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MSI GT780R

Specifications

MSI GT780R
MSI GT780R (GT780 Series)
Processor
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M - 1536 MB VRAM, Core: 775 MHz, Memory: 1250 MHz, Shader: 1550 MHz; GDDR5-VRAM, ForceWare 268.12
Memory
16 GB 
, 4x 4096 MB DDR3-RAM (1333 MHz)
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, CMO1720, Full HD, LED Backlight, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM67
Storage
2x WDC Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT-22A0RT0 (RAID 0), 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm, Two HDDs—RAID 0 (1000 GB total)
Soundcard
Realtek ALC892 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Headphone jack/SPDIF, microphone input, line out, line in (7.1 out), Card Reader: SD,SDXC,SDHC,MMC,MS,MS PRO,xD
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 3.0
Optical drive
TSSTcorp DVDWBD TS-LB23A
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 61 x 428 x 288 ( = 2.4 x 16.85 x 11.34 in)
Battery
87 Wh Lithium-Ion, 7800 mAh, 9 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p (1280x720)
Additional features
Power Supply: 150 watts, Drivers and Tools DVD, Corel WinDVD, MAGIX Software Suite, 24 Months Warranty,
Weight
3.88 kg ( = 136.86 oz / 8.55 pounds), Power Supply: 780 g ( = 27.51 oz / 1.72 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 77.6% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 91%, features: 80%, display: 88% mobility: 67%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 83%

Reviews for the MSI GT780R

84% Review MSI GT780R Notebook | Notebookcheck
Gaming Power. After bringing a multitude of mid-grade graphics cards to the market, Nvidia is finally showcasing its new high-end GeForce 500 series. The MSI GT780R will be one of the first notebooks to boast the GTX 560M. But can the MSI truly set itself apart from other gaming notebooks?
80% MSI GT780R Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
So if you really want a powerful desktop replacement laptop, without wanting to use it on your laps, the MSI GT780R is one of the best machines out there. It’s incredibly fast, maybe not as fast as some laptops with SLI configurations, but then again the noise levels are acceptably low, and you’re not really going to hurt your bank account with it either.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% MSI GX780R Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The GX780R is a definite improvement over MSI’s earlier gaming notebooks, but it’s not quite there, yet. At Rs.1,20,000, it’s still very expensive and the fact is, it doesn't look or feel like a premium notebook. It has some good things going for it like good audio quality, multi-coloured backlit keyboard, good set of hardware components and multi-channel audio out. Having said that, the build quality is still questionable, as the plastics feel too flimsy and weak. Also, for this price, you don’t get a Blu-ray drive. The battery life is below average and the keyboard feels a bit cramped. The Dell XPS 17 will give you the same features and performance for a lot less, plus you get 3DVision support as well and the build quality and design is miles ahead.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

80% Review: MSI GT 780 Gaming Notebook
Source: Ocaholic.ch German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/12/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
84% Test MSI GT780R Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 91% display: 88% mobility: 67% workmanship: 78% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 83%
Обзор игрового ноутбука MSI GT780R: отстрел конкурентов начался
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
heavy, strong performance, good price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2011
MSI GT780R – bärbar gamingdator
Source: SweClockers SV→EN Archive.org version
Positive: performance, equipment, workmanship, keyboard, display, speakers; negative: software, touchpad, fan noise
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2011

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M:

The successor of the GeForce GTX 460M based on the new GF116 chip. The performance is about 13% better than the 460M but with similar power requirements due to hardware optimizations.

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.  


2630QM: 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.


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.


3.88 kg:

Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight. 


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.


77.6%: 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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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2011-06-20 (Update: 2012-05-26)