MSI has launched the world’s first 27-inch All-in-One computer aimed at the gaming market. The new Wind Top AG2712 features an Intel i7 quad-core processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 670MX discrete graphics with up to 3GB of GDDR5 RAM. This combination of processing power and a 27-inch full HD display “will impress both casual and enthusiastic gamers with visual awe and a striking performance” proclaims the MSI promotional blurb.
Gaming niche within the AiO and Laptop markets
When we have previously seen analysts drill down into the figures which paint the overall picture of the “declining PC industry” we have seen that there are a couple of brighter spots in the scheme of things. Among PCs both laptops and All-in-One (AiO) computers offer a relatively buoyant niche on which PC makers can refocus.
Marketing and strategic management bods at MSI seem to have noticed the way the wind is blowing. Also it must have been noted that traditionally, in the laptop and AiO market, gaming performance comes second to other system considerations. Previously we have seen MSI gaming notebooks, we had an MSI GE70 Gaming Notebook in the HEXUS labs, looking to carve out a chunk of this niche within a niche.
What constitutes a gaming All-in-One according to MSI?
Below is the spec of the Wind Top AG2712:
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Processor |
Intel® CoreTM i7-3630QM Processor (2.4GHz Turbo 3.4GHz) |
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Operating System |
Windows 8 |
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LCD / Touch Panel |
27"LCD Panel LED Backlight (1920*1080 Full HD ) / 10-Point Touch (optional) + anti-glare (optional) |
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Chipset |
Intel® HM77 Express Chipset |
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Graphics |
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670MX Graphics 3GB DDR5 |
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Memory |
DDR3 1333 / SO-DIMM * 4 / Max. to 16GB |
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HDD |
3.5'' SATAII 1TB 7200 RPM / 128GB SSD (optional) |
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Wireless |
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi |
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ODD |
DVD Super Multi |
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Card Reader |
3-in-1 (SD, MMC, MS) |
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Speaker |
2x 5W with 5.1 channel speakers with THX® TruStudio ProTM |
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I/O |
Back: Mic in x1, Earphone out x1, USB2.0 x2, USB3.0 x2, HDMI out x1, |
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Web-cam |
2M-pixel Full HD |
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TVTuner |
Optional (PCI-E interface) |
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Keyboard/Mouse |
N/A |
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Wall Mount |
Support 200mm*100mm (Optional) |
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Dimensions / Weight |
672.23 x 482.96mm x 66mm / 16.21KG |
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Power |
180W |
MSI has an interesting chart to show prospective purchasers the gaming frame-rate advances offered by the GeForce GTX 670MX graphics compared with Nvidia’s earliler GeForce GTX 670M solution. See below for that chart.
Options
Please note the optional system specifications if you are interested in this AiO offering. First of all, when considering the screen of this AiO; MSI allows buyers to specify whether to choose a 10-point multi-touch enabled panel. Buyers can also decide to opt for a glossy or matt anti-glare screen coating. Another option is for a 128GB SSD drive instead of the standard 1TB HDD but while the SSD option will benefit system responsiveness it isn’t going to give you much room for your games library.
The MSI “will become available in Europe by the last week of April” however we have no pricing indication for the range as yet. You can read more about the MSI Wind Top AG2712 and its components on the official page here.
