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2019-08-15T00:07:23

Rated 4 out of 5

4 Issues, 1 of them minor

I have 3 issues with my MSI GE73 Raider 17.3" Full HD 120Hz Gaming Notebook Computer, Intel Core i7-8750H 2.2GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 8GB, Windows 10 Home, With MSI True Gaming Level 2 Loot Box: 1) The trackpad is awful. Nuanced movements are just not possible. It is not possible to direct the mouse cursor with fine movements. The pointing accuracy is just horrendous. 2) Pushing the screen away from the laptop body causes it to "pop" the body at the left edge where the fan exhaust is located. It is as if a clip has broken or doesn't hold tight enough. 3) A minor issue is that my number 5 key in the numeric pad is stuck on the color blue regardless of what color scheme I use. 4) Speaker loudness could be better. Bass notes tend to vibrate the chassis and make an annoying buzz at volumes above 80%. The quality of the sound isn't that bad though. I have been seriously contemplating returning the laptop for the trackpad issue. It is seriously just that bad of an experience. I've used this laptop daily for the past 4ish months. If you don't mind the issues that I've outlined, this is an otherwise quality laptop at a nice price.

Jeff M.

2019-07-29T04:13:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Gaming Beast!

Turned out to be a fastastic gaming machine. Any new game so far has been able to run at max settings 1080p 60fps. Very happy with my purchase. Has cool steelseries rgb features, 17" 120hz smooth display, no issues with cooling, big high quality speakers. Battery life is almost non-existant though, so only consider this for plugged-in gaming.

Jay P.

2019-05-28T12:59:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Raider GE73 17.3 o69

Awesome laptop. It's a beast.

Brian M.

2019-04-30T08:38:41

Rated 4 out of 5

I really like this MSI GE73 Raider laptop

I really like this MSI GE73 Raider laptop. Except the track-pad/touch-pad is very bad. There is no precision. It does not respond to small movements and will even stop the cursor from moving if you slow down but continue to move your finger across the pad. This is infuriating behavior. Additionally, the material that the pad is made from is not conducive to allowing your finger to move across the surface smoothly. Especially when moving your finger slowly. Your finger "chatters" across the pad. It behaves as if it is has a sticky substance on it. I have never encountered this in any laptop that I have ever used before. Laptops that I've had 8, even 10 years ago work better than this. I'm simply dumbfounded about this. I would return it but for the rest of the laptop is pretty much great. Only thing is the speakers aren't loud enough for me, nor contain enough bass. But, I am very spoiled on this as my previous laptop, a Dell XPS L502X had the best sound from 2011.

Jeff M.

2019-04-01T17:44:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Build quality is awful

I had previously purchased an MSI refurbished and had an issue with the hinge. I assumed this was because it was used and purchased a new one at full price. Through normal use over 2 months, I went to close the laptop today and the hinger and the base came apart. Very, very unhappy with the build quality and will never buy an MSI laptop again.

Marc M.

2019-03-21T15:59:41

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

Performance is great, it is more plastic then I thought it would be.

KYLE M.

2018-12-21T17:22:02

Rated 5 out of 5

New Gaming Rig

This MSI GE &# Raider gaming laptop is outstanding. Although I having loaded any games yet, the video and audio are both impressive, just surfing the web. My only complaint so far is having to learn Windows 10 (been using Win 7 up to now). Looking forward to some real gaming soon.

Bruce F.

2018-10-24T10:33:42

Rated 5 out of 5

great gaming laptop for VR

This laptop has great graphics card and great processor that is perfect for a VR system. Also work well as a good work laptop because of the overall power of the system.

krasher03

About MSI GE Raider Series

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New Gaming Rig

By Bruce F.

This MSI GE &# Raider gaming laptop is outstanding. Although I having loaded any games yet, the video and audio are both impressive, just surfing the web. My only complaint so far is having to learn Windows 10 (been using Win 7 up to now). Looking forward to some real gaming soon.

great gaming laptop for VR

By krasher03

This laptop has great graphics card and great processor that is perfect for a VR system. Also work well as a good work laptop because of the overall power of the system.

Reengineered with 8th gen Intel Core Processor. Gaming Powered by NVIDIA GeForce Graphics.

