MSI GX720 Review and Specs
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.
Tags: blue ray, casual gamers, gaming machine, gaming machines, intel centrino, intel processor, media capabilities, microsoft windows vista home premium, nvidia geforce, processor intel, safe bet
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November 28th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
really good post, i know more knowledge.
January 14th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Probably a good machine, but if you’re going to
buy a laptop for gaming (many serious gamers
would put their money into a PC instead) go for the
top-end gaming rigs from Rock or Alienware - if you
can afford it.
These gaming monsters are totally over-priced for
what you get but I am constantly surprised how
many people are buying them. My belief is that
it has more to do with style than gaming - people
buy these gaming laptops for the flash and style.
They want to buy the most expensive laptop and show
it off to their friends. Much like those fancy overpriced
sports cars people also like to buy… just my opinion!