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MicroCenter: MSI Pulse GL66 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, i7 12700H, 16GB DDR4, RTX 3070

$1000
$1,599.99
+ Free Store Pickup
+35 Deal Score
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Micro Center has MSI Pulse GL66 Laptop (PULSEGL6612464) on sale for $999.99. This offer is available for in-store pick up only.
  • Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" (1920x1080) Full HD IPS 144Hz Display
  • Intel Core i7 12700H 14-Cores, 20-Threads (3.5GHz Base / 4.70GHz Boost) Processor
  • 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Gen4x4 Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Graphics
  • 2x2 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Single Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
    • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-C)
    • 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
    • 1x HDMI

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $274.94 lower (22% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1273.94
  • About this product:
    • 1-year limited warranty
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Edited February 8, 2023 at 05:08 PM by
SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 250-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i7 12th Gen 12700H 1.7GHz Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Up to 1390MHz Boost Clock, 105W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost
  • 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe SSD Gen 4x4
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Wi-Fi 6 AX201(2*2 ax) + BT 5.2
  • Single zone RGB keyboard with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
  • 3 cell (53Whr) Battery
  • 4.96 lbs.
  • Model: 12UGKV-464
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1
    • 1x HDMI (supports 4K @ 60Hz)
    • 1x RJ-45

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It is...ddr5 came out mid 2020, dd4 is still the standard however.
But you know, this is SD, so if it's not some Cyberpunk, 22nd century, pre-release tech, it's old, out dated and shit.
when price is high because of build quality, people give it crap cuz specs are never good enough
when price is great for the specs, people give it crap for build quality

if you want everything, spend more folks. companies are not in the business of giving stuff away. if you have better examples for the price, feel free to share.
I have the 3060 of this laptop and the chassis is awful. I use it as a desktop replacement. Rarely open or close it- and the hinge still broke after 6 months. The plastic used is really cheap and it gets quite hot. Good specs for the price if you don't move it, but don't think of this as a laptop you can use like a laptop.

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zevilone
02-08-2023 at 06:54 AM.
02-08-2023 at 06:54 AM.
nice find!
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j3oomerang
02-08-2023 at 09:52 AM.
02-08-2023 at 09:52 AM.
nice, but that ddr4 is annoying
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Beetfarmer99
02-08-2023 at 11:20 AM.
02-08-2023 at 11:20 AM.
Quote from j3oomerang :
nice, but that ddr4 is annoying

Is that a bad thing? I thought DDR5 is still new?
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Patj
02-08-2023 at 11:28 AM.
02-08-2023 at 11:28 AM.
Now we're cooking with GAS.
Put these specs into a non- hp, dell,etc. mini-towetr/desktop and I'm sold!
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diamok
02-08-2023 at 11:29 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank diamok

02-08-2023 at 11:29 AM.
Quote from Beetfarmer99 :
I thought DDR5 is still new?
It is...ddr5 came out mid 2020, dd4 is still the standard however.
But you know, this is SD, so if it's not some Cyberpunk, 22nd century, pre-release tech, it's old, out dated and shit.
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rruff
02-08-2023 at 11:58 AM.
02-08-2023 at 11:58 AM.
DDR4 is fine. Great processor, great GPU... except that GPU power is weak. Display is poor too, so make sure you check that out thoroughly.

Review of this model: https://www.techradar.com/reviews...-gl66-2022
Model with a better display: https://www.trustedreviews.com/re...-gl66-2022
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poltad
02-08-2023 at 12:37 PM.
02-08-2023 at 12:37 PM.
Thermals serve as space heater?
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lighterwallet
02-08-2023 at 01:28 PM.
02-08-2023 at 01:28 PM.
Two main cons:

1. Battery Life:
Quote from one of the reviews posted by rruff above
"The MSI Pulse 66 has a number of really cool features but the battery life is mediocre. In addition to the hefty, power-hungry hardware, the Cooler Boost 5 mechanisms as well as the RGB lighting drain the battery pretty quickly.
You'll be able to extend battery life by turning off RGB lighting in the MSI Center application, but with RGB lighting turned on, we had a battery benchmark test duration of 3 hours and 26 minutes on a full battery charge."


EDIT - Noticed that the second review linked in the same post above says "good battery life for a gaming laptop"


2. Weight:
5 lbs is on the heavier side.
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LazyCouchPotato
02-08-2023 at 02:07 PM.
02-08-2023 at 02:07 PM.
Screen is also very average. 144 Hz is nice but it's not very color accurate and doesn't get very bright.
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AoDAzrael
02-08-2023 at 02:56 PM.
02-08-2023 at 02:56 PM.
Damn, sold out at our local microcenter stores
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Jradjones
02-08-2023 at 05:41 PM.
02-08-2023 at 05:41 PM.
I have the 3060 of this laptop and the chassis is awful. I use it as a desktop replacement. Rarely open or close it- and the hinge still broke after 6 months. The plastic used is really cheap and it gets quite hot. Good specs for the price if you don't move it, but don't think of this as a laptop you can use like a laptop.
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noahyv
02-08-2023 at 05:43 PM.
02-08-2023 at 05:43 PM.
Whoa pretty amazing they made a laptop with such great specs and such a garbage screen and battery.
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muchwow
02-08-2023 at 06:25 PM.
02-08-2023 at 06:25 PM.
Quote from noahyv :
Whoa pretty amazing they made a laptop with such great specs and such a garbage screen and battery.
when price is high because of build quality, people give it crap cuz specs are never good enough
when price is great for the specs, people give it crap for build quality

if you want everything, spend more folks. companies are not in the business of giving stuff away. if you have better examples for the price, feel free to share.
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