Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI) is a Taiwanese multinational technology corporation headquartered in New Taipei, Taiwan. The company was founded on August 4, 1986, by five co-founders: Joseph Hsu, Jeans Huang, Frank Lin, Kenny Yu, and Henry Lu. MSI specializes in the design, development, and delivery of computer hardware and related products and services, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, all-in-one PCs, servers, industrial computers, computer peripherals, and infotainment products for automobiles.
MSI gained a strong reputation through the development and production of motherboards and graphics cards. In 2008, MSI established its subsidiary FUNTORO, focusing on the vehicle infotainment market. Today, MSI offers a wide range of products tailored for gamers and content creators, including laptops, desktops, monitors, power supplies, PC cases, and liquid cooling systems. The company also hosts the international gaming event MSI Masters Gaming Arena (formerly known as MSI Beat IT), which was first held in 2010.
MSI emphasizes technological innovation and excellence, integrating top-tier performance, realistic visuals, authentic sound, precise control, and seamless streaming functions into its products. This approach has earned the company a strong reputation among gamers and professionals worldwide.