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MSI MSI - GF65 15.6" 144hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 512GB SSD - Black - $799.99

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Windows 10 operating system
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15.6" Full HD display
The 1920 x 1080 resolution with 144hz boasts impressive color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight.

8GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.

512GB solid-state drive (PCI-e)
Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics
Backed by 6GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.

Weighs 4.1 lbs. and measures 0.9" thin
Thin and light design with DVD/CD drive omitted for improved portability. 3-cell lithium-polymer battery.

Wireless/wired connectivity (Wi-Fi 6 - 802.11 ax)
Flexible, dual-band connectivity w/ better reliability thanks to two data streams and antennas. Connect to a Wi-Fi router to experience GB Wi-Fi speeds nearly 3x faster vs. standard Wi-Fi 5 w/ improved responsiveness for even more devices.

Built-in HD webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.

Additional ports
Headphone/microphone combo jack and mini DisplayPort.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Discover your next favorite game.
1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included. Play over 100 high-quality games on Windows 10, console and mobile. Includes new day one titles, iconic Bethesda games and EA Play on PC.
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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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FOXHOUND213
06-26-2022 at 03:42 AM.
06-26-2022 at 03:42 AM.
Quote from zdrunkenmonkeyz :
Sincerely appreciate the detailed follow up! Will take a look around and see what's what, thanks again!

You're welcome, I hope it helps!
Buying a gaming PC can be overwhelming, good luck!
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06-26-2022 at 04:42 AM.
06-26-2022 at 04:42 AM.
Quote from FOXHOUND213 :
In short, you should look for 130w-140w GPUs in laptops. You'll get far better performance, specially if you upgrade the memory. That and it has terrible cooling for a laptop that isn't being pushed hard

Is the power something that can be easily swapped out for a 130-140 w? I'm considering upgrading the Ram to 16 and would swap this out too.
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Gb1908
06-26-2022 at 06:47 AM.
06-26-2022 at 06:47 AM.
This is 10500h... so slightly lower end cpu.. considering 12xxx fir intel and 6xxx for amd are already out... these will drop like flies.. plenty of supply.. I bet most can wait for another price drop...
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FOXHOUND213
06-26-2022 at 11:15 AM.
06-26-2022 at 11:15 AM.
Quote from RagedScorpion :
Is the power something that can be easily swapped out for a 130-140 w? I'm considering upgrading the Ram to 16 and would swap this out too.

You can upgrade memory and HD, that's about it
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nullity
06-26-2022 at 09:50 PM.
06-26-2022 at 09:50 PM.
For $100 more, 130w 3060, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB m.2 seems like a no brainer, yes? Or am I missing something?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/giga...Id=6508547
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FOXHOUND213
06-27-2022 at 03:01 AM.
06-27-2022 at 03:01 AM.
Quote from nullity :
For $100 more, 130w 3060, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB m.2 seems like a no brainer, yes? Or am I missing something?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/giga...Id=6508547

Bottleneck under 2%. Nice find!
Should handle just about anything really well, just don't expect triple digit fps in gaming
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06-27-2022 at 07:35 AM.
06-27-2022 at 07:35 AM.
Quote from nullity :
For $100 more, 130w 3060, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB m.2 seems like a no brainer, yes? Or am I missing something?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/giga...Id=6508547

Is this a a good deal for a gaming laptop or should I hold off on better deals? Not really in a hurry. I can wait till BF if needed.
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