VORTEX 6QD-036AU | MSI VORTEX G65 6QD SLI Mini Gaming Desktop PC

Overview

• Windows 10 Home / Windows 10 Pro
• Latest 6th Gen. Intel Coreâ„¢ i7 processor
• Latest GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X with desktop level performance
• 6.5-liter and 27.8cm High Chassis, Desktop Gaming Redefined
• Exclusive Super RAID 4 (Dual NVMe M.2 SSDs by PCIe Gen3 X4 in RAID 0) (optional)
• Thunderbolt 3 supporting 40Gbps ultra speed data transfer rate, dual 4K monitor output, and portable charging power up to 5V/3A 
• USB Type-C reversible plug
• Easy Overclocking with MSI SHIFT Technology (optional)
• Exclusive Storm Cooling Technology creating rotating column airflow, ensuring ultra cooling efficiency
• The X-Boost function from MSI technology supports faster storage access speed.
• Dragon Center provides six functions to get a total control of your personal computer
• WTFast free premium license for 2-month
• Nahimic 2 Sound Technology delivering 360 immersive audio experience
• Killer DoubleShot-X3â„¢ Pro (2x Killer Gb LAN + Killer 802.11 a/c WiFi) granting unprecedented network speed up to 2,867Gbps throughput
• Killer Shield reducing pin rate floating and ensures smoother gameplay
• Xsplit Gamcaster free premium license for 1 year
• Matrix Display supporting 6 external monitors and surround mode up to external 4 monitors
• 450W 80 Plus Gold Certification PSU embedded
• Metallic Silvery Grey Finish

6TH GENERATION INTEL ® CORE™ i7 PROCESSORS

MSI Vortex offers desktop CPU specification and performance all in a compact 6.5-liter chassis. The Cinebench performance of Intel Core i7-6700K is almost 22% higher and i7-6700 is around 12% better than that of i7-4820K. For Vortex with Intel Core i7-6700K SKU, CPU frequency can be stretched from 4.0GHz to 4.6GHz by SHIFT Turbo mode and CPU performance increases 30% compared with that of i7-6700. Power and size of a personal computer are no longer two conflict characteristics. MSI redefines desktop gaming with this impossibly compact and incredibly powerful brand new product, the MSI Vortex.

*The overclock function may vary by model (only available on K series CPU models) and the overclock frequency may differ depending on the CPU capacity.

DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE / PERFORMANCE BALANCING

The exclusive MSI SHIFT technology pushes system to the extreme while minimizing noise and temperature. Switch between five profiles either push your system to the extreme or in the pursuit of longer battery life. Easily activate it by pressing the FN + F7 hotkey combo, or via the Dragon Gaming Center.

SUPER RAID 4 STORAGE – LOAD GAMES IN SECONDS

Get in the game before everyone else with Super RAID 4, MSIs fastest RAID 0 storage configuration. Combining dual PCI-E Gen 3.0 x4 SSDs utilizing NVMe technology, harness the full performance potential of the Gen 3.0 SSD through the optimization of the hardware and software outputting extreme read speeds over 3300MB/s. Load games works in seconds!

*This feature is only available on Vortex series, Titan versions using 6th Generation Intel Core processors

PCI-E GEN3x 4 SSD ULTRA SPEED STORAGE

Get in the game before everyone else with the latest PCI-E Gen 3.0 x4 bandwidth utilizing NVMe technology on single M.2 SSD. Harness the full performance potential of the Gen 3.0 SSD through the optimization of the hardware and software outputting extreme read speeds up to 2200MB/s, 5x faster than SATA3 SSD's.

THUNDERBOLTâ„¢ 3

The latest and fastest interface Thunderboltâ„¢ 3, supports up to 40Gbps data rate, supporting dual 4K displays with daisy chain capabilities. Support USB3.1 ultra speed devices, and up to 5V and 3A current output for charging.

CONNECT 4K

60Hz display with single Thunderboltâ„¢ 3. Enjoy your game with double the sensation.

LATEST ARCHITECTURE DDR4-2400 MEMORY SUPPORT

Get the best possible performance out of your notebook with support of the advanced DDR4-2400 memory, achieving over 32GB/s in reading speed and 36GB/s in writing. With over 40% faster performance than previous generations DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 is the new laptop standard to take your extreme gaming experience to the next level.

STORM COOLING REVOLUTIONARY COOLING FOR EXTREME GAMING

A revolutionary concept needs a radical design. With the Vortex we pushed the limits of power in a system with minimal footprint, leading to an unique approach to the cooling design. A single large fan draws in cool air from the bottom and dissipates heat through the vents at the top, creating a cyclone of airflow throughout the Vortex for a super efficient and whisper quiet cooling design thatll keep your game going for hours without a hiccup to stability.

450W GOLD CERTIFIED PSU EMBEDDED

MSI Vortex is embedded with a 450W 80 Plus Gold PSU. The power supply unit provides safer and more stable current and consumes less energy and generates lower noise even when stretching the machine to its limits.

VISUALS

THE ULTIMATE NOTEBOOKS GAMING PLATFORM

Get Game Ready with GeForce® GTX.

