Meet MSI's Newest Notebooks - the mind melting MSI GT70 & GT60

MSI is rolling out the GT70 and GT60, the most awesome gaming notebooks ever. They not only come with Intel's 3rd generation Core i7 quad core processors, but are also equipped with Nvidia's all-new flagship GeForce GTX 680M discrete graphics card. With the help of its 1,344 CUDAs (Compute Unified Device Architecture), the GT70 and GT60 racked up a record-shattering P24,000 points on 3D Mark Vantage, P8,000 more than the average of last generation's top performing machines, representing pinnacle for graphics and display performance for this year's high tech industry.

Fnatic's Chief Gaming Officer and Counter Strike legend, Patrik "cArn" Sättermon reviews the MSI GT60 and the GT70 in a brand new video:

Taipei—MSI has received high marks from all quarters for its high-end gaming laptops, including being selected for Innovations Honorees at the CES 2012 and being named as the only winner of three awards at Computex 2012. Now, MSI is introducing the GT70 and GT60—the ultimate in next-generation gaming notebooks. They feature Intel's third gen quad core processor and new generation Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M discrete graphics card—the fastest one of its kind on the planet. Specially designed to meet the extreme demands of extreme gamers around the world. These killer notebooks also boast awesome peripherals.

Want the market's top gaming laptop? Look no further!

Eric Kuo, associate vice president for global sales for MSI Notebook, explains that the MSI GT70 and GT60 gaming notebooks sport Nvidia's flagship GeForce GTX 680M--the fastest discrete graphics card available anywhere. The most powerful discrete graphics card ever, the GeForce GTX 680M sports 1,344 CUDAs --three times more than the previous generation. Coupling this with Optimus display switching technology enabled the GT70 and GT60 to score P24,000 points on 3D Mark Vantage, shattering the previous record of P16,000 points made by the last generation. In addition, MSI's exclusive Loading Balance technology harnesses Optimus to meet real systems' needs with the power savings mode, so that their battery last for almost four hours when browsing the Internet--about twice the amount of time offered by comparable notebooks on the market, giving it the longest battery time of any gaming laptop in the world.
*Actual battery times will vary depending on settings and how the computer is used.

"The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M GPU on board the GT60 and GT70 platforms doesn't just deliver the fastest frame rates, it also gives notebook gamers the latest innovation in PC gaming", says Rene Haas, vice-president and general manager of the notebook business unit at NVIDIA. "Gamers get the smoothest visuals, life-like physics and next-gen special effects that they can take anywhere thanks to the NVIDIA Kepler architecture and Optimus Technology." Kuo went on to say that in addition to offering today's gamers cutting-edge graphic display capabilities that have no problem handling the latest online 3D games as well as amazing sound, the MSI GT70 and GT60 also come with unparalleled peripherals, such as professional Steelseries keyboards, industry-leading professional grade killer E2200 Game Networking, the world's fastest read-write Super RAID Dual SSD, and up to 32G of memory, to meet the needs of serious gamers the world over. The GT70 and GT60 also have over 1,000 lighting effect combos and boast explosively crisp sound. These are the result of MSI's Audio Boost sound solution, AMP, and gold flash audio jack exclusively for earphones which come together to bring the next-generation Dynaudio sound technology to an even higher level of perfection. It's no wonder, therefore, why the MSI GT70 and GT60 represent the best in battle laptops in the world today and is the top choice of the world's top extreme gamers--"Top Player, Top Choice!"

Twice the performance, twice the fun!

Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M, the most powerful discrete graphics card ever: MSI new gen GT70 and GT60 gaming notebooks feature the Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M, the most advanced discrete graphics card in history. They also come with up to 4GB GDDR5 of display memory for the ultimate in display performance. And it racked up an ungodly P24,000 on 3D Mark Vantage. It even supports DirectX 11 and Nvidia PhysX, so everything from explosions and battlefield destruction to rippling water and wispy sci fi space scenes are depicted in exquisite detail. It has more than enough to handle this year's latest online 3D games.

Optimus offers both superior display performance and lots of battery time:

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M discrete graphics card offers the most advanced hardware ever and, aided by MSI's own display technology, it offers you unprecedented high definition 3D graphics. The Optimus display technology automatically performs systems switching for vivid pictures, detailed 3D graphics, smooth flowing animation, and crisply detailed images from space. When not handling high load computations, MSI's Loading Balance technology works with Optimus to switch to the power saving mode, so that the MSI GT70 and GT60 can run on battery power for almost four hours when surfing the Internet--roughly twice as long as comparable notebooks on the market. That makes it the longest battery time of any gaming laptop in the world. *Actual battery times will vary depending on settings and how the computer is used. 

