MSI GX70 Series - External Reviews

MSI GX70 SeriesProcessor: AMD AMD A-Series A10-5750MGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8970M, AMD Radeon R9 M290XDisplay: 17.30 inchWeight: 3.74kg, 3.9kgPrice: 1300, 1400 euroAverage Score: 66.9% - averageAverage of 10 scores (from 15 reviews)performance: 78%, features: 72%, display: 86%, mobility: 89%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 66%, emissions: 74%

MSI GX70-3BE-007US

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GX70-3BE-007USProcessor: AMD AMD A-Series A10-5750MGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8970MDisplay: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixelsWeight: 3.9kgPrice: 1400 euroLinks: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GX70-3BE-007US (Model)

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Average Score: 76.67% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)

Reviews

70% MSI GX70 3BE-007US Review and RatingsSource: Computer Shopper Archive.org versionIn the not-too-distant past, you needed big bucks to afford a gaming laptop that could actually play the latest games in all their high-res glory. With the MSI GX70 3BE-007US, you get speedy frame rates and a boatload of features in a relatively affordable 17-inch gaming laptop. However, this AMD-based system's productivity and multimedia performance leaves much to be desired. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2013Rating: Total score: 70%80% MSI GX70 3Be-007US reviewSource: IT Reviews Archive.org versionThe MSI GX70 3Be-007US gaming laptop costs a little more than the Editors’ Choice MSI GX60 1AC-021US, but it is money well spent. It adds a backlit keyboard and larger screen, and it edged the GX60 in our gaming-centric tests, running 3D games at playable frame rates even at 1080p resolution.The MSI GX70 3Be-007US gaming laptop provides playable 3D gaming, even at full HD resolution and with all the eye candy, for a modest price. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/02/2013Rating: Total score: 80%80% MSI GX70 3Be-007USSource: PC Mag Archive.org versionThe MSI GX70 3Be-007US put up splendid scores for 3D hi-res gaming for a laptop of its price, even when pitted against two comparably priced Editors' Choice gaming laptops, the CyberPower FangBook X7-200 and the MSI GX60 1AC-021US. If your interests extend beyond gaming, the FangBook X7-200 provides more well-rounded performance while still putting up very good frame rates for its price. But the GX70 comes through where it matters most for gamers, earning its place as a new Editors' Choice for entry-level gaming laptops. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/31/2013Rating: Total score: 80% MSI GX70Source: Hardware Canucks Archive.org versionMSI’s GX70 has been parachuted into a market which is filled with notebooks sporting Intel’s latest processors and NVIDIA graphics chips but that hasn’t prevented it from becoming an enticing, affordable alternative. At just $1300 it has the ability to compete with notebooks that cost hundreds more while still attaining respectable battery life and an excellent feature set. Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/01/2013

MSI GX70H-A108972811B

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GX70H-A108972811BProcessor: AMD AMD A-Series A10-5750MGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8970M 2048 MBDisplay: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixelsWeight: 3.74kgPrice: 1300 euroLinks: MSI homepage MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 6 scores (from 10 reviews)

Reviews

79% Review MSI GX70H-A108972811B Notebook | NotebookcheckThe CPU problem. Does a high-end graphics card suffer from a weak processor? Many gamers will have this question when they consider buying the GX70. Our review takes a closer look at the performance of the gaming device. Is MSI offering a well-balanced package and can the Radeon HD 8970M use its full potential?60% MSI GX70 reviewSource: Digital Trends Archive.org versionMSI’s GX70 is a laptop with many pros and many cons. The system has a great keyboard, tons of ports, a quality non-gloss display and superb speakers. But it also suffers from spotty quality, a miniscule touchpad, and inferior endurance. Ultimately, though, this is a gaming laptop, and that’s where the GX70 really falls flat. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2013Rating: Total score: 60%60% MSI GX70 reviewSource: Digital Trends Archive.org versionMSI’s GX70 is a laptop with many pros and many cons. The system has a great keyboard, tons of ports, a quality non-gloss display and superb speakers. But it also suffers from spotty quality, a miniscule touchpad, and inferior endurance. Ultimately, though, this is a gaming laptop, and that’s where the GX70 really falls flat. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2013Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

80% Schnelle Radeon HD 8970M trifft lahmen AMD-ProzessorSource: Gamestar DE→EN Archive.org version Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2013Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 78% features: 90% display: 85%80% Schnelle Radeon HD 8970M trifft lahmen AMD-ProzessorSource: Gamestar DE→EN Archive.org version Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2013Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 78% features: 90% display: 85% MSI GX70H-A108972811BSource: c't - Heft 22/2013 Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2013 MSI GX70H-A108972811BSource: c't - Heft 22/2013 Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/201340% AMDlich – 17,3-Zoll-Gaming-Notebook mit AMD-PlattformSource: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2013Rating: Total score: 40% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 60%40% AMDlich – 17,3-Zoll-Gaming-Notebook mit AMD-PlattformSource: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2013Rating: Total score: 40% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 60% Nachwehen – Testupdate zum MSI GX70 mit neuem Catalyst GPU-TreiberSource: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: high-power graphics unit Negative: limited upgrade options Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/19/2013 Nachwehen – Testupdate zum MSI GX70 mit neuem Catalyst GPU-TreiberSource: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: high-power graphics unit Negative: limited upgrade options Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/19/2013

MSI GX70 3CC-222XPL

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GX70 3CC-222XPLProcessor: AMD AMD A-Series A10-5750MGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M290XDisplay: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixelsWeight: 3.9kgLinks: MSI homepage MSI notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Вкус Победы С MSI GX70 3CC DestroyerSource: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful and high quality; ergonomic keyboard. Negative: Expensive; mediocre display. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2015

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MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

AMD Radeon HD 8970M: High-end GPU from AMD based on the 28nm Solar Series (GCN architecture). Compared to the 7970M, the 8970M just offers 50 MHz more core clock rate (boost).

AMD Radeon R9 M290X: High-end GPU from AMD based on the 28nm Neptune GPU (GCN architecture). Technically identical to the HD 8970M.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

AMD AMD A-Series:

A10-5750M: Quad-core processor with only two FPUs and an integrated Radeon HD 8650G graphics card. Top model of the A10 series.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3.74 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

3.9 kg:

66.9%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.