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expiredoloruin posted Nov 2, 2021 1:01 AM

MSI GF65 Gaming Laptop: 15.6" 144hz, i5 10500H, 512GB SSD, RTX 3060

$850

$1,100

22% off
+ Free Shippingat Best Buy
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Best Buy has MSI GF65 Gaming Laptop (GF65213) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free, or select curbside pickup where available.

Thanks community member oloruin for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • Intel 10th Generation Core i5 10500H Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD IPS 144Hz Display
  • 512GB PCI-e Solid State Drive
  • 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 3-Cell Battery
  • Windows 10 Home
  • 4.1 lbs. and measures 0.9" thin

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This MSI Laptop is priced $250 lower (22.7% savings) than the list price of $1099.99.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.5 stars overall based on 58 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Purchases made Oct. 18, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022, have an extended return period through Jan. 16, 2022, excluding items purchased with a third-party contract (e.g., activatable devices [cell phones, cellular tablets, mobile hotspots, cellular wearables] and AppleCare monthly plans, etc.), and holiday products (e.g., artificial trees, lights, decorations, etc.). Other exclusions and all other terms and conditions of the Best Buy Return & Exchange Promise apply. For complete details click here. -Corwin

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Written by oloruin
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy has MSI GF65 Gaming Laptop (GF65213) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free, or select curbside pickup where available.

Thanks community member oloruin for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • Intel 10th Generation Core i5 10500H Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD IPS 144Hz Display
  • 512GB PCI-e Solid State Drive
  • 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 3-Cell Battery
  • Windows 10 Home
  • 4.1 lbs. and measures 0.9" thin

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This MSI Laptop is priced $250 lower (22.7% savings) than the list price of $1099.99.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.5 stars overall based on 58 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Purchases made Oct. 18, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022, have an extended return period through Jan. 16, 2022, excluding items purchased with a third-party contract (e.g., activatable devices [cell phones, cellular tablets, mobile hotspots, cellular wearables] and AppleCare monthly plans, etc.), and holiday products (e.g., artificial trees, lights, decorations, etc.). Other exclusions and all other terms and conditions of the Best Buy Return & Exchange Promise apply. For complete details click here. -Corwin

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Model: MSI - GF65 15.6" 144hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 - 512GB SSD - 8GB Memory - Black

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thegreatguy69420
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Fun fact mobile 3060 is the full scale GA106 IC with 3840 shader + 120 TMUs, desktop rtx 3060 has 3584 + 112
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maggiemay000
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This is 10th gen i5, not 11th as posted. 80W 3060. There is an advanced bios where you can undervolt, overclock cpu and ram. Lower end build but only 4lbs. CPU can run hot but undervolting and configuring the fan speed helps. Purchased this last time it was on sale and impressed my it.
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georgerp
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This has to be the best budget gaming laptop with RTX 3060. It has the highest FPS per dollar.
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Nov 2, 2021 2:44 AM
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adamcNov 2, 2021 2:44 AM
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Windows 10, which performs significantly better than Windows 11, too.
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Nov 2, 2021 2:47 AM
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teaberryNov 2, 2021 2:47 AM
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why are similar config desktops more expensive again?
Nov 2, 2021 2:50 AM
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KryspieNov 2, 2021 2:50 AM
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Quote from teaberry :
why are similar config desktops more expensive again?
Because those are real 3060's with full Wattage and not the mobile version that aren't as powerful.
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Nov 2, 2021 3:02 AM
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teaberryNov 2, 2021 3:02 AM
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Thanks so innately they are the same chipsets? Like nVidia is purposely making diff chips with same designation? I thought the shortage is in the chips themselves no matter mobile or desktop GPUs. I haven't really been following, like beginning of pandemic was starting to be a bit pricey then a year later it got worse.
Quote from Kryspie :
Because those are real 3060's with full Wattage and not the mobile version that aren't as powerful.
So is a mobile 3070 equivalent to a desktop 3060? I've been tempted to buy a laptop as desktop replacement but I know there must be something missing. Hoping for a BF deal on 11th gen i7 or Ryzen 7 similar, 16gb ram, m2 SSD, rtx 3060 desktop for under $1k and hopefully with decent cashbacks to make it all under $1k w/ tax.
Last edited by teaberry November 1, 2021 at 08:04 PM.
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Nov 2, 2021 4:51 AM
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ClovisJNov 2, 2021 4:51 AM
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Quote from teaberry :
So is a mobile 3070 equivalent to a desktop 3060?
Nah, honestly it looks like it doesn't even keep up with a 2070:

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...2971vs4029
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Nov 2, 2021 4:59 AM
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EfficientWalrus7040Nov 2, 2021 4:59 AM
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Quote from ClovisJ :
Nah, honestly it looks like it doesn't even keep up with a 2070:

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...2971vs4029
There's a lot more to it that I don't understand, but you compared the wrong cards. A 3070 laptop is significantly better than a 3060 desktop according to the site.
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Nov 2, 2021 5:47 AM
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maggiemay000Nov 2, 2021 5:47 AM
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This is 10th gen i5, not 11th as posted. 80W 3060. There is an advanced bios where you can undervolt, overclock cpu and ram. Lower end build but only 4lbs. CPU can run hot but undervolting and configuring the fan speed helps. Purchased this last time it was on sale and impressed my it.

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Nov 2, 2021 5:49 AM
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SharpScent6951Nov 2, 2021 5:49 AM
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Quote from maggiemay000 :
This is 10th gen i5, not 11th as posted. 80W 3060. There is an advanced bios where you can undervolt, overclock cpu and ram. Lower end build but only 4lbs. CPU can run hot but undervolting and configuring the fan speed helps. Purchased this last time it was on sale and impressed my it.
How much did you pay for it?
Nov 2, 2021 6:37 AM
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Quote from Kryspie :
Because those are real 3060's with full Wattage and not the mobile version that aren't as powerful.
Fun fact mobile 3060 is the full scale GA106 IC with 3840 shader + 120 TMUs, desktop rtx 3060 has 3584 + 112
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Check your Amex offers to see if you get the best buy offer. Gives you $25 off orders over $250.
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Nov 2, 2021 10:43 AM
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georgerpNov 2, 2021 10:43 AM
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Quote from teaberry :
why are similar config desktops more expensive again?
Desktop versions of processors and also GPUs have superior cooling and higher TDP for significantly better performance.
Nov 2, 2021 10:50 AM
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GavicaNov 2, 2021 10:50 AM
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Just be warned I bought this, it is very cheap plastic and the trackpad is very bad and has a double click which is annoying every time you press it
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Nov 2, 2021 10:50 AM
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georgerpNov 2, 2021 10:50 AM
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This has to be the best budget gaming laptop with RTX 3060. It has the highest FPS per dollar.
Nov 2, 2021 10:51 AM
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georgerpNov 2, 2021 10:51 AM
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Quote from Gavica :
Just be warned I bought this, it is very cheap plastic and the trackpad is very bad and has a double click which is annoying every time you press it
For high performing machines of this budget class, an additional keyboard and mouse are must haves for actual gaming.

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Nov 2, 2021 11:46 AM
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GavicaNov 2, 2021 11:46 AM
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Quote from georgerp :
For high performing machines of this budget class, an additional keyboard and mouse are must haves for actual gaming.
I agree, but on the go, the trackpacd will be annoying

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