MSI FX600 Series
Processor: Intel Core i3 330M, Intel Core i5 450M, Intel Core i5 460MGraphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.3kg, 2.4kg, 2.487kg, 2.5kg
Price: 600, 650, 800, 850 euro
Average of 30 scores (from 41 reviews)
MSI FX600-i5447W7P
Specifications
Notebook: MSI FX600-i5447W7PProcessor: Intel Core i5 450M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M 1024 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.487kg
Price: 850 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Quadrophony. The new all-rounder series is technologically on the cutting edge with an i5 CPU and should also cope with games. A real novelty is the sound system with four loudspeakers. The structural finish puts scratches and fingerprints into the past.
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The FX600 is a well-balanced notebook at a reasonable price. It will work well for general productivity and/or school work at home, in the office, or on the go, but don't expect to spend extended amounts of time away from a plug. It's also well suited for heavier computing tasks with its powerful Core i5 processor and respectable GT325M. Things like 3D modeling, photo editing, and video editing shouldn't be a problem, assuming you can look past the mediocre display. As powerful as it is, it's not quite enough to make a solid gaming machine, but it is capable of playing modern games on reduced settings.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/10/2010
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The FX600 is a well-balanced notebook at a reasonable price. It will work well for general productivity and/or school work at home, in the office, or on the go, but don't expect to spend extended amounts of time away from a plug. It's also well suited for heavier computing tasks with its powerful Core i5 processor and respectable GT325M. Things like 3D modeling, photo editing, and video editing shouldn't be a problem, assuming you can look past the mediocre display. As powerful as it is, it's not quite enough to make a solid gaming machine, but it is capable of playing modern games on reduced settings.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/10/2010
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
MSI's FX600 possesses good speed and is a reasonable model to consider if you want a gaming laptop. It also looks good and is comfortable to use -- its touchpad is among the best we've used. However, it only has 2GB of RAM and NVIDIA's Optimus dual graphics card technology doesn't always automatically pick the best graphics card for the job.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The screen is 15.6in, glossy and has a native resolution of 1366x768. As is the case with many 15.6in laptops we've seen, the MSI FX600 has very narrow vertical angles that can be a nuisance when viewing photos and videos. Reflections in the screen will also be a annoying. Overall though, the MSI FX600 is a great little unit. We love its touchpad, it's well built and relatively light at just under 2.5kg and you can use it on your lap without it feeling awkward or getting too hot as long as you are using the Intel graphics. We think it's a good unit to go for if you want a comfortable laptop that's got a good amount of CPU and graphics grunt under the hood. However, we do wish that there was a switch so that we could more easily dictate graphics card usage.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
MSI's FX600 possesses good speed and is a reasonable model to consider if you want a gaming laptop. It also looks good and is comfortable to use -- its touchpad is among the best we've used. However, it only has 2GB of RAM and NVIDIA's Optimus dual graphics card technology doesn't always automatically pick the best graphics card for the job.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The screen is 15.6in, glossy and has a native resolution of 1366x768. As is the case with many 15.6in laptops we've seen, the MSI FX600 has very narrow vertical angles that can be a nuisance when viewing photos and videos. Reflections in the screen will also be a annoying. Overall though, the MSI FX600 is a great little unit. We love its touchpad, it's well built and relatively light at just under 2.5kg and you can use it on your lap without it feeling awkward or getting too hot as long as you are using the Intel graphics. We think it's a good unit to go for if you want a comfortable laptop that's got a good amount of CPU and graphics grunt under the hood. However, we do wish that there was a switch so that we could more easily dictate graphics card usage.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
For those who need serious horsepower but want to forgo the flashing lights and polarizing designs of most gaming notebooks, the MSI FX600 offers a compelling compromise.
The FX600 is an attractive and powerful mainstream notebook that has the multimedia chops to serve just about any user looking to be entertained.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
For those who need serious horsepower but want to forgo the flashing lights and polarizing designs of most gaming notebooks, the MSI FX600 offers a compelling compromise.
