MSI Partners with CAPCOM for 20th Anniversary Monster Hunter Edition GPU and Motherboard Launch
In a move that’s sure to excite gamers and hardware enthusiasts alike, MSI is gearing up to present its latest offerings at CES 2024. These new products include exclusive, limited-edition hardware that pays tribute to two decades of the iconic Monster Hunter franchise from Capcom.
Ahead of the official unveiling next week, MSI is providing an early glimpse at its new product line-up, which includes the premium TITAN 18 HX gaming laptop and the innovative Claw gaming handheld, along with a special Monster Hunter series edition hardware.
The Vice President of Marketing at MSI highlighted in the announcement that this limited edition series doesn’t just celebrate the storied legacy of the Monster Hunter game but also represents MSI’s dedication to advancing gaming technology.
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MSI is poised to introduce a series of devices themed around the Monster Hunter series, which originally launched in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and has since expanded across multiple gaming platforms. With a monumental series boasting over 20 titles and 94 million copies sold globally, Monster Hunter continues to be a cornerstone of the gaming world.
MSI has unveiled its exclusive Monster Hunter Limited Edition product lineup:
- MSI Crosshair 16 HX: Monster Hunter Edition Gaming Laptop
- MSI GeForce RTX™ 4060 Ti 8G: Gaming Slim Monster Hunter Edition Graphics Card
- MSI Force GC30: Monster Hunter Edition Gaming Controller
- MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360: Monster Hunter Edition Liquid Cooler
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300: Monster Hunter Edition Gaming Case
- MSI MPG Z790 Edge: Monster Hunter Edition Gaming Motherboard
- MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2: Monster Hunter Edition Gaming Monitor
The firm is set to introduce a new motherboard utilizing the Intel Z790 chipset, part of the EDGE series lineup. This motherboard will feature a 16+1+1 phase power design and will come with PCIe Gen5 and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.
The MSI GeForce RTX™ 4060 Ti 8G Gaming Slim Monster Hunter Edition is a celebration of the two-decade-long journey of the Monster Hunter saga. It features a design with unique patterns and a color palette that honors its partnership with the iconic gaming series. This graphic card boasts a GAMING DNA with sharp lines, RGB lighting accents, and a slim profile complemented by a vented backplate for improved airflow. It’s engineered with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Ada Lovelace architecture to provide top-notch gaming performance, especially at 1080P resolutions, reaching up to 100 fps with Ray Tracing, and is equipped with DLSS 3 neural rendering, and the latest NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC) supporting AV1 encoding. This card fulfills the demands of gamers by offering state-of-the-art graphics technology, enhancing both the visual experience and frame rates for an unparalleled gaming session.
The upcoming release from the company includes the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB variant from the GAMING SLIM collection. This model is designed with a triple-fan setup and is based on the AD106 GPU, featuring 4352 CUDA cores. MSI has selected an 8GB memory configuration for this GPU, even though a 16GB version would be ideal. The anticipated retail price is set to be approximately $399. Despite the premium pricing associated with its limited edition nature, MSI is known for ensuring their special releases are accessible globally.
Source: MSI