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Published: 2015-03-27, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: Hands down, this is the perfect LAN rig. With its awesome and sturdy handle, and masses of room for a full size GPU, this is my choice for a movable/mobile gaming machine (if I'm not using one of MSI's GS60s…). Want it? (UK) (USA) I guess I'll start with...
If you are looking for a powerful small desktop system which can be easily used during various events and LAN parties, the MSI Nightblade is definitely a very good choice Despite the ITX form factor of the system, MSI managed to squeeze some powerful comp...
Quadcore Intel Core i74790K processor, Powerful GeForce GTX 780 Ti graphics, Dual highspeed SSDs in RAID 0, Primed for ultrahighres gaming, Retains optical drive support, Runs cool under load
Must be tricky to build into, Fan noise is considerable, Not the most attractive SFF case
There's no doubt that PC gaming is being downsized from giant towers to smaller, table-top solutions that are better-suited to a wider audience of gamers. Keeping enthusiasts in mind, MSI has made moves to ensure that this transition needn't mean a sacri...
The days of compromised small form factor gaming are over. The Nightblade chassis may be double the width of the PlayStation 4 in a vertical position, but it should fit comfortably - and discreetly - to the side of most living room HDTVs. In terms of nois...
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Published: 2014-06-20, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: They already make parts for gaming computers, produce gaming laptops, and they have already started to produce all in one computers in the MSI factories. A true gaming PC was not yet on the product list, untill the MSI Nightblade was introduced. A prope...
What really sets the Nightblade apart from any other barebones on the market is the fact that this is built specially to be a LAN rig. MSI made it easy to carry with a built in handle and with its large PSU and room in the video card area you can run ex...
Before I start this part, I would like to tell the reason for not posting the CPU benchmarks. The two processors I used included the Core i7-4790K and Pentium G3258. I have already performed testing and overclocking of the Core i7-4790K in a separate revi...
Prerouted Cables, Audio Boost 2, 80 Plus Gold PSU, 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0, MSI Gaming Color Scheme, Click BIOS 4, Military Class Components, OC Genie, Small Form Factor, Build Quality, Flexible Drive Locations, Aesthetically Pleasing
Need Toolless Hard Drive Bays, Loud Fan When It Spins Up, Need Solid Silicone Bumpers for GPU support
I was excited when I received the MSI Nightblade Z97 barebones system. The main reason is that there are very few barebones systems that would suit the needs of a gamer. Not only is the Nightblade designed with the gamers in mind, but everything is desi...
It's difficult not to resort to cliché when discussing the MSI Nightblade. 'Small but perfectly formed'; 'Pocket powerhouse' all the usual journalistic expressions spring to mind.One of the biggest issues with any iTX based system is balancing the perfor...
Abstract: This is a gaming box, and hence comes in black and red, because there's no other gaming colours ever, even if once upon a time you might have heard there were. This gamingness is gamified further by putting red LEDs under the front of the box, and we have...
