MSI announced that its new top-end AIO PC, the Gaming 27T, is now available online from various online retailers.
MSI’s Gaming 27T is targeted at gamers who want high-end performance in a compact system. The AIO uses a desktop CPU, the Intel 6th Gen (Skylake) Core i7-6700 operating at 3.4 GHz with a turbo clock speed of 4 GHz, in conjunction with an Intel H170 motherboard chipset.
The system also contains a mobile Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M with 8 GB of GDDR5. This is somewhat surprising, as the system’s display is capable of only 1080p resolution. Although the GTX 980M would have a harder time playing games smoothly at 2K and significantly struggle considerably at 4K, there really isn’t any point of having 8 GB of GDDR5 for a 1080p display. As it is a common misconception that more RAM or vRAM always leads to higher performance, this is mostly just a marketing tactic, which has the side effect of raising overall system cost.
The AIO is capable of supporting two additional displays over HDMI, and stereoscopic gaming would justify the 8 GB of vRAM, but if you have the space for a double or triple monitor setup, then you likely have space to fit a less expensive higher-performance desktop PC instead.
“Gamers demand performance and our new Gaming 27T will leave them breathless with unbelievable graphics, blazing fast speeds, and a mind-blowing sensory experience,” said Andy Tung, president of MSI Pan America. “Our Gaming 27T takes AIOs to a new level by focusing on user experience above all.”
MSI also put a focus on the user experience of the system. The 1080p display measures 27 inches and is LED-backlit. It also supports 10-point multi-touch input. The system incorporates a Killer Wireless adapter and a Killer DoubleShot Pro LAN NIC for low-latency Internet connectivity. MSI also implemented several audio technologies, including a Sabre Hi-Fi DAC, Nahimic’s Audio Enhancer software, and MSI’s Audio Boost in order to give gamers a relatively high-end audio experience from an AIO PC.
The system contains a considerable amount of storage space. A 256 GB SSD is used for the C: Drive, while two HDDs, a 4 TB and a 2 TB, are also included in a “Super RAID” configuration.
The system also contains a single USB 3.1 Type-C connection, as well as a USB 3.0 super charger port for quickly charging your portable devices. The AIO also includes a 104-key gaming keyboard and a 3500 DPI gaming mouse.\
| MSI Gaming 27T | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700 (3.4 – 4 GHz) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Chipset | Intel H170 |
| Display | 27″ Full HD LED-backlit |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (16:9 widescreen) |
| Touchscreen | Projected Capacitive (10-point Touch) |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M (8 GB GDDR5) |
| Hard Disk Drive | 256 GB SSD Super RAID 4 + 2 TB HDD |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 |
| LAN/Bluetooth | Killer Wireless |
| Optical | BD Burner |
| Card Reader | 3-in-1 (SDXC/MS/MMC) |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C 1 x USB 3.0 with Super Charger 2 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Webcam | 2.0 MP (1600×1200) |
| Speaker | 2 x 5W with Nahimic Audio Enhancer |
| Keyboard | USB 104-Key Gaming Keyboard |
| Mouse | USB 3500 DPI Gaming Mouse |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 26.47″ x 19.01″ x 2.60″ |
| Weight | 35.63 lbs. |
| MSRP | $2699.99 |
The MSI Gaming 27T is available now from various online retailers, and is priced at $2,699.99.
