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MSI GE72-2QDi716H11

Specifications

MSI GE72-2QDi716H11
MSI GE72-2QDi716H11 (GE72 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4720HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.6 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1176 MHz, Memory: 2500 MHz, GDDR5, 128 bit interface, ForceWare 345.05 (9.18.13.4505), Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR3-1600, Dual-Channel, two RAM slots (both occupied)
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, Chi Mei N173HGE-E11, TN LED, Full HD, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM87 (Lynx Point)
Storage
Kingston RBU-SNS8100S3128GD, 128 GB 
, + HGST HTS721010A9E630 (1 TB, 7,200 rpm). Slots: 1x 2.5 inch & 3x M.2
Soundcard
Realtek ALC892 @ Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones, Microphone Jack, Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, Sensors: Brightness sensor
Networking
Qualcomm Killer e2200 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GUB0N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 29 x 419 x 280 ( = 1.14 x 16.5 x 11.02 in)
Battery
51 Wh, 6 cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD (720p @ 30 fps)
Additional features
Speakers: 2.1 Dynaudio, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Power adapter: 120 W, Cyberlink PowerDVD 10, Magix MX Suite, MS Office (trial), Windows Essentials 2012, various manufacturer tools, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.948 kg ( = 103.99 oz / 6.5 pounds), Power Supply: 433 g ( = 15.27 oz / 0.95 pounds)
Price
1429 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 84%, features: 78%, display: 82% mobility: 67%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 72%

Reviews for the MSI GE72-2QDi716H11

82% MSI GE72 (GTX 960M) Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Successful. The MSI GE72 is a 17.3-inch gaming notebook with great performance and a strong panel with 94% sRGB coverage. Overall, MSI offers a good package for gamers.
78% MSI GE72 Apache Gaming Laptop Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
The MSI GE72 2QD Apache carries a price tag of 6990 AED, which seems quite a hefty price for a mid-range gaming laptop. With the laptop’s large form-factor, fast processor, and the fast cooling fans, the absence of a faster GPU is clearly noticed; the MSI could have packed the machine with at least a GTX 970M GPU. We wish that MSI could have packed the laptop with a Blue-Ray drive too.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/05/2015
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 75% performance: 75% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

GTX965M重任在肩!微星GE72游戏本首测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2015

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


4720HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.948 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


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.


80%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2015-03-11 (Update: 2015-03-11)