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expiredDr.W posted Feb 08, 2023 02:35 PM
expiredDr.W posted Feb 08, 2023 02:35 PM

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

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$1,000

$1,600

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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

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • 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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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

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • 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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Written by Dr.W

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diamok
986 Posts
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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.
muchwow
1990 Posts
550 Reputation
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.
Jradjones
109 Posts
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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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Feb 08, 2023 02:54 PM
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zeviloneFeb 08, 2023 02:54 PM
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nice find!
Feb 08, 2023 05:52 PM
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j3oomerangFeb 08, 2023 05:52 PM
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nice, but that ddr4 is annoying
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Feb 08, 2023 07:20 PM
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Beetfarmer99Feb 08, 2023 07:20 PM
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Quote from j3oomerang :
nice, but that ddr4 is annoying
Is that a bad thing? I thought DDR5 is still new?
Feb 08, 2023 07:28 PM
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PatjFeb 08, 2023 07:28 PM
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Now we're cooking with GAS.
Put these specs into a non- hp, dell,etc. mini-towetr/desktop and I'm sold!
Feb 08, 2023 07:29 PM
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diamokFeb 08, 2023 07:29 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank diamok

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.
Last edited by diamok February 8, 2023 at 11:38 AM.
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Feb 08, 2023 07:58 PM
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rruffFeb 08, 2023 07:58 PM
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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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Feb 08, 2023 08:37 PM
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poltadFeb 08, 2023 08:37 PM
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Thermals serve as space heater?

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Feb 08, 2023 09:28 PM
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lighterwalletFeb 08, 2023 09:28 PM
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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.
Last edited by lighterwallet February 8, 2023 at 01:30 PM.
Feb 08, 2023 10:07 PM
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LazyCouchPotatoFeb 08, 2023 10:07 PM
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Screen is also very average. 144 Hz is nice but it's not very color accurate and doesn't get very bright.
Feb 08, 2023 10:56 PM
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AoDAzraelFeb 08, 2023 10:56 PM
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Damn, sold out at our local microcenter stores
Feb 09, 2023 01:41 AM
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JradjonesFeb 09, 2023 01:41 AM
109 Posts
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.
Feb 09, 2023 01:43 AM
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noahyvFeb 09, 2023 01:43 AM
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Whoa pretty amazing they made a laptop with such great specs and such a garbage screen and battery.
Feb 09, 2023 02:25 AM
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muchwowFeb 09, 2023 02:25 AM
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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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Feb 09, 2023 02:44 AM
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the_killerFeb 09, 2023 02:44 AM
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Not a great deal. First, the display is only 250 nits and that too 60%sRGB color gamut. Second, the ram is DDR4 and not the latest that is being offered since 2021. And lastly, the battery is smaller, compared to the similar offerings.
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Feb 09, 2023 04:26 PM
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Reaperbot1Feb 09, 2023 04:26 PM
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All this hate over ddr4, nits, color, etc. Does anyone have a link to a decent laptop with these specs plus ddr5, more nits, more color, better battery, etc for $1k? If so, please share

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