MSI GT73VR 7RF Titan Pro-425 Full Review By RalfTech

Specifications:

MSI GT73VR 7RF Titan Pro-425

CPU: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7820HK @ 4.2 GHz
GPU: GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X
Memory: G.Skill F4-2400C16D-32GRS 2400 MHz. 32GB DDR4 RAM
Screen: Chi Mei N173HHE-G32 17.3" FHD 120 Hz/5ms screen (G-SYNC)
Thermal Paste: IC Diamond on the CPU + GPU using the X Cross Method
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Storage: 1x Samsung 960 EVO 250GB M.2 SSD + 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive
Power: 330W AC Power Adapter by Delta Electronics INC
Mouse: Custom YCCTEAM
Operating System: Windows 10 Redstone 2

Where to buy?
HIDevolution

Video Full Review:
Feel free to pm me and send me goodies to review I will send it back after video is done... USA only.


Review
Simply one of the best laptops I've ever used! I needed a lightweight laptop that I can travel with and I ended up buying this because it's lighter than it's competitors (Asus, Alienware) even though it's more bulky. However, the bulky design gives it the best thermals and lifespan out there!

Pro's:
Quality and build is A++
Best thermals
Best 1080p display
120Hz refresh rate
Steelseries Keyboard
Easy to upgrade everything (excluding CPU)
Easy to overclock to 4.2Ghz
BIOS Menu A++
Lighter than Asus and Alienware with GTX1080

Con's:
Track pad isn't the best
Overpriced
Fastboot feature doesn't properly work - unnecessary feature anyways (fix still incoming)

Pictures:








Benchmarks:
Cinebench R15

Firestrike ( Didn't work properly )

TimeSpy

Unigine Valley 1.0

Unigine Heaven

Passmark

AS SSD

CrystalDiskMark 5.2.1

Temperature



You might wonder why I went with HIDevolution and the MSI GT73VR-425 instead of Alienware 17 R4 from Dell?

Well, the answer is simple... HIDevolution offered me options far beyond my expectations and accepted my credit card while Dell made fun of me and didn't take the $3000. For instance, if you go to Dell.com and you try to make a purchase with an international credit card they will literally keep you suffering for months even if you live in the U.S and you would literally have to beg to Dell to take the money. From the beginning I wanted to purchase the Alienware 17 R4 w/GTX1080 maxed out. However, Mr Donald explained me the thermal issues it has from the factory, like how they stamp thermal paste and the heating pads that leave a gap between CPU or GPU or both not quite sure... and you can see that those issues are listed bellow:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...ything-you-need-to-know-now-and-later.799020/
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...5r3-disassembly-repaste-guide-results.797373/


Huge thanks goes to @Donald@HIDevolution

He was amazing and words can't simply describe it. He recommended me this laptop in the first place and it definitely made an influence on my purchase. Furthermore, the amount of time he spent with me on the phone patiently waiting is just incredible. He helped me to do the best purchase choice that I could've ever imagined.

Donald if you're reading this you're the man.

I'd like to thank Vivian @thattechgirl_viv for the effort and the hard work that was put in while customizing the laptop, and also for taking care of my laptop and making sure that everything is flawless.

 

awesome review bro! glad you're enjoying it!

Your YouTube skills are awesome! I have 0 skills compared to you in making reviews!

 

I loved your video too bro!
It was very detailed

SnappyPhoenix

 

@RalfTech great review man!
I am myself in love with this laptop. Just curious about the room temperature at which you tested in AIDA64 as those CPU temperatures look awesome at 4.2GHz.

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My room temperature is pretty warm, and this laptop performs amazingly fast.
I'm in love with it!

 

Really want the gt73 too but only have 2k usd to spend and the base model w 1070+7820hk seems abit overpriced. Still hoping a good deal shows up!

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You'll definitely find good deals
Keep searching!

 

What's wrong with the trackpad? Nowadays it seems machines get the trackpad just wrong, so I am surprisde the GT73 has a standard working trackpad haha. For comparison, my lenovo T540p has one of the worst trackpads in history. Something that was finally fixed with the P50 series.

As for fastboot, I believe it doesn't work because of the overclocking nature of the CPU. Since the machine overclocks at BIOS, it interrupts with the fastboot option so MSI autodisables it unless you disable overclocking. I remember reading about it somewhere.

 

It's definitely expensive, but I believe it is worth it. The cooling performance is excellent, and the overall package of screen, keyboard, components etc make a very compelling solution.

You can also look up for older models, I've seenthe previous GT73 series with 6820HK often being discounted. The only thing you would be sacrificing by going with the older models, is maybe slightly slower CPU overclock. I've seen 7820hk consistently get 4.2 relatively easily, whereas 6820hk seems to more commonly be found at 4ghz. Mine maxes at 4.4ghz but requires ungodly amount of voltage, so I settle for 4.1ghz.

 

Yeah MSI Senior Tech support told me that is a rule implied by the BIOS make (I think it's American Megatrends) where if they detect a K or overclockable CPU that is, it will never allow Fast Boot as the BIOS has to set the parameters for the CPU upon every boot so you cannot have that quick fast boot which skips these checks

 

Couldnt find a bnew machine within a reasonable price. I founs refurbs but i dont want to risk anything cause i am only in america for a month. I pulled the trigger on a 15r3 and i am really happy so far so good

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What a default ssd in gt73vr 425
I have a gt73vr 425 with toshiba ssd. Are you have a same default ssd with toshiba ?

 

It depends. You either get samsung or toshiba ssd.

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@RalfTech
I think I've seen this Hwinfo setup before But I prefer the setup without shadows. And you should rename your graphics in the sensor panel

 

can someone share a battery wear level in gt73VR

 

Hi, just wanted to ask if a 15mm thickness hdd will fit in this laptop or no?. Thanks

 

No. Just 9.5mm
This is my hdd i just replaced with 2tb SSHD 9.5mm