Cores
Experience incredible power boosted by the coolest tech. The newest 8th Generation Intel Core processor delivers more than 20% better performance when compared to previous generations. The new 6 core architecture benefits from the Cooler Boost design in all scenarios.

10: Gaming Perfected

GeForce GTX 1060
Take on today's challenging, graphics-intensive games without missing a beat. GeForce GTX 1060-powered notebooks deliver the incredible speed and power of NVIDIA Pascal-the most advanced GPU architecture ever created-for truly revolutionary gaming and VR performance.

Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 GPU is created with high-speed FinFET technology and supports DirectX 12 features to deliver fast, smooth, power-efficient gaming notebook experiences. You can count on an amazing experience in every application-including performance in AAA and immersive VR Ready games that's up to 3X faster than with previous-generation GPUs.

The Latest Gaming Technologies
Get the power to drive next-generation displays, including VR, ultra-high-resolution and multiple monitors. And bring more realism to every game with NVIDIA GameWorks technologies that deliver a true cinematic experience and amazing new NVIDIA Ansel that enables 360-degree in-game captures you can view in VR.

VR Ready
Discover next-generation VR performance, the lowest latency and plug-and-play compatibility with leading headsets-driven by NVIDIA VRWorks technologies. VR audio, physics and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.

DDR4 2400. Higher Bandwidth For Faster Loading
Load applications faster and run demanding programs without lag. Laptops support up to DDR4-2400.

See The Exhilaration
Experience the fastest 120Hz 3ms refresh rate panels powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics with full Microsoft DirectX 12 support. Moving objects look sharper and gameplay is more fluid giving you time to react instantly. This is everything you have ever wanted in a desktop monitor in a laptop.

Mystic Light
The multi-zone RGB lighting on the cover is controlled by SteelSeries Engine 3 for maximum customization.

Keys Your Way
The per-key RGB customization gives your ultimate control over your keyboard's illumination. You can program each key's color and macros, with the SteelSeries Engine 3 applications to receive real-time game states or other types of notification.

Killer Gaming LAN

The Optimized Gaming Connection
Stop losing games to lag with Killer Gaming LAN. The advanced stream detect 2.0 of the upgraded Killer E2500 chipset protects networking traffic and prevents lag spikes through controlling and managing up to 6 priority levels. You can game without fear and play at your best while tracking your speeds with the easy-to-use Killer Networking Manager.

Realistic Sound And Immersive Effects
Feel every engine sound wave roaring past you with Giant Speakers and world class Dynaudio sound system. Enjoy a huge enhancement to the sound volume, quality and detail for the first time on a laptop.

Dynaudio
Dynaudio is the leading producer of hand-crafted high-end loudspeakers created by impassioned music lovers. Sound is our number one priority- Dynaudio has no needs for superfluous design or trendy symbols to beautify our speakers. Their mission is to create the best sound possible. This means to reproduce music and sound as close as possible to the natural experience.

Immersive 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound
Get ready to be amazed by the all new Nahimic 3 and live the gaming immersion like never before! With simple and intuitive new UI, the Nahimic 3 not only further enhances in game 3D surround sound, but also offers even more finite control over your music, movies and conference calls.

Audio
Enhanced customization for games, music and more.

Microphone
Crystal clear conversion with noise suppression.

Sound Tracker
Locate your target with sound.

Dragon Center 2.0 Absolute Control

Brand New GUI Style
The redesigned high-tech style lets system information to be clear at a glance.

Transparent Design Language
The new transparent interface, fit for any wallpaper.

One-Click Free Up Memory
Keeps your system at the highest performance and responsiveness when needed.

Device Information
Displays the device information for specs and storage space.

Gaming Mode

Absolute Control
MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for the game you are playing with the most suitable visual & audio Lighting settings! System Optimization Free up memory and prioritize game applications.

Lighting Guide
Game sense interactive keyboard & hot-key lighting.

Effect Enhancing
Auto audio and visual profile setting.

What's in the box:

  • MSI GE73 Raider RGB 17.3" Full HD 120Hz Gaming Notebook Computer
  • Power Cable and Adapter
  • MSI 1 Year Limited Warranty