TDE technology:

The powerful MSI GT70 and GT60 use MSI's Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) technology, so just one touch of the luminescent TDE hotkey located above the keyboard instantly revs up performance. The GT70 and GT60 also have MSI's own powerful Cooler Boost technology; so again, just one touch of the luminescent hotkey above the keyboard kicks in the powerful cooling function to rapidly reduce system temp and enhance system stability.

Intel 3rd generation Core i7 quad core processor:

The GT70 and GT60, MSI's new generation gaming notebooks, feature the Intel third generation Core i7 quad core processor. This cutting-edge processing platform employs 22nm production technology, currently the most advanced on the planet, enhancing processing performance by as much as 15% over the previous generation, while saving power and optimizing cooling capabilities. To kick up performance a few more notches, the new generation Intel Core i7 processor supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, a technology which automatically allocates processor resources in accordance with processor load, thereby enhancing the core speed of each core to maximize computer performance.

Super RAID design and up to 32GB of memory:

MSI's GT70 and GT60 come equipped with four DDR3 memory slots for up to 32GB of memory. They also feature MSI's own Super RAID technology with 256G dual SSD optional. Using accelerated dual solid state drive (SSD) architecture not only gives this machine twice the storage capacity, it also cranks up read speed by some 540% over traditional HDD Raid 0 to as high as 1000MB/s, with write speeds increasing to 800MB/s. In addition to booting up more quickly, it more than satisfies the demand for faster reading capabilities required for the battle scenes and awesome effects of the latest games out there, giving you an edge in the thick of combat. The awesome write speeds increase work performance for users that work with graphics, such as designers and film editors, making work much easier. (See table below)

The ultimate weapon in every detail

Unparalleled professional-grade SteelSeries keyboard: MSI has heard your calls for equipment designed with the gamer in mind. As such, we got together with SteelSeries, the leader in gaming peripherals, to create a new generation keyboard for the MSI GT70 and GT60. And they can lets you choose from among five keyboard backlighting scenarios—Normal, Gaming, Wave, Breathing, and Dual Color, that can be used in coordination with variable section lighting, and seven colors offering over 1,000 variations. Gamers will also appreciate the fact that when you depress the Gaming Mode hotkey, the frequently used W, A, S, D, and Ctrl keys located on the left side of the keyboard are all backlit in LED while the rest of the keyboard stays dark. This allows you to quickly find the key you're looking for, so you can remain focused on the rapidly changing melee you are in, giving you that extra edge you need to come out on top.

Killer E2200 Game Networking: Nothing is worse than losing to opponents in online games because of slow transmission speeds. The record-breaking, new generation MSI GT70 and GT60 gaming laptops come equipped with Killer E2200 Game Networking to give you blazing online transmission speeds that are faster than regular LAN, reducing latency/ping time for a hiccup-free online gaming experience and effectively eliminating incorrect commands resulting from game lag, greatly increasing your chances of coming out on top online.

Latest USB3.0 ports:

The GT70 and GT60 come with USB3.0 which boasts transfer speeds of 4.8Gbps—10 times faster than USB2.0, so a 25Gb HD film transfers in just 70 seconds. It also provides 80% more power for vastly faster charging speeds for external hard drives, flash drives, and other handheld electronic devices.

MSI Audio Boost sound optimizing solution

MSI Audio Boost solution: To give you unequaled surround stereo sound, the GT70 and GT60 gaming laptops employs MSI Audio Boost solution technology to bring next-generation Dynaudio sound technology to an even higher level of perfection. The audio output employs a gold flash audio jack, which although expensive, is the best conductor out there. It also prevents oxidation, enhances transmission efficiency, and reduces noise, endowing the GT70 and GT60 with crisp, clear, high fidelity stereo sound. In addition, the built-in earphone AMP even gives headsets superior acoustics, so you experience stereo sound to give you a sense of space and directions when playing and no lag when listening to game sounds or when talking with teammates. It doesn't get any better than this.

Dynaudio for unbeatable sound quality:

MSI worked in close collaboration with specialists at Denmark's world-renowned sound system designing firm Dynaudio to further enhance Dynaudio sound technology. Vast amounts of study and countless calculations went into determining ideal speaker locations to obtain obstruction-free sound transmission.

Cool metal brush finish:

The aluminum chassis of MSI's meticulously designed new generation gaming laptops feature a brush finish which serves to connect each detail in the overall design, underscoring the envelope-pushing technology and style of these professional-grade machines. The GT70 and GT60 sport anti-glare full HD screens which are 17.3-inch and 15.6-inch in size, respectively, for the best possible visuals. The 720p, 30 fps HD webcam gives you smooth video and impeccable resolution when conferencing with friends and family.