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'''1987'''
'''1987'''
* MSI introduced the first overclockable [[Intel 80286|286]] motherboard
* MSI introduced the first overclockable [[Intel 80286|286]] motherboard

'''1991'''
'''1991'''
* MSI introduced the first [[Intel 80486|486]]/586 motherboard
* MSI introduced the first [[Intel 80486|486]]/586 motherboard

'''1995'''
'''1995'''
* MSI introduced Dual Pentium Pro-based motherboard (MS-5129)
* MSI introduced Dual Pentium Pro-based motherboard (MS-5129)

'''1997'''
'''1997'''
* MSI introduced the Intel [[Pentium II]]-based motherboard with Intel MMX Technology built-on board, along with the first graphics card product (MS-4413), and the first barebone product
* MSI introduced the Intel [[Pentium II]]-based motherboard with Intel MMX Technology built-on board, along with the first graphics card product (MS-4413), and the first barebone product
* MSI inaugurated its Plant I in Jung-He city
* MSI inaugurated its Plant I in Jung-He city

'''1998'''
'''1998'''
* MSI became a public company as it went on IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the Taipei Stock Exchange ([[TAIEX]])
* MSI became a public company as it went on IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the Taipei Stock Exchange ([[TAIEX]])

'''1998'''
'''1998'''
* MSI introduced the first [[Socket 7]] based motherboard (MS-5169)
* MSI introduced the first [[Socket 7]] based motherboard (MS-5169)

'''2000'''
'''2000'''
* MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was founded
* MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was founded
* MSI inaugurated its Plant III in Jung-He city
* MSI inaugurated its Plant III in Jung-He city
* MSI introduced the first [[Set-Top Box]] product
* MSI introduced the first [[Set-Top Box]] product

'''2001'''
'''2001'''
* MSI Electronics (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. was founded
* MSI Electronics (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. was founded

'''2002'''
'''2002'''
* MSI introduced the first PC2PC Bluetooth & WLAN motherboard
* MSI introduced the first PC2PC Bluetooth & WLAN motherboard

'''2003'''
'''2003'''
* MSI introduced the first Pen Tablet PC product (PenNote3100).<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/micro-star-international]</ref>
* MSI introduced the first Pen Tablet PC product (PenNote3100).<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/micro-star-international]</ref>
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'''2004'''
'''2004'''
* MSI introduced the first Notebook product (M510C){{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
* MSI introduced the first Notebook product (M510C){{citation needed|date=November 2013}}

'''2005'''
'''2005'''
* MSI’s annual NB shipment topped 100K
* MSI’s annual NB shipment topped 100K

'''2006'''
'''2006'''
* MSI introduced the first solar-powered notebook and MP3 player product (Concept Product){{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
* MSI introduced the first solar-powered notebook and MP3 player product (Concept Product){{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
* MSI introduced the first Industrial Computing product{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
* MSI introduced the first Industrial Computing product{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
* MSI K8N Diamond Plus motherboard was awarded [[COMPUTEX]] Best Choice Award 2006 (the Motherboards category)<ref name=X360>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI K8N Diamond Plus motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2006|url=http://www.computex.com.tw/bestchoice/WinnerData_en.aspx?index=1299&awtype=100000000&year=2006|website=http://www.computex.com.tw|accessdate=February 4, 2015}}</ref>
* MSI K8N Diamond Plus motherboard was awarded [[COMPUTEX]] Best Choice Award 2006 (the Motherboards category)<ref name=K8N>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI K8N Diamond Plus motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2006|url=http://www.computex.com.tw/bestchoice/WinnerData_en.aspx?index=1299&awtype=100000000&year=2006|website=http://www.computex.com.tw|accessdate=February 4, 2015}}</ref>


'''2007'''
'''2007'''
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* MSI GT70 gaming Laptop was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award & Media’s Choice Award 2012<ref name=GT70>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI GT70 gaming Laptop was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award & Media’s Choice Award 2012|url=http://www.computex.com.tw/bestchoice/WinnerData_en.aspx?index=4276&awtype=100110000&year=2012|website=http://www.computex.com.tw|accessdate=February 4, 2015}}</ref>
* MSI GT70 gaming Laptop was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award & Media’s Choice Award 2012<ref name=GT70>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI GT70 gaming Laptop was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award & Media’s Choice Award 2012|url=http://www.computex.com.tw/bestchoice/WinnerData_en.aspx?index=4276&awtype=100110000&year=2012|website=http://www.computex.com.tw|accessdate=February 4, 2015}}</ref>
* MSI Z77A-GD65 motherboard won the Tom’s Hardware Awards.<ref>[http://za.msi.com/news/1427.html]</ref>
* MSI Z77A-GD65 motherboard won the Tom’s Hardware Awards.<ref>[http://za.msi.com/news/1427.html]</ref>

