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General

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Series

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maker product name is Mac Studio. The maker names no chassis class, so form_factor is left out.

MEG Vision X AI1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 model heading. This record represents the specific 043US package, not every MEG Vision configuration.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MU973LL/A, A3389, Mac15,144Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Identifiers: MU973LL/A, Mac15,14, A3389, EMC 8859.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513876: Mac Studio (M3 Ultra), model A3389, additional information MU973, 28 physical cores, 96 GB, one SSD. United States and Canada.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 10 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model: Mac Studio (2025) with M3 Ultra, Model Identifier Mac15,14, part numbers MU973xx/A.

MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US, VisXAI2NVV90431Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact US marketing name and manufacturer part number. Adjacent 2NVZ9-045US with RTX 5090 and 1300 W PSU is excluded.9Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/msi-ultra-9-285k-rtx-5080-64gb-ddr5-2tb-ssd-win11-p/meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043usRead 8 October 2026Exact US-numbered 2NVV9-043US is listed by this Canadian retailer with UPC 824142408407 and matching CPU/GPU/RAM/storage. Preserved public capture shows first available April 18, 2025. This later channel date does not override the earlier March 11 US Newegg listing used for release_date.

GTIN / EAN

195949056734, 1959490569015Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026UPCs 195949056734 and 195949056901 from the same MU973 record. Which UPC maps to which regional part is not stated.

082414240840710Maker product pageus.msi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact 2NVV9-043US EAN column. Adjacent 045US EAN 0824142409978 is excluded. Newegg/PC-Canada exact UPC 824142408407 corroborates with an EAN leading zero.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 March 20252Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 10 October 2026Dated March 5, 2025. Pre-orders open the same day.

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Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026. Apple's store now sells only the 2026 M5 models. A later price rise of June 25, 2026 is not a launch price.

Available6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Released retail model. Original public Newegg capture offered the exact SKU for sale. Later current public page is out of stock, which does not establish discontinued status. This field does not promise immediate stock at this retailer.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)20Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 23 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.21Press articlemacworld.com/article/3220024/apple-announces-the-m5-ultra-mac-studio-with-up-to-512gb-of-ram.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says buyers can now get an M5 Ultra Mac Studio instead of the M3 Ultra model.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3,9993Press articlearstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/apple-intros-new-mac-studio-models-with-m4-max-and-m3-ultraRead 10 October 2026Launch coverage dated March 2025: the USD 3,999 base M3 Ultra model has 28 CPU cores (20 P and 8 E), 60 GPU cores, 96GB RAM and 1TB storage. US price excluding sales tax. The 256GB option was USD 1,600 extra. Education price is excluded.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4,9994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Global Original Prices lists EUR 4999 for Germany and France for this base configuration. EveryMac states the amount, not the tax treatment. German prices include VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US3Press articlearstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/apple-intros-new-mac-studio-models-with-m4-max-and-m3-ultraRead 10 October 2026USD launch price for the US.

US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit US model suffix and US SKU sheet. No neighbouring regional model is included.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Color cell. No alternative region or case colour inferred.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

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Gaming6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU usage/type explicitly Gaming and Entertainment. Maker store also calls it Gaming Desktop. No use case inferred solely from high-end hardware.

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

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Tower (size tier not specified)6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU Quick Info explicitly Tower. Generic tower does not establish full- or mid-tower class.

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 19.7 cm width and depth and 9.5 cm height, converted to mm.

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Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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42.6L7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact 043US item metadata gives volume 42.6 L, also maker US/global family sheets. Published case volume, not the outer dimensions multiplied together. HMI and external protrusions can differ from internal chassis volume. Axis and weight contradictions in metadata are not imported.

WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

3.64kg(8 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Weight (M3 Ultra) 8.0 pounds (3.64 kg). Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The M4 Max weight of 2.74 kg is excluded.

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Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Materials section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and thermal module chassis.

Tempered glass8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Design section explicitly identifies tempered glass panel. Opposite metal panel alloy is not identified and is omitted from this partial proved material list.

Side panel

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Tempered glass8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Design section explicitly describes 4 mm tempered glass side panel on this chassis. Does not establish metal alloy of the opposite panel. Common chassis fact, not inherited installed CPU/GPU configuration.

Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121980Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure needs a nylon probe, a Torx Plus 10IP bit and a torque driver to remove screws. The M3 Ultra bottom cover is part 923-12471. Not tool-less.

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Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

Apple service part 661-502057Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Orderable parts item 36: logic board 661-50205 for M3 Ultra, 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 96 GB. This is an Apple service part identifier.

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Chipset

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Intel Z8901Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Chipset. Does not prove a specific standalone retail motherboard model, board form factor or free PCIe slots.

Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. Not an ATX class board.

