MSI has officially unveiled the specifications of its new AI-centric mini PC line-up that is being debuted at CES 2026. The new line-up offers something for everyone—as long as you're looking to run local LLMs or similar AI workloads—whether you're looking for a hyper-compact x86 system powered by AMD's RDNA 3.5, a more powerful NVIDIA RTX 5070, or something more exotic with NVIDIA's new Arm-based DGX Spark platform.

Perhaps the most interesting mini PC that MSI is showing off at CES is the EdgeXpert, which is targeted at AI developers and is built on NVIDIA's DGX Spark platform. In the EdgeXpert, which was announced earlier this year, that means 20 Arm CPU cores and an AI Blackwell GPU as well as NVIDIA's NVLink C2C tech, which claims to offer "five times the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0," for improved data transfer and sharing between the CPU and GPU. According to MSI, the EdgeXpert is capable of a petaFLOP of AI performance. It also features 128 GB of LPDDR5x unified system memory and a vapor chamber cooling system.

This year at CES 2026, MSI proudly unveils a new generation of PC hardware designed to inspire industry professionals and enthusiasts with innovative solutions that make building, upgrading, and personalizing systems more accessible and exciting than ever before. From a new line-up of motherboards, brand new Power Supplies with exclusive features, a flagship triple-sided panoramic chassis paired with a curved OLED display liquid cooler, and two Dual-Tower Air Coolers making their debut, MSI aims to showcase its commitment to pushing boundaries. Let's take a quick look below at what you'll find at MSI's CES 2026 show floor.

Brand New AMD X870(E)/B850 MAX Series Motherboards - Engineered for Maximum Performance
MSI will showcase its latest AMD MAX series motherboards at CES, spanning X870(E) and B850 chipsets to cover a wide range of performance needs. Each MAX model features an integrated OC Engine that enables asynchronous BCLK control for precise frequency tuning, delivering up to 15% higher gaming performance in supported scenarios. Building on MSI's EZ DIY approach, the onboard Direct OC Jumper allows real-time BCLK adjustments directly in the operating system, and the new BCLK Booster adds a simple one-click option for quick overclocking. To support a more feature complete BIOS experience, all MAX motherboards also include an upgraded 64 MB BIOS chip, expanding ROM capacity for current and future AMD processors.

MSI has unveiled a new lineup of 27-inch displays and all-in-one systems, catering to the demand for high-quality retina-level displays with fast refresh rates. The two high-performance 27-inch 5K monitors feature Rapid IPS panels with a pixel density of 218 PPI. The MAG 271KPD7 is a "Dual Mode" display that can switch between a high-fidelity 5K resolution at 75 Hz and a performance-focused 2K resolution at 300 Hz. It offers a 0.5 ms GtG response time, VESA DisplayHDR 400, and Delta E < 2 color accuracy. Connectivity options include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, and a USB-C port with 15 W Power Delivery, all supported by G-SYNC compatibility and Display Stream Compression (DSC).

The more premium MPG 271KRAW16 enhances these features with a Mini-LED backlight with 2,304 zones and Quantum Dot technology, achieving a VESA DisplayHDR 1400 rating. Its Dual Mode capabilities are faster, offering 5K at 165 Hz or 2K at 330 Hz. Connectivity is further improved with DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR13.5) and a USB-C port capable of up to 98 W Power Delivery.

MSI showcased a high-capacity dual-CUDIMM platform at its CES 2026 booth, introducing a new approach that emphasizes high memory capacity in a compact form factor. With just two 128 GB DDR5 CUDIMMs, MSI achieves 256 GB of capacity on an Intel Core Ultra 200S series platform. Currently in development, this platform will be part of the MSI MEG family and will support four-rank CUDIMMs, which MSI claims offer 63% higher overclocking performance compared to standard platform alternatives. By using only two memory DIMMs, the board optimizes memory overclocking by reducing the number of traces that can cause cross talk between the DDR5 lanes, which carry signals to and from the CPU.

In partnership with ADATA, MSI is testing four-rank DDR5 CUDIMMs that enable large capacities per memory DIMM. This results in a 128 GB CUDIMM that not only offers substantial capacity but also allows higher overclocks than standard non-clock driven DDR5 DIMMs. While there is no information on the launch date, MSI plans to release these dual-CUDIMM motherboards in the near future, likely when memory prices stabilize and any remaining issues are resolved, allowing consumers to experience high speeds at large capacities. MSI is already experimenting with AMD-based motherboards as well, just like the UNIFY-X X870E motherboard pictured below. It also has two memory DIMM slots for extreme memory OC, but runs an AMD platform. This motherboard is finalized, and will feature 18+2+1 110 A dual rail SPS power delivery, built on the server-grade eight-layer PCB.

