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Laptop MSI Gaming GE72

MSI
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The MSI Gaming GE72 laptop is designed to deliver exceptional performance for gamers and professionals. Featuring a 17.3-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, it ensures an immersive visual experience, perfect for gaming and multimedia.

Equipped with an Intel® Core™ i7-5700HQ processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M graphics card, this model guarantees smooth execution of the most demanding applications and games. Its 16 GB of RAM and 1000 GB hard drive provide ample storage space for all your files and games.

The MSI Gaming GE72 also stands out with its sleek black design and practical layout. It features multiple ports, including an HDMI port and a USB port, facilitating connectivity with other devices. The backlit keyboard allows for comfortable use even in low-light conditions.

In terms of sound, the stereo audio system with four built-in speakers, made by Dynaudio, ensures immersive sound quality. Additionally, the built-in microphone and the front camera with 1280 x 720 pixels enable smooth communications during video conferences.

With a weight of 2700 g and optimized dimensions, the MSI Gaming GE72 is designed to be easily portable while offering high-level performance. Finally, thanks to its nickel-metal hybrid battery technology, it guarantees sufficient battery life for extended gaming sessions.

In summary, the MSI Gaming GE72 is a powerful and versatile laptop, ideal for users seeking high graphical performance and an enhanced user experience.

Manual of product Gaming GE72

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Editorial note

The MSI Gaming GE72 is a laptop that stands out for its exceptional performance, thanks to its Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M graphics card. These features ensure a smooth experience for both gaming and heavy applications, making it an ideal choice for gamers and professionals. The 17.3-inch Full HD display offers remarkable picture quality, perfect for watching multimedia content. Additionally, the stereo audio system, with four Dynaudio speakers, provides high-quality sound immersion. Connectivity is also comprehensive, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and several USB ports, although the lack of USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports may limit data transfer speeds. However, the weight of 2700 g can be a drawback for mobile use, making it inconvenient to transport. The battery life is not specified, which could disappoint users looking for extended use without recharging. Furthermore, the front camera resolution is limited to 1280 x 720 pixels, which may not meet expectations for video calls. The absence of a numeric keypad on the keyboard may also pose a problem for those who frequently need to input numbers. Finally, the lack of compatibility with 3D technology could disappoint some users seeking an immersive gaming experience. In summary, the MSI Gaming GE72 is a powerful and high-performing laptop, ideal for demanding users, but it has some limitations in terms of portability and features.

Score details

Performance

Optimal performance thanks to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M graphics card ensures a smooth experience for gaming and heavy applications.

Battery life

The battery life is not specified, which can be a disadvantage for users looking for prolonged use without recharging.

User experience

The 17.3-inch Full HD screen offers exceptional display quality, ideal for gaming and watching multimedia content.

Design

The weight of 2700 g can make transporting the laptop inconvenient, especially for mobile use.

audio

The high-quality stereo audio system with four Dynaudio speakers guarantees an immersive sound experience.

connectivity

The complete connectivity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and multiple USB ports facilitates connections to devices and networks, although the lack of USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports limits transfer speed.

Usability

The absence of a numeric keypad on the keyboard can be a disadvantage for users who frequently need to enter numbers.

Features

The lack of compatibility with 3D technology may disappoint users looking for an immersive gaming experience.

camera

The resolution of the front camera is only 1280 x 720 pixels, which may not provide the desired image quality for video calls.

Advantages

High performance with Intel® i7 and GTX 960M

17.3-inch Full HD display

Generous storage of 1000 GB

Immersive sound with four Dynaudio speakers

Complete connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB ports

Disadvantages

Heavy, inconvenient to transport

No USB 3.2 A ports

Battery life not specified

Low-resolution front camera

No 3D compatibility

Keyboard without numeric keypad

Technical Specifications Gaming GE72

General Information

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Black
  • Format
    Clamshell
  • Market position
    Play

Representation / realization

  • Motherboard chipset
    Intel® HM87

Memory

  • Type of internal memory
    DDR3L-SDRAM
  • Memory frequency
    1600 MHz
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Internal memory
    16 GB
  • Internal memory
    16 GB