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CPU socket

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LGA18513Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel Package Specifications list FCLGA1851, stored as LGA1851 without the FC package prefix. Exact installed 285K requires this socket. It does not identify a retail motherboard part number.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Removal step names two fan connectors on the logic board.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M3 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio (2025) Tech Specs, Apple M3 Ultra column. Reference is the base M3 Ultra: 28-core CPU with 20 performance and 8 efficiency cores, 60-core GPU, 96GB unified memory, 1TB SSD. The 32-core CPU / 80-core GPU option and the M4 Max model are excluded. Apple publishes no core clocks. ENERGY STAR lists 3.6 GHz and EveryMac reports about 4.0 GHz from third-party software, so no clock is stored.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU. Exact installed processor. Intel chip documentation supplies immutable processor specifications separately.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU manufacturer. Exact Intel processor, not inferred from a similar series name.

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

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Arrow Lake3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel Essentials code name for exact installed 285K processor. Not the core architecture name.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Core type	Count
Performance	20
Efficiency	8

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	3.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	3.2	4.6

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications: eight performance and sixteen efficiency cores. Per-category turbo clocks 5.5 and 4.6 GHz, base 3.7 and 3.2 GHz. Processor-level Thermal Velocity Boost 5.7 GHz is distinct from the P-core category maximum used by the derived field. Core architecture names not stated in this page.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

20=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Threads

2819Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Spec page for Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, Early 2025): M3 Ultra (28C60G), 28 cores (20P+8E), 28 Threads. Apple lists the cores and no thread count. The page also lists a 4.05 GHz CPU clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.

243Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications. No Hyper-Threading. Not inferred from the core total.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

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36MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications lists 36 MB Smart Cache, separate from 40 MB L2. Exact chip rating.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 10 October 2026M3 family chips are built with 3-nanometer process technology. Ars Technica describes M3 Ultra as two M3 Max chips joined together. Maker process class, not a foundry node name.

3nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Lithography: TSMC N3B, 3 nm named CPU-core process. Other package tiles can use different processes. This is not a physical transistor dimension.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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125W3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications Processor Base Power. Chip rating, not configured MSI power limit or measured system wall draw. Intel 250 W maximum turbo rating is not stored as MSI configured peak.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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Yes4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/core-ultra-desktop-processors-series-2-brief.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel Series 2 product brief exact 285K table marks unlocked Yes. This is the chip capability, not a claim that MSI exposes every BIOS tuning control.

NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

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13TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel NPU Specifications: NPU peak 13 TOPS at INT8. Separate from 36 total processor TOPS and GPU throughput. Not a measured application result.

Integrated GPU

Apple M3 Ultra 60-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Chip section states a 60-core GPU in the Apple M3 Ultra. No discrete graphics.

Intel Graphics3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel GPU Specifications for exact 285K. Integrated GPU remains present despite discrete RTX 5080. No inferred motherboard display output ports.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Fan assembly 923-12527 mounts on the logic-board thermal module. Air cooling.

AIO liquid1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU Cooler states 360 mm liquid cooler. Exact maker store product description identifies it as AIO. Pump and model can vary, so no cooler part number inferred.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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360mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU Cooler. Published installed 360 mm cooler size. No fan quantity or radiator placement inferred from the nominal size.

Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Fan rotors
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Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Fan 923-12527 holds two blower rotors in one frame and is the same part for all 2025 configurations. Tom's Hardware also names dual internal fans.

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Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 VGA identifies a separate NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50801Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact 043US VGA cell. No RTX 5090 measurements, card model or firmware limits transferred.

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 VGA manufacturer.

Graphics card

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VRAM

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16GB6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact 043US Quick Info and Graphics table. Matches maker-store exact SKU 16 GB. No 32 GB RTX 5090 VRAM inherited.

VRAM type

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GDDR76Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact 043US Graphics table and maker-store listing. Manuals.plus generated text incorrectly says GDDR6X and is excluded.

GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

64GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Memory cell. Exact shipped 64 GB DDR5 package, not the 32 GB UK configuration.

RAM type

LPDDR514Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-early-2025-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists LPDDR5 unified memory for the M3 Ultra unit. The reviewed unit was the 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB model. The memory type is a chip fact. No measured results from that unit are used.

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Memory cell.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

6,400MT/s18Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-ultra-chip-specsRead 10 October 2026M3 Ultra chip specs list LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) on a 1024-bit bus with about 819.2 GB/s, which matches the 819GB/s memory bandwidth Apple publishes. Apple does not publish the transfer rate. The chip is the same in the 28-core and 32-core models. The same page lists a 4.05 GHz P-core clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Memory row for the 96 GB base model: LPDDR5-6400. Agrees with the Low End Mac chip page. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.

