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Sep 7, 2021 10:17 PM

MSI GL66 gaming laptop RTX 3070 - $1349

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Limited-time deal: MSI GL66 Gaming Laptop: 15.6" 144Hz FHD 1080p Display, Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Win10, Black (11UGK-001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09127D...J095JX4F57

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Limited-time deal: MSI GL66 Gaming Laptop: 15.6" 144Hz FHD 1080p Display, Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Win10, Black (11UGK-001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09127D...J095JX4F57

Seems like a good deal for a GTX 3070.

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Sep 7, 2021 10:26 PM
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BoastfulMice8832Sep 7, 2021 10:26 PM
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Yes buts it's a low 85 watts, tiny battery, and bad thermals. These low end MSI's are not recommended
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Sep 7, 2021 10:55 PM
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jborageSep 7, 2021 10:55 PM
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At first I thought this was a really good deal. I bought a GP66 for $1700 with similar specs. But yes, with that low TDP and worse thermals (I guess so it can be thinner?) The GL66 won't perform nearly as well. GPU TDP makes a massive difference in performance. I had a 85W ASUS 3070 that was being outperformed by 3060s in other laptops.
Sep 8, 2021 2:24 AM
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ulieqSep 8, 2021 2:24 AM
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Weird I sure why they do that
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Quote from ulieq View quoted comment :
Weird I sure why they do that
Because it's cheaper to manufacture. You don't have to spend as much money on the cooling solution and it's possible that they're also buying lower-binned parts from nVidia that can't high the higher frequencies anyway so the performance is cut down and the power draw reduced. However since it's "technically" still a RTX 3070 GPU they can still call it that and trick the many customers that don't know any better. The whole system is honestly pretty shady by nVidia. In previous generations they circumvented issues with false advertising by using the "Max-Q" and "Max-P" designations - like what the fark do those even mean? The average consumer just browsing for a new gaming laptop for Johnny's christmas gift will have no farking clue. I'm betting plenty of unsuspecting folks bought laptops with Max-Q labels thinking it meant "Maximum Quality" or something.
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Quote from ulieq View quoted comment :
Weird I sure why they do that
they are reusing the same chassis to save on cost.
the RTX 2070 max q is a 90W part, therefore a lot of laptops was designed with that in mind (both cooling the power supply). the RTX 20 series and 30 series use the same connector (and probably 40 series), so the modules are completely replaceable, which is a good news both to customers and manufactures.

the RTX 30 series dropped the max q, and the performance of the 30 chip depend almost entirely on wattage and cooling, which is unforuntaely for laptops that build with 90W in mind.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLa...rformance/

if you gonna go with a 3070 or 3080, you best bet is to get one that provide 130w to 150 power to GPU. as far as i know, the only laptop that does that is the lenovo legion 7
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Sep 9, 2021 3:36 AM
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bargin-sniperSep 9, 2021 3:36 AM
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Everyone I know good with computers ALL tell me MSI is junk? Like the focus is to put red gamer lights on it but cheap build quality????
Anyone with first hand exp? Looking for a high schooler and looking to get 3 years!
Sep 9, 2021 10:23 AM
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pellpell4Sep 9, 2021 10:23 AM
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Quote from bargin-sniper View quoted comment :
Everyone I know good with computers ALL tell me MSI is junk? Like the focus is to put red gamer lights on it but cheap build quality????
Anyone with first hand exp? Looking for a high schooler and looking to get 3 years!
I owned 2 MSI laptop, the hinges broke on both of them. Otherwise, they were only ok. Keys popped off the one. Various internal issues. I bought because they looked cool (was 10 years younger and dumber) wouldn't recommend. I stick with Dell these days.

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Sep 9, 2021 10:41 AM
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bargin-sniperSep 9, 2021 10:41 AM
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Quote from pellpell4 View quoted comment :
I owned 2 MSI laptop, the hinges broke on both of them. Otherwise, they were only ok. Keys popped off the one. Various internal issues. I bought because they looked cool (was 10 years younger and dumber) wouldn't recommend. I stick with Dell these days.
Ya that's what others said. All show no go...😆
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Sep 9, 2021 5:23 PM
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Quote from bargin-sniper View quoted comment :
Ya that's what others said. All show no go...😆
This is bs... I've have my msi laptop since Nov 2019 now, and it still runs great, and has had no hardware issues, or software issues... sounds like someone just doesn't know how to properly take care of electronics🙄. So if you ask me, they're a decent brand, and this laptop listed is a decent buy for a 3070 even at 85w, you an still play next Gen games, and can basically replace a tower pc easily with this. I have a 2700x, and Vega 64 tower and this out specs it even at 85w, and my tower still beasts at 4 years old... don't listen to the negative hype, besides the one person that actually had one, or two, that clearly beats things the hell up, it's all hate talk.
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Sep 9, 2021 5:51 PM
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microChasmSep 9, 2021 5:51 PM
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Quote from Shin0bi View quoted comment :
This is bs... I've have my msi laptop since Nov 2019 now, and it still runs great, and has had no hardware issues, or software issues... sounds like someone just doesn't know how to properly take care of electronics🙄. So if you ask me, they're a decent brand, and this laptop listed is a decent buy for a 3070 even at 85w, you an still play next Gen games, and can basically replace a tower pc easily with this. I have a 2700x, and Vega 64 tower and this out specs it even at 85w, and my tower still beasts at 4 years old... don't listen to the negative hype, besides the one person that actually had one, or two, that clearly beats things the hell up, it's all hate talk.
My high schooler has had an MSI 1660 laptop for over a year now with no issues. Great brand and bang for the buck!
Sep 9, 2021 6:16 PM
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freddingoSep 9, 2021 6:16 PM
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Quote from BoastfulMice8832 View quoted comment :
Yes buts it's a low 85 watts, tiny battery, and bad thermals. These low end MSI's are not recommended
Pretty sure, if you are creative, you can just flash the higher power vios from a similar machine. I did this for my mobile 2060 to go from 90w to 115
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Sep 9, 2021 7:25 PM
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highflySep 9, 2021 7:25 PM
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I have one of these from a few generations ago with the 1060 and Core i7 6700HQ, got it in Dec 2016 and it still works well for gaming and productivity. The speakers are ass though, the HP I had before it had "Beats audio", which probably meant they spent 50 cents on the drivers instead of 5 cents, but it sounded way better.
Sep 9, 2021 8:19 PM
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BoastfulMice8832Sep 9, 2021 8:19 PM
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Quote from freddingo View quoted comment :
Pretty sure, if you are creative, you can just flash the higher power vios from a similar machine. I did this for my mobile 2060 to go from 90w to 115
But thermals are bad silly
Sep 9, 2021 10:57 PM
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freddingoSep 9, 2021 10:57 PM
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Quote from BoastfulMice8832 View quoted comment :
But thermals are bad silly
True - good point. These MSI machines run hot by default (but quiet). Wonder if ramping the fans would help.

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Sep 10, 2021 12:41 AM
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RobertF1963Sep 10, 2021 12:41 AM
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MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop
$1300 at costco.
Item 3111888
Features:
1TB NVMe Solid State Drive
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H Processor
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Graphics, 6GB
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (2x2) + Bluetooth® 5.2
17.3" IPS FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz Display
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (2x2/160) Gig+ Bluetooth® 5.2
Nice for the money, good cooling, etc.
3111888 | Costco

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