Maingear MG-1 (i9-14900K / RTX 4070 Ti / 64GB RAM / 2TB SSD) review
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MSI has unveiled the Meg Trident X2 system at CES, available for pre-order. It features a cooling-focused design with mesh intakes and exhausts, a 280mm AIO, and an inverted GPU mounting. The specs include an Intel i9-13900KF, RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5-4800 RAM, 2TB PCIE 4.0 NVME SSD, and a front LCD display. Expansion options are available. The pre-order price is $4,699 US. The reviewer appreciates the features but has concerns about the 750W PSU and the high price compared to past high-end PCs.
Feature | Maingear MG-1 | MSI MEG Trident X2 13th |
---|---|---|
CPU | Intel i9-14900K | Intel i9-13900K |
GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti | NVIDIA RTX 4090 |
RAM | 64GB DDR5-6000 | 64GB DDR5-4800 |
Storage | 2TB NVMe SSD | 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
TDP | 285W | 125W |
Cooling | Not specified | 280mm AIO, mesh intake and exhaust |
Dimensions (mm) | 428.7 x 482.6 x 205.7 | 453.8 x 487.1 x 222.6 |
Power Supply | Not specified | 750W SFX |
Price | Not specified | $4,699 |
USB Ports | 7 (including USB-C) | 7 (including USB-C) |
Networking | WiFi 6, dual LAN | WiFi 6e, dual LAN |
GPU Performance (TFLOPS) | 40.09 | 82.58 |
DirectX Version | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
Additional Features | Flash storage, NVMe | Front mounted LCD, room for extra drives |
Concerns / Limitations | Not specified | Concern about PSU capacity for components |
Both the Maingear MG-1 and MSI MEG Trident X2 13th offer high-end specifications suitable for demanding computing tasks, such as gaming and content creation. The Maingear MG-1 comes with a slightly lower-end GPU but has a higher RAM speed and the same amount of storage as the MSI. It lacks specific details on cooling and PSU, which could be a concern for potential overheating issues.
The MSI MEG Trident X2, although pricier, provides superior GPU performance with the RTX 4090 and innovative cooling solutions to manage heat effectively. It has slightly slower RAM but compensates with features like a front-mounted LCD and extra expansion options. However, the 750W PSU might be underpowered for its high-end components, a concern noted in its review.
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