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MSI GX640-i5447LW7P

Specifications

MSI GX640-i5447LW7P
MSI GX640-i5447LW7P (GX640 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-430M 2 x 2.3 - 2.5 GHz, Arrandale
Graphics adapter
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 625 MHz, Memory: 1000 MHz, GDDR5, 10.4
Memory
4 GB 
, 2x 2048 MByte DDR3-8500 (1066 MHz)
Display
15.40 inch 16:10, 1680 x 1050 pixel, SEC3946, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM55
Storage
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9500420AS, 500 GB 
, 7200 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC888/1200 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 56k V.92 Modem, 1 Infrared, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: headphone, microphone, line in, line out (7.1 analogue audio + S/PDIF), Card Reader: MMC, SD, MS, xD
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.0
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633C
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 36 x 360 x 260 ( = 1.42 x 14.17 x 10.24 in)
Battery
85 Wh Lithium-Ion, 7200mAh, 9-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel
Additional features
Accessories: gaming mouse, driver and tools CD, warranty booklet, quick start guide, Software: Cinema Pro-Mode, Eco-Utility, ArcSoft Software Suite, Microsoft Works 8.5, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1200 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.33% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 84%, features: 84%, display: 76% mobility: 59%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 61%

Reviews for the MSI GX640-i5447LW7P

79% Review MSI GX640-i5447LW7P Notebook | Notebookcheck
New hardware, old weaknesses. The latest addition to MSI's gaming range is the new GX640. On the outside nothing has changed, but under the surface lurks a particularly powerful graphics card, the Radeon HD 5850 GDDR5. Is it all too much for the modest 15-inch case?
81% Test MSI GX640-i5447LW7P Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 82% display: 70% mobility: 73% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 75% emissions: 67%
75% Обзор геймерского ноутбука MSI Megabook GX640-i5447LW7P
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 81% display: 88% mobility: 31% emissions: 51%

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850:

The HD 5850 is a slower clocked HD 5870 and is reliant on fast GDDR5 memory to perform in the high-end segment. It is based on the Desktop HD 5770 chip but with a lower clock speed.

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.


430M:

The Core i5-430M is a middle class dual core CPU that features only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-640M) and clocks between 2.26-2.53 GHz (Turbo Mode). Furthermore, VT-d, trusted Execution and AES features are missing in the 430M. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 500-733 MHz) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.40":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.7 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.


78.33%: 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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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2010-05-16 (Update: 2012-05-26)