Storage support

  • Hard drive interface
    SATA
  • Hard disk rotation speed
    7200 RPM
  • Built-in memory card reader
    Yes
  • Compatible memory cards
    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Hard drive capacity
    1000 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD
  • Number of installed hard drives
    1
  • Hard drive capacity
    1000 GB
  • Optical reader
    DVD Super Multi

Screen

  • Screen size
    17.3 "
  • Screen resolution
  • Dual-screen
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • LED backlighting
    No
  • Type HD
    Yes
  • Display area
    Full HD
  • Image format
    Matte
  • Dual-screen
    16:9
  • No

Other features

  • LightScribe
    No
  • Power adapter included
    Yes
  • LightScribe
    No

Graphique

  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
  • Dedicated graphics card memory
    2 GB
  • Type of graphics card
    GDDR5
  • Graphics adapter model included
    Intel® HD Graphics 5600
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Base frequency of integrated graphics card
    300 MHz
  • Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card
    1050 MHz
  • Maximum memory of integrated graphics card
    32 GB
  • Integrated graphics card DirectX version
    11.2
  • OpenGL version of integrated graphics card
    4.3
  • ID of the integrated graphics card
    0x1612
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® HD Graphics

Audio

  • Audio system
    Sound Blaster Cinema
  • Number of built-in speakers
    4
  • Speaker manufacturer
    Dynaudio
  • Speaker power
    2 W
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Camera

  • Front camera
    Yes
  • Front camera resolution
    1280 x 720 pixels
  • Video capture speed
    30 fps

Network

  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,1000,100 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth model
    4.1
  • Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Connectivity

  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    3
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • HDMI version
    1.4b
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Line entry
    Yes
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Line entry
    Yes
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack

Keyboard

  • Keyboard layout
    -
  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Maximum battery life
    - h
  • Number of battery cells
    6
  • Battery capacity
    60 Wh

Power

  • AC power adapter
    150 W
  • Power adapter frequency
    50 - 60 Hz

Security

  • Cable anti-theft lock
    Yes
  • Cable lock location type
    Kensington

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    2700 g
  • Width
    419 mm
  • Depth
    280 mm
  • Height
    29 mm

Packaging contents

  • Cables included
    Sector
  • User manual
    Yes

Processor

  • Number of QPI links
    -
  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    i7-5700HQ
  • Processor Turbo Frequency
    3.5 GHz
  • Number of processor threads
    8
  • Number of processor cores
    4
  • Computer bus
    5 GT/s
  • Processor cache memory
    6 Mo
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    BGA 1364
  • Version of PCI Express locations
    3.0
  • Processor lithography
    14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    32-bit, 64-bit
  • Bus type
    DMI2
  • Processor code name
    Broadwell
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    47 W
  • ECC supported by the processor
    No
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    16
  • PCI Express Configurations
    1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
  • Configurable TDP down
    37 W
  • Tjunction
    105 °C
  • Tcase
    - °C
  • ECC supported by the processor
    No
  • Processor frequency
    2.7 GHz
  • System bus processor
    - MHz
  • Stepping
    G0
  • Processor series
    Intel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
  • Configurable low thermal envelope frequency
    0.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    L3
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel
  • Processor generation
    Intel® Core™ i7 5th generation

Special features of the processor

  • Intel® Smart Connect Technology
    -
  • Intel® Rapid Start Technology
    -
  • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
    -
  • Intel HD Technology
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology version
    -
  • Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
    -
  • Physical Address Extension (PAE)
    -
  • Scalability
    -
  • Thermal solution specification
    -
  • UART
    -
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    2.0
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Supported instruction set
    SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
  • CPU Configuration (max)
    1
  • Graphic lithography and IMC
    14 nm
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Processor packaging size
    37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
  • Processor code
    SR2BP
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Intel® TSX-NI Version
    0.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Intel® TSX-NI Version
    0.00
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • The Intel® Rapid Storage technology
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Processor ID ARK
    87716
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00

