voice AI & Driver Safety:

Powered by Ubestream, the Slim Box MS-C926 provides real-time translation, while the Embedded Box MS-C927 enables instant voice-to-order experiences for retail. For driver safety, the In-vehicle Box MS-C932 runs real-time AI Driver Fatigue Detection to enhance on-road security.

Smart Transportation & Precision Agriculture

Integrating edge inference with frontline mobility and field operations, MSI optimizes commercial transit and smart farming workflows:

Smart Transportation × AI Vision Solutions:

MSI is expanding its smart transportation portfolio with mobility solutions powered by Edge AI and in-vehicle vision. The lineup features fleet management tablets, telematics boxes, smart rearview mirrors, and AI-enabled ADAS and DMS systems for fleet monitoring and video analytics. Utilizing real-time AI processing, MSI helps logistics and fleet operators improve management efficiency and strengthen road safety.

Smart Agriculture & Drone Integration:

MSI introduces an intelligent agricultural solution that seamlessly integrates autonomous drone technology, Edge AI computing, and ground control systems. Built for harsh environments, this comprehensive platform combines drone ground control stations, rugged tablets, T-Box connectivity modules, and centralized multi-drone management platforms. It is engineered for critical use cases including automated field inspection, precision spraying, crop monitoring, and pest/disease identification. By leveraging real-time video analytics, edge inference, and cloud data synchronization, the solution empowers agricultural operators to boost efficiency, streamline operational workflows, and accelerate the transition to smart farming.

Extreme Field Mobility (MS-NE21):

The NE21 Rugged Industrial Tablet features an Intel® 13th Gen Core™ i Series (Raptor Lake-U) processor, supporting up to 32GB LPDDR5/LPDDR5X memory and 2TB PCIe SSD. Built to MIL-STD-810G standards with an IP65 rating, it survives 4-foot drops and functions from -10°C to 50°C. It offers a 650-nit sunlight-readable 11.6″ display with glove/wet-touch modes and a continuous hot-swappable battery system (64Wh to 98.1Wh).

Industrial Panel PCs & Robust Hardware Foundation

To support heavy enterprise workloads, MSI highlights its high-reliability industrial hardware portfolio:

Industrial Panel PCs:

Features include the MS-1A81 (21.5″) for Smart Healthcare clinical workflows; the MS-1A22 (12.1″) and MS-1A32 (15″) for factory floor monitoring; and the MS-1A91 (10.1″) and MS-OP01 (15.6″) for secure Smart Locker Systems.

Hardware Backbone:

For multi-industry infrastructure durability, MSI showcases its robust hardware portfolio featuring the Intel Wildcat Lake, NXP, and NVIDIA® Jetson™ Thor™ series platforms, alongside industrial 4U rackmount systems.

Sustainability & EV Charging Infrastructure

Bringing intelligent infrastructure to the energy transition, MSI presents its smart EV charging solutions:

Eco Series Home EV Charger:

Awarded the Taiwan Excellence Award, this residential smart charger delivers up to 22kW three-phase output. Powered by NXP industrial MCUs and AI smart control, it integrates with solar storage. Featuring a UL94-V0 fire-rated enclosure (extinguishing over-heat sources in 10 seconds) and RDC-DD leakage detection for underground parking safety, it holds global safety certifications, RPC certification in Taiwan, and $5M USD product liability insurance.

MSI Hyper 80 Dual Fast Charger:

Designed for urban commercial hubs, this DC fast charger delivers 80kW power distribution within an industry-leading 30cm ultra-slim chassis to maximize space efficiency.

Visit MSI at COMPUTEX 2026, Booth #J0605a, Hall 1 (1F), to experience the future of the cloud-to-edge AI ecosystem.

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