Building a new gaming rig is a hugely exciting – and often challenging – project. The initial planning needs to be done right. This is the first step in a job that will culminate in a PC that will deliver the gaming goods, so you need to pick the right parts at the outset. What you choose now will shape how the build comes together, how stress-free it is to assemble and how mighty it will look once complete. You’ve probably locked in the graphics card, CPU and motherboard, but choosing the right case and PSU to house and power your gaming goodness are also decisions that need to be made carefully. Thankfully, MSI has you amply covered with its latest MEG case and power supply. The ‘MEG’ name represents the very best from MSI, so let’s take a look at the latest top tier gear from MSI, which will let you build a battlestation to be proud of.
Introducing the MSI MEG Prospect 700R
Unless you’re a professional modder, a PC case can often be something of an afterthought, which can be a problem once you realise you need something serious to house your high-end components. There are many models, at all kinds of price points and the choice can be bewildering.
However, there are more than practical considerations when choosing a case. These days you’re not just buying a box, you’re buying an appliance. And not just any appliance: this will be on show, and something you see all the time – so ask yourself, can you live with constant disappointment and regret every time you look at your proud, premium purchase?
More than that, it needs to perform. With great power comes great responsibility... for cooling your precious components. Cheap cases can suffer from poor airflow due to poor designs that don’t properly take thermal issues, cable management and air pressure into account. This can cause overheating and, in turn, thermal throttling (at best) and component degradation or crashing (at worst).
If these are factors you’d associate with buying a car, you’re not wrong. That’s how pro-spec PC builders treat their computers nowadays – and if you’re eyeing top-shelf components, you’ll need to think like the pros, too. So, how does MSI’s MEG Prospect 700R PC case help?
Premium inside and out
As if you can’t tell from its imposing looks, the MSI MEG Prospect 700R is a premium model with all the bells and whistles. Priced at AU$599, it will effortlessly house large, powerful motherboards – and that includes big EATX boards. The mammoth capacity easily accommodates the latest generation of graphics cards, and that's critically important for new builds incorporating Nvidia's 40-series cards or the new Radeon 7000 range. With many new cards exceeding 360mm in length, the MSI MEG Prospect 700R can comfortably accomodate cards up to 400mm in length, and still leave a giant volume of space for great airflow.
It can also fit up to 10 fans (if the four included aren’t enough!) and mount a 360mm CPU cooler either at the top, on the side or at the front.
This imposing beast is a gentle giant, with a triangle-theme design that has been created to make an artistic statement. On top of that, the whole interior is modular and has been designed with cable management in mind to ensure a stress-free build thanks to dedicated cable channelling and a generous amount of space in the rear section.
Gaming Intelligence touch screen
Perhaps the first thing people notice about the MSI MEG Prospect 700R is the gorgeous Gaming Intelligence touch screen. This large 4.3 inch touch screen adds a striking premium look, but its functionality is the big win. It's a huge plus for monitoring your system the easy way. At a glance, this panel can show you the temperature inside as detected by the included sensor probe that can be placed anywhere you like. Fan speeds are also displayed, and the large bright screen is placed in clear view. This is amazingly useful and lets you clear your game of any OSD display you might be running for this info.
You can also set the MSI Mystic Light-compatible adjustable RGB (ARGB) colour and patterns via the case itself, or pass control to your motherboard or the MSI Center Windows app. The seven-function panel can also display the weather, the time, the system temperature and the fan speeds. You can even make your own screensaver and modify the clock face!
MSI has designed the MEG Prospect 700R to allow a great degree of freedom for your build. This includes a set of three side mounting plates to choose from. These can act as a cable cover, EATX mounting plate for oversized motherboards or a rack for side-fan installation. There’s also the option of an EK Distro Plate for Matrix7 modders which allows you to build an entire liquid cooling loop without bending the tubes!
A hinged tempered glass window means you can bask in the glory of your system internals, while four separate magnetic dust filters keep it both clean and cleanable. The latter will ensure the four built-in 140mm fans can constantly cool your components calmly and quietly.
On top of all this, there’s the top-mounted case connectivity which includes a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, two 3.5mm audio jacks and two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports along with the power and reset buttons.
Ultimately, it’s an astonishing well-designed case for your components and will easily enable additional upgrades over time. Its imposing presence and gorgeous premium looks means there’ll be no confusion that you’re rocking a serious rig!
Meet the MSI MEG Ai300P PCIE5 PSU
Another oft-overlooked component of a PC is the power supply. If your PSU can’t properly power your prized processor and partner components, your PC’s performance could plummet or potentially crash.
This is why it’s so important to consider a premium power supply like the MSI MEG Ai300P PCIE5. Carrying an RRP of AU$599, it’s been designed with the latest generation of components in mind while catering to the requirements of premium PC builders.
The 1,300-watt power supply has a top-tier 80 Plus Platinum efficiency rating which means less power is lost as heat, even at 100% load.
It is ATX 3.0-ready which means, in addition to all legacy power ports, it supports the PCIe Gen 5, 16-pin 12VHPWR connectors that Nvidia’s latest and greatest graphics cards require. It also has the ability to hold up to 2x total power excursion and 3x GPU power excursion for stability in extreme circumstances.
It’s modular, so you only use the cables you need. There’s also a port for MSI Gaming Intelligence technology which lets you connect it to the motherboard to adjust and monitor its temperature and fan modes – you can keep it quiet or ramp it up for maximum performance as required!
It can even switch between multi-rail and single-rail power performance for overclockers and tuners who need absolute control over the awesome potential power on offer. MSI hasn’t stopped there with its attention to detail, the MEG Ai300P PCIE5 even uses copper alloy connector terminals instead of the usual phosphor bronze to provide additional safety for any power surges.
Get your killer rig going
Ultimately, if you’re building a premium PC, MSI’s new MEG range has you amply covered. You can rely on the fact that the MEG Prospect 700R and MEG Ai300P PCIE5 have been designed to provide the very best in performance and features, while keeping a keen eye on design for those who care about aesthetics. So, whether you’re all about the looks, purely about performance or a blend of both find out more about the stunning MSI MEG Prospect 700R right here, and all the info you need about the MSI MEG Ai300P PCIE5 PSU can be found here.