'''2013'''
'''2013'''
* MSI won the 2013 CES Innovations Awards with the GT70 Dragon Edition notebook and the N680GTX Lightning graphics card.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
* MSI won the 2013 CES Innovations Awards with the GT70 Dragon Edition notebook and the N680GTX Lightning graphics card.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
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'''2014'''
'''2014'''
* MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded [[COMPUTEX]] d & i Awards 2014 <ref name=Z97_XPOWER_AC>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX d & i Awards 2014|url=http://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en_US/innprize/info.html?id=AE76940DA137A972&sFuncID=DCD5E8C81D776058D0636733C6861689|website=http://www.computextaipei.com.tw|accessdate=February 3, 2015}}</ref>
* MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded [[COMPUTEX]] d & i Awards 2014 <ref name=Z97_XPOWER>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX d & i Awards 2014|url=http://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en_US/innprize/info.html?id=AE76940DA137A972&sFuncID=DCD5E8C81D776058D0636733C6861689|website=http://www.computextaipei.com.tw|accessdate=February 3, 2015}}</ref>
* MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded [[COMPUTEX]] Best Choice Award 2014 (the Computer & System category)<ref name=Z97_XPOWER_AC>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2014|url=http://www.computex.biz/bestchoice/WinnerData_en.aspx?index=5702&awtype=100000000&year=2014|website=http://www.computex.biz|accessdate=February 3, 2015}}</ref>
* MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded [[COMPUTEX]] Best Choice Award 2014 (the Computer & System category)<ref name=Z97_XPOWER_AC>{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2014|url=http://www.computex.biz/bestchoice/WinnerData_en.aspx?index=5702&awtype=100000000&year=2014|website=http://www.computex.biz|accessdate=February 3, 2015}}</ref>


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MSI
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd
Company typePublic
TWSE: 2377
ISINTW0002377009 Edit this on Wikidata
IndustryComputer hardware
Electronics
Founded1986
FounderJoseph Xu
Jeans Huang
Frank Lin
Kenny You
Henry Lu
Headquarters
Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Key people
Joseph Xu (Chairman)
ProductsNotebooks, Motherboards, Video Cards, Barebone, Consumer Electronics, Servers, Industrial Computing, All-in-One PC,[1]
RevenueTW$73.95 billion / $2.465 billion (2013)
Number of employees
13,500
Websitehttp://www.msi.com

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd or MSI (Chinese: 微星科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwanese multinational information technology corporation headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. It designs, develops and provides computer hardware, related products and services, including laptops, motherboards, graphics cards, All-in-One PCs, servers, industrial computers, PC peripherals, car infotainment products, etc. After its GT780DXR gaming notebook was awarded the International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards, its best-known products remain to be the GAMING Series ever since. [2]

MSI GAMING Series

According to information on MSI official website, its GAMING series features laptops, motherboards, graphic cards, All-in-One PCs and gaming peripherals designed for gamers, power users and all. Said to incorporate high-end, durable components that have passed rigorous military class certification tests, the GAMING series has garnered generally favorable reviews and quite a few awards.

  • GT series - Enthusiastic gaming platform
  • GS series - Ultra slim and gaming platform
  • GE series - Mainstream gaming platform
  • GP series - On-Line gaming platform


History

MSI was established in August 1986 in Jhonghe, Taipei by 5 founders – Xu Xiang (a.k.a. Joseph Xu), Huang Jinqing (a.k.a. Jeans Huang), Lin Wentong (a.k.a. Frank Lin), You Xian'neng (a.k.a. Kenny Yu), and Lu Qilong (a.k.a. Henry Lu). MSI first concentrated on developing and manufacturing computer motherboards and graphics cards. In 1987, the company produced the first overclocking motherboard.

MSI has also expanded into mainland China, opening its Baoan Plant in Shenzhen in 2000 and establishing research and development facilities Kunshan in 2001.

In 2008, MSI established FUNTORO, a subsidiary, providing comprehensive IT solutions for vehicle infotainment, passenger information system, and operations control in the field of public transit services.

Timeline

1987

  • MSI introduced the first overclockable 286 motherboard

1991

  • MSI introduced the first 486/586 motherboard

1995

  • MSI introduced Dual Pentium Pro-based motherboard (MS-5129)

1997

  • MSI introduced the Intel Pentium II-based motherboard with Intel MMX Technology built-on board, along with the first graphics card product (MS-4413), and the first barebone product
  • MSI inaugurated its Plant I in Jung-He city

1998

  • MSI became a public company as it went on IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the Taipei Stock Exchange (TAIEX)

1998

  • MSI introduced the first Socket 7 based motherboard (MS-5169)

2000

  • MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was founded
  • MSI inaugurated its Plant III in Jung-He city
  • MSI introduced the first Set-Top Box product

2001

  • MSI Electronics (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. was founded

2002

  • MSI introduced the first PC2PC Bluetooth & WLAN motherboard

2003

  • MSI introduced the first Pen Tablet PC product (PenNote3100).[3]
  • MSI FX5800 Series graphics card was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2003 (the Multimedia Products category)[4]

