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MSI GF63 8RC

Specifications

MSI GF63 8RC
MSI GF63 8RC (GF63 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-8300H 4 x 2.3 - 4 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1354 MHz, Memory: 7008 MHz, GDDR5, 398.35, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4-2666, 1333.3 MHz, 19-19-19-43, Single-Channel
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, AU Optronics B156HAN02.1, IPS, ID: AUO21ED, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM370
Storage
Seagate BarraCuda Pro Compute 1TB ST1000LM049, 1024 GB 
, 7200 rpm
Soundcard
Intel Cannon Lake-H/S - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: SD
Networking
Qualcomm Atheros AR8171/8175 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless AC 9462 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.x
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 21.7 x 359 x 254 ( = 0.85 x 14.13 x 10 in)
Battery
51 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 3-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Additional features
Speakers: 2x 2W Speaker, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Dragon Center 2.2, SCM, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.86 kg ( = 65.61 oz / 4.1 pounds), Power Supply: 594 g ( = 20.95 oz / 1.31 pounds)
Price
750 USD

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 91%, features: 42%, display: 83% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 81%

Reviews for the MSI GF63 8RC

79% MSI GF63 8RC (i5-8300H, GTX 1050) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
The GF63 is nearly the same size and weight as the GS65 but for hundreds of dollars less. MSI has created an excellent budget gaming system that's also light enough for schoolwork and travel.
MSI GF63 first look: The best £1000 gaming notebook from Computex 2018
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
It may not have the wow factor of many competing notebooks to arrive at Computex 2018, but by focusing on the fundamentals, MSI has managed to create one of the most impressive-looking affordable gaming laptops I’ve seen in quite some time.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2018
MSI's GF63 laptop is a rig for gamers on a budget
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Unveiled at Computex in Taipei, MSI's GF63 is a gaming laptop that's not too thick, not too heavy, has a gorgeous slim-bezel display and is only $999.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/07/2018
Hands on: MSI GF63 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MSI GF63’s slim chassis, ample gaming performance and affordable price point have made thin-and-light gaming laptops more accessible than ever before.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2018

Foreign Reviews

Gaming-Notebook mit starkem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2018
MSI GF63 le gamer mobile pour jouer sans se ruiner
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; large screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/05/2018

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

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.


i5-8300H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates four processor cores clocked at 2.3 - 4 GHz (3.9 GHz with 4 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

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


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.


79%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2018-06-23 (Update: 2018-06-23)