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Dec 3, 2023 12:03 PM

MSI Raider GE78HX: 17" QHD+ 240Hz, i9-13980HX, RTX 4080, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $1999.99

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Out of stock/back ordered at B&H but still available from MSI directly.

SPECS:
  • 17" QHD+ (2560 x 1600, WQXGA+) 16:10, 400-nits, 240Hz 3ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Anti-Glare, IPS Display; NO G-Sync.
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor 2.2 GHz (36M Cache, up to 5.6 GHz, 24 cores: 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 175W, 12GB GDDR6
  • 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i + BT 5.2
  • 1080p FHD Webcam with Shutter
  • SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (102 Key)
  • 4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion Battery
  • 6.83 lbs.
  • Model: 13VH-438
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP&PD
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
    • 1x SD 7.0 Card Reader
    • 1x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps)
    • 1x Audio Combo (1/8")
https://us-store.msi.com/Sale/LAS...X-13VH-438
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Out of stock/back ordered at B&H but still available from MSI directly.

SPECS:
  • 17" QHD+ (2560 x 1600, WQXGA+) 16:10, 400-nits, 240Hz 3ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Anti-Glare, IPS Display; NO G-Sync.
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor 2.2 GHz (36M Cache, up to 5.6 GHz, 24 cores: 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 175W, 12GB GDDR6
  • 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i + BT 5.2
  • 1080p FHD Webcam with Shutter
  • SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (102 Key)
  • 4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion Battery
  • 6.83 lbs.
  • Model: 13VH-438
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/DP&PD
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
    • 1x SD 7.0 Card Reader
    • 1x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps)
    • 1x Audio Combo (1/8")
https://us-store.msi.com/Sale/LAS...X-13VH-438

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Dec 3, 2023 7:22 PM
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OGHomesliceDec 3, 2023 7:22 PM
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Any real downsides on this one? Other than that the price may be good but not great?
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Dec 4, 2023 2:03 AM
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Dr.W
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Dec 4, 2023 2:03 AM
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Would love to know the reason for this being downvoted. This exact deal is FP from B&H which is backordered, while you can purchase it directly from MSI with a one year warranty as well.
Quote from OGHomeslice View quoted comment :
Any real downsides on this one? Other than that the price may be good but not great?
You can't really say "the price may be good but not great" because there's not many 17" gaming laptops to compare it with, except for the HP Omen 17 which is indeed $500 cheaper than this but falls short in many ways. Whether this justifies the price jump is up to each individual.
The main downside is the cooling being compromised; this has been reviewed to have heating and throttling issues. No real downsides other than that, I'd say.
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Dec 4, 2023 5:54 PM
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EagerField8722Dec 4, 2023 5:54 PM
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This one or the Lenovo legion one https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...pro_7.html
Dec 4, 2023 6:06 PM
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MonicaSlickDec 4, 2023 6:06 PM
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Quote from EagerField8722 View quoted comment :
This one or the Lenovo legion one https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...pro_7.html [bhphotovideo.com]
The Lenovo but wait for the next sale. Should be available for $1900 or less.

This MSI is really a great laptop, just as good as the Lenovo and the Asus, but its big con is not supporting G-Sync/Advanced Optimus. (The good Dr might want to edit the info on the OP)
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Dec 4, 2023 6:16 PM
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Dr.W
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Quote from MonicaSlick View quoted comment :
The Lenovo but wait for the next sale. Should be available for $1900 or less.

This MSI is really a great laptop, just as good as the Lenovo and the Asus, but its big con is not supporting G-Sync/Advanced Optimus. (The good Dr might want to edit the info on the OP)
Done.

Also, it does support Advanced Optimus but not G-Sync.
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Dec 5, 2023 12:19 AM
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Kpac628Dec 5, 2023 12:19 AM
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coupon - SAVEONGIFTS takes $296.40 off this HP Omen

It has a i7 13700 and instead 16gb of ram but is $1697.60 with the coupon for a 4080 with 240htz too

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126109987530
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Dec 5, 2023 12:36 AM
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Dr.W
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Quote from Kpac628 View quoted comment :
coupon - SAVEONGIFTS takes $296.40 off this HP Omen

It has a i7 13700 and instead 16gb of ram but is $1697.60 with the coupon for a 4080 with 240htz too

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126109987530
That's not a deal. That's the price the Omen has currently been for the past week.
The lowest it has been is around $1480 directly from HP.
Better to search SD first.
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Dec 10, 2023 12:10 AM
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cosmosischaosDec 10, 2023 12:10 AM
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Quote from EagerField8722 View quoted comment :
This one or the Lenovo legion one https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...pro_7.html [bhphotovideo.com]
The msi one looks to have a better CPU that is i9-13980HX. i7 is i9-13900HX.
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Dec 13, 2023 5:33 PM
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droidman1Dec 13, 2023 5:33 PM
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Quote from MonicaSlick View quoted comment :
The Lenovo but wait for the next sale. Should be available for $1900 or less.

This MSI is really a great laptop, just as good as the Lenovo and the Asus, but its big con is not supporting G-Sync/Advanced Optimus. (The good Dr might want to edit the info on the OP)
When would you speculate the 'next sale' would be? After Christmas specials?

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