MSI GT680 Series

MSI GT680R-i71651BLW7U

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Average Score: 76.5% - good

Reviews

MSI GT680R review (Intel Core i7 2630QM Sandy Bridge, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M)
Source: Gaming on Laptops Archive.org version
My impressions about the MSI GT680R are very positive. With the exception of the monitor, the rest of the laptop makes for an almost perfect gaming laptop: good performance, good cooling, good sound, good battery… But the gaming laptop market is very competitive and other brands offer more extras, such as backlit keyboard, 3D screen, or more performance … We need to know the price to judge if it’s competitive enough and if it can deliver that extra performance it promises (MSI Iberia has promised us a commercial unit for evaluation when they are available). In the meantime, keep an eye on it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/11/2011

Foreign Reviews

Multimedia-Notebooks mit Intels Core-i-2000-Prozessoren
Source: c't - 10/11
battery runtime satisfying, performance very good, 3D-games satisfying, display satisfying, fan very bad
Comparison, , Long, Date: 05/01/2011

70% MSI GT680-R, portátil gamer a precio razonable
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

MSI GT680: uragano di potenza
Source: Pc Tuner IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2011

MSI GT680 - játékos notebook újratöltve
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2011

83% MSI GT680R
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 83%

MSI GT680R-008US

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Average Score: 85% - good

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95% MSI GT680 Gaming Laptop Review (SSD/Bluray/i7/Nvidia)
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
MSI are selling three models of this machine right now on Scan, and the one we received was the top of the pile, featuring 8GB of ram, a Bluray drive and an Intel SSD configured as the boot drive. You can check out the configurations over here. We would have loved an option for an orange backlit keyboard as it really would have improved the overall appearance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 95%

MSI GT680R Notebook Review: Sandybridge for Gamers
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
MSI’s GT680R does have its advantages. The sound quality is superb, and the connectivity options – as well as their placement – are superior to the competition. But these advantages do not justify the higher price. The story might be different if MSI built this laptop with higher quality materials, and it might be different if the touchpad wasn’t a mess. As it stands, however, the MSI GT680R costs too much for what it offers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2011

80% MSI GT680R-008US
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The $1,499 MSI GT680R-008US is a powerful mid-size gaming rig that offers lots of performance in a fairly portable design. We wish that MSI made different choices when it came to keyboard design and speaker placement, but otherwise this system is a big improvement over the last generation. For those who prefer Alienware's design, an M17x with the same CPU and GPU, but with 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, and a 1600 x 900 display will set you back $1,574. But if you want a full HD screen and a full terabyte of storage for a better price, the GT680 is a very good value.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MSI GT680 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
It's not the most stylish or best-built gaming laptop we've seen, but when it comes to features and power for the money, few rivals can match the MSI GT680. Throw in an above-average screen, impressive speakers and excellent battery life, and this is one portable games machine that's easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 70%

MSI GT680 Sandy Bridge Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
MSI has combined some of today's best technologies in the new GT680R. This notebook boasts of a 2nd Generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor along with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics and 1.5GB of video memory. It also has a vibrant 15.6-inch display that's capable of full HD (1980x1080) resolution.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2011

MSI GT680R (i7-2720QM)

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MSI GT 680 : Demonstration Inside
Source: Cowcotland FR→EN Archive.org version
impressive SSD
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2011

MSI GT680 — игровой и сравнительно недорогой
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
performance good, fan good but loud, good speakers, low resolution
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/08/2011

MSI GT680R-017F

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Average Score: 76.67% - good

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80% MSI GT680 review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Not all laptops are created equal. Some are designed to be super-lightweight, ready to be slung over your shoulder and taken off on an adventure.The MSI GT680 is angry all over, from the glowing orange lights that adorn its edges to the powerful processor in its black heart. It's here to master your games and fuel your nightmares.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% MSI GT680R-017F : jouer sans s’encombrer
Source: Erenumerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Test: MSI GT680R
Source: HwT DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 40% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%

MSI GT680-055AU

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Average Score: 82% - good

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80% MSI GT680 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
A great out-and-out gaming laptop, just don't use it for work.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Wolf in sheep's clothing? MSI GT680-055AU notebook review
Source: APC Mag Archive.org version
I want to unreservedly recommend the MSI GT680-055AU, but for all the good stuff it has inside, the outside simply doesn’t match up. The build quality and glossy surfaces detract from what would otherwise be a stellar product. Many will buy it for the specs alone, but just as many will opt for a similar specced notebook with the looks to match.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

96% Zocker-Notebooks
Source: PC Games Hardware - 6/11
Review Type Unknown, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 96%

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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.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M:

High-end DirectX 11 graphics card based on the GF106 chip using GDDR5 graphics memory (up to 1.5 GB).

» 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.  

2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. 

2720QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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

3.5 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

3.5 kg:

80.36%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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

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