2004

2005

  • MSI’s annual NB shipment topped 100K

2006

  • MSI introduced the first solar-powered notebook and MP3 player product (Concept Product)[citation needed]
  • MSI introduced the first Industrial Computing product[citation needed]
  • MSI K8N Diamond Plus motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2006 (the Motherboards category)[5]

2007

  • MSI introduced the first OC Notebook & world’s first crystal Collection Notebook[citation needed]
  • MSI Notebook (PR200) won the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2007”[citation needed]
  • MSI P35 Platinum Combo motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2007 (the Motherboards category)[6]

2008

  • MSI introduced the first Anion Notebook (Concept Product)[citation needed]
  • MSI introduced the first Professional Portable Electrocardiogram[citation needed]
  • MSI introduced the first 10” Netbook[citation needed]
  • MSI introduced the first Car Infotainment[citation needed]
  • MSI introduced the first Hybrid Storage Netbook
  • MSI was ranked among the Top 20 Taiwan Global Brands
  • MSI GX620 notebook was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2008 (the PC category)[7]
  • MSI P45 Diamond motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2008 (the Motherboards category)[8]

2009

  • MSI introduced first Ultra Slim Notebook (X320)[citation needed]
  • MSI introduced the first All-in-One PC (AP1900)[citation needed]
  • MSI Netbook U115 Hybrid was awarded COMPUTEX Media’s Choice Award 2009 (the PC category)[9]
  • MSI Scalable / Manageable Large On-Demand System was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2009 (the Car Electronics Products category)[10]

2010

  • MSI introduced the Military Class motherboard series[citation needed]
  • MSI X620 Notebook and Wind U160 Netbook won the iF Product Design Awards[citation needed]
  • MSI introduced the first 24” 3D All-in-One PC[citation needed]
  • MSI Wind Top AE2220 won the prestigious CeBIT Preview Awards for 2010.[11]
  • MSI introduced the first SSI Blade Server.[12]
  • MSI N460GTX Hawk Graphics Card won the 2011 CES Innovations Awards.[13]
  • MSI won one of Top 100 Taiwan Brands, distinguished among 500 brands.[14]
  • MSI X-Slim X620 notebook was awarded COMPUTEX d & i Awards 2010[15]
  • MSI X-Slim X360 Notebook was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2010[16]
  • MSI Big Bang- Fuzion Gaming Motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2010 (the IC & Components category)[17]
  • MSI Telematics Box BV105 series was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2010 (the Communication category)[18]

2012

  • MSI introduced the first PCI Express Gen 3 motherboard
  • MSI Z68A-GD80(G3) motherboard & GT780DXR notebook won the 2012 CES Innovations Awards.[19]
  • MSI GT70 gaming Laptop was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award & Media’s Choice Award 2012[20]
  • MSI Z77A-GD65 motherboard won the Tom’s Hardware Awards.[21]

2013

  • MSI won the 2013 CES Innovations Awards with the GT70 Dragon Edition notebook and the N680GTX Lightning graphics card.[citation needed]
  • MSI was awarded from Taiwan Excellence for 15 consecutive years.[22]
  • MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award 2013 (the IC & Components category)[23]
  • MSI FUNTORO HD + Media On-Demand System was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2013 (the Communication category)[24]

2014

  • MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX d & i Awards 2014 [25]
  • MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2014 (the Computer & System category)[26]


See also

References

  1. ^ "About MSI: Product Lines". MSI. Retrieved July 18, 2010.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Innovations 2012: Design and Engineering Awards, January 09, 2012". www.ce.org. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ "MSI FX5800 Series graphics card was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2003". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  5. ^ "MSI K8N Diamond Plus motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2006". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  6. ^ "MSI P35 Platinum Combo motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2007". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  7. ^ "MSI GX620 notebook was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2008". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  8. ^ "MSI P45 Diamond motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2008". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  9. ^ "MSI Netbook U115 Hybrid was awarded COMPUTEX Media's Choice Award 2009". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  10. ^ "MSI Scalable / Manageable Large On-Demand System was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2009". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  11. ^ [2]
  12. ^ [3]
  13. ^ [4]
  14. ^ [5]
  15. ^ "MSI X-Slim X620 notebook was awarded COMPUTEX d & i Awards 2010". http://www.computextaipei.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  16. ^ "MSI X-Slim X360 Notebook was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2010". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  17. ^ "MSI Big Bang- Fuzion Gaming Motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2010". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  18. ^ "MSI Telematics Box BV105 series was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2010". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  19. ^ [6]
  20. ^ "MSI GT70 gaming Laptop was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award & Media's Choice Award 2012". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  21. ^ [7]
  22. ^ [8]
  23. ^ "MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award 2013". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 3, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  24. ^ "MSI FUNTORO HD + Media On-Demand System was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2013". http://www.computex.com.tw. Retrieved February 3, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  25. ^ "MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX d & i Awards 2014". http://www.computextaipei.com.tw. Retrieved February 3, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  26. ^ "MSI Z97 XPOWER AC Overclocking motherboard was awarded COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2014". http://www.computex.biz. Retrieved February 3, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)

External links

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