MSI Trident 3 (8RC) vs CUK Continuum Micro (DT-CU-0051-CUK-039)
Comparison summary
For performance CUK Continuum Micro has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
The laptops have different operating systems, MSI Trident 3 has Windows 10 Pro and Continuum Micro has Windows 10 Home.
For displaying graphics Continuum Micro has a lot faster graphics card.
For portability Trident 3 is lighter. It's also slimmer and smaller in size.
Trident 3 is cheaper.
They have different storage types, Trident 3 has a 2000gb HDD and Continuum Micro has a 500gb SSD.
MSI Trident 3 (8RC)
CUK Continuum Micro (DT-CU-0051-CUK-039)
Compare specifications
| MSI Trident 3 (8RC) | CUK Continuum Micro (DT-CU-0051-CUK-039) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. | |
| Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| Weight | |
| 6.99 lbs (3.17 kg) | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.93 x 9.15 x 2.83 inches | 15.35 x 13.78 x 7.6 inches |
| (35.38 x 23.24 x 7.19 cm) | (38.99 x 35 x 19.3 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb HDD | 500gb SSD |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,249.00 | $1,319.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,249.00 | $1,319.99 |
| Buy from Amazon.com | Buy from Amazon.com |
Amazon.com description
MSI Trident 3 8RC Gaming Desktop - 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8700 6-Core Processor up to 4.60 GHz, 8GB Memory, 2TB Hard Drive, 3GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, Windows 10 Pro
8th Generation Intel Core i7-8700 at 3.20 GHz Processor (6MB Cache, up to 4.60 GHz)
8GB DDR4 Memory at 2133MHz, 2TB 5400RPM Hard Drive, Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU (3GB GDDR5), USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D
802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2, Gigabit Ethernet, Mystic Light, Compact Design
MSI Mystic Light RGB LED Lighting, VR-Ready, VR Link HDMI Port, 330W AC Adapter
CUK Continuum Micro Gamer PC (AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB 3200MHz RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB, 600W Gold PSU, AC WiFi, Windows 10 Home) Gaming Desktop Computer
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core Processor (32MB Cache, 3.6GHz-4.2GHz) 65W
RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz | Hard Drive: 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6 | Motherboard: B450M Motherboard
Power Supply: 600W Gold Power Supply | Operating System: Windows 10 Home x64
Accessories: USB AC WiFi Adapter & Wired LED Backlit USB Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Included | 3-Year CUK Limited Warranty (View warranty section below for more details.)