MSI Trident 3 with Core i7 Kaby Lake Announced

MSI introduced the Trident 3 a tiny compact PC earlier this year at CES 2017. With even smaller size than Xbox One, you can view it as a gaming console running the Windows operating system. Trident 3 had very good configuration for gaming needs for Core i5 or i7 Kaby Lake CPU, GTX 1060 GPU, using SSD, many connectors are available, and you can also upgrade many things with pricing starts from $899 USD. 

Trident 3 specific size is 346 x 71 x 232 mm. You can place it horizontal or vertical depending on your layout. Inside it a custom Intel H110 powered motherboard. Components of CPU, HDD, SSD, GPU, and RAM can be replaced and upgraded. By default the PC comes with 8 GB of single-channel DDR4-2400 memory (upgradeable to 32GB). Along with the Core i5 / i7 and GTX 1050 Ti GPU can keep a minimum balance to play most current games smoothly at a speed of 60fps (1080p).

The Trident 3 is also very rich with a total of 4 HDMI ports, one DisplayPort and one DVI port. Number of USB ports up to 8, including one USB-C and three USB 3.0 ports. Built in Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2. So basically this compact desktop PC is almost not inferior to a full-size computer. However, heat dissipation capability of this type of computer course is not good with larger chassis by the space inside too small. In addition, you can also not use the graphics card has a length exceeding 17 cm or add internal HDD. 

MSI Trident 3 price in USA starting from $899.99 for Core i5-7400 + 8GB of RAM, $1,099.99 for Core i7-7700 + 8GB of RAM and model with Core i7-7700 + 16GB of RAM costs $1,299; and can be purchased via Amazon e-commerce online store.

MSI Trident 3 Specifications

• OS: Windows 10 Home
• CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 / Intel Core i7-7700 with HD Graphics 630
• PCH: Intel H110
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB GDDR5 RAM / GTX 1060 with 3GB GDDR5 RAM /
• GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 RAM
• RAM: 8GB of DDR4-2400 RAM (up to 32 GB)
• Storage: 256GB SSD (SATA) / 1TB 2.5″ HDD
• Audio: 5.1-channel audio (Realtek ALC1150) Audio Boost 3, Nahimic 2.5
• Ports: 1 × HDMI Front, 2 x HDMI Rear (1 x VR Link), 1 x HDMI (GPU), 1 × DisplayPort, 1 × DVI-I, 1 × USB 3.0 Type-C (5 Gbps), 3 × USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), 4 × USB 2.0 Type-A
• Connectivity: Intel AC3168 IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Intel I219V GbE
• PSU: 230 W
• Dimensions: 346 x 71 x 232 mm