The backplates feature every expansion — from The Burning Crusade to Shadowlands.
Blizzard Entertainment and MSI have partnered up to create a World of Warcraft (WoW) graphics card in celebration of the game's 20th anniversary plus the upcoming The War Within expansion.
Blizzard and MSI World of Warcraft graphics card
The Blizzard and MSI collaboration features the limited edition GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING SLIM graphics card. According to an announcement, this WoW graphics card will also be available via the MSI store starting Aug. 26.
In terms of the nods to WoW, the MSI graphics card has a blue and gold color scheme. It also has customizable backplates that showcase the game's different expansions throughout the years.
According to Vincent Hou, the assistant vice president of MSI's GNP BU, this collaboration is a tribute to the legacy of exploring Azeroth in the WoW. "We've combined the latest in graphics technology with artistic aesthetics that will resonate with fans worldwide," he added. "Every expansion throughout the years has a different meaning for players. We are happy to be able to provide something easily customizable that matches their favorite zone."
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According to MSI and Blizzard, a special campaign event is slated for Aug. 26 as well. This event involves sharing your top WoW memories for a chance at prizes, including a WoW PC mod and an RTX 4070 SUPER WoW Edition Bundle.
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING SLIM graphics card details
- Performance: 2490 MHz (MSI Center)
- Boost: 2475 MHz (GAMING & SILENT Mode)
- Memory Speed: 21 Gbps
- 12GB GDDR6X
- DisplayPort: x 3 (v1.4a)
- HDMI: x 1 (Supports 4K@120Hz HDR, 8K@60Hz HDR, and Variable Refresh Rate as specified in HDMI 2.1a)
- SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card
- TORX Fan 5.0: Fan blades linked by ring arcs and a fan cowl work together to stabilize and maintain high-pressure airflow.
- Copper Baseplate: Heat from the GPU and memory modules is captured by a copper baseplate and then rapidly transferred to Core Pipes.
- Core Pipe: A section of square-shape heat pipes make maximum contact over the GPU, then spread the heat to the heatsink.
- Airflow Control: Sections of different heatsink fins disrupt unwanted airflow harmonics and reduce noise.
Above are all of the specifications for the WoW graphics card, courtesy of the MSI's official website.
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