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expiredrruff posted Feb 05, 2021 07:58 PM
expiredrruff posted Feb 05, 2021 07:58 PM

Costco: MSI GL75 Leopard, 17.3" 144hz 3ms 100% sRGB, i7-10750h, 1660ti, 256GB + 1TB, 16GB, $950

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Similar to the Costco MSI Raider posted here for $1100: https://slickdeals.net/f/14816041-costco-members-msi-ge75-raider-gaming-laptop-10th-gen-intel-core-i7-10750h-geforce-rtx-2060-1080p-1108-99?v=1&src=SiteSearch

Looks like the same case and display. Major differences besides the price:

1660Ti vs 2060. No ray tracing and ~5-10% slower fps. EDIT: The Raider has a 2060 @115W, so should be ~20% faster than a 80W 1660 Ti.

256GB vs 512GB.

Does not accept 2 NVME drives (1 NVME, 1 2.5... vs 2 NVME, 1 2.5 for the Raider)

Keyboard backlight only in red, not RGB.

For $150 cheaper it seems like a good deal.

Some GL75 reviews here. Note the specs are not identical.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFDPkVIQn1Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClnmOkfDqxM
https://laptopmedia.com/review/ms...e-display/
https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI...799.0.html
https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI...496.0.html
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https://www.costco.com/msi-gl75-l...79343.html

Similar to the Costco MSI Raider posted here for $1100: https://slickdeals.net/f/14816041-costco-members-msi-ge75-raider-gaming-laptop-10th-gen-intel-core-i7-10750h-geforce-rtx-2060-1080p-1108-99?v=1&src=SiteSearch

Looks like the same case and display. Major differences besides the price:

1660Ti vs 2060. No ray tracing and ~5-10% slower fps. EDIT: The Raider has a 2060 @115W, so should be ~20% faster than a 80W 1660 Ti.

256GB vs 512GB.

Does not accept 2 NVME drives (1 NVME, 1 2.5... vs 2 NVME, 1 2.5 for the Raider)

Keyboard backlight only in red, not RGB.

For $150 cheaper it seems like a good deal.

Some GL75 reviews here. Note the specs are not identical.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFDPkVIQn1Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClnmOkfDqxM
https://laptopmedia.com/review/ms...e-display/
https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI...799.0.html
https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI...496.0.html

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Feb 05, 2021 08:10 PM
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nosewadFeb 05, 2021 08:10 PM
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Nice find! You should change "Display only in red, not RGB" to "backlight keyboard only in red, not RGB"
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Feb 05, 2021 08:44 PM
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rruff
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Feb 05, 2021 08:44 PM
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Quote from nosewad :
Nice find! You should change "Display only in red, not RGB" to "backlight keyboard only in red, not RGB"
Thanks! Doh... !
Feb 05, 2021 09:01 PM
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nosewadFeb 05, 2021 09:01 PM
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Quote from rruff :
Thanks! Doh... !
You're welcome Smilie
Feb 06, 2021 06:22 PM
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atoneaponeFeb 06, 2021 06:22 PM
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Yes the red only backlit keyboard may be the major con of some of the GL series MSI models.
I was considering the 17" rtx 2070 model in December for $1100 but passed since it wasn't sold by Costco.
This is an ok deal for 17"....Though, I dont mind 15.6, so always look for more value there.

And when considering spending $1000, some may prefer to wait for faster cpu/ Rtx 30 deals in the next months and just spend a couple hundred more than their intended budget. (for the latest future proofing but most likely at 15.6" not 17")
Last edited by atoneapone February 6, 2021 at 11:26 AM.
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Feb 14, 2021 08:19 PM
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rruff
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Feb 14, 2021 08:19 PM
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Bumping this because it's the last day. Solid deal if you want a 17.3" gaming laptop.

I bought the Raider for $150 more though, once I found out it has a 115W 2060, and should be around 20% faster than this 80W 1660 Ti. The cooling is the same in both though, so at 115W you have to deal with louder fans and higher temps.

https://slickdeals.net/f/14816041-costco-members-msi-ge75-raider-gaming-laptop-10th-gen-intel-core-i7-10750h-geforce-rtx-2060-1080p-1108-99?v=1
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