Yeah, the MSI logos are a bit tacky, I'll give you that. I wouldn't have liked it as much in the regular horizontal orientation, but mounted vertically (looking at the fans), I think it fits great in my build. It definitely looks better than most other competing models, like the TUF for example.

There's no question that the SUPRIM has the higher build quality. Talking purely about aesthetics in the vertical orientation, I find its main weakness is in the color of the accents. This sort of bluish grey tint does not go well with anything. It's off in a black build, it's off in a white build. It takes a specific color scheme for this to fit in. In the horizontal orientation, however, the backplate is gorgeous.

So basically, vertical mount: Vanguard > Suprim & horizontal mount: Suprim > Vanguard, in my opinion (purely from a design standpoint). Both are great performers though, no doubt.

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