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    GE73 7RD (Raider) vs MSI GP73 (Leopard)

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by XiKoop, Nov 18, 2018.

  1. XiKoop

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    I've whittled my MSI search down to two laptops, GE73 7RD (Raider) and GP73 (Leopard), but I can't decide between the two. Spec-wise they seem very similar, although the Leopard has a Hexa-core and the Raider a Quad-core. I want to play high-spec games on it such as Civilization and use it as an all-round laptop for browsing. I'd really appreciate it if anyone has feedback on either of these laptops! Thanks in advance
     
    XiKoop, Nov 18, 2018
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  2. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    GP73 is better since it's a newer generation and specs are slightly, especially the GPU where the extra performance may be needed in many games.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 18, 2018
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    I'd go with the GP, most of the GE's advantages are only so when comparing within the same generation. The 1060 alone would make me pick the GP in this comparison.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Nov 19, 2018
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  4. Plinius

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    MSI GP73 8RF - Leopard for 1300eu with a 1060
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    MSI GE73 8RF- Raider for 1549eu with a 1070

    is the GP better build bec "newer" ? I dont mind between 1060 or the 1070. I think both graphics are ok for my game needs. (last time games played was with core 2 duo times LOL)

    is it not so noisy ... I also dont mind about weight and thickness.

    thanks and sorry for adding myself to this threat.
     
    Plinius, Nov 23, 2018
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    I just ordered the GP73, so I'll be able to better answer your noise question when I get it, but I've heard it gets up to about 55 db.
     
    ApostateTapir, Nov 23, 2018
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    Is it true that the laptop will be less loud if you pay for the re-paste/advance cooling offerings from HIDevolution?
     
    tantrum0077, Dec 2, 2018
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    Yes, because the laptop controls the fan speed (and thusly, the noise) based on the temperature readings. Due to the thermal management upgrades that HIDevolution does, the fan won't ramp up as high as it would in stock form, for any identical workload.
     
    ApostateTapir, Dec 2, 2018
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    Why not go for the new RGB raiders?
     
    ImagioX1, Dec 2, 2018
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    Love my GP73 8RE. It has been an absolute blast for a nice, thin form factor laptop. The cooling is good, the 6 core 8750H is good, and the 1060 6GB is pretty stout for an efficient little GPU. I did quite a few little mods so far, and it has made it much more enjoyable. A raid 0 NVMe setup, a new 2.5" ssd, 8GB of ram, and new TIM. That so far has given me some extra horsepower.
     
    Steven Anderson, Dec 5, 2018
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    I just got mine this evening. I'm typing from it now. I freaking LOVE it.
     
    ApostateTapir, Dec 6, 2018
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    Has there been anything you don't like with the system? I have been trying to get a bit more feedback on these models.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Dec 6, 2018
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    I had a few niggles out of the box. First, the LED status indicator on the power button (blue for normal, red for when the 1060 fires up) would flip back and forth every 50 seconds. Some program was accessing the 1060 in a intermittent basis. An update to Redstone 5 fixed that.

    The other is build quality. It's not bad but, to be honest, the $600 Acer Aspire 5 I've been messing with feels more durable because of the aluminum palm deck. Again, the build quality doesn't seem bad and it will last plenty long. But for the $1400 I spend, I really wish MSI would've had a metal palm plate. The GE series has an aluminum chassis (IIRC), but I couldn't justify the $400 difference.

    I got done with an Ultra Male tweaking session this afternoon and now I'm head over heels with the laptop. But that's all due to the OS and has nothing to do with the laptop itself.
     
    ApostateTapir, Dec 7, 2018
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    I'm guessing the screen is the best part?
     
    tantrum0077, Dec 9, 2018
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    The screen is amazing. As far as user interface, the screen is the best part. The keyboard is good, but not mind-blowing. Same for the trackpad.

    But the performance is obviously what I bought it for. The internals are the star of the show.
     
    ApostateTapir, Dec 9, 2018
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    Sorry for borrowing the thread. I bought a msi GP63 8RF-630NE that came without a CPU fan. I have now been struggling for the past 2 weeks trying trying to figure out what type of cpu-fan fits in this laptop.
    Msi refuse to give me part number or any details on the fan. Anyone have any idea what type of fan this model have? Does the GP73 have same fans as the GE73 maybe?
     
    Behappypro, Dec 21, 2018
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  19. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    Why not purchase it directly from MSI? All parts come from MSI so that's the best point of purchase.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Feb 8, 2019
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