A bunch of new gaming machines was launched recently alongside the release of the latest Intel 10th-Gen CPUs and NVIDIA RTX Super GPUs.
Some of those machines came from MSI, who launched three new laptops with these latest powerhouses from Intel and NVIDIA.
The new MSI GE66 Raider, GS66 Stealth, and Creator 17 are rigged with up to an Intel i9-10980HK processor that provides up to 50% performance boost from the i7-9750H. Its single-core turbo boost can reach up to 5.3GHz.
Those who are embracing ray-tracing, and just love great gaming graphics in general, will appreciate the machines’ GPU component. These machines can be rigged with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super.
The MSI GE66 Raider is more like your traditional gaming laptop. It has a spaceship-like aesthetic, with a panoramic RGB lighting on the bottom. It even got a Red Dot Awards for its impressive design.
It has a price of USD1,799 (~Php91,400) and will go on sale this April 15.
MSI GE66 Raider Specs
- Windows 10 Home / Windows 10 Pro
- 15.6-inch FHD IPS display, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, 300Hz/240Hz refresh rate
- 10th-Gen Intel Core i7-10750H/i9-10980HK processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- up to 64GB RAM
- 512GB/1TB NVMe SSD
- 1080p webcam
- SteelSeries per-key RGB keyboard
- 2x Dynaudio speaker
- Killer AX1650 Wi-Fi 6
- Killer E3100 Ethernet
- 1x USB Type-C Gen2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
- SD Card Reader
- SPDIR ESS Sabre HiFi
- HDMI 2.0, mini DisplayPort 1.4
- Dimensions: 14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92 inches
- Weight: 5.25 lbs
- 99.9Wh battery, 230-280W adapter
If you want something sleeker, then you should check out the MSI GS66 Stealth. It’s clean, simple, with no fancy RGB lighting other than the keyboard.
This thing costs USD1,599 (~Php81,200) and will also be available on April 15.
MSI GS66 Stealth Specs
- Windows 10 Home / Windows 10 Pro
- 15.6-inch FHD IPS display, 1920×1080 pixel resolution, 300Hz refresh rate
- FHD @ 144Hz, FHD @ 240Hz
- 10th-Gen Intel Core i7-10750H/i9-10980HK processor
- NVIDIA RTX 2060, 6GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- up to 64GB RAM
- 512GB/1TB NVMe SSD
- 2x 2W speakers
- 720p webcam
- SteelSeries per-key RGB keyboard
- Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6
- Killer E3100 Ethernet
- 1x Thunderbolt 3, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
- HDMI 2.0
- Dimensions: 14.17 x 9.65 x 0.71in
- Weight: 4.63lbs
- 99.9 Wh, 180-230W slim adapter
This next one, as the name suggests, is geared for content creators. The MSI Creator 17 sports an identical set of horsepower on the inside. But, with a much better screen.
It is the first laptop to sport a Mini LED display and DisplayHDR 1000 standard. The 17-inch 4K model has a max brightness of 1,000 nits. Albeit, it’s only at 60Hz. If you’re planning on going serious with gaming, you can get the IPS variant that maxes out at 144Hz.
See also: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 with dual screen is a first of its kind
The MSI Creator 17 is priced at USD1,799 (~Php91,400), the same as the GE66 Raider, and will also be available on April 15.
MSI Creator 17 Specs
- 17.3-inch 4K mini LED display, 3840 x 1080 pixel resolution, DCI-P3, 60Hz, DisplayHDR 1000
- 17.3-inch FHD IPS display, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, 144Hz
- 10th-Gen Intel Core i7-10875H processor
- NVIDIA RTX 2060, 6GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 8GB GDDR6, Max-Q design
- up to 64GB RAM
- 512GB/2TB NVMe SSD
- Fingerprint scanner
- 720p webcam
- Intel 9560 WiFi 5
- Intel I225 Ethernet
- 1x Thunderbolt 3, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2
- microSD card reader
- HDMI 2.0
- Dimensions: 15.59 x 10.21 x 0.8in
- Weight: 5.51lbs