MSI GE72 6QF-009RU Apache Pro

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Model: The MSI GE72 6QF-009RU Apache Pro is a high performance laptop built for gaming purpose. It features 6th Generation Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor with Intel HM170 chipset, up to 32 GB DDR4-2133 RAM, 2 RAM slots, and a GeForce GTX970M graphic card with GDDR5 3 GB VRAM. As for storage, it features a 2.5” HDD slot and a NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 X4 slot. Thus, it supports both an HDD and an SSD. In addition, it comes with a DVD Super Multi Writer drive and a full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard.

As a gaming laptop, entertainment features such as audio and video are important. For audio, Sound by Dynaudio with woofer, exclusive Audio Boost Technology and the Nahimic Audio Enhancer make for quality audio output. The 17.3-inch display features Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The laptop's HD webcam is capable to capture 720p HD videos at 30 fps. For connectivity, it features Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Shield for Local Area Network connection and WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless communication. As for interfaces, it has a HDMI v1.4 port, a USB 2.0 port, two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port and a Mini-DisplayPort.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M:

Second fastest high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell GM204 chip from the GeForce GTX 900M series.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution. » 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.  
6700HQ: 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.
17.3":

This large display size is used for laptops which are mainly intended for an use on a desk.

Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.

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

This weight is representative for typical laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal.

MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI), is a Taiwan based computer hardware manufacturer since 1986 best known for desktop computer motherboards. MSI also designs and manufactures graphics cards, barebone PCs, notebook computers, networking products, servers, multimedia, consumer electronics, and storage devices. MSI, as most Taiwanese computer manufacturers, sells products on OEM/ODM basis. It also sells products worldwide based on its own brand name "MSI". The market share of laptops with the MSI brand is rather low.

MSI is not present in the smartphone market. As a laptop manufacturer, MSI has a medium market share and is not among the Top 10 global manufacturers. The ratings of MSI laptops are above average in the tests (as of 2016).

72%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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