At the 2026 International CES show, MSI unveiled its most powerful GPU creation to date: GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z GPU. Coming as a fully custom PCB design, the board carries an GB202 GPU of the RTX 5090 with a factory boost clock of 2,730 MHz, and an "Extreme Performance" OC profile of 2,775 MHz. This results in the fastest LN2 GeForce RTX 5090 GPU ever, reaching as high as 3,742 MHz when put thought the hands of professional overclockers. Fully enabling this is the 40-phase VRM design that can provide smooth voltage curve needed to feed the GPU, with a maximum power rating of 800 W out of the box, while the "Extreme" power preset mode gives it a 1000 W power envelope on the 360 mm AIO water cooling. The card is powered by dual 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connectors, each giving the maximum of 600 W.

MSI has used the 28 Gbps Samsung GDDR7 modules, which can be overclocked to 36 Gbps on LN2, and probably at 30+ Gbps on the standard watercooling. In its regular form factor that comes from the factory, MSI has made the GPU appear as a small tablet device with its big screen. All you see is the yellow theme of the card and two tubes connected to the 360 mm radiator that dissipates a kilowatt of heat. In addition to the massive radiator, the GPU is covered in full-copper cold plate that entirely covers the 3 oz copper PCB, cooling the GPU, VRMs, and memory for a true all-in-one cooling. The pictures follow below.

Last week, MSI teased the return of its famous MSI Lightning GPU brand, last seen in the now distant MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z. Thanks to the CES 2026 Innovation Awards, we now have more details ahead of the official launch, as the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z has been showcased. Documentation confirms a liquid-cooled AIO system featuring a 360 mm radiator and dual 12V-2×6 power connectors, each capable of delivering 600 W, totaling 1600 W. One of its most notable features is a front-mounted display that covers nearly the entire surface of the card. MSI has equipped the card with a reinforced PCB, premium voltage regulation modules, and a companion mobile app for remote monitoring and overclocking adjustments.

Elite overclockers worldwide are already submitting HWBOT results showcasing the RTX 5090 Lightning Z variant reaching 3,742 MHz, making it the highest-clocked RTX 5090 GPU globally. These benchmarks, conducted with exotic cooling methods such as liquid nitrogen or custom water loops instead of the retail AIO solution, show memory operating at 36 Gbps in various tests. This indicates that the memory modules used in this GPU are also suitable for overclocking. Samsung GDDR7 modules are now sampling at 36 Gbps speeds straight out of the box, but it requires LN2 for older modules to achieve these speeds. Of course, MSI has reportedly readied a XOC VBIOS that allows the card to consume 2,500 W of power, which will require additional PCB modification to the power input. With 40-phase power delivery, 2,500 W of load seems like a good choice for extreme overclocking runs.Update Jan 6th: At MSI's CES booth we went hands-on with the Lightning Z and also got photos of its PCB, too.

MSI introduces the new PRO MAX Series, a unified high-end platform shaped by Modernity, Acceleration, and eXperience for the evolving rhythm of everyday work. Guided by a consistent design language of color, hierarchy, and structure, PRO MAX keeps the focus on what matters most-the content itself. Performance is tuned for multitasking, image processing, data-driven workloads, and out of office collaboration, while an intuitive and predictable user experience ensures a smooth and uninterrupted flow across different work environments.

As work expands across shared, and hybrid settings, PRO MAX maintains continuity wherever work happens. The PRO MAX Series debuts with a complete product lineup spanning Monitor, Desktop PC, All-in-one PC, Motherboard, Power supply, Chassis and Liquid cooler-forming a fully integrated ecosystem for everyday work.

MSI announced a significant update to its 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor lineup, introducing two new models tailored to distinct gamer profiles. Both the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 are anchored by the latest 5-layer Tandem OLED architecture with EL Gen 3 technology, setting a new benchmark for luminous efficiency and longevity in the 32-inch 4K lineup.

Advanced Technologies for Superior Visuals
Both models come equipped with MSI's latest display technology, comprehensively addressing gamers' extreme demands for visual quality and durability:

DarkArmor Film: This specialized film technology is designed to enhance light absorption and eliminate the distracting purple or reddish tints often visible on standard QD-OLEDs under ambient light. It boosts pure black levels by up to 40%, significantly improving contrast and delivering superior image performance. Furthermore, it upgrades the screen surface hardness from 2H to 3H, offering 2.5x better scratch resistance to effectively withstand daily wear and tear.

Leaks have already predicted a stacked hardware launch line-up for CES 2026, with the likes of Lenovo planning a refreshed line-up of Legion gaming laptops, while HP is reportedly planning a slew of new high-refresh rate OLED gaming monitors for the show. Now, it seems as though MSI is joining the gaming hardware launch hype, with the brand teasing an updated line-up of flagship NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs. The teaser also references two additional new designs based on previously shown concepts, one liquid-cooled with dual 120 mm radiators and another air-cooled design that would use five Stormforce fans—two on the backplate and three in the traditional fan position.

The teaser for the return of the old MSI Lightning branded GPUs, last seen with the MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z, comes in the form of a weather forecast that predicts lightning for January 5. Not much else is known about the upcoming GPU series, although it will likely be a flagship GPU series and come with a matching price tag.