The FX600 is an attractive and powerful mainstream notebook that has the multimedia chops to serve just about any user looking to be entertained.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
A host of affordable multimedia laptops have entered the market this year. The 15.6-inch MSI FX600 is the latest to try to win a spot in our hearts, packing an Intel Core i3-330M processor and 4GB of RAM. At around £600, can it succeed. Beneath the 15.6-inch MSI FX600's unassuming exterior lies a surprisingly powerful and affordable multimedia laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
A host of affordable multimedia laptops have entered the market this year. The 15.6-inch MSI FX600 is the latest to try to win a spot in our hearts, packing an Intel Core i3-330M processor and 4GB of RAM. At around £600, can it succeed. Beneath the 15.6-inch MSI FX600's unassuming exterior lies a surprisingly powerful and affordable multimedia laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
MSI's Turbo Drive Engine allows you to overclock the processor for a short period of time at the touch of a button. We found when we did this performance increased by just under 4%, which is impressive and will be useful to those who need that little extra power every now and then gamers or video editors, for example. Ultimately there's a lot going for the FX600. If MSI can sort out the spongy keyboard and chassis design, it just may be on to a winner.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/28/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
MSI's Turbo Drive Engine allows you to overclock the processor for a short period of time at the touch of a button. We found when we did this performance increased by just under 4%, which is impressive and will be useful to those who need that little extra power every now and then gamers or video editors, for example. Ultimately there's a lot going for the FX600. If MSI can sort out the spongy keyboard and chassis design, it just may be on to a winner.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/28/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de - 1/11
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 63% performance: 61% features: 70% display: 93% mobility: 49% ergonomy: 58%
Source: Chip.de - 1/11
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 63% performance: 61% features: 70% display: 93% mobility: 49% ergonomy: 58%
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 60%
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 60%
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2010
Rating: mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2010
Rating: mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: ZDNet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2010
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 70%
Source: ZDNet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2010
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 85% display: 80% mobility: 77% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 84%
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 85% display: 80% mobility: 77% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 84%
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2010
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80%
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2010
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80%
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/24/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/24/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%
MSI FX600-062FR
Specifications
Notebook: MSI FX600-062FRProcessor: Intel Core i5 450M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2010
Source: Pc Tuner IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2010
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
MSI FX600-i3343W7P
Specifications
Notebook: MSI FX600-i3343W7PProcessor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 650 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
If you want a multimedia notebook, well capable of playing Blu-ray movies and reasonably cutting-edge games, the FX600 doesn't disappoint. Its spec is surprisingly well-balanced, with a bright, vibrant LCD screen, and its good quality sound is a useful addition to the mix. Battery life is only average, but most people will run this machine from the mains.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/03/2010
Source: PC World India Archive.org version
The MSI FX600 15-inch laptop is a bit of a mixed bag. It has mediocre build, keyboard, and is overpriced for the hardware. But it offers very good onboard sound and comes with two years warranty.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2010
MSI FX600-007UK
Specifications
Notebook: MSI FX600-007UKProcessor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
If you're on a budget, more of a casual than a power user and want a relatively rugged laptop that will happily handle multimedia, Blu-rays and light gaming, the MSI FX600 is a great all-round package. You can get better multimedia laptops, but only if you spend considerably more.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 60% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
It delivers good gaming results and satisfactory overall performance combined with high-build quality and decent ergonomics, but fails to match up to the fearsome performance and specification of Medion’s Akoya P6624.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
MSI FX600-211PL
Specifications
Notebook: MSI FX600-211PLProcessor: Intel Core i5 460M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Unlike its more flashy cousin, the MSI GT660 series, the MSI FX600 goes for a more subtle look and feel. If you've read our initial findings on the MSI FX400, then you'll be quite familiar with the physical aspects of the FX600 which is mostly positioned as a bigger 15.6-inch basic multimedia notebook. MSI's FX600 was born to be a star notebook with a unique fashion sense.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 75% mobility: 80%
Comment
MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M: Slower clocked GeForce GT 330M middle class card and similar to the GT 230M.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
450M: Should be similar to the Core i5-520M but without AES functions.
460M: The Core i5-460M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.53-2.8 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
Intel Core i3:
330M:
The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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75.7%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
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