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MSI Unveils RTX 5090 Lightning Z for Extreme Overclocking

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MSI plans to launch the RTX 5090 Lightning Z, a GPU designed for extreme overclocking.
On January 2, 2026, Dr. Antoine achieved a 53,207 score on 3DMark Time Spy with this GPU.
Other testers, including oc_windforce, reported impressive scores.
The Lightning branding has a history of high-performance GPUs dating back to 2014.
MSI teased an official CES 2026 announcement.

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Story summary

MSI plans to launch the RTX 5090 Lightning Z, a GPU designed for extreme overclocking.
On January 2, 2026, Dr. Antoine achieved a 53,207 score on 3DMark Time Spy with this GPU.
Other testers, including oc_windforce, reported impressive scores.
The Lightning branding has a history of high-performance GPUs dating back to 2014.
MSI teased an official CES 2026 announcement.