'Like a half-molted lobster': MSI redefines what an all-in-one PC is with a barebone PC that includes a 13.3-inch touchscreen, RTX 5080X, and a weird PS3-esque appendage

Date:
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0000

Description:
MSIs Vision X AI combines high-end hardware, an interactive touchscreen, and
a lobster-like chassis for both gamers and professional creators.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter MSI MEG Vision X AI 13.3-inch touchscreen doubles as a monitoring hub for creatives and professionals GPU selection dictates performance for gaming, rendering, and professional workloads alike Lobster-like chassis combines expandability with unconventional aesthetics MSI has launched the MEG Vision
X AI series, a barebones all-in-one PC which combines high-end gaming
hardware with a strikingly unconventional design.

The system features a full-size tower measuring 299.3mm wide, 502.7mm deep, and 423.4mm tall, weighing approximately 18.3kg, and a PS3-esque appendage
and protrusions that suggest both function and a distinctive aesthetic. The device includes a 13.3-inch touchscreen intended for system monitoring, quick toggles, or dedicated status displays, allowing creatives to access software shortcuts, monitor rendering progress, or adjust project settings without switching focus from their primary display. You may like MSI is the latest to join the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 bandwagon with the AI Edge mini PC better late than never, but with more than 30 competitors out there, it might have a
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a powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU under the hood Interactive touchscreen enhances workflow and monitoring The unique look of this device promoted TechRadar Pro editor Desire Athow to quip the casing resembled, a lobster
that hadn't completely shed its hard exoskeleton to grow, capturing the layered and almost organic appearance of the chassis, emphasizing the sense
of a device that is both protective and expandable, housing high-end components while presenting a unique surface.

MSI appears to have embraced this aesthetic to showcase the interactive touchscreen while accommodating a full-size tower structure capable of
housing top-tier components.

The device is larger than regular compact all-in-one PCs, suggesting the company prioritizes cooling, power delivery, and expandability over minimalism.

Performance is anchored by Intel s Core Ultra 7 265K CPU on a Z890 platform, paired with 64GB of DDR5 memory. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news
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GPU options split the series into two clear tiers, a GeForce RTX 5080X configuration at $4,640 and a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti model at $4,082.

MSI indicates that CPU and RAM are consistent across models, meaning buyers make performance choices largely through GPU selection.

This ensures that professional applications like 3D rendering, video editing, and simulation software benefit from dedicated GPU acceleration alongside gaming performance. What to read next MSI focuses on AI and business at CES 2026 World's fastest mini PC doesn't run Windows 11 $2,899 gets you a Core Ultra 9 CPU, 96GB of RAM, RTX 5090M, 2TB SSD, and yes, it is all about AI A Core Ultra 7 PC for under 300, no, that's not a typo

The MEG Vision X AI supports both wired and wireless connections, with Intel Killer E5000 5GbE for the former and Wi-Fi 7 or Bluetooth 5.4 for the latter.

It also includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, which support fast external
storage, docking, or display expansion.

This connectivity allows professionals to attach high-speed NVMe drives or multi-monitor setups, which can streamline workflows for designers,
animators, and video editors.

Power is supplied by an 850W 80 PLUS Gold PSU, providing adequate headroom
for sustained GPU loads.

Although the primary audience for the device is gamers, its hardware and expandability suggest it could also serve as a versatile platform for
creators who require both raw performance and reliable workstation capabilities.

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