r/pcmasterrace 5h ago

Giveaway AMA: Building with the MEG MAESTRO 900R — Ask Me Anything (Worldwide Giveaway Inside!)

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Hey everyone, it’s MSI!

We’ve officially launched our flagship PC case, the MEG MAESTRO 900R, and we’re here to dive deep into all things hardware with the community. Whether you’re planning your ultimate dream rig, waiting for your delivery, or optimizing your current setup, feel free to ask!

MEG MAESTRO 900R

 
This AMA is centered around MEG MAESTRO 900R. We’ll mainly be answering questions about this PC case, including:

  • Component compatibility and PC build planning
  • Cooling solutions and thermal optimization
  • Design philosophy and craftsmanship
  • Features, specifications, and other details

We'd also love to hear your ideas! Your feedback could help inspire future MEG innovations. 

Exclusive Worldwide Giveaway:

We're hosting a worldwide giveaway with r/pcmasterrace for the community!
 
How to Join:

  1. Eligible Period: [24hr AMA] Sep 1, 9:00AM - Sep 2, 9:00AM (PDT) 
  2. Leave one comment with either:
  •  A question about the MEG MAESTRO 900R
  •  One idea or feature you'd love to see in future MEG products
  1. That's it, you're in!

 
Prize:

  • MEG Ultimate Bundle: MEG MAESTRO 900R PC Case + MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 Liquid Cooler *1 winner
  • USD $50 Steam Wallet *5 winners 

We'll be collecting questions throughout the AMA, and our team will respond when we can as we work through them.

You can check back around Sep 3 to see most of the answers.

The winners will be announced on Sep 11!

Full MEG Setup

Why the MEG Gaming Series:

The MEG (MSI Enthusiast Gaming) Series embodies MSI’s pursuit of innovation, delivering flagship products crafted for enthusiasts who demand uncompromised performance, craftsmanship, and refined aesthetics.

Our flagship PC case MEG MAESTRO 900R is built to showcase the MEG philosophy. Pair it with MEG motherboards, liquid coolers, and power supplies to create a cohesive high-performance setup engineered for enthusiasts.

Explore more of the MEG Gaming Series and get an extra chance to upgrade your setup: Event Page Link

Event Notes:

  • This AMA focuses on the MEG MAESTRO 900R. For more or detailed product support, please reach out to MSI Support.
  • Each participant is limited to one entry (first comment per account will be counted).
  • This is a worldwide giveaway. Participants must be 18+ and reside in eligible territories (see full T&C).
  • Winners will be announced on Sep 11 and contacted via direct message.
  • Winners must respond within 7 days, or a new winner may be selected.
  • Full terms and conditions apply. Link

r/pcmasterrace 4h ago

News/Article DLSS5 was just officially announced. Will appear for the first time September 3rd on NBA 2K27 for All GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs

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Megathread to contain some of the news and announcements happening today because of DLSS5.

There have been plenty of leaks in the most recent days, with people testing it on all sorts of games and applications, but the first official release of DLSS5 will happen in 2 days, with the launch of NBA 2K27.

I actually had the chance to see some of the private demos from Nvidia at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, last week and test the game out, plus see the new demos on Zohra, but what people have created in the last few days exceeds the volume of what I could see there. The exception being having the chance to play NBA 2K27 in a bunch of laptops of different specs (including one with a 5060).

Something we were told is that this system will be available only for devs to mess with, preserving artistic intent. However, as we seen from the last few days, everyone is using it to create the experience they want, which kind of opens a philosophical struggle that I'd love to know everyone's opinion on:

- Would you rather it was limited to the artists to mess with, or do you want it open for you to decide how YOU want it to look?

- From what you've seen, is this something you'd use on your games?

Here's what we know so far about the announcement of the official launch:

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The official Launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58FagrSqC4M

Official Launch article: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/dlss-5-3d-guided-neural-rendering/

What Nvidia is saying: "we’re releasing DLSS 5, which introduces 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, a major step forward in using AI to bring real-time graphics closer than ever to Hollywood-grade photorealism. DLSS 5 will be available starting September 3rd at 9pm Pacific Time in NBA 2K27, by developer Visual Concepts and publisher 2K, for all GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and laptops, and GeForce NOW. It marks the debut of how the technology can be used by game artists to elevate visual fidelity in alignment with their creative vision."

