MSI this week unveiled two of the first laptops available to sport Intel’s new third-generation Ivy Bridge processor: The 15.6-inch GT60 and 17.3-inch GT70 gaming laptops.
Gamers need the fastest machines to run video-intensive games, so the GT60 and the GT70 are both equipped with quad core Intel Core i7 processors (Core i7-3610QM, to be exact). These chips are part of the first wave of Intel’s new Ivy Bridge processors announced on Monday and made available only for desktops and high-end laptops--like gaming rigs.
In PCWorld benchmarks, Ivy Bridge processors offer a moderate CPU performance boost over current Sandy Bridge chips--but, more importantly, significant graphics improvement (as well as better battery life).
The GT60 and GT70 also come standard with NVidia GeForce GTX670M graphics cards with 3GB of video RAM and full high-definition (1920-pixel-by-1080 pixel resolution) anti-glare displays.
Support for an enormous amount of system memory--up to 32GB--should suffice for your power gaming needs, and storage options include both typical hard disk drive and solid state drive RAID configurations.
Special Gamer Keyboard
One of the most standout features of the GT60 and GT70 laptops is the colorful keyboard designed just for gamers by SteelSeries. The keyboard, featured first in the MSI GX780 gaming laptop, has five different backlighting modes and lets you execute commands faster while playing games.
Laptops with Ivy Bridge chips are still rare, but they’re starting to trickle in. The first ones on the scene, because of the demanding hardware needs, are gaming laptops like the Asus G75, Samsung Series 7 gaming laptop, and now these two GT Series from MSI.
As expected from high-end laptops sporting the latest and greatest hardware, these laptops don’t have bargain prices: The GT60 starts at $1,499 and the GT70 starts at $1,549.99. You can find out more on the MSI GT Series order page.
With similar power but more mobility, the 15.6-inch GT60 also comes equipped with Full HD Non Reflection Display and an array of performance focused components, including dual HDD’s in RAID 0 for a combined storage space of 1TB, 12 GB DDR3 memory and more. In addition, both models are packed with the following:
- NVIDIA GeForce GT670M – Latest generation GPU immerses audiences in superb graphics without the need to sacrifice performance and speed
- Intel© HM77 Chipset – Maximize all your gaming performance with the latest generation of Intel chipset featuring Core i7 processors
- Killer™ E2200 Game Networking – High-performance, Gigabit Ethernet tuned for gaming, HD video and high-quality streaming audio
- Audio Boost – Gold flashed audio connectors combine with an AMP produces high fidelity sounds directly into the headset
- Dynaudio Speakers with THX Surround Sound – Professional quality speakers with built-in sub-woofer to accurately reproduce THX’s TruStudio Pro sound experience
- Steel Series Full Color Backlit Programmable Keyboard – Accurately responds to 10 simultaneous key actions with over 1,000 color combinations for a powerful and customizable experience in your hands
- MSI’s Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) Technology – Provides an instant boost in graphics performance to accelerate video decoding
- MSI Cooler Boost Technology – Increases airflow at the touch of a button to stay cool in the heat of the battle
All models are protected by a 2 year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty and are available starting at $1499.99 MSRP.
GT70 and GT60 Full Specs
