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Posted June 19, 2018 by Ryan Villanueva in Tech & Gadgets
 
 

MSi Back To School Promo: The Notebooks You’ll Want!

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It’s official, the school year has already begun. The monsoon has stopped and classes have resumed. Vacation’s over, so no more fun and games, and it’s back to the books and learning. It may be a bummer for some but it’s not all that bad.

Back to school also means new gear this school year. Luckily, MSi has got you covered with their new set of laptops. Here are the notebooks that you’ll surely want.

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And guess what? If you think you already know all the MSI 8th Gen models released in PH, then you are wrong! As a surprise by MSI, another batch of 8th Gen Models were brought here in the PH Market.

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GE73 Raider RGB 8RE-278PH

In contrast to its brother and previously introduced GE73 8RF-040PH Raider RGB, this model comes with a graphics of GeForce® 1060 only but RAM, I/O, and processor are all the same. As you expected from a Raider RGB, this notebook also comes with the new Mystic Lights aesthetics on its cover, an RGB Per-key keyboard and a 120Hz 3ms panel.  This high-performing laptop is also cooled by MSI cooling system “Cooler Boost 5” with dual fans and seven copper heat pipes.

It is now available in the market and is priced at PhP 119,995.

 

Specifications:

GE73 Raider RGB 8RE-278PH
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor
OS Windows 10
Chipset HM370
Panel 17.3″ FHD (1920×1080), 120Hz, 3ms, Wide-View
GPU GeForce® GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5
Memory DDR4 8GBx2 (max 32GB)
Storage 1 x 2.5″ (7200rpm) HDD SATA Gen3 + 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe
Communication Killer E2500 + Intel 9560/Killer 1550i (802.11 ac 2×2 /BT 5.0)
I/O Ports
  • 1 x USB Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • 2 x USB Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1 x USB Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz) + 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
  • 1x RJ45 (Killer LAN)
  • 1x SD (SD/MMC/SDHC/SDXC/MS)
  • 1x Mic-in + 1x Headphone-out (HiFi / SPDIF)
Adapter 180W
Battery 6-Cell Li-Ion (51Whr)
Dimension 419.2×287.1×30.15 mm
Weight 2.89Kg
GT83 8RG-042PH Titan

The 8th Generation MSI GT83VR Titan Model will take a huge leap in performance with the 1st-ever Hexa Core notebook processors! With the innovative Cooler Boost cooling solution and MSI’s special gaming features catered for gamers, the NVIDIA’s latest GeForce®

GTX 1080 SLI, GPU shall be able to release its full performance completely on MSI gaming laptops. With that said, experience boosted gameplay and faster rendering by up to 40% with the extra cores! This model also comes with advanced and faster DDR4-2666 memory. With over 40% faster performance than previous gen DDR3, and up to 10% faster than DDR4-2400, it is the new laptop standard to take your extreme gaming experience to the next level. The keyboard is still not yet compromised as this 8th generation version of GT83 comes with Mechanical keyboard, Cherry MX Key Silver Switches and Steelseries RGB Per-Key backlighting. This perfect desktop replacement gaming notebook was said to be the most powerful among all the gaming notebooks with latest 8th gen processor.

 

Specifications:

GT83 8RG-042PH Titan
Processor 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8850H , 6 Cores 12 Threads
OS Windows 10
Chipset Intel® CM246
Panel 18.4″ Full HD (1920×1080), IPS
GPU GeForce® GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X SLI
Memory DDR4-2666, 16GB x 2
Storage 1 x 2.5″ (7200rpm) HDD + 512GB SSD NVMe PCIe, Super Raid 4

(2 x NVMe M.2 SSDs by PCIe Gen3  in RAID0)

Keyboard Per-key RGB full-color backlighting SteelSeries keyboard

Mechanical Keyboard with Switch by Cherry MX Speed Silver

Audio Sound by Dynaudio with Woofer/ ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology / Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Optical Drive BD Writer
I/O Ports
  • 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
  • 2x USB 3.1Gen2 Type-A
  • 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A /  0
Card Reader SD (XC/HC)
Video Output
  • 1x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C
  • 1x HDMI (4K@ 60Hz)
  • 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.2 (4K@60Hz)
Mic-in/Headphone out 1/1/1(line in)/1(line out)
Communication Killer DoubleShot Pro with Killer Shield
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5
Webcam Full HD type (30fps@1080p)
Adapter 330W x2
Battery 8-Cell
Dimension 458 (W) x 339 (D) x 42~69 (H) mm
Weight 5.5Kg
 GP63 8th Gen

 This particular model took a step ahead not just with its processor. But also on its aesthetics. The “Sporty Design” , A cover and asymmetric C palm-rest was used that underscores the sharp image of this high-performance gaming laptop. The all new GP63 8RE now comes with the Cooler Boost 5 consisting of 4 air vent holes, 2 Fans and 7 Heatpipes to maintain the temps thrown by the CPU and GPU. Helping this gaming notebook perform at its maximum capacity. Sound output was so decent that it produces loud and clear music brought by the newly attached giant speakers and upgraded Nahimic 3!

