TRIDENT 3 12TC-016CA Gaming PC w/ Core™ i7-12700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 3060, Win 11 Home, MSI Gaming Keyboard & Mouse
Product Info

MPG Trident 3 12TC-016CA Gaming PC w/ 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700F 3.6GHz 12 Core Processor
Shattering traditional design and norms, the MSI MPG Trident 3 series is the most powerful mini gaming desktop with the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700F 3.6GHz 12 Core Processor. Tailored to your gaming setup, the MPG Trident 3 can be placed vertically or horizontally with the included stand. Thanks to its agile design accompanied by the bevel cut exterior, the MPG Trident 3 is both a gaming machine and a centerpiece to your home.
Incredible Leading Edge Hardware Wish List:
- Windows® 11 Home
- Intel® Core™ i7-12700F 2.1GHz 12 Core Processor w/ 8 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores, 20 Threads, 4.9GHz Turbo, 25MB Smart Cache
- NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060 w/ 12GB GDDR6 VRAM
- Chassis Size: 4.72 litres for the World's Smallest Gaming PC!
- Silent Storm Cooling 2: Optimized Airflow through separated CPU and Video Card Cooling Chambers
- Latest Wi-Fi 6E TriBand Wireless: TriBand 802.11ax and Bluetooth v5.2 for the fastest wireless gaming experiences
- Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer for real time 3D Positional Sound
- Mystic Light LEDs: Fantastic light effect with 16.8 Million Colours
- Super Charger: Super power ports quickly charges USB devices
- Dual Setup Options: Use this Gaming PC Horizontally or Vertically
- USB Port Layout:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port w/ Fast USB Charging
- 3x USN 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports


Features

GEFORCE RTX 3060 Video Card
The power of a full size graphics card in an incredibly small package. MSI's AERO ITX GeForce RTX 3060 Video Card is perfect for small form factor systems and HTPC’s as they only take up a fraction of the space of a full size graphics card. They ensure a smooth gaming experience in this Gaming PC in popular games at 1080p and 1440p.
New Hybrid Architecture Strives to Achieve the Ultimate Performance
MSI gaming desktops are equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors with a hybrid architecture. In addition to having 8+4 cores and 20 threads, the hybrid architecture allows the P-cores to focus on performance-demanding tasks and the E-cores to focus on other background tasks. This operation setup allows you to enjoy the ultimate gaming experience.
Lightning Fast Storage
Unleash the full potential with the latest SSD technology; the NVM Express. These new drives can be 6x faster* than traditional SATA SSDs. Now, you get to the new levels faster than your online opponents.
*Actual features may vary by configuration.
Stronger and Faster Memory Storage
Get the mighty performance out of your desktop with support of the latest DDR4-3200 memory. Enjoy the faster system speed and responsiveness, the new standard will take your gaming experience to the next level.
SILENT STORM COOLING
Powerful Cooling doesn't have to be loud. Utilizing MSI's Silent Storm Cooling technology in MPG Trident 3, MSI optimizes airflow by separating CPU and GPU in different chambers. Keep both the heat and noise level low.
Game Boost Makes It Run
MSI gaming desktops fully utilize the latest integrated acceleration technology: Game Boost. Everything from the operating system to the hardware chip to maximum output performance can be speed up, allowing players to enjoy the games to their hearts' content!
EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCES
This is the VERY FIRST Desktop PC equipped with Wi-Fi 6E; in the World!
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeps the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous other devices and users. With its outstanding throughput and low latency, you just beat others to it.
TriBand Wi-Fi 6E Devices (2.4 / 5 / 6GHz) are backward compatible with older 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 devices.
Maximize External Data Transfer Performance
Featuring USB Type-C, the MPG Trident 3 boosts your productivity with the convenience of supporting other Type-C devices.
MSI APP PLAYER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player brings seamless gaming experience between mobile games and PC platform, and leverages customized features as specific keyboard lighting and better graphics with multi-task works.
MSI Center
MSI Center software helps you control and customize your MSI Desktop the way you want. Monitor, adjust and optimize easily through one unified system.
- Gaming Mode:
One Click does it all; optimizing your entire PC for Gaming! - Game Highlights
Capture, record and send your best gaming moments - User Scenarios
Use the Preset Scenarios to suit your current needs, then change to a different one for other Programs and Apps
Pro-Level Wired RGB LED Gaming Peripherals Included
Supplement your gaming experience with gaming-grade MSI Mouse and Keyboard. The perfect storm of MSI gaming peripherals and Codex R delivers users a pro-level gaming environment.
MSI GK30 GAMING Keyboard: Solid Base w/ Mechanical-Like Switches
Mechanical-like plunger switches with 3-part construction provide a crisp typing experience rated at 12 Million Key Clicks per Key.
MSI GM11 GAMING Mouse: Rapid Clicking with Great Precision
Engineered with OMRON switches that last over 10 Million Button Clicks and a Pixart Optical Sensor that delivers up to 5,000 dpi, the MSI GM11 Gaming Mouse provides pin point level of precision in the heat of battle.

Additional Information:
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Specifications
Part Number | Trident 3 12TC-016CA |
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Colour | Black |
Operating System | Windows® 11 Home |
Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-12700F 2.1GHz 12 Core Processor w/ 8 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores, 20 Threads, 4.9GHz Turbo, 25MB Smart Cache |
Chipset | Intel® H610 Chipset |
Memory | 16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM RAM (2x 8GB) Dual SO-DIMM RAM Slots, 64GB Maximum (2x 32GB) |
Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060 w/ 12GB GDDR6 VRAM |
Storage | 1x 1TB M.2 PCI-E SSD 1x 2.5in HDD/SSD Drive Bay, available |
Optical Drive | N/A |
Card Reader | N/A |
Audio | 7.1 Channel HD Audio Nahimic 3 Positional 3D Audio Enhancer |
Ethernet | Intel® I225-V Chipset: 1x RJ45 2.5Gb Ethernet port |
Wireless LAN | Intel® AX211 Chipset: TriBand WiFi 6E IEEE 802.11ax Wireless 2.4 / 5 / 6GHz |
Bluetooth | Intel® AX211 Chipset: Bluetooth v5.2 |
I/O Interface | Front Panel*: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-C port 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type A ports 1x 3.5mm Microphone In jack 1x 3.5mm Headphone Out jack Rear Panel*: 1x HDMI port 3x DisplayPort ports * Available I/O ports can vary over time. Please verify the ports you need are included at time of purchase. |
Chassis Volume | 4.72L |
Power | 1x External 330W AC Power Adapter |
Dimensions | With Stand: 108.9 x 251.6 x 353.8mm Without Stand: 83.3 x 232.6 x 346.25mm |
Weight | 3.2kg |
Package Contents
- MSI MPG Trident 3 12TC-016CA Gaming Computer System
- MSI GK30 RGB Gaming Keyboard
- MSI Clutch GM11 RGB Gaming Mouse
- External AC Power Adapter
- AC Power Cord
- User Information
- Warranty Card