Taiwanese MSI Corporation is one of the largest companies manufacturing computer equipment. It is known to a wide range of consumers as a supplier of high-quality motherboards, video cards, and other computer components. In early 2012, the Asian giant announced that it would focus all its material and technical resources on the production and promotion of gaming laptops. The company practically refuses to be present in all other segments of the microelectronics and computer equipment market. In the same year, the MSI GT 70 laptop won two prizes at the international exhibition COMPUTEX.
MSI line of computers
We will do a short review of MSI laptops. They are presented in several segments. These are MSI GP, GX, GT, GS, GE.
MSI GPs are entry-level gaming laptops . They use the 840th graphics. This solution is for those who want to try for themselves what kind of device it is. The buyer can supplement the system with an SSD drive. It has everything you need for a gamer. This is a matte screen, comfortable keyboard, fairly high performance and cooling system.
MSI gaming laptops have one thing in common - maximum performance. This was achieved by using powerful "iron", as well as optimizing the interaction of the components with each other.
GT Series Overview
The massiveness of this computer is immediately striking. She is impressive. All elements are tightly arranged. Between the panels and the components of the body you can see only minimal gaps. This gives it a severe appearance, but at the same time adds solidity. The lid is clearly and conveniently fixed in various positions. We can assume that this he has earned the first positive reviews. MSI laptops weigh almost four kilograms. Such a device will be difficult to hold in one hand. This is especially true for girls and those who like to walk around the city with a computer in their bag. Now you should linger a bit on the keyboard. The buttons in it are arranged according to the "golden triangle", a multi-colored backlight. There is a wide selection of color options.
MSI Stuffing
If we talk about games online, then such an indicator as stable operation with the network is important. MSI gaming laptops feature a dedicated Big Foot Gaming LAN graphics card. It is based on Advance Game Detect technology. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that in the first place is the processing of data from games. The rest of the information flow is processed later. The screen with a resolution of FullHD and 1920x1080 px has a diagonal of 17.3 ". It has great brightness and contrast, and power consumption is minimal.
Windows 8 is installed on MSI laptops. The system and games are powered by a powerful quad- core Intel Core i7 3630 QM processor with a frequency of 2.4 GHz, as well as 6 GB of RAM. This is another reason to earn good reviews.
MSI laptops are equipped with a GeForce GTX 670 graphics card with 3 GB of memory. Hard disk capacity is 750 GB. Some models can be equipped with a RAID array with an SSD drive. Disk read speed is 800 MB / s.
Available technology
These laptops use a wide range of ultra-modern designs. For example, the Audio Boost system is aimed at creating the highest quality sound in the headphones. At the same time, the audio connectors on the panel are gold-plated, and the amplifier is characterized by a very low level of distortion and extraneous noise.
MSI TDE technology helps speed up the system when demanding tasks are required. Another novelty is Cooler Boost. This is an additional cooling system for laptops under high loads.
True, there is a small fly in the ointment in this huge barrel of honey. For experienced gamers, when it comes to maximum settings, this laptop will be rather weak. They will have to take a more powerful system.
GE Series Overview
If you compare the laptop MSI GT70 and MSI GE70, then the second will seem like his little brother. Firstly, it is half the price. This can be explained by more modest characteristics. Secondly, the processor already has an Intel Core i5 3210M with a frequency of 2.5 GHz. Only 500 GB HDD. The screen resolution is also noticeably lower, it is 1600 x 900 px. At the same time, the diagonal remained the same - 17.3 ".
The GeForce 660 M graphics card already has two gigabytes of memory. Nevertheless, this laptop allows you to comfortably play all existing games both alone and over the network. The cooling system is enough to ensure that the laptop does not overheat even in the most difficult conditions. Depending on the configuration, it can be equipped with a keyboard backlight. Its dimensions make it easy to take the device with you on the road. The GE series is most popular due to the optimal combination of price and quality.
Gaming Ultrabooks
New to the company are the MSI GS 60 notebooks that have received good reviews. This is a series of thin computers. Due to their lightness and compactness, they can be safely called the first ultra-thin gaming laptops. Despite the thickness, such devices have quite powerful graphics (starting from the 850th and ending with the 870th).
There is no DVD drive in the GS series, but practice has shown that it is becoming less and less necessary for games. This is due to the fact that most of the new products are being bought now through various online services, and few people purchase regular disks for installation. Therefore, to achieve the greatest compactness, it was decided to remove it. The laptop uses an ordinary matrix, but a high-quality screen is immediately visible: matte, non-reflective, with good viewing angles.
AMD base
The MSI GX series are based on AMD graphics. The 290th graphic is currently in use. It is very fast, so there is no problem playing at high resolution and at maximum settings. The processor is here, respectively, on the new Kaveri platform.
Latest game monster
MSI GT 72 is a completely new model. This laptop has a more aggressive design. Even better cooling system, even more features. The most powerful video graphics that can be delivered at the moment is used. The laptop supports Super Raid and Super Raid 2 - MSI's patented technology. This model is designed for extreme gamers, as well as for those who want to get the best product in the MSI line. It is supposed to replace the lineup of the GT 60 and GT 70.
A bit about equipment
Options MSI gaming laptops as follows:
1. Heavy and large charger.
2. Instructions, drivers for the MSI laptop and system recovery disk.
3. Additional slide for a second hard drive or SSD.
The batteries last for 1.5-2 hours of continuous play. In gentle mode, it can work for about six hours. The RAM slots are empty, since all 8 GB are wired to the motherboard. Therefore, RAM can be expanded as much as you like. It also provides space for a second HDD or SSD drive. The metal corrugated cover protects the MSI laptop well.
You can find out how to enable additional software in the toolbar at the top. Everything is very convenient and understandable. On the sides are all the necessary connectors and outputs for today. It remains to add that the built-in camera on the MSI laptop is also of good quality and perfectly completes the image of this gaming monster.
Cost
If we talk about prices, they are quite high. For the money you can collect a very good home gaming computer. But here all the salt in the mobility of the device. True, the prices in the lineup vary significantly. Of course, it all depends on the processor, video card, the presence of an SSD-drive and a second disk, additional RAM, etc. For comparison, it is worth noting that the MSI GT 60 without a second disk and additional memory with an Intel Core i7 processor will cost about 60,000 rubles.
All models deserve only positive feedback. MSI laptops leave a good impression regarding customization and ergonomics. It immediately catches the eye and remembers the excellent design. The keyboard backlight is very comfortable and does not irritate the eyes. These laptops fully meet the requirements of the player who takes the device with him and always wants to have a good playground. They can play your favorite games without losing quality and having fun. For most gamers, they will fulfill with dignity all the assigned functions. This completes the review of MSI laptops.