MSI GE72 6QF-009RU Apache Pro
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Reviews for the MSI GE72 6QF-009RU Apache Pro
Source: Hitek
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/22/2015
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 40%
Source: Ferra.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good display; stable operation under load; compact and lightweight; excellent price / quality ratio. Negative: Small battery and high energy consumption.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2016
Source: Ixbt
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful hardware; good sound; stylish design; good keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2016
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good quality materials; good keyboard; newest processor generation; good connectivity; outstanding sound quality. Negative: Weak cooling system; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2015
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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.
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.
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.
17.30": 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.
2.9 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.
72%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
