MSI unveiled a variety of pre-built AI gaming desktop PCs at CES, showcasing offerings from the MEG, Aegis, Vision, and Codex families. The spec sheet placards highlighted high-end components, including the latest processors from Intel and AMD. While most systems did not feature NVIDIA's RTX 50 "Blackwell" series, the second generation MEG VISION X AI gaming desktop stood out. Although the specific GPU model was not disclosed, it is likely that a custom MSI GeForce RTX 5090 card would be a suitable choice for this advanced system. Reports suggest that MSI hosted a preview event last October, where a select few had the opportunity to inspect the MEG VISION X AI 2nd during a factory tour.
Across all MEG VISION X AI 2nd configurations, Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake-S" processor remains a constant. While pricing details have not been released, experts speculate that the highest-priced variant could include top-tier GPU, memory, and storage options. Customers are encouraged to upgrade hardware in the future, as the product placard indicates that the internals are easily accessible and simple to upgrade. The unique "AI HMI" touch screen interface on the MEG VISION X AI 2nd's front panel has garnered attention from TechPowerUp, highlighting its AI functionality as a key selling point.
MSI's Aegis RS AI 2 is another high-end system that can be equipped with a Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. Placard information reveals a range of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 "Ada Lovelace" GPUs, with options up to the RTX 4090. Nearby, the "Vision RS White 2nd" model offers configurations with a Core Ultra 7 265K CPU and GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. At the edge of the table, TechPowerUp noticed MSI's smaller pre-built "Codex Z2D AI Gaming Desktop," featuring AMD's latest Ryzen 8000F processor series with AI NPUs. The top configuration includes the Ryzen 7 8700F and a GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics card. Product sheets indicate that MSI is manufacturing their Vision and Aegis AI desktop PCs in the USA.
