The new MSI GT663 gaming laptop comes with the latest Intel Core i7 [720QM-840QM] quad-core processor as well a three slot setup of memory banks allowing up to 12GB [4GBx3] of installed memory at up to 1333MHz. Unlike many "i7"-branded processors that are actually dual-core or double-channel memory, this is a fully fledged triple-channel memory, quad-core with Hyper-Threading i7.
In addition to the desktop replacement-like specs MSI also integrated the sound technologies from Dynaudio to improve the GT663’s auditory experience. The GT 663 also features DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC technology to give you cinema-class sound at no extra cost through either dual-channel speakers or headsets.
The GT663 also doesn’t skimp on hard drive space coming with two hard drives with up to 1TB in storage capacity. This allows not only for the expansion of hard drives in the future, but it also leaves open the realm of possibility of running an SSD as a boot/OS drive and a 500GB 7200RPM drive as a data drive. This would be the ultimate gaming solution, and we hope MSI considers it in some of their offerings. Then again, we do advise to go for post-market upgrade with the latest SSD hard drive, rather than the current situation where you buy a hybrid notebook carrying an SSD that doesn't support TRIM or Garbage Collection combined with a perfectly good hard drive.
When it comes to the Graphics, the MSI GT663 utilizes the all-new GeForce GTX 460M processor which enables high-end graphics gaming in a mobile form factor. The GTX 460M features all of the usually expected technologies that are associated with a gaming chip, helped along by the 1.5GB of GDDR5 memory.
The GT663 can display these graphics through a wide array of displays ranging from the two types of onboard LCDs that display at 1920x1080[16:9] and 1366x768 [16:9] to the VGA and HDMI outputs on the back of the laptop. The GTX 460M is also supplemented by a 720P webcam that enables high-resolution video chatting without the need of purchasing a new webcam. This is all powered by a beefy 9-cell battery that gives the MSI GT663 it’s unplugged, albeit fairly short, life. In our view, Toshiba still leads the desktop replacement category with their 12-cell battery, but their graphics configuration doesn't come close to performance offered by the GT663.
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In addition to the desktop replacement-like specs MSI also integrated the sound technologies from Dynaudio to improve the GT663’s auditory experience. The GT 663 also features DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC technology to give you cinema-class sound at no extra cost through either dual-channel speakers or headsets.
The GT663 also doesn’t skimp on hard drive space coming with two hard drives with up to 1TB in storage capacity. This allows not only for the expansion of hard drives in the future, but it also leaves open the realm of possibility of running an SSD as a boot/OS drive and a 500GB 7200RPM drive as a data drive. This would be the ultimate gaming solution, and we hope MSI considers it in some of their offerings. Then again, we do advise to go for post-market upgrade with the latest SSD hard drive, rather than the current situation where you buy a hybrid notebook carrying an SSD that doesn't support TRIM or Garbage Collection combined with a perfectly good hard drive.
When it comes to the Graphics, the MSI GT663 utilizes the all-new GeForce GTX 460M processor which enables high-end graphics gaming in a mobile form factor. The GTX 460M features all of the usually expected technologies that are associated with a gaming chip, helped along by the 1.5GB of GDDR5 memory.
The GT663 can display these graphics through a wide array of displays ranging from the two types of onboard LCDs that display at 1920x1080[16:9] and 1366x768 [16:9] to the VGA and HDMI outputs on the back of the laptop. The GTX 460M is also supplemented by a 720P webcam that enables high-resolution video chatting without the need of purchasing a new webcam. This is all powered by a beefy 9-cell battery that gives the MSI GT663 it’s unplugged, albeit fairly short, life. In our view, Toshiba still leads the desktop replacement category with their 12-cell battery, but their graphics configuration doesn't come close to performance offered by the GT663.
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