R9 290X Lightning, 760 ITX & Gaming Grade AMD Kaveri Motherboards - MSI Suite CES 2014

The MSI CES 2014 suite showcase focuses on high end gaming hardware from AMD and Nvidia, led by the R9 290X Lightning, a heavily cooled overclocking target with dual eight pin power inputs and a robust backplate, designed to maximize the card’s potential. Linus describes the absence of an GPU reactor on the R9 290X Lightning, noting that unlike the GTX 780 Lightning, MSI’s AMD variant imposes no power limit, enabling triple overclocking capabilities and independent fan control via a four to five heat pipe cooler assembly. In addition to the flagship GPU, the presenter highlights the GTX 760 ITX, a compact PCIe card with a single eight pin power connector and a form factor designed for true ITX gaming builds. The segment then shifts to AMD’s ecosystem, presenting an ITX motherboard for the FM2+ platform aimed at Kaveri CPUs and emphasizing MSI’s gaming line with military class components, audio boost, and Killer networking to prioritize gaming traffic. A teaser product labeled AM1 on the back is discussed as an unreleased AMD Kabini board, illustrating MSI’s open platform push and its potential for energy efficient, compact systems capable of basic tasks like casual gaming or streaming. Throughout, the video underscores MSI’s design philosophy, including a black and red color scheme, strong cooling solutions, and a focus on performance-oriented, compact builds that combine AMD and MSI branding for a cohesive CES 2014 presentation. The segment closes with acknowledgments to sponsors and a nod toward future hands-on coverage and reviews, inviting viewers to stay tuned for more in-depth testing and benchmarking.

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