'Like a half-molted lobster': MSI redefines what an all-in-one PC is with a barebone PC that includes a 13.3-inch touchscreen, RTX 5080X, and a weird PS3-esque appendage
MSI’s MEG Vision X is one of the strangest towers we've seen
· TechRadarNews By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 March 2026
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- MSI MEG Vision X AI 13.3-inch touchscreen doubles as a monitoring hub for creatives and professionals
- GPU selection dictates performance for gaming, rendering, and professional workloads alike
- Lobster-like chassis combines expandability with unconventional aesthetics
MSI has launched the MEG Vision X AI series, a barebones all-in-one PC which combines high-end gaming hardware with a strikingly unconventional design.
The system features a full-size tower measuring 299.3mm wide, 502.7mm deep, and 423.4mm tall, weighing approximately 18.3kg, and a PS3-esque appendage and protrusions that suggest both function and a distinctive aesthetic.
The device includes a 13.3-inch touchscreen intended for system monitoring, quick toggles, or dedicated status displays, allowing creatives to access software shortcuts, monitor rendering progress, or adjust project settings without switching focus from their primary display.
Interactive touchscreen enhances workflow and monitoring
The unique look of this device promoted TechRadar Pro editor Desire Athow to quip the casing resembled, “a lobster that hadn't completely shed its hard exoskeleton to grow,” capturing the layered and almost organic appearance of the chassis, emphasizing the sense of a device that is both protective and expandable, housing high-end components while presenting a unique surface.
MSI appears to have embraced this aesthetic to showcase the interactive touchscreen while accommodating a full-size tower structure capable of housing top-tier components.
The device is larger than regular compact all-in-one PCs, suggesting the company prioritizes cooling, power delivery, and expandability over minimalism.
Performance is anchored by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 265K CPU on a Z890 platform, paired with 64GB of DDR5 memory.
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