MSI’s Project Zero motherboards look set to continue into next gen
Wireless is coming to the 800 series
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Leaks have surfaced from an MSI slideshow hinting that Project Zero will continue into the next-gen of Intel and AMD motherboards, presumably the 800 series on both sides.
Recently, MSI had invited some press to a factory for a tour, likely in preparation for the new motherboards that are launching over the next month or so, and during that tour, there was a presentation about upcoming motherboards.
VideoCardz reports that MSI confirmed Project Zero’s expansion into the next generation of motherboards and disclosed that there would be 3 new models for Intel and 2 new models for AMD. Why the mismatch, we don’t know. Maybe it is informed by the purchase numbers of the current Project Zero motherboards.
What makes the Project Zero motherboards so special?
If you’re unfamiliar with Project Zero from MSI and like tidy PCs, then you’ll love this. These motherboards are dedicated to making things as tidy as possible, so they have most of the power and feature connections on the back of the motherboard, tucked away where you can’t see them.
There are advantages and disadvantages to this, but you do have to be significantly more careful when building with them and don’t stab yourself on the rear fan connections.
Because of the rear connections, and the relatively new concept, there aren’t many cases that support these motherboards fully just yet, that’s why MSI is releasing a new one. Introducing the MAG PANO 110R PZ, which is set to release “soon”.
MSI didn’t reveal a specific release date for these motherboards, nor the case, and they were announced very close to the release of X870, which should be arriving at the end of the month. However, that doesn’t mean that the new Project Zero boards won’t make the cutoff. So far they have done pretty well at avoiding leaks.