And the statement from the game's senior producer: "What’s great is the level of control that it gives us. We can set the overall tone and style to match our existing art direction and then really get precise where it matters most, using a per pixel uplift control mask to fine tune detail on characters. Given that we want to respect their likeness with the utmost care.” - Peter Kavic, Senior Producer - Visual Concepts"

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Snippets from the official DLSS5 FAQ:

Which GPUs support DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 will be supported across all GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and laptops, as well as GeForce NOW Ultimate members streaming from GeForce RTX 5080 rigs in the cloud.

What is the DLSS 5 setting called in games?
The setting is called “DLSS Neural Rendering.”

Can I turn DLSS 5 off? 
Yes. DLSS 5 is optional.

Does DLSS 5 work with Ray Tracing and Path Tracing?
Yes.  DLSS 5 complements ray tracing and path tracing. Path tracing accurately calculates geometric light transport—determining light, shadow, and reflection placement across a 3D scene. DLSS 5 then acts as the final neural rendering stage, using the rendered frame to enhance lighting and materials like subsurface scattering, micro-reflections, and complex material properties that would otherwise be computationally prohibitive in real time. These technologies go hand in hand.


r/pcmasterrace 5h ago

Hardware It was fun while it lasted

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I impulse bought this right before the manufacturer's rebate ended and promptly found out my wife is pregnant, thankfully Costco has a great return policy

EDIT: The baby is planned, just thought it would take longer to get pregnant. It's also just about priorities. We could still afford the baby and keep the computer but the money will be better spent on baby necessities and I can just use my 3080 rig a bit longer


r/pcmasterrace 4h ago

Meme/Macro It may be stupid, but it's also dumb!

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r/pcmasterrace 14h ago

Game Image/Video RDR 2 still looks incredible on pc even without rtx

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Doesn't feel 8 years old at all


r/pcmasterrace 15h ago

Meme/Macro GTA6 DLSS 5 incredible

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r/pcmasterrace 2h ago

News/Article GPU prices are now 28% above MSRP on average, RTX 5090 explodes to 136% above MSRP

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NVIDIA

  • RTX 5050 - MSRP $249 → US price $300 - +20%
  • RTX 5060 - MSRP $299 → US price $450 - +51%
  • RTX 5060 Ti 8GB - MSRP $379 → US price $500 - +32% US / +14% global
  • RTX 5060 Ti 16GB - MSRP $429 → US price $730 - +70% US / +53% global
  • RTX 5070 - MSRP $549 → US price $800 - +46% US / +31% global
  • RTX 5070 Ti - MSRP $749 → US price $1,050 - +40% US / +44% global
  • RTX 5080 - MSRP $999 → US price $1,550 - +55% US / +38% global
  • RTX 5090 - MSRP $1,999 → US price $4,900 - +145% US / +136% global

AMD

  • RX 9060 XT 8GB - MSRP $299 → US price $360 - +20% US / +26% global
  • RX 9060 XT 16GB - MSRP $349 → US price $460 - +32% US / +28% global
  • RX 9070 - MSRP $549 → US price $630 - +15% US / +13% global
  • RX 9070 XT - MSRP $599 → US price $750 - +25% US / +21% global

Intel

  • Arc B570 - MSRP $219 → US price $260 - +19%
  • Arc B580 - MSRP $249 → US price $310 - +25% US / +25% global

r/pcmasterrace 7h ago

News/Article Pocketpair lead John Buckley thought if Palworld 1.0 hit 200k concurrent players, "that'd be party time" – then it passed 900k on Steam alone

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>Buckley examines the "huge success" of Palworld 1.0. "Thank you, gamers," he says. "As cliche as it might sound, we didn't expect it to go that well. Genuinely. 900,000 CCU, insane amount of sales yet again. We're really, really happy. Again, very life changing for the studio."


