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    MSI Alpha 15

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Slam2Fast, Nov 4, 2019.

  1. Slam2Fast

    Slam2Fast Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, i found the first review os the Alpha 15, I was thinking about this laptop but i bought a Lenovo y740 (i7 + 2070MQ), but its interesting because is the same chasis than GE65 raides with some cuts for the price.



    It isn't in english but there some gameplays.
     
    Slam2Fast, Nov 4, 2019
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  2. GenTechPC

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    Yes same chassis from GE65:

    MSI-Alpha.jpg
     
    GenTechPC, Nov 5, 2019
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    Its cool the displacement of the heatpipes!
     
    Slam2Fast, Nov 5, 2019
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    Arondel Notebook Evangelist

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    It seems @OWNORDISOWN did a review and was not impressed by it.



    I hope we see more refined and competitive models in the future that can become overall sound recommendations.
     
    Arondel, Nov 7, 2019
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    Kers Notebook Consultant

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    Although I am a fan of AMD, I still would not recommend this laptop. GPU part is fine but Ryzen APU is always one generation older compare to Desktop/Threadripper/Upcoming C...Ripper/Epyc. Performance and power are worse than Intel's mobile offering. Wait until 7nm Zen 2 APU coming at next CES.
     
    Kers, Nov 9, 2019
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  6. Kevin

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    That green logo is like the worst idea ever. Ugly and goes against the brand.
     
    Kevin, Nov 10, 2019
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    I hope AMD gets its act together to offer 6/8 core CPUs on mobiles. This laptop is a step on the right direction but it's overpriced compared to intel offerings right now.
     
    ryzeki, Nov 13, 2019
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    I wonder what the hidden advanced bios options allow in one of these....
     
    B0B, Nov 14, 2019
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  9. Slam2Fast

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    There's a new video against a GTX 1650



    Enviado desde mi POT-LX3 mediante Tapatalk
     
    Slam2Fast, Nov 14, 2019
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  10. Kevin

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    Word is AMD is supposed to be revealing 6 core Zen + FX 5500M laptops at CES 2020.
     
    Kevin, Nov 14, 2019
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    That's good, another small step.

    We now need another GT7X monster with a Ryzen 3950X and a 5700 equivalent GPU :p hahaha. Wishing is free I suppose.
     
    ryzeki, Nov 14, 2019
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    Wow, can't wait. :)
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 15, 2019
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    To answer my own question, nothing worth mentioning sadly.
     
    B0B, Nov 18, 2019
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