PCMAG Readers' Choice Award for
Laptop Overall & Laptop-Home Use
If you're a gamer or simply looking for a powerful laptop
for home, you owe it to yourself to check out MSI. 
Laptop Overall & Laptop-Home Use
If you're a gamer or simply looking for a powerful laptop
for home, you owe it to yourself to check out MSI. - PC MAG
Overall satisfaction – 9.1 
10 Reliability – 9.0 10 Likelihood to Recommend to Others – 8.7 10
10 Reliability – 9.0 10 Likelihood to Recommend to Others – 8.7 10
LATEST 6TH GENERATION INTEL® CORE™ i7 PROCESSOR
Using the latest CPU architecture and faster DDR4 memory support, the new Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 processors bring significant improvements to gaming performance, multiple application data processing and 4K video transcoding, delivering superb performance leaps thus making it the next platform for extreme gaming.
GREEN
Enables lowest power consumption of both CPU and GPU while maintaining coolest constant temperatures for both
COMFORT
Enables enough power consumption of the GPU while maintaining comfortable temperatures of the GPU
SPORT
Enables max power consumption of both CPU and GPU for extreme performance
DDR4 MEMORY SUPPORT
Get the best possible performance out of your notebook with the support of advanced DDR4 memory. With over 32% faster performance than previous generations, DDR4 is the new standard to take your gaming experience to the next level.
TAKE ADVANCED DESKTOP GAMING PERFORMANCE EVERYWHERE
Get the horsepower to run even the most intensive games with the next generation GTX 900 series. Enjoy smooth, high-definition PC gaming performance at 1080p to give you the best visual experience.
MATRIX DISPLAY
MSI innovative Matrix Display supports up to 2 external displays simultaneously through one HDMI 1.4 and one Mini DisplayPort 1.2. Multi-task even during competitive gameplay. Matrix Display supports 4K output with a resolution up to 3840x2160. This technology creates an ideal environment for both extreme gaming and pleasant multimedia entertainment.
NAHIMIC VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND –
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, THE NEXT GAMING STANDARD
Technology originally developed for military fighter jets, Nahimic specializes in 3D sound software processing and audio improvements offering virtual 7.1 sound in immersive high definition. Designed to work with standard audio and stereo equipment, Nahimic transports gamers into the action, allowing them to sense every footstep, hear every bullet whizzing past and feel every explosion. Nahimic highlights even the smallest sounds, intensifies gameplay by boosting bass and reduces exterior noise pollution for optimum in-game voice clarity and comprehension. It also features a high-definition audio recorder to easily capture and stream studio-quality sound. This new technology is exclusive with MSI gaming laptops.
AUDIO BOOST
Amplify the experience of your headset with gold-plated and boosted audio jacks for high-fidelity sound quality to get the advantage during the heat of battle.
GAME FOREVER WITH COOLER BOOST 3
Play hours on end with an intelligently and efficiently designed dual-fan cooling system with Cooler Boost 3. Drawing heat away from both the CPU and GPU with designated heat pipes significantly reduces heat generation and increases heat dissipation for stable gameplay after hours of gaming.ACCURACY IS KEY
Perfectly crafted, extremely accurate. The SteelSeries gaming keyboard is a powerful tool at the hands of any gamer with strong tactile feedback and anti-ghosting capabilities, delivering the best gaming experience hands-down.
AN EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE WITH TRUE COLOR TECHNOLOGY
See the world for what it is using MSI's exclusive True Color Technology. Precisely calibrated to deliver vibrant colors, stunning details and sharp images, True Color Technology brings the colors of the world right to your display.
Select from multiple viewing modes to control color balance, gamma adjustment, and gamut mapping, pre-calibrated for the best viewing experience:
[ Select multiple viewing modes ]
*Available on select models
[ Select multiple viewing modes ]
*Available on select models
Increase brightness for gaming.
Reduce potential harmful blue light.
Set screen to 100% sRGB of color gamut.
Increase clarity for lines and words.
Reduce eye-strain after long term use.
Optimize contrast for vivid movies.
TURN IT UP
Fill the room and feel the bass with Dynaudio high-fidelity speakers, acoustically tuned to perfection to deliver unheard of quality fit for any audiophile.Drop the beat or feel the thunderous roar of the battlefield with an integrated subwoofer.
Get an extra boost in performance for your audio with built-in dedicated bass, speaker and headset AMPs gold-plated for maximum audio transfer. Add dynamics and punch to every gunshot, explosion and gaming sounds with stunning surround effects, producing an incredibly realistic surround sound experience even from just a pair of headphones or stereo speakers.
KILLER GAMING LAN
The benefit of the Killer Gaming LAN is the "Advanced Game Detect™" technology, which recognizes online game data packs and processes them first, accelerating them in the process. This is the best weapon against stuttering characters, freeze-up and lagging; it vastly improves all the online experiences.
SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS TO THE WORLD
XSplit Gamecaster lets you easily record your gaming moments and broadcast your live gameplay sessions to Twitch, YouTube, UStream and more. It's simple, easy to use and ideal for sharing your gameplay with the world. So what're you waiting for? Join the revolution and start streaming and recording with XSplit Gamecaster today.
STREAMING
Use XSplit Gamecaster to stream all of your gaming activities.
WEBCAM & CHROMA KEY
Add a webcam and show your game face.
SHARE YOUR BROADCAST
Draw attention whilst casting with in-game annotations.
REALTIME NOTES
Draw attention whilst casting with in-game annotations.
RECORD & UPLOAD
Organize and upload your greatest gaming moments.
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