The laptop was recently introduced to the Indian market, and sells for a whopping price of 285 990 rupees, if you choose to equip it with Intel's 12th generation Core-i7 12800H processor and NVIDIA the RTX 3070Ti GPU. It is clear that the GE76 Raider's MRP isn't for those who aren't careful. given the market's booming competitors, it's important to determine whether the cost is worth it. In this thorough review, we'll try to answer this question.
The front of the GE76 Raider is highlighted by a large 17.3-inch display. These days, gaming laptops tend to be heavy and MSI's latest offering isn't an exception to this norm. In actual fact, the laptop weighs nearly three KGs and consequently, it will burden your shoulders. The laptop is a credit to the manufacturer, it has a slim profile, and on the outside, it appears as if it's a typical-sized laptop. Additionally, it isn't adorned with gaudy stickers on the lid , and instead it comes sporting a dark gray color design that wraps around the chassis.
It is interesting to note that the device comes with an RGB light strip at the bottom, which emits an enveloping and soft glowing. The majority of ports are located on the back of the device with the heat vents located in the middle of the frame. The hinge mechanism seemed sturdy enough, and the device has plenty of friction, guaranteeing that the lid won't move significantly when working on your laptop.
However, if we look at the laptop's I/O capabilities, it's the GE76 Raider ships with a wide range of ports and includes an miniDisplayPort 1.4 as well as the USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 connector, an Ethernet slot as well as it has an HDMI 2.1 port as well as charging ports. This isn't all it comes with, since the laptop's right side is equipped with two USB Type A 3.2 Gen 2 ports as well as the SD Card reader on the other hand, the left side houses an additional USB Type A 3.2 Gen 2 port with a USB Type-C connection as well as an 3.5mm headphone port. For wireless connectivity the laptop is equipped with support for the most recent Wi-Fi 6 as well as Bluetooth 5.2 standards.
In terms of display, In terms of display, the 17.3-inch 360Hz FHD display is among the most fluid displays available. Additionally, the screen is bright enough at 300nits, and as a result you'll find the display to be readable even in bright conditions. It also has HDR10 certification, which makes watching videos a much more enjoyable experience. However it's not the most accurate in terms of colour I've ever seen so if you're trying to purchase a device to enhance the colour of your images as well as videos, you may need to consider a different choice.
Moving forward to you'll notice that GE76 Raider ships with a large keyboard, which is packed featuring large, arrow-shaped keys as well as Numpad. It is laid out in the standard 6 row layout, the keyboard seemed quite spacious, and I became accustomed to it in no time. The keys have enough mobility, and it has RGB lighting can be used to adjust the backlighting from 3 levels. While the majority of users are likely to connect an gaming mouse to the set however, the GE76 comes with a repairable trackpad that can get the task accomplished.
To get to the heart of the issue The MSI GE76 Raider is backed by Intel's 12th-gen Core-i7 12800H processor. However, customers who want to upgrade their computing capabilities are able to purchase the device with an i9 12900HK processor in addition. It was no surprise that the laptop sped through my tasks and, despite opening about fifty Chrome tabs, the complete range that comes with Microsoft Office, running several downloads on Steam in the background as well as playing videos through VLC player VLC player. The laptop could effortlessly switch between applications.
Benchmarking results provide a similar image, with the laptop putting out 11,660 and 9,681 marks in both the Cinebench R23 multi-core test and an Geekbench 5 test run , respectively. Additionally, PCMark 10 showed a score of 7,274, which is similar to the 12th-gen H-series CPUs I've previously tested. In terms of memory, the laptop comes with 32GB of DDR5 4,800MHz RAM , and 2TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. Don't worry, the SSD is fast enough to be used in everyday usage too. In CrystalDiskMark the SSD can achieve the sequential read and write speeds of 6,756MB/s and 4555MB/s, respectively.
In terms of the graphics power of the laptop It comes with an NVIDIA the RTX 3070Ti graphics card that will be able to meet all your gaming requirements. Additionally is that the thermal design on the GE76 Raider appears to be very efficient as GPU temperatures have remained constant at 90 degrees. The palm rest and keyboard are also hot but not to a degree that causes discomfort. With the fans operating on full speed, the sound produced by the device can be quite loud . I'd recommend using headphones while playing games on the device.
Throughout my entire review I had the GE76 operating in Extreme performance mode. Let's discuss some figures. God Of War at Ultra settings with Ray Tracing enabled produced 70fps at a brisk pace with 120-130W used in the GPU. In CyberPunk 2077 with Ultra graphics and Ray-tracing, the frame speed of 60-70fps was achieved which is quite impressive. What's important to know is that the screen is limited to 1080p and helps in pushing out more frames with less strain on the GPU. Witcher 3.0 at its most extreme levels on GE76 Raider is able to throw 60 frames per second while less demanding titles such as CS:GOand Valoranteasily reached speeds of up to 250fps. ThreeDMark's Time Spy benchmark revealed a score of 10,650, which is roughly what you imagine to get from an RTX 3070Ti.
The laptop is also equipped with dual speakers which have been adjusted through Dynaudio and are joined by two woofers. It's no surprise that the laptop's audio setup pave the way to a pleasurable listening experience. The unit's headphone jack can play Hi-Res audio, and Nahimic by SteelSeries provides fantastic EQ presets too. However, it doesn't have biometrics, so opening the laptop can be somewhat of a challenge.
Its GE76 Raider has a 99.9Whr battery, which is the largest capacity cell you can find on laptops. With the demanding hardware that it has this GE76 Raider doesn't have the most efficient battery longevity. With a full charge not using any GPU intensive activities, and with the display set at 360Hz, the device will be capable of providing around five hours of screen on time. The device comes with the 240W charger that takes around 2 hours to fully power the device. Naturally, the most enjoyable experience with this GE76 Raider is going to be when the device has been connected to the charger, and not connected to the battery backup.
It is the MSI GE76 Raider is definitely one laptop to be considered. It's got excellent thermal capabilities that provide a long-lasting gaming experience, and the system is definitely able to play any AAA game. The price of 2,85,990 seems a bit steep when you consider that it's built. ROG Strix Scar 15 gets most of the features thanks to it's addition of the 12th generation i9 12900H processor at less cost. If, however, you're seeking a bigger screen size, great speakers, and an overkill 360Hz refresh rate, it is the MSI GE76 Raider is the ideal gaming system.
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