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Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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6,000MT/s6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Original public Newegg tool capture on 2026-10-08 at 10:18:39 UTC explicitly lists DDR5-6000 RGB, with 32 GB x 2 modules. This is a preserved historical page capture, not a claim that the current rendered table still exposes that wording. Nominal kit rating only. Configured shipment transfer rate and XMP state are unproved, so ram_speed_mts remains unknown.7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact item memory specification lists 6000 MHz, corroborating nominal DDR5-6000 kit description from original Newegg capture. Configured shipment speed and XMP state remain unproved and are not assigned.

Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board is ordered by chip and memory capacity. There are no DIMM slots, and the SSD module 661-50220 is ordered separately as the 1 TB M3 Ultra module.

Slots6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact Memory table: four slots and two installed 32 GB modules. Not soldered RAM or purchase-only capacity alternatives.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	32
DIMM	2	No	Not available

Source6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact Memory table lists four total, two available, and 32 GB x 2 installed. DIMM attachment confirmed by exact SKU retailer metadata and MSI service guide. Combined installed capacity 64 GB matches maker PDF.7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact 2NVV9-043US Memory metadata explicitly identifies layout 2 x 32 GB and four DIMM connectors, lines 601-602 in the public page capture. Two unoccupied slots also stated by exact Newegg SKU. No capacity from another regional model is imported.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Memory section: 96GB, configurable to 256GB. The 512GB option needs the 32-core CPU and 80-core GPU. EveryMac reports that Apple removed the 256GB option on June 25, 2026. The maker sheet still lists it, so the purchase-time limit of the launch configuration is stored.

128GB6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU Memory table Maximum Memory Supported 128 GB. Maker-family four-U-DIMM table agrees. This is supported system capacity, not Intel chip 256 GB theoretical limit or reseller-upgraded 192 GB configuration.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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Storage

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Capacity (GB)	Type
1,000	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 20261TB SSD, decimal GB per the page footnote. Larger sizes up to 16TB are configure-to-order. Apple does not publish an interface for its flash module, so the generic ssd type is used.

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 HDD/SSD states 2 TB M.2 NVMe Gen5. Exact retailer item table states one installed SSD. Decimal 2 TB is 2000 GB. No drive brand, additional drive, or measured throughput imported.7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact 2NVV9-043US Storage metadata explicitly states one installed SSD with 2 TB capacity and NVMe. Maker exact SKU sheet identifies Gen5. No additional SSD or drive brand inferred.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

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M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maximum continuous power 480W. The ENERGY STAR record lists an internal supply rated 480 W.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026internal_power_supply_rated_power_w 480.

850W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact US Power Supply cell. Rated PSU output, not system wall consumption. Neighbouring 045US model has 1300 W, which is excluded.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Apple service part. No standard PSU format applies.

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PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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80 PLUS Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Power Efficiency Level: 80+ Gold. Exact PSU model, modularity and native GPU-cable revision are not identified.

Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple service part 661-508867Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Power supply 661-50886, one part for both chip models.

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Side2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026System overview page 4 shows user-facing I/O on the left side beside the HMI front panel. Maker family port diagram and exact retailer front-port table agree on the connectors.

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	120	Thunderbolt 5
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026On front (M3 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120 Gb/s) and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The M4 Max front USB-C ports are excluded.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026On Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip, the two front USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 5. The SDXC slot supports SD 4.0 cards.

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Type	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	2	5	Not available
USB-C	1	10	15
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	Not available
Mic in	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Front USB and Audio cells. Two USB-A 5 Gbps, one USB-C 10 Gbps/15 W, separate microphone and headphone sockets. Fixed roles and placement confirmed by manual pages 4-5. Throughput labels do not establish a USB revision string, so version is omitted.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 4-5 labels separate headphone and microphone sockets, two USB-A, one 10 Gbps USB-C. USB-C supports 5 V/3 A. No combined single audio socket borrowed from aggregator metadata.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB4	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with USB 4 up to 120 Gb/s and DisplayPort 2.1, two USB-A ports up to 5 Gb/s, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The AC power inlet is not stored as a port.

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	Connected to
USB-C	Not available	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Motherboard
USB-A	Not available	4	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	Not available	3	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	Not available	1	20	Not available	15	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Wi-Fi antenna	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 USB, LAN and Video Port cells, combined with matching manual system overview pages 4-6 and maker rear-I/O diagram. Three 10 Gbps USB-A sockets are the literal two-plus-one rows, not five sockets. Two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports support 40 Gbps and 15 W per manual. Mainboard has no separate HDMI/DP socket in the complete maker rear diagram. Four listed HDMI/DP outputs are on the installed discrete GPU. DP revision left unknown: exact SKU sheet says 1.4a, while maker overview says 2.1. No Nvidia reference revision replaces this unresolved exact-board conflict.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 4-6 complete fixed rear panel. Count two Thunderbolt 4, seven USB-A, one other USB-C, one RJ45, two antenna sockets, one mic-in, one line-out and one optical S/PDIF. Thunderbolt 4 is explicitly 40 Gbps and 15 W per port. GPU output quantities come from exact SKU sheet, not a generic manual diagram.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