r/pcmasterrace 11h ago

NSFMR This is how nvidia send back your 5080 rma

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Second and third pick for the result.
I tried to bend it back but it’s very hard and it could snap.
This is unacceptable for a 1200€ card


r/pcmasterrace 9h ago

Nostalgia POV: It’s 2004. You just got home from school…

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Credits: ODONATA CINEMA, KLCBoss


r/pcmasterrace 18h ago

Hardware I'm sorry my university's pc labs are using WHAT

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r/pcmasterrace 1d ago

Hardware PSU fails dramatically

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r/pcmasterrace 8h ago

Hardware Wtf is this RAM found in Aliexpress

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ngl this is like download more ram at physical hardware level instead of software. Anyone willing to try? it cost like 250 dollar… wtf


r/pcmasterrace 7h ago

Discussion DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 decreases FPS from native 227 to 62 FPS with DLSS 5 turned on.

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370 FPS with MFG 6x
Left picture: native 4k. Right picture: DLSS 5 with MFG 6x

So basically they are comparing native fps vs dlss 5 + frame gen set to 6x, and showing like dlss 5 increases your fps, not lowers it. Very very lame way to lie

source of the info > HU


r/pcmasterrace 8h ago

News/Article After the debacle of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt says The Witcher 4 is already running on PC and consoles, promises 'it's going to run' on all target platforms

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r/pcmasterrace 3h ago

Discussion Geforce Now latency and mouse video test

185 Upvotes

I did some testing in Goat Simulator using a mouse because people in this group have told me that GFN is pure magic. I'm using Wifi 7 in both ends and a $300 router. I get that some single player games might work, but come on. This is unplayable for anything that uses a mouse or fast reactions. I'm 800 miles from the server. It passes all the check points according to Nvidia.

I'm ready to get downvoted in a PERSONAL computer subreddit.

Edit: this is 25 ms. Apparently recommended Ms is 40 according to Nvidia.


r/pcmasterrace 8h ago

News/Article Star Wars Zero Company Studio Bosses Quietly Furloughed 'Most' Staff Just Before Game's Hit Launch

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r/pcmasterrace 1h ago

News/Article 'It's been particularly bad since Blackwell': Nvidia's new GPU driver has another nasty bug — and gamers are rapidly losing patience

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r/pcmasterrace 13h ago

News/Article Steam Frame owners will reportedly receive a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx

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r/pcmasterrace 22h ago

Story My PC only crashed when I leaned back in my chair and I finally figured out why

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For like two weeks my PC would randomly black screen and reboot maybe once every day or two. Temps were fine, stress tests were fine, RAM passed everything and event viewer wasnt telling me much.

Was looking to upgrade my PSU because that seemed like the next obvious suspect.

Then yesterday it happened literally as I leaned back in my chair. Turned the PC back on, leaned back pretty hard again and it instantly rebooted.

Turns out one of the wheels of my chair sits right beside the leg of my desk. When I leaned back it would slightly push the desk sideways. My front USB C header wasnt seated properly and that tiny movement was enough to make the cable move and occasionally cause the whole PC to freak out.

Unplugged the header completely last night and I havent been able to make it crash since.

I spent two weeks testing RAM and GPU drivers because my chair was basically rebooting my computer.


r/pcmasterrace 2h ago

Discussion The heavy load of DLSS 5

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The load seems pretty heavy for older gen hardware, but still impressive due to some compatibility.

Even for RTX 3000 series gpus, the performance overhead is high, but what's impressive is that Nvidia did not go out of their way to block it officially because there are mods to unlock it (optiscaler I reckon).

Still, Nvidia could block it IF they want. But given the performance overhead, I think this new tech is not worth it for 3000 and older series users even though there is a good bit of photo realistic look (which Nvidia is claiming). I understand photorealism less. Here owning an Rx 590, honestly, I'd STOP at dlss 4.5 if I can ever own an Nvidia GPU in the future. Why I said, "ever own"? Then oh boy, you have gotta check out my previous two posts in this sub.

Planning on going Radeon next (given the current prices), but not sure when I can afford to. I REALLY HOPE Radeon's FSR 4.5 (no talk about it on the internet; I'm conjecturing) is at least indiscernibly near DLSS 4.5 so that there is 1. Great competition between the two and 2. that there is no regret buying Radeon for me in the future XD. Personally, I'm not sold on the photorealism of this bleeding edge tech. Maybe it's great! And you can opine that way, and I'd gladly read about it, but ME AM personally not liking it (so far) based on what I have seen.

