MSI GT60 game This evaluation

If you are looking for a computer with great game performance and a certain portability, then MSI GT60 series gaming notebooks will be a good choice. This 15.6-inch screen model has been upgraded to Intel's newest Haswell Core i7 processor and Nvidia's latest standalone graphics card, which is very robust. Plus, you'll get a keyboard, Full HD display and audio system designed for gamers, starting at $1499 (about 9190 yuan) and up to $2388 (about 14641 yuan). Here's a look at how powerful MSI GT60 really is.

MSI GT60 (model 2OD 026US) main parameter information:

Screen: 15.6 inch 1920*1080 Full HD resolution screen

Processors and graphics: intel® Haswell i7-4800mq,nvidia GeForce GTX 780M with 2.7 GHz (4GB of independent memory)

Memory and hard disk: 16GB memory (up to 32GB), 120GB SSD +1TB 5400 to SATA HDD

Operating system: Windows 8

Wireless network: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0

Interface: Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI, Headphone/mic, mini display port, fiber optic audio port, USB,VGA, card reader

Camera: Front 1.3 million megapixel

Body size and Weight: 395*267*55 mm, weight 3.5 kg

Price: 2388 USD (about 14641 RMB)

Exterior design and details

Similar to last year's GT70, MSI GT60 used plastic and metal to create this black monster-grade notebook. The top part of the fuselage is made of aluminum brushed material, surrounded by a thick plastic wrap, which is generally strong and very tough. The inside of the notebook is black plastic with aluminum brushed palm rest, the keyboard also has a set of touch buttons, with red backlight, the white flag will be lit after boot. Although the overall design of MSI GT60 is cool, but in similar products we prefer the shape of the Dell Alienware14, or the own Brother Model GT70 Limited edition of the Red Shell, looks more than GT60 more publicity.

MSI GT60 integral body design

Obviously, 395*267*55 mm fuselage size, 3.5 kilograms of weight, so that MSI GT60 can not easily carry out, but mobile use at home is relatively convenient, in addition it does not require a 17-inch model of such a large computer bag.

MSI GT60 keyboard design

MSI GT60 has a full keyboard with digital keys and a built-in multicolored backlight function. The backlight is divided into three areas, with the built-in software that can be used to adjust different colors, or to customize its flicker effect in the form of hands, breathing lights and pulses, which is dazzling. At the same time, the touch of this matte keyboard is also very good, the key area is large distribution evenly, and has a moderate key path. The touch buttons above the keyboard are also very rich, such as multimedia shortcuts, turn off the cooling fan, keyboard light switch and turn off the display, in addition to activate the flight mode, but the volume of the machine if it is used in economy class small table board will be slightly embarrassed.

MSI GT60 's touchpad area is small, it seems to not match the large fuselage, touch feel good but due to the small size, the use of Windows 8 gesture operation will be slightly cramped. In addition, the mouse button with a one-piece design, often confusing you with the left and right buttons, this design is not appreciated, we prefer two separate buttons, such as Alienware 14.

MSI GT60 interface Design

Due to the size of the body, MSI GT60 interface design is naturally very comprehensive, the right side has a headphone jack and microphone jack, two audio ports, 1 USB 2.0 ports and Blu-ray aperture, the left side of the design of 3 USB 3.0 ports and a 3-in-1 card reader, the fuselage part also has a power port, an Ethernet port , a VGA interface, a mini-displayport and an HDMI interface.

Overall, MSI GT60 as a game notebook, the style may be slightly low-key some, but the overall performance is good, including the hand-feel of the keyboard, a full interface and durable design, although inconvenient to carry, but the use of the home is very suitable.

Screen display and audio effects

MSI GT60 is equipped with a full HD resolution 15.6-inch matte screen, showing the effect is very good. In the game "bio-infinity", we notice the beautiful texture of the screen, the water surface is very clear, even in the initial scene in the dark, the Maine State Sea is clear and delicate. When we watch the teaser of teenage pie, the Indian dancer in bright costumes contrasts with the storm in the dark, which is an impressive contrast.

MSI GT60 screen display effect

The screen also has an excellent viewing angle, with virtually no dead corners, and is better than the Dell Alienware 14 performance. In terms of brightness, MSI GT60 is slightly below average, 247 lux, better than Dell Alienware 14 (161 lux) but less than Alienware 17 (307 Lux).

MSI GT60 built-in audio tuning software

For audio, the MSI GT60 speakers are located on the left and right sides of the keyboard, and built-in subwoofer, loud and clear music fills our medium-sized rooms. Of course, we prefer it to design a few loud speaker openings. The roar of MSI GT60 is heavier than the Dell Alienware 14. In the game, the overall sound effect is quite clear and clear, music playback also has a good level of feeling. In addition, the machine has built-in audio adjustment software, including a variety of preset modes, such as music, movies, games and so on. However, we did not notice the difference between these settings, but if you turn off the sound software, the sound quality will drop dramatically.