Specifications:

GP63 Leopard 8RE-257XPH
Processor 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H , 6 Cores 12 Threads
OS Free DOS
Chipset HM370
Panel 15.6″ FHD, 120Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Wide-View
GPU GeForce® GTX 1060, 6GB GDDR5
Memory DDR4 8GB x 1, 2 slots (max 32GB)
Storage 1 x 2.5″ (7200rpm) HDD SATA + 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen 3
Communication Killer Gb LAN(E2400), 802.11 ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5
I/O Ports
  • 1 x Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • 2 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1 x RJ45, 1x SD Reader
  • 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz)
  • 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
  • 1 x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out (SPDIF)
Adapter 180W
Battery 6-Cell (51Whr)
Dimension 383x260x29 mm
Weight 2.2Kg

 

GP63 Leopard 8RE-258XPH
Chipset 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H , 6 Cores 12 Threads
OS Free DOS
Chipset HM370
Panel   15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), IPS
GPU GeForce® GTX 1060, 6GB GDDR5
Memory DDR4 8GB x 1, 2 slots (max 32GB)
Storage 1 x 2.5″ (7200rpm) HDD SATA + 1x M.2 SSD Combo
Communication Killer Gb LAN(E2400), 802.11 ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5
I/O Ports
  • 1 x Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • 2 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1 x RJ45, 1x SD Reader
  • 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz)
  • 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
  • 1 x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out (SPDIF)
Adapter 180W
Battery 6-Cell (51Whr)
Dimension 383x260x29 mm
Weight 2.2Kg

GV62 8th Gen

MSI GV62 with 8th Generation Intel Core I7 will also land in Philippines this June! They will bring 2 variants that end-users can choose from. The GV62 8RD -066PH is expected to carry the powerful Intel Core I7-8750H while we can expect Intel Core I5-8300H on its 067PH variant. While in no difference, both 8th Gen GV62 variants are packed with NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1050Ti. The combination of their CPU and GPU plus the Cooler Boost 4 is nearly perfect for your everyday gaming and rendering activities. This model has all the MSI’s 8th Generation notebooks exclusive software installed specially the Dragon Center v2.0 in which Gaming Mode is present. 

GV62 8RD-066PH
Processor 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H , 6 Cores 12 Threads
OS Windows 10
Chipset HM370
Panel 15.6″ FHD, IPS
GPU GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti , 4GB GDDR5
Memory DDR4 4GB x 2 (max 32GB)
Storage 1 x SATA3 / PCI-e NVMe Combo Slot
Communication 802.11 ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5
I/O Ports
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
  • 2 x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1 x USB Type-A 2.0
  • 1 x RJ45,
  • 1 x SD Reader
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4
  • 1 x Mini Display Port
Adapter 150W
Battery 6-Cell Li-Ion (41Whr)
Dimension 383×260.1×22~29mm
Weight 2.2Kg

  

GV62 8RD-067PH
Processor 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8300H , 6 Cores 12 Threads
OS Windows 10
Chipset HM370
Panel 15.6″ FHD, IPS
GPU GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti , 4GB GDDR5
Memory DDR4 4GB x 1 (max 32GB)
Storage 1 x SATA3 / PCI-e NVMe Combo Slot
Communication 802.11 ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5
I/O Ports
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
  • 2 x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1 x USB Type-A 2.0
  • 1 x RJ45,
  • 1 x SD Reader
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4
  • 1 x Mini Display Port
Adapter 150W
Battery 6-Cell Li-Ion (41Whr)
Dimension 383×260.1×22~29mm
Weight 2.2Kg

 

 

 

MSI 8th Gen Models are now available in select MSI Authorized Re-sellers.

 

 

 

 

 

While here are the 7th Gen Models included in the Back-to-School promotion.

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Learn more about MSi’s latest offerings by visiting their Facebook page.


Ryan Villanueva

 
Your resident all around Flipgeek, from comics,movies,games,toys,music and even sports. A big Spider-man fan raised in the ways of the Jedi,who listens to punk rock and a sucker for chick flicks.