Best Buy: MSI GF65 Intel i5-10200H 6GB Nvidia RTX 3060 Max-Q 8GB DDR4 512GB NVMe SSD 15.6'' 144Hz 1080p non-touch screen, WiFi 6, backlit keyboard, 3-cell batt, pre-order $999.99

  • First laptop post, gaming laptop… Please go easy… and it’s a pre-order.

    Looks like a decent price to me. In the photos, I see two USB-C ports, but no mention of them or of Thunderbolt, so would assume no Thunderbolt. I see two USB 3.0 ports, a full size HDMI port and full size RJ-45. I also see a charging port so would assume no USB-C charging. Weighs 4.1 lbs. and measures 0.9" thin, not too shabby. RAM looks upgradeable with two slots. Webcam = Zoom / Google Meet-ready. Specs mention mini DisplayPort but I don’t see one in the photos. Worth asking if it matters to you.

    Here’s an i5-10200H comparison to i7-9750H – https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-9750H-vs-Intel-Core-i5-10200H/m766364vsm1303113​ [userbenchmark.com] looks pretty good.

    3060 Max-Q vs. 2060 Max-Q – https://technical.city/en/video/GeForce-RTX-2060-Max-Q-vs-GeForce-RTX-3060-mobile​ [technical.city]

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-…Id=6448272

    Description
    MSI GF65 Laptop: Game to your full potential with this MSI Thin gaming laptop. An Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM run AAA titles smoothly at high speeds, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q graphics card renders detailed visuals on the 15.6-inch display. This MSI Thin gaming laptop has a 512GB SSD for providing ample storage space and swift boots. Dedicated thermal solutions for both the CPU and GPU with up to 6 heat pipes, work harmoniously by minimizing the heat and maximizing the airflow for smooth gaming performance in such compact chassis. Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio. Experience and listen to audio the way it was intended.
    Features

    • Windows 10 operating system
    • Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your scree
    • 15.6" Full HD display
    • The 1920 x 1080 resolution with 144hz boasts impressive color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
    • 8GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
    • Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
    • 512GB solid-state drive (PCI-e)
    • Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics
    • Backed by 6GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
    • Weighs 4.1 lbs. and measures 0.9" thin
    • Thin and light design with DVD/CD drive omitted for improved portability. 3-cell lithium-polymer battery.
    • Wireless/wired connectivity (Wi-Fi 6 – 802.11 ax)
    • Flexible, dual-band connectivity w/ better reliability thanks to two data streams and antennas. Connect to a Wi-Fi router to experience GB Wi-Fi speeds nearly 3x faster vs. standard Wi-Fi 5 w/ improved responsiveness for even more devices.
    • Built-in HD webcam with microphone
    • Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
    • Additional ports
    • Headphone/microphone combo jack and mini DisplayPort.

    Key Specs
    Backlit Keyboard
    Info
    Yes
    Screen Size
    Info
    15.6 inches
    Screen Resolution
    Info
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Touch Screen
    Info
    No
    Storage Type
    SSD
    Total Storage Capacity
    512 gigabytes
    Solid State Drive Capacity
    Info
    512 gigabytes
    System Memory (RAM)
    Info
    8 gigabytes
    Graphics
    Info
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Processor Model
    Info
    Intel 10th Generation Core i5
    Processor Model Number
    10200H
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion polymer

    General
    Product Name
    MSI – GF65 15.6" 144hz Gaming Laptop – Intel Core i5 – NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q – 512GB SSD – 8GB Memory – Black
    Brand
    MSI
    Casing Material
    Magnesium alloy
    Model Number
    GF65089
    Year Introduced
    2021
    Color Category
    Black

    Feature
    Backlit Keyboard
    Info
    Yes
    Cooling System
    Info
    Air

    Display
    Screen Size
    Info
    15.6 inches
    Screen Resolution
    Info
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Touch Screen
    Info
    No
    Display Type
    LCD

    Storage
    Storage Type
    SSD
    Total Storage Capacity
    512 gigabytes
    Solid State Drive Capacity
    Info
    512 gigabytes

    Memory
    System Memory (RAM)
    Info
    8 gigabytes
    Type of Memory (RAM)
    Info
    DDR4
    System Memory RAM Speed
    Info
    3200 megahertz
    Number Of Memory Slots
    2

    Graphics
    Graphics
    Info
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Graphics Type
    Info
    Discrete
    GPU Brand
    NVIDIA

    Processor
    Processor Brand
    Intel
    Processor Model
    Info
    Intel 10th Generation Core i5
    Processor Model Number
    10200H

    Camera
    Front-Facing Camera
    Yes
    Front Facing Camera Video Resolution
    Info
    720p
    Built-In Microphone
    Yes

    Included
    Optical Drive Type
    Info
    None

    Power
    Battery Cells
    3-cell
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion polymer

    Certifications & Listings
    ENERGY STAR Certified
    Info
    Yes
    EPEAT Qualified
    Info
    No

    Warranty
    Manufacturer’s Warranty – Parts
    1
    Manufacturer’s Warranty – Labor
    1

    Other
    Internal Carrier
    Not Applicable
    UPC
    824142241233

    Store: Best Buy

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