What you need to know
- MSI announced the MEG Trident X and MPG Trident 3 gaming desktops.
- The MEG Trident X can run on an Intel Core i9-10900K processor and an NVIDIA RTX 2080 graphics card.
- The MEG Trident X comes in a 10-liter case and the MPG Trident 3 is "console-sized."
MSI announced two new gaming desktops today, the MEG Trident X and the MPG Trident 3. The MEG Trident X is the flagship of the new lineup and comes with up to an Intel Core i9-10900K processor and an NVIDIA RTX 2080 graphics card. The Trident 3 comes with up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700 and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ITX.
The new Trident desktops have smaller form factors, with the MEG Trident X coming inside a 10-liter case. MSI advertises the MPG Trident 3 as "console-sized."
MSI highlights the Silent Storm Cooling technology in the MEG Trident X as well as its Thunderbolt 3 port that supports transfer speeds up to 40GB/s.
| Category | MEG Trident X 10th Gen |
|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900K |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| Memory | 2x DDR4 2933MHz DIMMs, up to 64GB |
| Storage | 2x M.2 2280 SSD (1xSATA/PCIe Combo, 1x PCIe)2x 2.5" Drive bays |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Dimensions | 21.06 in (53.5 cm) x 9.06 in (23 cm) x 19.72 in (50.1 cm) |
The MPG Trident 3 is even smaller and has a horizontal form factor that makes it unique and able to fit in different spots than some competing desktops.
| Category | MPG Trident 3 10th Gen |
|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700 |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ITX (8GB DDR6) |
| Memory | DDR4 2666MHz DIMMs, 2X SO-DIMMs up to 64GB |
| Storage | 1x M.2 2280 SSD (SATA/PCIe Combo)1x 2.5" Drive bays |
| Chipset | H410 |
| Dimensions | 13.93 in (35.4 cm) x 3.84 in (9.8 cm)x 9.90 in (25.1 cm) |
MSI did not share pricing for the desktops at this time, but you can read more about the MEG Trident X and MPG Trident 3 on their respective websites.
