MSI GT72 2PC-076XPL
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Source: Notebookspec.com
TH→EN Archive.org versionPositive: High performance; super RAID 3; good cooling system. Negative: Heavy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2014
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MSI offers yet another gaming laptop model with many options with the MSI GT72 2PC-076XPL. It is difficult to recognize a MSI laptop by design only, since they use a common black chassis with multi-colored LED SteelSeries keyboard.
The Windows 8.1 laptop houses the 17.3 inch FHD anti-glare display with nice clarity and colors. There is an Intel 4th Core i7 Processor clocked at 2.5 GHz, a maximum of 32 GB DDRL3 1600MHz RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M graphics chip with either 6 GB or 3 GB GDDR5. Users can choose their storage solution. Options range up to 512 GB Super RAID 3 + 1 TB HDD. The MSI GT72 2PC-076XPL also comes with a few optional accessories such as a BD writer, BD combo or DVD Super Multi optical drive.
Audio is also good with 2.1 channel Dynaudio speakers with Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 technology. Other features include a FHD webcam, an SD card reader, Bluetooth 4.0 and impressively up to 6 USB 3.0 ports. The 9-cell lithium ion battery is a powerhouse.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M: High-end graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M 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.
4710HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.5 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.» 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.
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.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