GeForce® GTX graphics cards are the most advanced ever created. Discover unprecedented performance, power efficiency, and next-generation gaming experiences.

PERFORMANCE

GeForce® GTX 10-Series GPUs give you up to 3X the performance of previous-generation GPUs. They’re built with ultra-fast FinFET, the latest high-bandwidth memory technologies, and support for DirectX 12 features to deliver the fastest, smoothest gaming notebook experiences.

THE LATEST GAMING TECHNOLOGIES

These innovative GPUs were created to meet the demands of next-generation displays, including VR, ultra-high-resolution, and multiple monitors. NVIDIA GameWorksâ„¢ technologies give you extremely smooth, cinematic gameplay, plus revolutionary NVIDIA Anselâ„¢ that lets you capture 360-degree in-game images and view them in VR.

VR READY

Discover next-generation VR performance on GeForce® GTX 1080 / GTX 1070 / GTX 1060 , the lowest latency, and plug-and-play compatibility with leading headsets—driven by NVIDIA VRWorks™ technologies. VR audio, physics, and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.

UNLEASH THE UNSTOPPABLE POWER OF THE NVIDIA'S LATEST GEFORCE® GTX 1080 GPU

MSI Vortex launched end of 2015 reversed traditional perception regarding size of a desktop PC and its performance. With the latest GeForce® GTX 1080 GPU on board, Vortex shall remain calm and deliver full computing performance thanks to its special and unique cooling design. Compared with the previous generation, a total of 40% of performance enhancement is expected from this monster. Extreme computing performance is no longer an excuse for the bulky size of a machine because MSI says so.

EMBRACE THE ENTHUSIAST LEVEL VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE

The perfect combination of MSI gaming laptops and Nvidia next gen. GeForceGTX 1080 / 1070 / 1060 graphics cards shall bring you the enthusiast level of VR experience. As the only brand certified by NVIDIA, Intel and VIVE, MSI is the 1st VR ready gaming laptop brand and provides an exceptionally smooth and powerful mobile platform for the ultimate immersive virtual reality experience. It is highly recommended to enjoy this latest technology and explore the amazing artificial world with MSI extreme gaming notebooks. Get ready before everyone else with World's best VR ready gaming notebooks and to be amazed by the excitement experience from the simulated reality.

TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU LIKE (4-MONITOR SURROUND MODE OR 6-MONITOR MATRIX DISPLAY)

Expand the vision for extreme gaming experience. Embrace immersive gaming experience by expanding your gaming real estate across 4 external displays in full HD with the Surround View Mode on MSI Vortex. When playing games under surround mode with MSI Vortex, users may connect one extra monitor on which different task can be performed. MSI Vortex's matrix display technology supports up to 6 external display output which allows users to perform and monitor different tasks on different screens. Moreover, connect MSI Vortex to HDTV display, Matrix Display supports 4K output with a resolution up to 3840 x 2160. MSI Matrix Display technology creates an ideal environment for extreme gaming experience and pleasant multimedia entertainment.

REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN : DESKTOP GAMING REDEFINED

Unlike all other desktop computers with a monster size dimension, MSI manages to put all extreme gaming specifications into a compact 6.5-liter and 27.8cm high chassis. Power and size of a personal computer are no longer two conflict characteristics. Moreover, the metallic silvery grey finish demonstrates high quality and esthetic ID design of this revolutionary product. MSI redefines desktop gaming with this impossibly compact and incredibly powerful brand new product, the MSI Vortex.

EPIC ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Enjoy a complete living room experience with the Vortex. Unlike consoles, the Vortex can take full advantage of the big screen like stream HD videos, watch your favorite Twitch streams, or tac on your peripherals and enable Steams Big Picture mode to play your favorite PC games in 4K.

AUDIO

NAHIMIC AUDIO ENHANCER

Nahimic audio software offers high definition sound technology which boosts the audio and voice performance of your gaming computer. Enjoy an immersive virtual 7.1 sound over your standard stereo equipment!

LOUD AND CLEAR

Quality of communication between teammates is strategic

Nahimic guarantees the perfection of your voice transmissions. Your team will hear you loud and clear, giving you a huge advantage in the battlefield.

NEW Voice Shaper

Harmonious Voice

The Voice Shaper applies an EQ filter to magnify your voice.

VOICE YOUR BROADCASTS

Bang, wham, GG! enrich your livestream

Streaming your gaming sessions live ? Look out! nahimics HD Audio Recorder gives your best gaming captions a studio quality sound with a single click. Add even more fun, thrill and epicness to your streams thanks to the Audio Launchpad!

A NEW WAY TO LOCATE YOUR TARGET

A companion to explore your playfields

The Sound Tracker provides a visual indication that permits batter localizaion of the loudest sound while in the game. New to a game ? The Sound tracker will be your best ally to navigate an unfamiliar environment.

