MSI GT72S 6QD Dominator G-037

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60% MSI GT72S Dominator Pro review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
It's difficult to recommend a $3,099 laptop with such terrible battery life. For that kind of money you could build a truly monstrous desktop rig, one that would obliterate any laptop. If you're only concerned with power, the GT72S has you covered. The GTX 980 graphics card means you can run games at settings far and above most other laptops, and light years ahead of any current console experience. At the end of the day, the PC Specialist Octane II and the Origin EON17-SLX are high-end sports cars, while the MSI GT72S Dominator Pro is an '86 Camaro SS. It's powerful, it gets the job done, but it's plastic and garish.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

MSI GT72S 6QD Dominator G
Source: Gaming Laptops Junky Archive.org version
Well, mixed feelings. First of all, the performance / price ratio isn’t as good as previous GT72 Dominator G with Broadwell CPU. For $1800-$1900 you also get a 128GB NVMe SSD + beg + headphone, but all of these are maybe worth $100, maybe a little more. In the meanwhile, you lose the 75HZ display. Secondly, no Thunderbolt 3 or another eGPU solution which start to become more and more viable solution.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2015

MSI GT72S Dominator Pro G Preview - Full GTX 980 Gaming Notebook
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
Last month NVIDIA introduced the world to the GTX 980 in a new form factor for gaming notebook. Using the same Maxwell GPU, the same performance levels but with slightly tweaked power delivery and TDPs, notebooks powered by the GTX 980 promise to be a noticeable step faster than anything before it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/12/2015

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Model: Another gaming laptop by MSI, the GT72S-6QD Dominator offers very similar specifications with its lineup sibling, the GT72S-6QE Dominator Pro G. Albeit at a bulkier 3.81 kg, the GT72S-6QD Dominator comes with a 6th generation Intel i7-6820HK quad core processor (Skylake). With similar high performance capabilities as the previous generations, the Skylake technology allows lower power consumption, which is a great addition especially for heavy usage and mobility. As a gaming device, this model definitely does not disappoint with its NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics adapter despite being inferior to the Dominator Pro G’s GTX 980M. It makes for smooth performance in most of demanding games and programs.

Coupled with its optional Super Raid 4 storage configuration, loading games is expected to be in mere seconds due to its extreme read speeds of over 3300 MB/s. It is also a treat for multimedia usage with its Dynaudio system including a subwoofer, which provides pleasing audio for music, movies or games, although it is a bit lacking in bass. Similarly to its better sibling, the GT72S-6QD Dominator comes with Windows 10 Home, a 17.3 inch Full HD wide-viewing angle True Color display, a Steel Series keyboard with full-color backlight, a substantial amount of USB ports with six USB 3.0 ports and one USB 3.1 Type-C super port in its bulky exterior.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M:

Second fastest high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell GM204 chip from 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.  

6820HK: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» 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.

3.8 kg:

Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight. 

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.

60%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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