MSI Computer G Series GE70 0NC-003US Review

MSI Computer G Series GE70 0NC-003US - With faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where its needed most, the 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM Processor with Future Intel® HM76 Chipset delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. The unit relies on the combination of Intel turbo Boost 2.0 technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology with smart 8-way multi-task processing to activate full processing power exactly where and when you need it most.
With NVIDIA Optimus technology, you are automatically optimized to get the best balance between battery life and performance, whether you’re watching a movie, surfing the web, or playing a 3D game.
Users can adjust media functions to enable disk ejection, power down the display, manage battery power, control system functions, watch movies, and regulate power consumption. The user-defined function key will allow the user to setup their favorite program and launch it quickly.
THX TruStudio Pro is specifically designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios - to the PC. THX TruStudio Pro provides the latest groundbreaking technologies that are products of years of collective experience and research by Creative and THX. This allows for faster transfers of high definition data, such as movies and videos, as well as various other large capacity file formats. It also charges USB-chargable devices with 900mA,faster than the 500mA of current USB 2.0. Finally, the USB 3.0 helps to extend battery life, suspending operations when it is in idle mode.

MSI Computer G Series GE70 0NC-003US Specifications

Display

Display: 17.3" FHD (16:9) Anti-Glare Matte-Type Screen (1920x1080)

Processor

Processor:
Chipset: 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM (Upgradeable)
Intel® HM76 Chipset

Hard Drive & Optical Drive

Standard Hard Drive:

Standard Optical Drive:

750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (Upgradeable)
1 Detachable 2.5" 9.5mm (H) SATA Hard Disk Drives
8x DVDRW/CDRW Super Multi Combo Drive (Upgradeable)
1 12.7mm (H) Optical Drive Bay, ATA Interface, Interchangeable with ±R/RW Combo drive

Graphics

Graphics Controller:

nVIDIA® GeForce GT 650M GDDR5 (2.0GB) w/ Optimus Technology
Microsoft® DirectX®11 Compatible
PCI-Express™ 16X

Memory

Standard Memory:
Number of SODIMMS:
8192MB DDR3 1333MHz (Upgradeable - 16GB 1600MHz Max)
Two 204Pin SODIMM Sockets
64-bit Wide DDRIII Data Channel

Audio Features

Audio Features:

Support Dolby® Digital Live
3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System
S/PDIF Output
1 Built-in Microphone
2 Built-in HD Speakers + 1 Subwoofer
Sound Blaster Compatible

Network

Network / Communication:
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN + Bluetooth

Slots / Interface

Card Reader:

Input / Output Ports:

5-in-1 Card Reader
SD / SDHC / MMC / MS / SDxC
1 x USB 2.0 Port
2 x USB 3.0 Ports
1 x HDMI 1.4a
1 x VGA Port/Mini D-sub 15-Pin for External Monitor
1 x Microphone
1 x Headphone Out Jack

Power System

Battery:
Input/Output: 6 Cells - Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz Universal | 19 V DC, 120W

Cooling

Standard Cooling:
Optional Cooling: Copper CPU Heatsink
IC Diamond Thermal Compound

Size & Weight

Size:
Weight: 15.07" (w) x 9.82" (d) x 1.48" (h)
5.95 lbs with 6-cell Battery

Keyboard / Point Device

Keyboard: Point Device: Full Sized 102 Key Chiclet Keyboard with Numeric Key Pad
Windows Hot Keys
Integrated Touchpad with Scrolling Function

Additional Features

Extra Features: Built-in 720P Digital Video Camera | Kensington® Lock

Operating System

Standard OS:
Genuine Windows 7® Home Premium 64-Bit (Windows 7 Professional & Windows 7 Ultimate Available)
(some custom drivers may be downloaded and not supplied with the system)

MSI Computer G Series GE70 0NC-003US 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black/Red)   MSI $1,199.99