AND GAME COMES TRUE

Nahimic Immersive Audio becomes your special weapon in-game

Sound is a major part of your gaming experience. Live, feel and bocome invincible, thanks to a unique sound

Virtual Surround

Trebble Enhancer

Smart Loudness

Bass Boost

Voice Clarity

CONTROL

ONE APP, TOTAL CONTROL OF YOUR GAMING SYSTEM

Dragon Center provides six functions to get a total control of your personal computer : easy access to all apps at once (App Portal), real-time system performance monitor (System Monitor), adjust LED effect (LED Wizard), parameter adjustments in VR Ready / X Boost / Fans speed / CPU - SHIFT or CPU overclocking in just one click (System Tuner), monitor parameters and adjust system profile and LED settings from mobile phone (Mobile Center) and quick problem solve center (Tool & Help). Dragon Center empowers users to facilitate tweaking process without occupying system resources.

System Tuner

1. Personalize PC environment.

2. Implement CPU OC and VR Ready mode in one click.

3. Set up different profiles (Profile 01-05) and configure the settings (apps, one click to VR, X Boost, Shift mode, Fan speed and True Color) for various usage scenarios (eg. gaming, multimedia, silent). Switch between these profiles with hotkey to the one that best suits the circumstances according to your desires.

4. Applications can be automatically launched following the profile selected.

Mobile Center

• Show the system parameters on your mobile devices.
• Instantly launch or switch between the system profiles.
• Remotely adjust LED lighting.

System Monitor

• Monitor system status, temperature and related parameters.
• Visualize key system information so that its clear at a glance.
• Mini mode, display system information on a small size window.

LED Wizard

• Adjust LED effect, color and brightness easily.
• Configure LED settings for specific scenario.
• LED settings can be switched and adjusted by Dragon Dashboard App.

Tool and Help

• Integrate Apps into one portal.
• Classify Apps by category.
• All .exe files can be added

BOOST YOUR STORAGE PERFORMANCE WITH X BOOST TECHNOLOGY

The X Boost function from MSI technonogy supports faster storage access speed. Most of the external storage and memory cards can also benefit this feature. X Boost is an auto-execution feature pre-installed in all MSI gaming notebooks with Windows 10 system.

EXPAND BEYOND EXPANDABLE

We went all out with our ports to give you the freedom to connect everything and anything you need to get your battle station fully equipped. Multiple USB 3.1 ports allow you to connect all your gaming peripherals and devices. A total of 6 display ports (HDMI, Thunderbolt 3 and mini-Display) can turn your room into a command center while supporting 4K displays. Dual Killer Networking Gigabit ports can double the speed and stability or connect to multiple networks.

STREAMING

KILLER SHIELD – SMOOTHER GAMEPLAY

One more protection for smoother uploads and download processes. Less pin rate floating reassures more fluent gameplays.

KILLER DOUBLESHOT-X3â„¢ PRO

Killer DoubleShot-X3â„¢ Pro consist of two Killer E2400 Gb LAN controller and one Killer Wireless-AC 1535 chipset, granting users unprecedented network speed up to 2,867Gbps throughput. For gamers, what's best about Killer DoubleShot-X3â„¢ Pro is that it automatically categorizes gaming and voice traffic as data with higher priority and sends them over the fastest interface. Best networking experience is therefore guaranteed. Killer Wireless-AC 1535 supports Muti-User MIMO (MU-MIMO), permitting multiple simultaneous connections. Moreover, Killer DoubleShot-X3â„¢ Pro automatically chooses the fastest (lower latency) network connection and intelligently sends higher priority traffic over that interface. Users may also select programs you want your network to prioritize to ensure maximum bandwidth and track your speeds with the easy-to-use Killer Networking Manager.

XSPLIT GAMECASTER VERSION 2 SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS TO THE WORLD

Get super professional live streams going by blending into the background with the Chroma Key function introduced in Xsplit Gamecaster Version 2. Record your gameplays and broadcast it live to Twitch, YouTube, UStream and etc.. You may also edit gameplay videos directly on this app. Its simple, easy to use and ideal for sharing your gameplay with friends, family or the world - or for capturing those perfect gaming moments, just for the heck of it. Whats more exciting is that MSI extends premium license from 6 to 12 months. Now you get to explore and enjoy becoming a true professional streamer for a whole year for FREE.

STREAMING

Use XSplit Gamecaster to stream all of your gaming activities

WEBCAM & CHROMA KEY

Add a webcam and show your game face

SHARE YOUR BROADCAST

Share your broadcast and conquer the world

REALTIME NOTES

Draw attention whilst casting with in-game annotations.

RECORD & UPLOAD

Organize and upload your greatest gaming moments.

TRIDEF SMARTCAM INTEGRATION

Revolutionary background removal without the need of a green screen.

ADAPTIVE BITRATE TECHNOLOGY

Automatically adjusts your bitrate to minimize connection drops so you can enjoy uninterrupted streaming.

WTFast is the Gamers Private Network ; like a global automated army of IT specialists all working together to optimize your game connection from end to end. WTFast reports rich connection stats for your online game, so you can see exactly what is happening with your game connection.

• Built just for MMO gamers
• Reduce average ping
• Greatly reduce connection flux, spikes and packet loss

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