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expiredkapeed1 posted Jan 3, 2022 6:30 PM

Costco Members: MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop: Ryzen 7-5800H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

$1,000

$1,300

23% off
+ Free Warehouse Pickupat Costco Wholesale
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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop (Alpha 15 B5EEK-080) on sale for $999.99. Choose free warehouse pick up where stock permits, otherwise shipping is $9.99.
  • Note: Availability for free warehouse pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to community member kapeed1 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7-5800H 8-Core, 16-Thread (3.2GHz Base / 4.4GHz Boost) Processor
  • 15.6" IPS Thin Bezel FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz Display
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon RX 6600M Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2x2/160) Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.2
  • Single Zone RGB Keyboard w/ Anti-Ghost Key
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack,
    • 1x RJ-45

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • $300 manufacturer's savings is valid 1/3/22 through 1/16/22.
    • While supplies last. Limit 5 per member
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $449.79 lower (31% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1449.78.
  • About this product:
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale return policy here

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Written by kapeed1
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Costco Wholesale has for its Members: MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop (Alpha 15 B5EEK-080) on sale for $999.99. Choose free warehouse pick up where stock permits, otherwise shipping is $9.99.
  • Note: Availability for free warehouse pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to community member kapeed1 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7-5800H 8-Core, 16-Thread (3.2GHz Base / 4.4GHz Boost) Processor
  • 15.6" IPS Thin Bezel FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz Display
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon RX 6600M Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2x2/160) Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.2
  • Single Zone RGB Keyboard w/ Anti-Ghost Key
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack,
    • 1x RJ-45

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • $300 manufacturer's savings is valid 1/3/22 through 1/16/22.
    • While supplies last. Limit 5 per member
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $449.79 lower (31% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1449.78.
  • About this product:
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale return policy here

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Jan 3, 2022 7:02 PM
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TFMJan 3, 2022 7:02 PM
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Can someone help me compare?

I purchased a Dell G7 7700 ( https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell...Id=6416473 ) for $960 including taxes (I live in Oregon so no sales taxes, but I purchased out of state).

I had all the regular issues of throttling many have complained of until I reinstalled windows without the added Dell software and it has been perfect since.

I purchased from Best Buy and I think I have until the sixth to return it.

Assuming when I return it, they will return my tax paid (not sure if they do), is this laptop an upgrade? It's only $40 more and from Costco. But it's also a lot of hassle considering the Dell g7 works just fine.

Thoughts?
Jan 3, 2022 7:10 PM
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randomchaosJan 3, 2022 7:10 PM
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This seems like a great deal! Love that it's from Costco and the performance of this laptop should be excellent. ~3060 gpu performance.
Jan 3, 2022 7:21 PM
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GauchoGSWJan 3, 2022 7:21 PM
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Is this Adobe compatible for gpu acceleration? I see all GeForce in the list but cant find this one
Jan 3, 2022 7:43 PM
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RlndVJan 3, 2022 7:43 PM
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Quote from TFM :
Can someone help me compare?

I purchased a Dell G7 7700 ( https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell...Id=6416473 ) for $960 including taxes (I live in Oregon so no sales taxes, but I purchased out of state).

I had all the regular issues of throttling many have complained of until I reinstalled windows without the added Dell software and it has been perfect since.

I purchased from Best Buy and I think I have until the sixth to return it.

Assuming when I return it, they will return my tax paid (not sure if they do), is this laptop an upgrade? It's only $40 more and from Costco. But it's also a lot of hassle considering the Dell g7 works just fine.

Thoughts?
MSI: less bulky and less tacky gamer aesthetics but worse GPU and worse ports availability.

Dell: Better GPU performance but the most tacky and bulky. Plenty of ports.

Summary: If you care about portability and looks, then MSI one is better but there are other laptops that does this much better. Otherwise, Dell one serve better both performance wise and as a workstation due to ports availability.
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Jan 3, 2022 7:48 PM
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TheAlmighteeJan 3, 2022 7:48 PM
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Fyi: This is on par with your $1300 rtx 3060 laptop.

Dollar per dollar, this laptop is king of the hill of the one grand laptop!
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Jan 3, 2022 7:52 PM
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freddingoJan 3, 2022 7:52 PM
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Quote from TFM :
Can someone help me compare?

I purchased a Dell G7 7700 ( https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell...Id=6416473 [bestbuy.com] ) for $960 including taxes (I live in Oregon so no sales taxes, but I purchased out of state).

I had all the regular issues of throttling many have complained of until I reinstalled windows without the added Dell software and it has been perfect since.

I purchased from Best Buy and I think I have until the sixth to return it.

