MSI just launched a ‘chilled’ limited edition of its award-winning gaming PC. The Trident 3 Arctic features a frosty white look and boasts of a huge performance upgrade.

MSI just launched a ‘chilled’ limited edition of its award-winning gaming PC. The Trident 3 Arctic features a frosty white look and boasts of a huge performance upgrade. MSI

MSI just launched a “chilled” limited edition of its award-winning gaming PC, the Trident 3 Arctic. The frosty white look isn’t the only thing the Trident series’ newest addition has, it also boasts of a huge performance upgrade.

The Arctic packs a customised GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming graphics card in ITX format and the latest Intel Kaby Lake processor to rise above its same-sized counterparts. With its small form factor, MSI’s latest offering is as compact as it gets, yet the insides account for high-performance PC gaming.

The console-sized Trident 3 Arctic is the world’s smallest VR-ready system. It also allows users to connect a VR headset via a VR Link, the HDMI port on the front side of the unit that has MSI One-click to VR software support. It automatically enhances system performance and inhibits any program from impacting virtual reality immersion.

The MSI Trident 3 Arctic uses Silent Storm Cooling 2 to uniquely keep itself as quiet and breezy as possible. By using separated chambers, the most essential heat-producing components in the system are individually cooled. Noisy fans and overheating hardware are going to be the least of its users’ concerns during gameplay.

MSI’s new PC also features RGB Mystic Light, perfect for those who are into adding personal touches to their hardware. Users can straightaway change the colours and effects of the system’s front-facing LED lights with the use of the Mystic Light App or MSI’s Gaming Centre software.

The MSI Trident 3 Arctic is set to be available in the US in early April and in Europe just before May. No official word has yet to be made regarding its availability in Australia. The limited edition gaming PC comes with a US$1,500 (AU$1,955) price tag.

MSI Trident 3 Arctic gaming PC specs and features

Operating System: Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home CPU Processor: Intel Core i7-7700 Processor

Intel Core i7-7700 Processor Chipset: Intel H110

Intel H110 Storage: 1 x M.2 SSD (SATA), 1 x 2.5” HDD

1 x M.2 SSD (SATA), 1 x 2.5” HDD System Memory: 2 x DDR4 2400MHz SO-DIMMs, up to 32GB

2 x DDR4 2400MHz SO-DIMMs, up to 32GB Graphics: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming 8GB GDDR5

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming 8GB GDDR5 Audio Speaker: 5.1 Channel HD Audio with Nahimic audio enhancer

5.1 Channel HD Audio with Nahimic audio enhancer Input / Output (Front): 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A (with Super Charger 2), 1 x Mic in / 1 x Headphone out, 1 x HDMI out (VR Link)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A (with Super Charger 2), 1 x Mic in / 1 x Headphone out, 1 x HDMI out (VR Link) Input / Output (Rear): 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A, 4 x USB2.0, 1 x HDMI out, 1 x HDMI in (connect Graphic card and front VR-Link port), 3 x OFC Audio jacks, 1 x RJ45

1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A, 4 x USB2.0, 1 x HDMI out, 1 x HDMI in (connect Graphic card and front VR-Link port), 3 x OFC Audio jacks, 1 x RJ45 Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168, Bluetooth 4.2

LAN: GigaBit LAN (Intel WGI219VIntel)

GigaBit LAN (Intel WGI219VIntel) AC Adapter / PSU: 330W AC Adapter

330W AC Adapter Cooling System: Fan Cooler

Fan Cooler Size: 4.72 litres

4.72 litres Dimension with stand: 353.73 x 97.56 x 251.35mm

353.73 x 97.56 x 251.35mm Dimension without stand: 346.25 x 232.47 x 71.83mm

346.25 x 232.47 x 71.83mm Weight: 3.17kg / 6.09kg

3.17kg / 6.09kg Accessories: 2 x Manual, 1 x Quick guide, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Power cord, 1 x Gaming DM

2 x Manual, 1 x Quick guide, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Power cord, 1 x Gaming DM Software: Drivers & MSI Utilities, MSI Gaming Centre, Drogan Eye, Xsplit Gamingcaster, Antivirus (60-day trial)

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