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MSI is focusing pretty much on Nvidia’s graphics cards, it would seem, and has more or less stopped making AMD GPUs. Or at least the amount of MSI’s Radeon graphics cards on shelves has dwindled considerably, to the point where it’s been noticed by several sources – one of which contacted MSI and got an official response from the board maker. Did I miss this story? MSI has been completely removed from AMD's Radeon 7000 series, all existing products have been discontinued and they never released a 7700 XT/7800 XT. This all seems to have happened very quietly.April 26, 2024 See more Hardware Unboxed flagged this up on X (formerly Twitter), but it was German tech site Hardware Luxx (via VideoCardz) who contacted and heard back from MSI. The manufacturer stated: “When it comes to graphics cards, our focus at the moment is actually more on RTX cards. Nevertheless, the collaboration with AMD is essential and extremely relevant for us. We see a very positive development, particularly in the area of mainboards.” So, while that is hardly a declaration of abandoning Radeon GPUs – the wording is about ‘focusing’ more on Nvidia graphics cards, rather than wholly on Team Green’s GeForce range – it’s pretty obvious where MSI’s priorities lie. That’s made clear enough if you look at the listed cards on MSI’s page for its Radeon RX 7000 models, of which only three are now present (an RX 7600 model, plus a 7900 XT and 7900 XTX). As Hardware Luxx points out, a German price comparison site only lists an RX 7900 XT Gaming Trio as on sale from MSI’s line-up of RDNA 3 GPUs. We popped onto Newegg to see what MSI Radeon products the retailer is currently offering in the US, and there’s just one – again an MSI Gaming model, but this time an RX 7900 XTX. Still, the point remains that this is the sole model on sale. Analysis: Being diplomatic – but don’t worry about mobos It seems clear enough that MSI is running down production of RX 7000 models, then, and the statement from the firm backs that up. To state that its focus is “more on RTX cards” feels like a diplomatic stance on the matter, when clearly MSI’s plans are now very skewed towards Team Green. Indeed, we saw clues to this when AMD launched its RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT GPUs to fill out the mid-range of RDNA 3, and MSI was noticeably absent from the list of launch partners – and never did produce boards based on those graphics chips. MSI was also slow off the mark with RX 7900 launches way back, too. MSI was once a substantial backer of Radeon GPUs, but that no longer appears to be the case, and its attention has all but entirely shifted to GeForce RTX graphics cards. Can we expect that RTX 5000 models will be the only ones made by MSI, and RX 8000 (RDNA 4) may be entirely left by the wayside? It looks like this is a possibility that can’t be discounted. For those worrying about MSI’s motherboard support on the AMD side, there’s no need to fret, as this doesn’t affect the hardware maker’s efforts in that respect. That’s clarified in the above statement and the reference to mainboards, another term for motherboards, with MSI talking about this in a wholly different way, mentioning a “very positive development” in that particular area. Which we’d read as PR-speak for ‘business as usual’ of course. You might also like The best cheap graphics cards out thereTop gaming PCs: great rigs for serious PC gamingBest PC games of 2024: must-play titles you don't want to miss View the full article

MSI, which releases some of the best gaming PCs in the market, is launching several lines of desktops including the Aegis 14th series, Codex 14th series, and the newly released Vision 14th Series. Each one features 14th-Gen Intel Core processors and Nvidia RTX 4000-series graphics cards, though the exact configurations differ. The Vision Elite is the flagship PC that has a single model type, while the Codex and Aegis lines have two model types that differ in color and chassis design. There's not too much information on the Codex and Aegis lines right now, but as more is revealed we will make sure to update you. Vision Elite (Image credit: MSI) This is the flagship gaming PC of the Vision Elite line and it's outfitted with the highest-end components and chassis features a panoramic tempered glass panel that shows off the internals including the gorgeous RGB lighting. Spec-wise, you'll get an Intel Core i9-14900KF processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD storage, and a 1000W power supply. It also supports WIFI 7 and includes Bluetooth 5.4 support alongside a 2.5G LAN port. This configuration will have an MSRP of $4,299.99 and can be found on the official MSI store. Aegis series (Image credit: MSI) The Aegis series features configurations with distinct faceplates that include mesh-like designs as well as venting through the aluminum side panel. This ensures great performance from the powerful hardware within by improving airflow throughout the system. We don't have any specific configuration or pricing information regarding the Aegis series. It comes in two different colors, white and black. Codex series (Image credit: MSI) The Codex series, like the Aegis line of gaming desktops, is also refreshed with two new chassis styles with augments to airflow and design. It's meant to invoke the look of a PC built from scratch by using standardized parts, according to MSI. We don't have any specific configuration or pricing information regarding the Codex series, either, but you can expect it to feature current-gen parts including DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support. You may also like... These are the best budget gaming PCsHow to buy a budget gaming PCHow to build a gaming PC for under $800: I'm here to help you game on a budget View the full article

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