Walmart has
16" MSI Crosshair Gaming Laptop (16 HX E14WGK-037US) as configured below on sale for
$1299.
Shipping is free.
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Specs:
- 16" IPS QHD+ 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, thin bezel
- Intel Core i7-14650HX (16 cores, 1.6 GHz listed)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB
- 16 GB DDR5
- 512 GB NVMe SSD
- 4-zone RGB 99-key anti-ghost keyboard
- Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
- 80 Wh lithium-polymer battery
- Windows 11
- Ports:
- 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort + Power Delivery 3.0)
- 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
- 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
- 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz)
- 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
- 1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
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Model #: Crosshair 16 HX E14WGK-037US
Battery Type: Lithium-Polymer
Graphic Card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 8GB Laptop GPU
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX
Screen: 16" QHD+ 240Hz, Thin Bezel, 100% DCI-P3
Color: Core Black
Memory: 16GB DDR5
Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
Battery Life: 80Wh
Weight: 5.07 lbs
4 zone RGB keyboard with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
Additional product details at: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-16-HX-E14WX
Notably:
Total power up to 200W
GPU power: 115W
CPU power: 85W
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Cr...0572913780
My guess is that the screen won't be up to some people's standards, but at the price it looks solid.
Edit I see a couple nerds have replied below me, but I'm sticking with my statement: CPU advancements have stagnated and have little impact on real-world performance. Sure, the CPU matters, but not this CPU for 99% of tasks. There's a reason that architectures like the AMD Ryzen 7000 series continue to anchor current-generation mid-range systems. Also, potential security vulnerabilities on these older CPUs are regularly addressed via ongoing firmware, microcode, and operating system updates. The "risks" of using older, established CPUs are negligible and, in my opinion, they've been more heavily vetted than current gen processors whose risks may yet be unknown.
Also, be sure to note the comment below regarding cooling issues on this laptop. That IS material, as the laptop will throttle performance with higher temperatures. I, for one, think this is a solid deal, especially for something nationally distributed. Usually you only see this kind of deal at a Microcenter.
RULES OF GAMING LAPTOPS
1. Whether you are looking at MSI or Gigabyte you are paying for great parts in a body that sucks and will likely be throttled and need warranty-servicing if at all that can be exercised.
2. Choose Ryzen over Intel. If Intel, it must be "Ultra" or else it will overheat.
3. Lenovo Legion is the best for gaming, the so-called cream of the crop. Lenovo LOC is its second tier affordable laptops.
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