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expiredchrisp5792 posted Jan 01, 2023 10:29 AM
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MSI GF65 Thin RTX 3060 15.6" FHD 144Hz i5-10500H 16GB ram 512GB NVMe Gaming Laptop + Free Shipping - $699.99

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Model: MSI GF65 THIN Gaming Laptop, 15.6" Screen, Intel� Core� i5, 16GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive, Windows� 10 Home, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, WiFi 6

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Jan 01, 2023 11:35 AM
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stingtimeJan 01, 2023 11:35 AM
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Cheapest 3060 laptop for sure but only 75 W TDP
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Jan 01, 2023 11:40 AM
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Monkey.Jan 01, 2023 11:40 AM
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Quote from stingtime :
Cheapest 3060 laptop for sure but only 75 W TDP
If you don't mind, can you explain what that means and why it's not good? Appreciate it, and Happy New Year! 😃
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Jan 01, 2023 11:50 AM
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BluddSimpleJan 01, 2023 11:50 AM
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Quote from zdrunkenmonkeyz :
If you don't mind, can you explain what that means and why it's not good? Appreciate it, and Happy New Year! 😃
Laptop gpus aren't just a 3060 or 3070 like desktops, they're not all equal. Usually there is a lower TDP and a higher TDP meaning one uses less power or more power. This will either give you a weaker gpu or a stronger one. This was mentioned to be a lower TDP so this could also mean that the laptop doesn't have as good cooling solution and you will get lower fps in games. They can range anywhere from 70 to around 140 TDP. Hope that helps.
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Jan 01, 2023 11:56 AM
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PabloP6951Jan 01, 2023 11:56 AM
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I have another MSI GF thin model and the hinges on it are a real weak point. If you get this just be aware to be extra careful with it.
Jan 01, 2023 12:07 PM
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Monkey.Jan 01, 2023 12:07 PM
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Quote from BluddSimple :
Laptop gpus aren't just a 3060 or 3070 like desktops, they're not all equal. Usually there is a lower TDP and a higher TDP meaning one uses less power or more power. This will either give you a weaker gpu or a stronger one. This was mentioned to be a lower TDP so this could also mean that the laptop doesn't have as good cooling solution and you will get lower fps in games. They can range anywhere from 70 to around 140 TDP. Hope that helps.
Still not sure what tdp is or means, but I believe I get the gist! Appreciate it!
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Jan 01, 2023 12:10 PM
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Quote from stingtime :
Cheapest 3060 laptop for sure but only 75 W TDP
Not cheapest at all.
Nitro 5 with 3060 was available for $600 with 11th gen processor. Then it has been available for $649 and $699 as well.

Not only does this have a low wattage 3060 but it also has a 10th Gen processor.
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Jan 01, 2023 12:17 PM
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mattymsu25Jan 01, 2023 12:17 PM
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This thing will break.

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Jan 01, 2023 12:20 PM
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espionage3Jan 01, 2023 12:20 PM
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I'm struggling on if I should pick this up or not. I'm in need of a new laptop ASAP and I'm on a tight budget. I've been trying to get it as close to $600 as possible. I was thinking this or the Acer Swift X, but that only has a 3050ti.
Jan 01, 2023 12:48 PM
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Gb1908Jan 01, 2023 12:48 PM
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10th gen, keep it
Jan 01, 2023 01:32 PM
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BobMightyJan 01, 2023 01:32 PM
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Quote from espionage3 :
I'm struggling on if I should pick this up or not. I'm in need of a new laptop ASAP and I'm on a tight budget. I've been trying to get it as close to $600 as possible. I was thinking this or the Acer Swift X, but that only has a 3050ti.
I think at this wattage the performance would be comparable
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Jan 01, 2023 01:38 PM
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PhearCVBzJan 01, 2023 01:38 PM
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I have this, but with and i7. Bought it last January and I haven't had any issues. I have an Acer Nitro as a work laptop and they feel like the same sort of build quality....Parts are decent and other parts feel like cheap 'snap-together' plastic. If you're not throwing it around, I'm sure it will hold up just fine.
Jan 01, 2023 01:50 PM
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takenforgraniteJan 01, 2023 01:50 PM
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Well that explains it. My wife's GF65 has sounded like it's taking off since day 1
Jan 01, 2023 03:05 PM
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GimpsUnlimitedJan 01, 2023 03:05 PM
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Quote from espionage3 :
I'm struggling on if I should pick this up or not. I'm in need of a new laptop ASAP and I'm on a tight budget. I've been trying to get it as close to $600 as possible. I was thinking this or the Acer Swift X, but that only has a 3050ti.
No need to struggle. It is out of stock.
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Jan 01, 2023 04:00 PM
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rem83Jan 01, 2023 04:00 PM
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Quote from zdrunkenmonkeyz :
Still not sure what tdp is or means, but I believe I get the gist! Appreciate it!
TDP = thermal design power. If a 3060 ranges up to about 140 watts, limiting to 70 watts will significantly reduce performance, but allows for a thinner laptop with smaller cooling solutions and better battery. It may still outperform a 3050 limited to the same power.

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Jan 01, 2023 04:21 PM
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BluddSimpleJan 01, 2023 04:21 PM
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Quote from zdrunkenmonkeyz :
Still not sure what tdp is or means, but I believe I get the gist! Appreciate it!
TDP stands for Thermal Design Power, in watts, and refers to the power consumption under the maximum theoretical load. Power consumption is less than TDP under lower loads. The TDP is the maximum power that one should be designing the system for.

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