At CES 2026 , MSI has made some notable announcements. It introduced the MPG 272QRF X36 G-SYNC Pulsar gaming monitor in collaboration with NVIDIA and new motherboards. The gaming monitor offers a 27-inch Rapid IPS display and is claimed to have been designed for professional esports. It delivers smooth gameplay with sharp visuals. Besides this, the company is also unveiling its flagship AM5 motherboard, the MEG X870E UNIFY-MAX.
MSI MPG 272QRF X36 monitor is a gamer’s delight
The MSI MPG 272QRF X36 gaming monitor features a 27-inch WQHD display with 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate. The G-SYNC Pulsar utilizes variable frequency backlight strobing to deliver 4x effective motion clarity alongside the “tear-free experience” of G-SYNC Variable Refresh Rate.
The monitor also includes G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology. It automatically adjusts color temperature and brightness using a built-in light sensor. Whether in a dimly lit room or a sunlit environment, the display adapts in real-time to minimize eyestrain and maintain consistent visual clarity. It also offers low-latency HDR, like all G-SYNC monitors.
The MPG 272QRF X36 supports user-updatable firmware directly from NVIDIA . This ensures the monitor remains at peak performance. The display offers advanced color customization for a personalized visual experience and supports versatile aspect ratios to suit different competitive needs.
MSI’s MEG X870E UNIFY-MAX flagship motherboard also debuts at CES 2026
On the other hand, MSI is announcing support for the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor at CES 2026. If you have an MSI AM5 motherboard, the new processor will fit perfectly into your current build. The company is also unveiling its new AM5 motherboard, MEG X870E UNIFY-MAX, at CES 2026. This is built for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor and features a specialized 2-DIMM layout. There’s a dedicated overclocking chip, OC Engine.
The motherboard features a heavy-duty 18+2+1 power phase that ensures the processor gets stable power even under heavy loads. MSI is adding a Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe and double-sided EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. There’s a dedicated Tuning Controller that lets you adjust CPU and memory frequencies directly within the OS. The motherboard gets five PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 SSD slots. You also get Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN.
Through MSI’s intuitive CLICK BIOS X, users gain access to advanced optimization tools such as Latency Killer and High-Efficiency Mode. These significantly reduce memory latency and fine-tune system performance. Furthermore, Performance Preset and X3D Gaming Mode allow users to extract maximum performance from their AMD Ryzen processors. The MEG X870E UNIFY-X MAX also doubles the BIOS ROM to 64MB.
