MSI GX740 - Intel Core i7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Great screen, works very well for media use, Powerful GPU, Priced well
Strong Performance, Excellent 3D Graphics Processor, Wide Range Of Peripheral Ports

Cons:

Small right shift key
Battery Pack Extends Out Back Of Laptop, Keyboard Layout Problematic For Gaming, Display Falls Short Of 1080p Video Support

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Last revision on August 12, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Great screen, works very well for media use, Powerful GPU, Priced well
Strong Performance, Excellent 3D Graphics Processor, Wide Range Of Peripheral Ports

Reviewers Didn't Like

Small right shift key
Battery Pack Extends Out Back Of Laptop, Keyboard Layout Problematic For Gaming, Display Falls Short Of 1080p Video Support

Expert reviews and ratings

The MSI GX740 is a gaming notebook, and is a very powerful machine featuring the Intel Core i5 processor and a high-end ATI graphics chip. The real selling point of this machine is its price, and this much power for under £1000 makes it a very...

By TechRadar on July 13, 2010

The MSI GX740 is a fantastic notebook with the only glaring issue being the strange right shift key. If MSI would change to a better keyboard, the MSI GX740 would be almost perfect. The machine is a very capable gaming rig equally at home with...

By I4U on July 09, 2010

Some platforms are obviously dearly loved. This is also the case for the well-known, colorful 17" Gaming Barebone from MSI. With an Intel Core i7-720QM and ATI HD5870 graphics, it celebrates its return in the GX740 and promises first class gaming...

By NotebookCheck on May 10, 2010

Pros: Strong Performance, Excellent 3D Graphics Processor, Wide Range Of Peripheral Ports

Cons: Battery Pack Extends Out Back Of Laptop, Keyboard Layout Problematic For Gaming, Display Falls Short Of 1080p Video Support

By About.com on January 01, 2010