MSI celebrates Monster Hunter’s 20th Anniversary in with Limited Edition products

MSI creates the Ultimate Monster Hunter hardware selection with Capcom

Later this year, Capcom will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Monster Hunter series, and MSI have partnered with them to do it in style. At CES 2024, MSI have revealed a lineup of Monster Hunter themed hardware and accessories. With this hardware, gamers can build a fully Monster Hunter themed PC, and there’s also a Monster Hunter laptop for those who need to game on the go.

With Monster Hunter Wilds releasing next year, now is a great time to build a Monster Hunter themed PC. MSI plans to release their new Monster Hunter Limited Edition PC hardware later this year, coinciding with Capcom’s official 20th Anniversary celebrations.

Monster Hunter Hardware from MSI

Above you can see MSI’s Monster Hunter Edition Crosshair 16 HX gaming laptop. This gaming system features an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card an RGB illuminated keyboard, and an Intel Core processor. We can also see a lot of Monster Hunter imagery and iconography on the laptop’s design.

MSI Crosshair 16 HX MONSTER HUNTER EDITION Gaming Laptop

The Crosshair 16 HX MONSTER HUNTER EDITION, designed with inspiration from the well-known Rathalos, King of the Skies, roaring with power and ready to burn prey with flaming projectiles, engraved on the top case of the laptop. What is more, the monumental MSI X MONSTER HUNTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY icon is placed on it in a golden color shining and stating this meaningful moment. Whether you’re in the midst of epic hunting in your favorite titles, exploring vast virtual realms, or streaming your gameplay to a worldwide audience, the powerful Crosshair 16 HX MONSTER HUNTER EDITION, which is equipped with Intel Core Processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, is your ultimate gaming companion, ensuring that you can enjoy seamless, lag-free gaming, and unlock the full potential of your gaming rig. The Crosshair 16 HX MONSTER HUNTER EDITION is going to be your gateway to the thrilling realm of monster-hunting adventures without a doubt!

Next up we have the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB Gaming Slim Monster Hunter Edition. This custom GPU features a custom shroud and backplate that gives this MSI graphics card a totally different look and feel to it’s standard counterpart. Like all RTX 4060 Ti GPUs, this graphics card supports ray tracing, DLSS 3, and Nvidia’s AV1 compatible NVENC video encode.

MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8G GAMING SLIM MONSTER HUNTER EDITION Gaming Graphics Card

The MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8G GAMING SLIM MONSTER HUNTER EDITION comes to life with exclusive patterns and a color scheme inspired by the collaboration with Monster Hunter, celebrating a 20-year-long legacy. Embodying GAMING characteristics through bold lines, clean edges, RGB hues on a sleek appearance, and a ventilation cutout in the backplate, this graphics card is tailored to be slimmer and lighter for flexible gaming setup assembly while optimizing airflow and circulation within the PC case. Powered by NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, the MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is crafted to deliver incredible performance for mainstream gamers at 1080P resolution, achieving 100 frames per second with Ray Tracing, DLSS 3 neural rendering, and an eighth-generation NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC) with AV1 encoding. It meets gamer’s demands with the latest graphics technology, providing lifelike and immersive visuals, improved image quality, and enhanced frame rates in games.

MSI’s MPG Z790 EDGE Monster Hunter Edition is the best looking product of MSI’s Monster Hunter range. It looks phenomenal. In fact, I think it’s a shame that a GPU will cover up much of this motherboard’s artwork.

MSI MPG Z790 EDGE MONSTER HUNTER EDITION Gaming Motherboard

MPG Z790 EDGE Series will also join and collaborate with Monster Hunter to create a limited edition called MPG Z790 EDGE MONSTER HUNTER EDITION. This motherboard features up to 16+1+1 Phases Mirrored Power Arrangement with 90A SPS that uses the Extended Heatsink with heat-pipe integration for more heat dissipation, blazing fast speed with the latest Lightning Gen 5.0 PCIe and M.2 slots, Lightning USB 20G, and new Wi-Fi 7 Solution with Bluetooth 5.4.

MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2 is a 180Hz 1440p rapid-IPS gaming monitor, and it looks good in its Monster Hunter Limited Edition form. I love the dragon scale styling at the top of the screen, and its deep red colouring.

MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION Gaming Monitor

Introducing MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION – a limited collaboration with Monster Hunter for gaming monitor. Inspired by iconic Monster Rathalos, it boasts unique wing and tail designs, accented in a striking red finish. With a 180Hz refresh rate and rapid 1ms response time, the display ensures a seamless gaming experience. Featuring Quantum Dot and Rapid IPS technology, it delivers vibrant visuals with a wide color gamut. MSI Gaming Intelligence software adds diverse gaming features. Beyond a gaming monitor, it’s a fusion

Next we have MSI’s MAG CoreLiquid E360 Monster Hunter Edition. This 360mm all-in-one CPU liquid cooler features three fans, a custom Monster Hunter pump/block, and a custom Monster Hunter themed liquid cooling radiator.

MSI MAG CORELIQUID E360 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION Liquid Cooler

MSI introduces its latest collaboration in its liquid cooler lineup, the MAG CORELIQUID E360 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION. It comes with three ARGB fans on a 360mm radiator with Monster Hunter’s pattern design etched onto the product with the popular Monster, Rathalos. The pump design improved significantly by separating hot and cold coolants with a durable 3-phase motor to enhance the cooling performance. The E Series liquid cooler water block cap has a 270-degree rotating circular ARGB lighting effect with ease of assembling and cable arrangements. With MSI’s exclusive MSI CENTER software, users can fine-tune and adjust the suitable speed of the cooling fan and the pump to optimize in different scenarios.

If you are buying a lot of Monster Hunter components, you will want a Monster Hunter themed PC case. MSI has you covered with their MPG GUNGNIR 300 gaming case.

MSI MPG GUNGNIR 300 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION Gaming Case

The MPG GUNGNIR series will also be included in this collaboration with Monster Hunter revealing as the MPG GUNGNIR 300 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION. It comes with a one-piece 1mm perforated front panel design and is equipped with four 120mm fans that are compatible with a front & top dual 360mm AIO liquid cooler, while remaining sufficient space for a push-pull configuration, providing exceptional cooling performance. The MPG GUNGNIR 300 Series comes built-in adjustable tool-free stand that allows room for horizontal and vertical installations of high-end graphics cards. While installed vertically, users could mount an additional three fans on the fan bracket to enhance even more airflow between the graphics card and motherboard.

Last, we have MSI’s Force GC30 Monster Hunter Edition gaming controller, which supports PC and Android gaming systems.

MSI FORCE GC30 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION Gaming Controller

The FORCE GC30 MONSTER HUNTER EDITION gaming controller, coated with an exclusive Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary design, brings a fantastic gameplay experience to this collaboration. This controller is specifically designed for use on multiple platforms, including Windows, Android, and popular gaming consoles. For an optimal gaming experience, the 8-way D-pad (directional pad) features a replaceable metal cover, kept in place by a premium magnetic design, allowing gamers to choose their preferred cover in various in-game scenarios. With the improved analog sticks and triggers, the movement with accuracy comes in handy for continuous maneuvers. The ergonomically designed rubber side grips on both handles ensure a solid grip for long-term play. The haptic feedback enhances the gaming experience and provides an additional dimension of sensory input, thanks to dual-vibration motors. This gaming controller can easily connect to various devices in both wireless and wired modes.

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