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MSI GE73 8RF-008 Raider RGB

Specifications

MSI GE73 8RF-008 Raider RGB
MSI GE73 8RF-008 Raider RGB (GE73 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H 6 x 2.2 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1480 MHz, Memory: 8000 MHz, GDDR5, 256-bit connection, ForceWare 397.93, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, 2x 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2400, Dual-Channel, 2 of 2 slots used, max. 32 GB
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, Chi Mei N173HHE-G32 (CMN1747), TN WLED, Full-HD; 120 Hz, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM370
Storage
Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NY, 256 GB 
, SATA-III-SSD + HGST HTS721010A9E630, 1 TB HDD, 7200 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC1220 @ Intel Cannon Lake PCH
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Mikrofoneingang, Kopfhörerausgang, Card Reader: SD,SDHC,SDXC, TPM 2.0
Networking
Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 30 x 419 x 287 ( = 1.18 x 16.5 x 11.3 in)
Battery
51 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 2 speakers (3 watts), 2 subwoofers (3 watts), Keyboard: Chiclet (SteelSeries RGB), Keyboard Light: yes, 230-watt power supply, Norton Security (Testversion), XSplit Gamecaster (Trial), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.948 kg ( = 103.99 oz / 6.5 pounds), Power Supply: 780 g ( = 27.51 oz / 1.72 pounds)
Price
2019 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 88.2% - very good
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 94%, features: 63%, display: 88% mobility: 63%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 79%

Reviews for the MSI GE73 8RF-008 Raider RGB

86.4% MSI GE73 8RF Raider RGB (i7-8750H, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Light organ. MSI equips the GE73 8RF with a hexa-core Coffee Lake-series processor, which provides a significant increase in performance over its predecessor. The notebook smoothly runs all current computer games on its responsive 120-Hz TN panel (Full-HD).
MSI GE73 Raider RGB 8RF Review
Source: Overclock3d English Archive.org version
It doesn't seem all that long ago that gaming laptops finally made the move away from mobile variants of desktop hardware, to fitting desktop hardware onto a mobile platform. The major push from all three big companies - Nvidia, Intel and AMD - towards greater efficiency meant that you were no longer crippled when comparing a desktop to a laptop of similar specifications.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/07/2018

Foreign Reviews

90% MSI GE73 Raider RGB 8RF incelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Обзор MSI GE73 Raider RGB 8RF: нужны ли игровым ноутбукам 6-ядерные процессоры
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; great built quality. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2018
Test: MSI GE73 Raider RGB 8RF - herní notebook a nejnovější procesor Intel Core i7 s šesti jádry
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; decent display; backlit keys. Negative: Slow SSD.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2018

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile: Pascal based high-end mobile graphics card based on a cut down GP104 (like the GTX 1080) and GDDR5 graphics memory. Successor to the GTX 980M with a 10 Watts higher TDP. Similar to the desktop GTX 1070 performance wise, but with more shaders and lower clock speeds.

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.


i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). » 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.


2.948 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.


88.2%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2018-06- 3 (Update: 2018-06- 3)