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MSI GX740-i7247LW7P

Specifications

MSI GX740-i7247LW7P
MSI GX740-i7247LW7P (GX740 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-720QM 4 x 1.6 - 2.8 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 700 MHz, Memory: 1000 MHz, GDDR5 VRAM, 8.14.10.0735
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR3 PC3-8500F, 2x2048MB, max 8GB
Display
17.00 inch 16:10, 1680 x 1050 pixel, Samsung SEC4A47, 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, 1 Modem, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: 4x Sound (headset/digital-out + SPDIF, microphone, line-out, line-in), Card Reader: 4in1
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
Optiarc DVD RW AD-7560S
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 42 x 395 x 280 ( = 1.65 x 15.55 x 11.02 in)
Battery
85 Wh Lithium-Ion, 9-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 3.0 Mp
Additional features
24 Months Warranty
Weight
3.37 kg ( = 118.87 oz / 7.43 pounds), Power Supply: 800 g ( = 28.22 oz / 1.76 pounds)
Price
1499 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 92%, performance: 96%, features: 90%, display: 74% mobility: 56%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 71%

Reviews for the MSI GX740-i7247LW7P

82% Review MSI GX740-i7247LW7P Gaming-Notebook | Notebookcheck
Some platforms are obviously dearly loved. This is also the case for the well-known, colorful 17" Gaming Barebone from MSI. With an Intel Core i7-720QM and ATI HD5870 graphics, it celebrates its return in the GX740 and promises first class gaming performance.
94% MSI GX740 17-inch Gaming Notebook
Source: Tweaktown English Archive.org version
If you want gaming performance and multimedia bliss at an affordable price, the MSI GX740 will get it done.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 92% performance: 97% features: 90% workmanship: 98%

Foreign Reviews

82% Test MSI GX740-i7247LW7P Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 95% display: 74% mobility: 56% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 77% emissions: 71%

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870:

High-end DirectX 11 graphics card based on a desktop HD5770. Models with GDDR5 are ideal but there may be a bottleneck due to the 128 Bit memory bus.

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.  


720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.00":

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

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


3.37 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


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.


86%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2010-05-21 (Update: 2012-05-26)