computer science

Micro-Star International

Micro-Star International is a computer science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Micro-Star International rather than just read about it. In short: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI; Chinese: 微星科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwanese multinational corporation based in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Key takeaways

Micro-Star International belongs to computer science; place it in that map before memorising details.
Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
Connect Micro-Star International to a quantity you can measure, compute or draw — that is where exam questions come from.
Reproduce the core statement of Micro-Star International from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI; Chinese: 微星科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwanese multinational corporation based in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The company designs, develops, and provides computer hardware, related products, and services. Its product lineup includes laptops, desktop computers, motherboard, graphics cards, all-in-one computers, servers, industrial computers, peripherals, and automotive infotainment systems. MSI was founded on August 4, 1986, by Hsu Hsiang (Joseph Hsu), Huang Chin-Ching (Jeans Huang), Lin Wen-Tung (Frank Lin), Yu Hsien-Neng (Kenny Yu), and Lu Chi-Lung (Henry Lu). It is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

Operations First starting its business in New Taipei City, Taiwan, MSI later expanded into China, setting up its Bao'an plant in Shenzhen in 2000 and establishing research and development facilities in Kunshan in 2001. It also provides global warranty services in North America, Central/South America, Asia, Australia and Europe. MSI's offices in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, serve as the company's headquarters, and house a number of different divisions and services. Manufacturing initially took place at plants in Taiwan, but has been moved elsewhere. Many MSI graphics cards are manufactured at its plant in mainland China. The company has branch offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and South Africa. As of 2015, the company has a global presence in over 120 countries. MSI and Syrma SGS announced their collaboration to make laptops in Chennai on January 10, 2025. MSI will transfer technology to Syrma SGS for localized production in India.

Products The company first built its reputation on developing and manufacturing motherboards for computers, and graphics cards. It established its subsidiary FUNTORO in 2008 for the vehicle infotainment market. It provides many computer and tech oriented products including laptops, desktops, monitors, motherboards, graphics cards, power supply units, computer cases and liquid cooler for gamers and content creators, all-in-one PCs, mobile workstations, servers, IPCs, multimedia peripherals, vehicle infotainment, and an autonomous mobility robot. When established in 1986, MSI focused on the design and manufacturing of motherboards and add-on cards. Later that year, it introduced the first over-clockable 286 motherboard. In 1989, MSI introduced its first 486 motherboard; in 1990, its first Socket 7 based motherboard; in 1993, its first 586 motherboard; and in 1995, its Dual Pentium Pro-based motherboard. In 1997, it introduced its Intel Pentium II-based motherboard with Intel MMX Technology, along with its first graphics card product and first barebone product. In 2002, it released its first PC2PC Bluetooth & WLAN motherboard. In 2000, MSI introduced its first set-top box product (MS-5205); in 2003, its first Pen Tablet PC product (PenNote3100); and in 2004, its first Notebook product (M510C). In 2009, MSI introduced its first Ultra Slim Notebook (X320), and first all-in-one PC (AP1900). MSI released their first digital audio player in 2003, in a line named MEGA. In 2008, MSI sponsored Fnatic and dived into the PC gaming market. Its GAMING series features laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphic cards, all-in-one PCs, and gaming peripherals designed for gamers and power users. The company has been a sponsor for a number of eSports teams and is also the host of the international gaming event MSI Masters Gaming Arena (formerly known as MSI Beat IT). The earliest Beat IT tournament can be traced back to 2010, featuring Evil Geniuses winning the championship. In 2015, MSI teamed up with eye-tracking tech firm Tobii for the creation of eye-tracking gaming laptops. In early 2016, MSI announced a collaboration with HTC and has revealed Vive-ready systems to offer Virtual Reality experiences. MSI expanded its scope of business into Content Creation in 2018 and demonstrated creator-centric laptops at IFA 2018.

History

In 2003, MSI released the "Mega PC", a shelf stereo computer hybrid with a front panel resembling the former and desktop computer connectors on the rear. In 2017, MSI signed a laptop distribution deal with Mustek. In April of the same year, MSI names certified partners for the creation of an RGB ecosystem with MSI Mystic Light Sync which includes Corsair, SteelSeries, G.Skill, Cooler Master, InWin, Phanteks, and others. Also April 2017, MSI launched "Join the Dragon" team sponsorship program to discover talented eSports teams. They have partnered with ESL for ESL One events in 2018 and became the official partner of ESL One Cologne 2018, one of the biggest events on the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive calendar. MSI sponsored the Method eSports organization in August 2018. MSI partnered with ESL to bring MGA 2018 grand finals to New York. Kazakhstan's AVANGAR won the Championship. MSI and Ubisoft jointly presented Ambient Link (synchronized game lighting) on Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Tom Clancy's The Division 2 in 2019.

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Illustrations

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Micro-Star International

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Micro-Star International claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In computer science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Micro-Star International before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Micro-Star International ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Micro-Star International

In research: Micro-Star International appears in computer science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Micro-Star International in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Micro-Star International is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Companies listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Computer companies of Taiwan, Computer enclosure companies, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Micro-Star International outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Micro-Star International in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
Close the page and write down what Micro-Star International means in your own words.
Compare your version with the excerpt and mark what you missed.
Work through the three examples above with pen and paper.
Explain Micro-Star International out loud to somebody else — or to Teacher Smith in the lgStudy chat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Micro-Star International in simple terms?

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI; Chinese: 微星科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwanese multinational corporation based in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Why does Micro-Star International matter?

Because it connects several computer science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Micro-Star International?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Micro-Star International.