MSI GS72 Stealth Pro-425 -- Is it a good choice?

[Alec Lockhart]

Hello everyone!

I am looking for a new laptop and this one caught my eye. The laptop I have found is made by MSI and seems to be quite a powerhouse. This laptop is the GS72 Stealth Pro-425. Specs include an i7-6700HQ for the CPU and a GTX 970M 3GB for the GPU; 16GB of RAM and a 17.3" 1080p screen are also included. I have barely seen any reviews for this laptop so that is why I am unsure. Would you all recommend this laptop? If not, is there any other $1500 laptop with good potential gaming/work performance?

For my personal opinion this laptop looks great. It has aluminum construction and is also very thin and light. The specs add a lot more to the potential.

Here is a link to the MSI page: http/

Full specs:

CPU: i7-6700HQ @ 2.6-3.5GHz turbo
GPU: GTX 970M 3GB VRAM
RAM: 16GB DDR4 @ 2133MHz
Screen: 17.3" @ 1920x1080p
Storage: 512GB M.2 SSD + 1TB 7200RPM HDD
Weight: 5.7lbs
Dimensions: 16.47"x11.29"x0.78"

Tell me what you think!

 

[1shado1]

I like it. A lot! But then again, I'm partial to MSI gaming laptops (see my sig), LOL!!!

 

[Alec Lockhart]

I like it. A lot! But then again, I'm partial to MSI gaming laptops (see my sig), LOL!!!

Haha! Very well! Nothing wrong with that. I personally love MSI as well!

 

[Sandman1804]

Solid choice. You buying from a retailer or boutique? Only asking because upgrading to a PCIe SSD instead of the SATA will dramatically decrease your load times.

 

[Alec Lockhart]

Solid choice. You buying from a retailer or boutique? Only asking because upgrading to a PCIe SSD instead of the SATA will dramatically decrease your load times.

I think I might just get it from Newegg. Is there a better way to do it? If so I am all ears!

 

[bluejayek]

I'm looking at the same laptop. Does anybody have information on the battery life of these beasts?

 

[Sandman1804]

2 1/2 to 3 hours on the battery. Less if running on a maxed load

 

[Sandman1804]

Newegg won't let you customize as far as I know. You'd have to go through xoticpc or similar for that. But if you're happy as is, roll with Newegg. Regardless, it's a good laptop

 

[Alec Lockhart]

2 1/2 to 3 hours on the battery. Less if running on a maxed load

That was my fear. I guess that isn't too uncommon though. Most laptops with dedicated cards suffer from bad battery life syndrome. I bet with the correct power settings one could do some light work/studying without using too much battery. Plus, it is difficult to find study/work areas without a power outlet nearby.

 

[Alec Lockhart]

Newegg won't let you customize as far as I know. You'd have to go through xoticpc or similar for that. But if you're happy as is, roll with Newegg. Regardless, it's a good laptop

Yeah, Newegg is a little restricted as far as that goes. I might check out Xoticpc to see if I can't fiddle with some customizations. Another point is that this laptop is still very new. One way I can tell is because of the massive lack of reviews on the internet. I'll be waiting a while before I actually commit to a new laptop so I'll have to go from there.

 

[Alec Lockhart]

Newegg won't let you customize as far as I know. You'd have to go through xoticpc or similar for that. But if you're happy as is, roll with Newegg. Regardless, it's a good laptop

I just checked Xoticpc and saw that they do not have the model I want. I like the 17.3" in 1080p with the GTX 970M, they only have the 4K version which is $500 dollars more... that's a whole extra paycheck for me... lol. Again, I might end up going to something else depending on how patient I feel.

Man, computers are never simple are they? Too many choices... I should choose another hobby, lol.

(That should be my personal quote)

 

[Sandman1804]

Check out this option from Sager.

http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8677-clevo-p670re3-p-8650.html

Same CPU and GPU. You can upgrade to the 16GB of RAM and add a 256GB PCIe SSD while staying in your $1500 price range. For an extra $65, you can upgrade the screen to G-SYNC. Just don't forget to add Windows unless you have a copy to install already.

Yeah, they can get complicated. A lot of people get intimidated by all the options when customizing. If you need any help or have any questions, just ask. Happy to help.

 

[Ben Lumsden]

I have an MSI GT70 2QD Dominator and I love it. However, ask yourself if you are actually going to be using it as a laptop. Personally, I regret getting a laptop and would have preferred getting a desktop instead.

 

[Sandman1804]

Depends on your needs. If you spend most of your time gaming at a desk or at least at home, then desktop is 100% the way to go. However, if portability is a priority, there is no choice. I haven't seen my house in almost a month, so laptop is my only gaming option.

 

[Alec Lockhart]

Yeah, I understand that aspect. However, I will be going to college soon and I feel as though I may not be able to bring my 50 pound ultra+ tower desktop with me.

 

[Alec Lockhart]

Check out this option from Sager.

http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8677-clevo-p670re3-p-8650.html

Same CPU and GPU. You can upgrade to the 16GB of RAM and add a 256GB PCIe SSD while staying in your $1500 price range. For an extra $65, you can upgrade the screen to G-SYNC. Just don't forget to add Windows unless you have a copy to install already.

Yeah, they can get complicated. A lot of people get intimidated by all the options when customizing. If you need any help or have any questions, just ask. Happy to help.

I'm not that familiar with Sager. The reason why I like MSI is because I have bought many of their products and never been dissatisfied.

I might have to research them a little bit.

 

[Jman09]

I've owned this exact laptop for a couple months now and I can tell you it's definitely an awesome choice, especially for the price. I came across this thread while researching the possibility of overclocking the hardware included, just to push to the limits a little. You can read my full, super in-depth review on this laptop on Newegg's site below. Check it out, I typed about 15,000 characters if I remember correctly!

http/www.newegg.com/Product/SingleProductReview.aspx?ReviewID=4725723