MSI Project Zero X dropped the pants of anyone that walked past it at CES 2025

MSI has showcased a panoramic case designed to enable PC builders to have zero-cable aesthetic from multiple angles through its transparent design.

MSI Project Zero X dropped the pants of anyone that walked past it at CES 2025
Comment IconFacebook IconX IconReddit Icon
Tech and Science Editor
Published
1 minute & 45 seconds read time
TL;DR: MSI has introduced a panoramic case that allows PC builders to achieve a zero-cable aesthetic from multiple angles, thanks to its transparent design.

PC builders are looking toward more minimal aesthetics when it comes to case design, which means more ways to hide those nastly cables that many believe are eyesores.

MSI Project Zero X dropped the pants of anyone that walked past it at CES 2025 988

MSI has set out to provide a viable option for those PC builders after a minimal aesthetic, and at CES 2025, the company showcased the stunning Project Zero X, one of many Project Zero cases that all focus on a minimalistic design. While MSI didn't tell me what components are inside the Project Zero X, I could summarize the build at least features an Intel CPU due to the AIO cooler supporting both LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets. As for the graphics card, it appears MSI equipped Project Zero X with a white version of the RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio or possibly even an RTX 5080 Gaming X Trio.

As shown in the above image, the Project X Zero build completely hides all cables, besides two: one cable running to the GPU, and another to the AIO cooler. However, given the direct these case designs are going I'm guessing it won't be long before a solution is conceived to also hide both of these cables, resulting in a cableless design that minimalists will drool over.

As for connectivity, since the motherboard is completely hidden on the back of the case users are unable to access any of the motherboard ports. Initially I thought this was a real problem, but moving to the back of the case I saw MSI has placed an array of connectivity options such as the 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x 5Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and audio ports.

MSI Project Zero X dropped the pants of anyone that walked past it at CES 2025 02

Also located on the back of the case are 3x DisplayPort and 2x HDMI ports. MSI wasn't able to give me details on how it achieved this incredible design, and only directed me to the above details about Project Zero X. If I were to take a guess at how MSI achieved the moving of the I/O ports, I would say it would be the same process as putting I/O ports on the front of the case, which is done through the use of a daughter board and connectors. However, instead of the front, MSI moved them to the back, enabling the full panoramic design effect that allows owners to show off all of their glorious components.

When will Project Zero X release? MSI wasn't able to tell me when it will hit the market, but since it has gone official at CES 2025 I'd imagine, and hope, it will arrive on the market sometime this year.

Thank you to our CES 2025 sponsors!
ASRock MSI KIOXIA NVIDIA Patriot
Photo of the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED 34-inch Curved OLED Gaming Monitor
Best Deals: MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED 34-inch Curved OLED Gaming Monitor
Country flag Today 7 days ago 30 days ago
$749.99 USD $759.99 USD
Buy
$749.99 USD $759.99 USD
Buy
$1472.99 CAD $1259.99 CAD
Buy
- $1281.46 CAD
Buy
£835.71 £866.04
Buy
$749.99 USD $759.99 USD
Buy
* Prices last scanned on 2/18/2025 at 9:48 am CST - prices may not be accurate, click links above for the latest price. We may earn an affiliate commission from any sales.

Tech and Science Editor

Email IconX IconLinkedIn Icon

Jak joined the TweakTown team in 2017 and has since reviewed 100s of new tech products and kept us informed daily on the latest science, space, and artificial intelligence news. Jak's love for science, space, and technology, and, more specifically, PC gaming, began at 10 years old. It was the day his dad showed him how to play Age of Empires on an old Compaq PC. Ever since that day, Jak fell in love with games and the progression of the technology industry in all its forms.

Related Topics

Newsletter Subscription