Pros
- Good performance for the price
- Two USB 3.0 Ports
Cons
- Lots of "blipping" from the speakers
- Unresponsive touchpad, and buttons are hard to press
At A Glance
A good, well-rounded laptop -- not stellar at any one task, but decent at most.
Manufacturer’s Description
The FX620DX delivers an impeccable experience with the latest hardware technology and a sleek design. Featuring 2nd generation Intel Core Processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT540M Discrete Graphics, you can enjoy multitasking and experience lifelike scenes in smooth HD. The stylish exterior is designed with premium checkered textures and special IMR coating that feels different to the touch and also provides anti-fingerprint protection. MSI one-touch function key is a user friendly technology that lets you manage multiple system functions efficiently. MSI Premium Sound Technology and THX TruStudio Pro delivers world-class premium surround sound so you can enjoy a theater quality experience. With built-in 720P HD webcam and microphone, you're set to engage in high quality video chats and keep in touch with friends and families anywhere you go.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | FX620DX256US |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2300.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 3.0 KB |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 6000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1333.0 MHz |
| Display | |
| Display size | 15.6 inches |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 640.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SD/MMC Card | 1 |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Video Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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| Dimensions | |
| Width | 15.0 inches |
| Depth | 9.9 inches |
| Height | 1.5 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 6.8 pounds |
| Weight | 5.7 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| XD picture card | 1 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | WinRAR |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 119 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 4:21 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 227 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 347 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 184 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Idle power usage | 13 Watts |
| Sleep power usage | 1.2 Watt hours |
| Off power usage | 0.1 Watt hours |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 315 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 310 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 371 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 197 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 312 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 183 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 278 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 136.54 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 118.81 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 93.07 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 90.95 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 45.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 37 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 70 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 60.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 54.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 42.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 101.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 96.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