But hey, we all want tech to progress to make our experience better. So, hoping for the best.


r/pcmasterrace 19h ago

Game Image/Video AI, tensor core powered upscaling for your games - $230, and you don't have to replace anything.

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UPDATE: I've had to rethink this substantially - the final product will be different, but viable. I'm attempting upscaling now directly on the V100 in WDDM mode, and that'll pipe through the igpu. Should mostly kill latency but will be complicated. This post still serves as a proof of concept, and I'll continue development and updating. The goalpost has shifted towards a true temporal upscaler directly on the WDDM card that takes advantage of its capacity. The goal is to get a high performance upscaler taking advantage of tensor cores to run natively on either a v100 16gb or a titan v. In theory, a V100 card absolutely blows the rtx 20xx line out of the water in both memory bandwidth (huge for ML speed) and raw compute, but the difficulty is going to be getting it to work, and actually compete.

I am going to continue to add development updates to this post until it's time for a new thread

Disclaimer: I'm still working on holding framerate always above 60 and still improving the upscaling quality (playing around with a bunch of different neural net implementations) - so take this as a working demo to back up the rest of this post and that I'm not just talking out my ass. I've only been working on this for a few days and have a long way to go. I think reddit is cranking down the res, so the youtube video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-y3H98Y7hg&feature=youtu.be

TL-DR: I've developed a way to use an old, cheap nvidia datacenter card to run machine learning accelerated upscaling on any game you already own, without replacing your GPU or your setup.

Hi everyone,

I'm a software developer who's currently focused on AI/ML workloads. I tend to be thrifty and use hardware that's a little less mainstream to get extra performance.

I own a Tesla V100 - a nvidia chip from 2017/2018 that was the first chip to ever include tensor cores. The 16gb PCIe edition is currently $230 on ebay. I only own it in the first place for running and training LLMs.

I'm developing an AMD-FSR esque temporal upscaling solution that uses a small neural network on the V100's. I actually already have a working (alpha, buggy of course) implementation running. This began as a personal hobbyist project, as I actually own TWO v100s - I wanted to see if I could put the extra one to work doing upscaling while the main one does the gaming workflow. The way I have the display setup is funky and hacky - one v100 has had its driver modified to enable wddm mode, and I stream the output from that through an iGPU.

The realization I've come to is that what I'm developing should already work as a drop in with any video card, provided you have an extra PCIe x16 lane on your machine that's not in use. Essentially, the V100 intercepts the frames being rendered in real time, upscales them, and hands them back off to your main GPU.

I feel fairly confident there'll be interest in a fully developed version of this, considering any card that actually has AI upscaling is still crazy expensive. As I mention, a 16gb V100 can be bought for about $230 and dropped into any existing rig. This should also work with any existing graphics card you already have installed.

I'm not ready to release this yet, just gauging interest in a fully developed version. I'd be remiss if I only told you about it though, so here's an early demo of upscaling tomb raider 2013 720p to 1080p.


r/pcmasterrace 19h ago

Meme/Macro I recreated the meme (and it worked!)

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GPU temp decreased by 5~7° (used to be 74°) and the CPU temp decreased by 15° (used to be 75°)

I let half of the air conditioning like this to cool the room.


r/pcmasterrace 9h ago

Game Image/Video A Plague Tale Legacy: Resonance Looks Amazing… No DLSS 5 AI Slop This Time

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I’ve been playing A Plague Tale Legacy: Resonance and honestly, it looks absolutely amazing.

The atmosphere, environments and overall visual presentation are beautiful.

Jokes aside, the game currently seems to struggle with freezes in certain areas. I’ve encountered a few noticeable freezes while playing, so there are definitely still some technical issues that need to be ironed out.

Asobo Studio seems to already be working on fixes, so hopefully we’ll see a patch addressing these problems soon.
Apart from that, I’m really enjoying it so far. ❤️

Tested on RTX 5090


r/pcmasterrace 1d ago

Meme/Macro Windows user and Linux user

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