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Nvidia GeForce 940MX DDR3 Review - inside the MSI CX72

We had the chance to test the new GeForce 940MX inside a pre-sample of the MSI CX72 notebook. We use the following article to compare it with the old GeForce 940M, show numerous benchmarks and check what games can be smoothly played with the DDR3 version of the 940MX.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 17.3"

Klaus Hinum, 10 Mar 2016 15:00

86% DogHouse Systems Mobius SS (Clevo P770DM) Notebook Review

Top Dog performance. We check out DogHouse Systems performance gaming notebook in the highly competitive 17-inch DTR space. This Clevo-based system brings everything we've come to expect from the barebones manufacturer.

Intel Core i7-6700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 3.8 kg

Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2016 07:07

Face Off: Dell XPS 13 9350 vs XPS 13 9343 vs. XPS 13 9333

XPS 13 roundup. We compare and contrast the recent generations of XPS 13 notebooks to see what exactly has changed over time and if the latest model is really worth an upgrade over the outgoing generation.

Allen Ngo, 09 Mar 2016 10:25

72% Toshiba Satellite C55-C-1NE Notebook Review

Average Joe? The Toshiba Satellite C55-C is an entry-level notebook designed for word processing and multimedia tasks. The spec sheet lacks any real highlights - but maybe there are hidden surprises we have yet to discover?

Intel Core i3-5005U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 15.6", 2.2 kg

Andreas Kilian, 09 Mar 2016 08:19

76% Lenovo Yoga 500-14ISK Notebook Review

Don't expect too much! Lenovo's Yoga 500 is another 2-in-1 convertible with a 14-inch screen on the market. It is supposed to continue the success of the Yoga series from last year. The Lenovo Yoga 500 is equipped with a Skylake Intel Core i5, and there are also configurations with a GeForce 920M GPU.

Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 14", 1.8 kg

Sebastian Bade, 08 Mar 2016 09:07

85% Asus Zenbook UX303UA-R4051T Subnotebook Review

There is strength in tranquility. The Zenbook UX303 series has been available since 2014 and Asus now ships the devices with Skylake processors from Intel. Our review unit with an i7 CPU can score with quiet operation and low temperatures, but can the performance convince as well?

Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg

Andreas Kilian, 07 Mar 2016 18:00

Far Cry Primal Notebook Benchmarks

Stone Age with modern technology. While the fourth iteration was placed in an imaginary region somewhere close to the Himalayas, “Far Cry Primal” jumps back more than 10000 years. We checked the hardware requirements for surviving in the wilderness.

Florian Glaser, 07 Mar 2016 17:57

72% Lenovo IdeaPad 500-15ACZ Notebook Review

Disappointing. It has been a while since we have had a laptop based on a dual graphics solution by AMD. However, Lenovo seemingly does everything to let the IdeaPad look as bad as possible in our tests.

AMD A10-8700P, Radeon R6 M340DX, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 06 Mar 2016 21:03

80% Schenker F516 Flex i5-6400T (Clevo N350DW) Notebook Review

Solid office notebook. The F516 Flex from Schenker Technologies is a configurable office notebook. Besides a 15.6-inch IPS display, it uses desktop processors, which can be easily replaced if necessary.

Intel Core i5-6400T, HD Graphics 530, 15.6", 2.7 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Mar 2016 23:11

84% Gigabyte P37X v5 Notebook Review

Hot laptop. Gigabyte refreshes its thin 17.3-inch gaming notebook and equips it with a modern Skylake CPU. The cooling does, however, have problems with the fast components and the processor in particular warms up quite a bit.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 2.9 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Mar 2016 05:39

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T560 (Core i5, SSHD) Ultrabook Review

Faster, higher, stronger? Lenovo's new ThinkPad T560 convinces with a wide viewing angle IPS display and promises more performance and longer battery runtimes thanks to the Skylake platform. However, the other changes of the 15-inch device are very subtle – is it still enough for the victory in its class?

Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Till Schönborn, 05 Mar 2016 05:31

81% HP Spectre x360 15-ap012dx Convertible Review

4K UHD update. The recently released Spectre x360 15 is available in FHD and UHD display options. Are those smaller pixels really worth the extra cost? We compare the two models to see what drawbacks and benefits one may have over the other.

Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 1.9 kg

Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2016 22:50

78% Lenovo G50-80 Notebook Review

No frills. Visually, the G50 doesn't stray from the typical look we've come to expect from Lenovo. The internal components are solid and while the notebook isn't what we'd call a highlight, it's a very decent package overall.

Intel Core i5-5257U, Iris Graphics 6100, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 02 Mar 2016 20:43

88% Asus Zenbook UX305UA-FC040T Subnotebook Review

Long lasting. A Skylake processor implies higher performance in the Zenbook UX305 without negative impact on the battery runtimes. The fast SSD, Full HD display and good keyboard remain unchanged.

Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 02 Mar 2016 07:08

83% Razer Blade Stealth Subnotebook Review

Extra sharp. Razer has honed its ultra-thin design philosophy even further to provide the sleekest 12.5-inch Ultrabook yet for just under $1000 USD. It's a genuinely compact notebook from a gaming-centric company that even non-gamers will want to consider purchasing.

Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 12.5", 1.3 kg

Allen Ngo, 29 Feb 2016 04:01

80% Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 Notebook Review

Well-equipped. Toshiba’s multimedia all-rounder Satellite L50-C-275 is priced at just under 750 Euros (~$826). Considering its good features and properties (including a Full HD IPS display, a fast SSD, good battery runtimes and GeForce graphics), the price is fair.

Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 930M, 15.6", 2.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, 25 Feb 2016 04:08

84% Asus Zenbook UX303UA-FN121T Subnotebook Review

Skylake upgrade. The Zenbook still manages decent battery runtimes even with Skylake innards. However, that involves making compromises compared with the Broadwell models. The poor screen will not win any awards.

Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 24 Feb 2016 17:33

Face Off: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. HP Spectre x2 12 vs. Fujitsu Stylistic Q665

The better Windows tablet. Microsoft isn't the only manufacturer of Windows tablets. Competitors are slowly but surely catching up to the respected Surface series of tablets to be considered serious alternatives. Do the Spectre x2 12 and Stylistic Q665 offer something that a Surface won't?

Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2016 07:32

82% Schenker XMG A516 (Clevo N150RF) Notebook Review

Well-rounded. With the XMG A516, Schenker Technologies extends their gaming portfolio with a compact 15-inch notebook. The 2016 edition of the GeForce GTX 965M GPU promises enough performance for current titles at Full-HD resolution. Our review examines the other aspects of the new notebook as well.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M, 15.6", 2.5 kg

Florian Glaser, 24 Feb 2016 03:26

88% Dell XPS 13 9350 (i7-6560U, QHD+) Ultrabook Review

Maxed out. Our latest XPS 13 is equipped to the brim with a 3200x1800 resolution touchscreen, Core i7-6560U CPU, Iris Graphics 540, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Is this higher cost SKU worth the extra horsepower?

Intel Core i7-6560U, Iris Graphics 540, 13.3", 1.3 kg

Allen Ngo, 23 Feb 2016 17:30

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M DDR3 vs. GDDR5 Review

DDR3 or GDDR5? Nvidia's GTX 950M is available in two different memory configurations. We compare the performance of the DDR3 and GDDR5 version.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6"

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Feb 2016 21:35

87% Alienware 17 R3 Notebook Review

Marathon runner. There are many powerful gaming notebooks, but only a few provide long battery runtimes. The third revision of the Alienware 17 turns out to be surprisingly enduring.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 3.7 kg

Florian Glaser, 22 Feb 2016 18:26

82% Gigabyte P55W v5 Notebook Review

Enduring. There are no obvious performance gains in Gigabyte's gaming laptop when compared with the predecessor. However, the new Skylake processor leads to a considerably better battery life. Furthermore, a fast NVMe SSD is also on board.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 15.6", 2.6 kg

Sascha Mölck, 20 Feb 2016 23:39

76% Acer Aspire E13 ES1-311 Notebook Review

Long-lasting. The Aspire is a compact, 13.3-inch subnotebook. The laptop's distinguishing features are its low price of approximately 350 Euros (~$388) and its long battery life. However, the laptop's fan can get annoying.