Software

  • Installed operating system
    Windows 10 Home
  • Operating System Architecture
    64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?
Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you are using. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection means that you should theoretically be able to download 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop is usually measured in inches, with 1 inch equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you should measure from the bottom left to the top right.
What does the acronym HDMI stand for?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable allows for the transmission of audio and video signals between different devices.
What is the best method to clean my laptop?
To remove fingerprints, use a clean, slightly damp cloth. For dust in hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use compressed air.
How can I clean my keyboard?
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to remove dirt. You can also clean the keys with a damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for wireless data transmission between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range of this connection can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the MSI Gaming GE72?
The weight of the MSI Gaming GE72 is 2700 g.
What is the screen size of the MSI Gaming GE72?
The screen of the MSI Gaming GE72 measures 17.3 inches.
What is the height of the MSI Gaming GE72?
The MSI Gaming GE72 has a height of 29 mm.
What is the resolution of the screen of the MSI Gaming GE72?
The resolution of the screen of the MSI Gaming GE72 is 1920 x 1080 pixels.
What is the width of the MSI Gaming GE72?
The MSI Gaming GE72 has a width of 419 mm.
What is the depth of the MSI Gaming GE72?
The depth of the MSI Gaming GE72 is 280 mm.
Is the manual for the MSI Gaming GE72 available in French?
Yes, the manual for the MSI Gaming GE72 is indeed available in French.

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Presentation of product Gaming GE72 specifications from brand MSI

General Information

The MSI Gaming GE72 is a laptop from the MSI brand, known for its innovation and quality in the technology field. This model, specifically the Gaming GE72 | 9S7-179221-272, is designed to deliver optimal performance, meeting user expectations, particularly for gaming and demanding applications. The EAN code, which identifies this product in the distribution system, includes several references: 0684031196910, 0684031196934, 0684031200501, 4719072384272, 4719072387044, 4719072415242, 4719072486785.

Design

This laptop model features a modern black finish that gives it an elegant aesthetic. With a bar format, it is designed for practical use in various environments, and is particularly aimed at professional gamers due to its tailored features.

Representation / Performance

Equipped with an Intel® HM87 motherboard, the MSI Gaming GE72 ensures efficient resource management, thus guaranteeing optimal performance for all tasks.

Memory

The MSI Gaming GE72 is equipped with 16 GB of internal DDR3L-SDRAM memory, operating at a frequency of 1600 MHz. This configuration allows for smooth execution of applications and games. It has two SO-DIMM slots, allowing for memory expansion if needed.

Storage

The hard drive uses a SATA interface, with a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, ensuring quick access to data. With a capacity of 1000 GB, this HDD storage allows for a large amount of files, applications, and games to be stored. The Super Multi DVD optical drive also allows for reading and writing on optical media.

Screen

Its 17.3-inch screen offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ensuring Full HD display quality for an immersive visual experience. The LED backlighting enhances visibility, while the matte surface reduces glare, making usage pleasant in various lighting conditions.

Graphics

The MSI Gaming GE72 is equipped with a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M graphics adapter, with 2 GB of dedicated memory, allowing it to handle demanding graphics. It also includes an integrated Intel® HD Graphics 5600 for less intensive multimedia tasks.

Audio

This model features a high-quality stereo audio system with four speakers from Dynaudio, providing an immersive sound experience. Each speaker has a power of 2 W, ensuring clear and rich sound. An integrated microphone facilitates voice communications.

Camera

The front camera of 1280 x 720 pixels allows for video calls with acceptable quality. Its video capture speed is 30 fps, ensuring smooth recordings.

Network

The MSI Gaming GE72 supports wireless connectivity with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), ensuring fast and reliable connections. It is also equipped with an Ethernet port for a stable network connection.

Connectivity

The model includes a USB 2.0 port and an HDMI port, allowing versatile connectivity with other devices. However, it does not have USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, which may limit some fast data transfers.

Keyboard

The touchpad allows for smooth navigation, while the backlit keyboard facilitates use in low-light conditions. However, it does not include a numeric keypad, which may be a disadvantage for frequent number users.

Battery

The battery, with nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) technology, offers potentially extended autonomy, although its exact duration is not specified. It includes 6 cells and has a capacity of 60 Wh.

Processor

The MSI Gaming GE72 is powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-5700HQ processor, offering powerful and fast performance with a base frequency of 2.7 GHz and a Turbo capability of up to 3.5 GHz. With 4 cores and 8 threads, this processor is capable of efficiently handling multitasking.

Conclusion

The MSI Gaming GE72 positions itself as a solid choice for users looking for a high-performance laptop, with technical features suited for gaming and heavy applications. Its advantages include a quality screen, immersive sound, and generous storage capacity. However, its weight and the absence of certain modern connectivity options may be factors to consider.