MSI has made some fantastic notebooks, no one can deny that. For instance, the MSI Wind has been one of the most talked about netbooks out there. But when it comes to gaming machines, the Laptop Pimp was wondering how MSI stacks up.
For that reason, I wanted to take a look at the MSI GX720, just one of a number of gaming setups from MSI.
For starters, the GX720 looks great. The red-orange accents really make the laptop look fast and sleek. And, as it turns out, the speedy look translates to a speedy core, too. With a 2.5 GHz Intel Centrino 2 processor and 4 GB of RAM supporting a nVidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics card, you can’t really complain about speed. But, the Intel processor isn’t from the Extreme line and the graphics setup isn;t top of the line, either. Both are just suitable.
And at 7 pounds, the GX720 is a pretty slim 17″ semi-gaming machine. And while this slightly older gamer may not last as a top gaming platform for too long, the media capabilities will keep it relevant for a while. Blue-Ray and HMDI support are present and accounted for.
Overall, the GX720 is a great setup for casual gamers who like surfing the internet and playing with media more than shooting aliens at full speed. So, if you are going to game, go Alienware. But, if you want a nice mix for around $1,800, the GX720 is a safe bet.
As for the laptop pimp, I’m going to go shoot same aliens.
The specs:
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Processor: Intel Centrino 2
- Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
- RAM: 4 GB
- Weight: 7 lbs.
- Display Size: 17 inches
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 9600M GT
- Storage Capacity: 320 GB
- Networking Options: 802.11 n
- Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW DL with Blu-Ray
More infor at MSI’s website.