Camera

The MSI GT60 has a 1.3 million megapixel front-facing camera that is well-behaved and captures real color in natural light with only a few noise. In dim environments, image quality is slightly degraded using the default Windows 8 camera app, we can capture images of 1280*720 resolution.

MSI GT60 shooting Proofs

Processor and graphics performance

The MSI GT60 is equipped with a 2.7 GHz frequency up to the Intel Haswell I7-4800MQ processor, as well as a hybrid storage of 16GB memory and 128GB SSD + 1TB 5400 rpm drives. Intel's new fourth Daicouri processor delivers greater performance and lower power consumption, and in our actual use and performance testing, MSI GT60 is definitely a full-fledged and powerful monster laptop.

First in the PCMark 7 processor performance test, MSI GT60 achieved a high score of 6191, not only over the average, but also easily defeated the Haswell version of Dell Alienware 14 (5325 points), but also compared to using the same processor Alienware 17 ( 5492 points) more powerful.

PCMark 7 processor Performance test scores

Copying 4.97GB multimedia files to MSI GT60 takes only 32 seconds, with a transmission rate of up to 159 Mbps, above average, but less than the Dell two model Alienware. To measure the overall performance, the OpenOffice macro test, the speed required to match 20,000 contact information is 3 minutes and 42 seconds, which is faster than the average of 4 minutes and 44 seconds. In actual use, we have almost no lag, games and applications loaded very fast, Windows 8 home screen and desktop switching is also extremely smooth.

Data transfer Speed test scores

MSI GT60 is equipped with 4GB DDR5 Independent video memory of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M graphics card, the performance is very strong, in the 3DMark 11 test scored 7926 points, the victory of the average level and Dell two Alienware models. In the actual game, the frame rate of the machine is far more than our expectations, of which, "World of Warcraft" Full HD resolution High-definition mode can achieve 116fps, and "Biochemistry is Infinite" is 49fps, the results are higher than similar models.

3DMark 11 Graphics Performance test scores

World of Warcraft (auto quality) frame rate

"Bio-Infinity" (HD) frame rate

Cooling effect

After watching 15 minutes of online HD video with MSI GT60, the touchpad and bottom temperatures were relatively mild, but the lower left of the device reached 42.7 degrees Celsius, some uncomfortable. After 15 minutes of running "biochemistry", the maximum temperature at the bottom reaches 43.3 degrees Celsius.

MSI GT60 uses an advanced cooling system, using a single fan and shared heat pipe technology, can achieve a maximum of 8 degrees Celsius cooling effect, but the actual effect is not declared so obvious, basically can achieve about 3 degrees Celsius cooling effect. In addition, the fan noise of the machine is also somewhat larger.

Battery life

In the battery life test, using 40% of the screen brightness, WiFi connection to browse the Web, MSI GT60 can achieve 4 hours 35 minutes of use time, this result is higher than the same average, but less than the Dell Alienware 14 5 hours 17 minutes, but because the machine's use of the environment is basically fixed indoors, The performance is still good.

Software and warranty

MSI GT60 runs the Windows 8 system, but does not have a touchscreen, so the operating part of the system may not be particularly desirable. In addition to the default Windows 8 apps, MSI has built-in apps, including Evernote, Skype, YouTube, Facebook, Microsoft Office 365, and more.

For warranty, MSI GT60 is equipped with a two-year part and labor warranty, as well as lifetime technical support and a one-year worldwide warranty service.

Configuring version Information

Our benchmark version is the highest configuration of MSI GT60, priced at $2388 (approximately CNY 14641), which includes the Intel Core I7-4800MQ processor and the overclocking version of Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M graphics, 16GB memory and 120GB SSD + 1TB 5400 RPM SATA Hard drive. The $1999 (about 12256 yuan) version replaces the processor with the Core i7 4700MQ, and the rest remains the same.

MSI GT60 's most basic configuration model is 2oc-022us, priced at $1499 (about 9190 yuan), with memory shrinking to 8GB, no SSD, and replacing the Blu-ray drive with a replacement DVD drive.

In addition to the above configuration, MSI offers a wide range of optional options, including more than 40 HDD options, laser etching on the lid, and custom packaging for enthusiasts to choose from.

Evaluation Summary

With the addition of the fourth generation Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M Graphics, the overall performance of MSI GT60 has greatly increased, although we have been slightly criticized for its shape design, but in terms of overall and game performance, the machine has surpassed the new version of the Alienware Alien series, And the price is even lower. It also has a comfortable keyboard and excellent sound effects, but the cooling and noise control seems to be on the rise.

Finally, we recommend that you choose a Windows 7 preinstalled system, which is more expensive, but more suitable for MSI GT60 products that do not support touch screens. All in all, the MSI GT60 is expensive but extremely powerful, and can meet the high-quality requirements of all current mainstream games and is suitable for gamers to choose from.

Advantages:

· Bright and brilliant display effect

· Strong Overall performance

· Excellent audio quality

· A keyboard designed for gamers

Disadvantages:

· Large fan noise

· Touchpad Button Design General