Pros
- Big, bright screen
- Gorgeous colorful, programmable keyboard
Cons
- Crappy touchpad
- Ugly shell
Bottom Line
Assuming you're no design-fiend, the GT780DXR is an all-around solid machine, and the keyboard is so pretty.
Manufacturer’s Description
ENTER YOUR GAMING MODE A KEYBOARD MADE JUST FOR GAMERS Giving you an aresnal of advanced technology, the GT780DXR comes equipped with SteelSeries gaming keyboard, a unique feature that cannot be found elsewhere. Dedicated Gaming Terrain MSI identified the keys used most by gamers and made them even more intuitive for gamers by fine-tuning the location and sizes.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | GT780DXR095US |
| Display | |
| Display type | Matte LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display size | 17.3 inches |
| Processor | |
| Cache size | 6.0 KB |
| Processor count | 4 |
| Processor speed | 2000.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core i7 |
| Memory | |
| Memory speed | 1333.0 MHz |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory size | 12000.0 MB |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Drives included | 2.0 |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Raid type | RAID 0 |
| Drive size | 1000.0 GB |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | 1 |
| XD picture card | 1 |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SD/MMC Card | 1 |
| Audio Interfaces | RCA Digital Coax (S/PDIF) |
| Video Interfaces |
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| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | 1 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| Docking Station Port | No |
| Input devices |
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| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 10.9 pounds |
| Height | 2.4 inches |
| Weight | 8.6 pounds |
| Depth | 11.1 inches |
| Width | 16.8 inches |
| Networking | |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | MAGIX: Music Maker 16, Photo Manager 9; Video Easy SE; WinRAR |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 146 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:19 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 247 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 342 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 181 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Off power usage | 1 Watt hours |
| Sleep power usage | 1.5 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage | 29.6 Watts |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 230 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 110 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing | 313 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 311 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 173 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 183 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 273 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 103.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 96.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 57.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 190.66 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 56.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 91.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 102.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 115.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 119.68 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 122.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1920x1080 | 88 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 200.24 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Stalker 2, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 38.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 122.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 48.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1680 by 1050 | 118.23 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 54.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1920x1080 | 117 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 126.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 127.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1680 by 1050 | 155.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
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