Assuming when I return it, they will return my tax paid (not sure if they do), is this laptop an upgrade? It's only $40 more and from Costco. But it's also a lot of hassle considering the Dell g7 works just fine.

Thoughts?
This laptop is likely in the same performance category for the GPU... and the CPU (Ryzen) is way better.
I would personally go for the Ryzen based MSI laptop.
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Jan 3, 2022 7:54 PM
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Mando_DealHunterJan 3, 2022 7:54 PM
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Quote from TFM :
Can someone help me compare?

I purchased a Dell G7 7700 ( https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell...Id=6416473 [bestbuy.com] ) for $960 including taxes (I live in Oregon so no sales taxes, but I purchased out of state).

I had all the regular issues of throttling many have complained of until I reinstalled windows without the added Dell software and it has been perfect since.

I purchased from Best Buy and I think I have until the sixth to return it.

Assuming when I return it, they will return my tax paid (not sure if they do), is this laptop an upgrade? It's only $40 more and from Costco. But it's also a lot of hassle considering the Dell g7 works just fine.

Thoughts?
Assuming you purchased an open box model, you do not get a warranty. (returned my dell g5 with a 6600m for this exact reason)

You would get a 2 year warranty on the laptop from Costco.

The 2070 is probably about 5% faster than the 6600m most of the time but they will trade blows in titles that favor team green or team red.

The CPU however has 2 more cores and 4 more threads, a higher single core benchmark score and would most certainly be an upgrade

Both screens have a response time of around 4-5ms and a similar color accuracy (according to online reviews) so really it would come down these key differences for me:
  • Warranty
  • CPU
  • GPU
  • Screen size
  • Weight
and then how important each of those things are to you.

The MSI is probably the better performing machine overall, but the Dell is probably slightly better when it comes to gaming due to having a (slightly) more powerful GPU and the fact that the i7 has a higher boost clock

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Jan 3, 2022 7:55 PM
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deymayorJan 3, 2022 7:55 PM
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Only 512GB storage? Easy to add another 512?
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Jan 3, 2022 8:04 PM
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Ch0l0snhipsterzJan 3, 2022 8:04 PM
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The dell has a better screen. But cpu better in the MSI. I suggest you just go to gpu.userbenchmark.com and type in 2070 mobile vs 6600m.
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Jan 3, 2022 9:16 PM
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DeathmunkyJan 3, 2022 9:16 PM
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What about this vs. the Acer Swift X 5800u with 3050ti ? Grabbed one of the Swifts at $764+tax. off ebay acer with 2yr warr.
Jan 3, 2022 9:51 PM
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locomoJan 3, 2022 9:51 PM
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Quote from le428 :
Fyi: This is on par with your $1300 rtx 3060 laptop.

Dollar per dollar, this laptop is king of the hill of the one grand laptop!

Except you could get an MSI 3060 laptop out the door door fur under $900 at BB ~ month ago.
Jan 3, 2022 10:10 PM
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randomchaosJan 3, 2022 10:10 PM
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Quote from locomo :
Except you could get an MSI 3060 laptop out the door door fur under $900 at BB ~ month ago.
The $850, yeah. I'd personally prefer this one.
Jan 3, 2022 10:34 PM
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BoastfulMice8832Jan 3, 2022 10:34 PM
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Quote from le428 :
Fyi: This is on par with your $1300 rtx 3060 laptop.

Dollar per dollar, this laptop is king of the hill of the one grand laptop!
It's not, this MSI has lower wattage and not great thermals.
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Jan 3, 2022 10:41 PM
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BoastfulMice8832Jan 3, 2022 10:41 PM
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Quote from TFM :
Can someone help me compare?

I purchased a Dell G7 7700 ( https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell...Id=6416473 ) for $960 including taxes (I live in Oregon so no sales taxes, but I purchased out of state).

I had all the regular issues of throttling many have complained of until I reinstalled windows without the added Dell software and it has been perfect since.

I purchased from Best Buy and I think I have until the sixth to return it.

Assuming when I return it, they will return my tax paid (not sure if they do), is this laptop an upgrade? It's only $40 more and from Costco. But it's also a lot of hassle considering the Dell g7 works just fine.

Thoughts?
The Dell G7 is one of the shittiest laptop chassis's on the planet, I don't know if you want to hold that long term. Always do research before buying expensive products, life advice 101.
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Jan 3, 2022 10:43 PM
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MaroonLeopard1601Jan 3, 2022 10:43 PM
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I have this - the panel isn't color accurate and bright with no freesync, the 6600M is only slightly better than an rtx 2060 115w. CPU is good though and thermals are excellent along with great battery life. Overall just get the Lenovo legion instead if a grand is your max budget
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