Intel Pentium N3540, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 13.3", 1.6 kg

Sascha Mölck, 18 Feb 2016 21:43

81% Toshiba Satellite P50-C-188 Notebook Review

All-rounder. Toshiba combines a Skylake processor with a GeForce GTX 950M graphics core and completes the bundle with a Full HD IPS display and the multimedia all-rounder for home use is ready. However, the computer has some weaknesses despite a price of just fewer than 1000 Euros (~$1113).

Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 18 Feb 2016 18:40

79% MSI GS60 6QE Ghost Pro Notebook Review

Gaming with Skylake. MSI has updated its GS60 by equipping it with a new Skylake processor. But this is not the only new feature of the new model. However, the drawbacks of the old model are still issues in the current gaming companion.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 15.6", 2 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 18 Feb 2016 18:17

82% HP Spectre x360 15 ap011dx Convertible Review

15-inch convertible done right. Smaller convertibles like the Yoga 900 tend to work very well due to the lighter and more portable form factor. Scaling up to a 15-inch screen size has proven difficult, but HP is the first to hit it out of the park.

Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 1.9 kg

Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2016 10:13

79% MSI WS60-6QJE316H11 Workstation Review

Too thin? The mobile workstation WS60 from MSI offers very powerful components in a slim chassis, but the mobility suffers from poor battery runtimes. Are there more compromises you have to make for the compact design?

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, 15.6", 2 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Feb 2016 04:12

Face Off: MSI WT72 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P70 vs. HP ZBook 17 G2

Serious workstation. We nail down the core differences between these 17.3-inch mobile workhorses. Which one comes out on top?

Allen Ngo, 15 Feb 2016 05:12

77% Lenovo IdeaPad 300S-11IBR Netbook Review

Average. Lenovo's small Netbook features a matte display and works silently. However, the battery life is only average for an 11.6-inch computer.

Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 11.6", 1.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 13 Feb 2016 20:40

78% HP Stream 13-c102ng Notebook Review

Colorful. Once again, the second generation of HP's new Stream 13 stands out from the masses with its colors. It is a kind of Windows alternative to inexpensive Chromebooks. The very solid overall concept is, however, affected by some minor flaws.

Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 13.3", 1.5 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 12 Feb 2016 09:29

XCOM 2 Notebook Benchmarks

Just one more round, honey. While XCOM 2's gameplay has been received with great enthusiasm, XCOM 2's graphics currently leave something to be desired. Read on to find out which laptop GPUs will enable players to effectively wipe the aliens off the face of the Earth.

Florian Glaser, 11 Feb 2016 06:25

78% Acer Aspire ES1-731-P4A6 Notebook Review

Braswell Office. With the Acer Aspire ES1-731 you will get a simple 17.3-inch office notebook. It works quietly, requires little energy and delivers a decent keyboard.

Intel Pentium N3700, HD Graphics (Braswell), 17.3", 3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 10 Feb 2016 17:44

83% Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Notebook Review

The hunt continues. The Predator 17 is the second device from Acer's new gaming series. Despite the bulky chassis, the cooling solution cannot completely convince us.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 17.3", 4.1 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Feb 2016 02:58

88% Dell XPS 15 9550 (Core i7, FHD) Notebook Review

Finally on its feet. After a series of software issues, we decided to check up once again on a different SKU of the XPS 15 to see if those problematic areas have been patched up. The results are outstanding.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2 kg

Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 06:43

81% Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE Notebook Review

Lack of endurance. Lenovo's 13.3-inch subnotebook attracts with its good connectivity. However, the battery life is, unfortunately, just middling.

Intel Core i7-5500U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 13.3", 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 09 Feb 2016 04:22