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User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

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Rear USB ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

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Ethernet speed

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5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Wireless Communication: Intel Killer BE1750 WiFi 7. Not inferred solely from radio frequency bands.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 10 October 2026Use Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 networks lists Mac Studio introduced in 2023 or later. It permits the 6 GHz band or only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. US page. Availability depends on region.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel exact BE1750 radio specification lists 2.4/5/6 GHz. MSI B921 manual page 6 explicitly enables Wi-Fi 7 6 GHz, and exact US SKU supplies BE1750. US reference market, not a global assertion that every country permits 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Killer BE17501Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 installed radio identity. A specific x/w package suffix is not published for 043US and is not invented.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Antenna assemblies 1 to 3 sit inside the housing. No external antenna.

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

5.45Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel exact BE1750 radio specifications. Also explicitly listed by exact 043US maker-store search capture and Newegg SKU table. No different region card substituted.

Ethernet controller

Marvell AQtion AQC11316Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1 identifies the 10GbE controller as Aquantia, now Marvell, AQtion AQC113. The reviewed unit is the M4 Max model. Apple lists one Ethernet board, 923-12482, for all 2025 configurations.

Intel Killer E50001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 LAN controller and 5G link rate. A different region or motherboard controller is not substituted.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular. The exploded view shows one Speaker.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view lists one Speaker, item 34.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

017Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone None and Sound In None, with no built-in microphone in Apple's specs.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

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Yes8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Mystic Light section describes configurable RGB LED effects. Exact maker-store 043US listing explicitly includes Mystic Light RGB LED design and exact retailer supplies RGB memory.

Lit parts

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RAM6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Original public Newegg tool capture on 2026-10-08 at 10:18:39 UTC explicitly lists DDR5-6000 RGB modules for this SKU. Later current table does not expose the RGB wording. Other illuminated components in family photographs are not treated as exact installed-component evidence.

Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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MSI Mystic Light8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker Mystic Light section. Configuration-dependent zones and physical header standard not guessed.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia 15.3.24Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Pre-installed macOS 15.3.2 (24D2082). The ENERGY STAR record lists Mac OS version 15.3 as the tested OS. This is the factory OS.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 OS. Exact US configuration. Windows 11 Home in UK reviews is excluded.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Windows 11 Pro.

Control software

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MSI Center2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 AI HMI documentation identifies MSI Center and AI HMI control interface. Built-in HMI is a case control panel, not an all-in-one computer display or supplied external monitor.

Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing are ordered as Apple assemblies. SSD modules are Apple service parts with no M.2 socket. The fan flex cables use locking connectors on the logic board.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record is listed as certified.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_March2025.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 6: Mac Studio achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report covers Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 1TB SSD) and (M4 Max, 512GB SSD).

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

26.9kWh5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026tec_of_model_kwh 26.9 for the 96 GB MU973 record. The 512 GB record 4513877 shows 30.6 and is excluded.

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Other certifications

EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Footnote declares compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including lead exemptions such as high-temperature solder. Manufacturer declaration, not an independent certificate.

FCC Part 15 Class B2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026User Guide printed page 32 FCC-B statement says equipment tested to Class B limits under Part 15. Model scope is Vision B921 chassis family. No ENERGY STAR or EPEAT certification inferred from generic compliance text.

In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio and a power cord.

Desktop computer, Power cord, MSI gaming keyboard, MSI gaming mouse2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026User Guide page 3 guarantees PC and power cord. Exact 043US SKU PDF additionally guarantees MSI gaming keyboard and mouse. Optional manuals, regional antennas and later promotional monitor not asserted as standard contents.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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Keyboard, Mouse1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Peripherals explicitly supplies MSI gaming keyboard and mouse. Models not named. Promotional free 27-inch OLED monitor from a later campaign is outside the standard package.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact US warranty: one year. New standard 043US package. Optional paid extensions and other regional two-year warranties are excluded.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US warranty lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in applies when Apple finds the product eligible.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

us.msi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/Specification1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker table has an explicitly named 2NVV9-043US column. Its configuration matches this exact linked SKU PDF. Opening currently sometimes returns a shell or timeout, but public search indexing exposes the complete exact column.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact one-page US SKU sheet. Footer revision 2026-04-21. PDF generation is not evidence of original retail date.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/1510Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio User Guide, 2025 version, Take a tour page.

download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdf2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026MEG Vision Series, Vision B921 User Guide. Exact product family. Only fixed connector roles, control software and standard power cord used. Optional family accessories and unspecified component configurations are excluded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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