MSI not only makes gaming laptops, but also pre-built PCs for a long time. The latest PC is equipped with new hardware. Is it an ideal PC for gamers? You can now read that in our MSI MAG Infinite S3 13th Gen review.
Although there are many different guides available online, building a PC yourself is a nerve-wracking task for many people. Even though it has become a lot safer and simpler over the years, you can seriously damage some parts. For example, if you bend one of the processors, you are far from home.
Fortunately, pre-built PCs have also improved greatly in recent years. Parts fit together much better. There are hardly any PCs anymore with a powerful video card and an extremely slow processor or vice versa. The premium you pay for having the PC assembled is also a lot lower compared to a few years ago.
This way you don’t have to struggle with all the parts and guides yourself. Plug in a power cable, connect the PC to a monitor and you can play games. It doesn’t get much more than this.
Hardware in balance
The fact that pre-builts nowadays have found a good balance when it comes to hardware is immediately clear with the MSI MAG Infinite S3. The version we received has an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 inside, combined with an Intel Core i7-13700F and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. No part causes any problems and the hardware can easily last for several years.
For example, the RTX 4070 can use DLSS 3. This means that you can not only benefit from the benefits of DLSS, the technology that allows you to adjust the resolution using AI, but also Frame Generation. This ensures that not only pixels are generated by AI, but complete frames. AI is sometimes questioned, but Nvidia knows how to use the technology very well.
Frame Generation has a huge impact on games that support it. In Cyberpunk 2077, for example, the frame rate went from 131 frames per second to 185 at 1440p and High Settings. Exploring a world like Night City in this way is very impressive, especially because of all the splendor on the high settings. After such an experience you will never want to go back to ‘only’ 60 frames per second on a console. More and more games are also being added that use DLSS 3, allowing Nvidia’s 4000 series to last even longer than usual.
Without Frame Generation support, you can already enjoy a strong performance on the MSI MAG Infinite S3. Below you can find the performance of the PC, where we have set the games to 1440p, High Settings and (where possible) DLSS Quality.
| Game | Min. FPS | Avg. FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 91 | 185 |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | 79 | 108 |
| DOOM Eternal | 183 | 230 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 91 | 175 |
| Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | 199 | 229 |
| Remnant II | 98 | 132 |
| Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (no DLSS) | 114 | 125 |
Can you upgrade the PC?
If there are parts that need to be replaced in the future, you do not have to immediately buy a completely new PC. Just like in a self-built PC, you can replace all parts.
The layout this time is also a lot more common than with other pre-built PCs from MSI. The cabinet looks sleek and modern from the side, including a piece of . Through the window you can admire the hardware in the cabinet with your own eyes. Only the front has a clear futuristic look that may not appeal to everyone.
The ‘conventional’ layout gives you enough space to replace the various parts, even though the complete cabinet is quite compact. You can easily place the PC on a desk or decide to place it underneath if you want to save space.
Adjust to your own taste
A gaming PC is of course not complete without RGB lighting and the MSI MAG Infinite S3 is therefore equipped with various LED lamps. However, MSI has held back this time. There is an RGB strip only on the front; the CPU cooler lights up when the PC is on. You can then use the MSI Center software to set which color or color combinations the LED lamps display. Of course, you can also turn it off completely.
The software also gives you other options. For example, you can set when they turn on and how hard they have to do their work, without having to delve into the BIOS yourself. There are also options to record gameplay footage, automatically adjust game settings and change color profiles.
Fair price
As mentioned earlier, the prices of pre-built PCs have become a lot better compared to self-built PCs. This is partly due to the rising price of individual parts, but also because manufacturers no longer attach a huge price tag to building PCs. You will of course save some time and hassle if you don’t have to assemble a PC yourself, but there is a limit to what that service is worth.
The MSI MAG Infinite S3 clearly follows the trend. For the option with the hardware we received, you have to pay 1,999 euros. That is of course not cheap, but if you find and assemble all the parts yourself, you will quickly spend somewhere between 1800 and 1900 euros.
The price of the PC is also very attractive compared to the competition. For pre-built PCs with similar specifications from other brands, you will spend 150 to 200 euros more in web shops.
MSI MAG Infinite S3 Review – Attractive total package
Gamers who want to enter the world of PC gaming for the first time or people who are looking for an upgrade for their current PC have come to the right place with the MSI MAG Infinite S3 13th Gen. You can get started right away when you start the PC and games run like a charm thanks to the powerful and well-balanced hardware.
The computer is also well future-proof, with support for DLSS 3 and a cabinet in which you can easily replace all hardware. The futuristic front may not be to everyone’s taste, but with these specifications and price – especially compared to the competition – the MSI MAG Infinite S3 is a very good deal.
- Order the MSI MAG Infinite S3 here now!
9
The plus and minus points
- Hardware well balanced
- Enjoy gaming with DLSS 3
- Future-proof
- Good value for money
- Front will not be to everyone’s taste
