MSI Computer Japan will hold the "MSI Custom PC Championship 2026 ~The Third Summit Showdown~" on November 21st at Belle Salle Akihabara in Tokyo. Admission is free. The venue will feature a variety of events, including a PC assembly battle between MSI GIRLS and Takahiro Shimizu, a DIY PC assembly competition where general participants can showcase their skills, exhibitions and hands-on trials of PCs and peripherals, and a gachapon lottery for purchase benefits.
This event will center around participatory activities designed to let attendees experience the joy of building their own PCs. In the first part, MSI GIRLS Harukan, Hinas3, and Liz, along with Takahiro Shimizu, will compete in a PC assembly battle, incorporating "trap cards." The unpredictable twists will create a stage that balances both competitive spirit and entertainment.
In the second part, general participants will compete to assemble a PC within 90 minutes using PC parts determined by a lottery on the day of the event. Judging will be based on four criteria: speed, wiring, completeness, and originality, with a maximum score of 200 points. This isn't just a speed contest; it also evaluates the beauty of the wiring and the overall finish, conveying the profound depth of DIY PC building.
At the venue, attendees can also enjoy exhibitions and hands-on trials of PCs and peripherals from MSI and its partner companies. Furthermore, from November 1st to November 21st, customers who bring a receipt showing a purchase of ¥5,000 (tax included) or more of eligible manufacturer products at participating stores can join a gachapon lottery. Each ¥5,000 (tax included) spent grants one lottery entry, with a maximum of five entries per person. In addition, visitor benefits such as a '5090' keychain for photo submissions at the venue and a 'Lucky-kun' figure for completing a survey will also be available.
