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MSI GS66 Thermal Testing - How Hot is 10980HK + RTX 2080 Super Max-Q?

The MSI GS66 is a thinner gaming laptop with some powerful hardware inside, so just how hot does it get? Let’s find out and see what improvements can be made to thermals and performance. The GS66 is available in different configurations, my mod...

JT · 25 April 2020 · 1.6K

MSI MAG272CQR Review - A Cheaper 1440p 165Hz Gaming Monitor?

The MSI MAG272CQR is a cheaper 165Hz 1440p gaming monitor that’s got a lot of value to offer, let’s check it out in this review and find out if you need to make any compromises for the lower price. The Samsung VA panel is 27 inches (...

JT · 10 April 2020 · 410

MSI Alpha 15 In 2020? Price Drop + Driver Updates!

I only recently tested the MSI Alpha 15 gaming laptop with Radeon 5500M graphics in November 2019, so 3-4 months ago, but it’s had some updates to improve performance and price drops, so let’s see what these changes have made and if its now worth con...

JT · 16 April 2020 · 458

MSI P65 Creator 9SF Review - Thin + 8 Core CPU?

MSI’s P65 is their laptop for content creators, but is there more to it than just being a silver version of the GS65 gaming laptop? Let’s find out in this detailed review and see if it’s a laptop you should consider. I’ve...

JT · 23 April 2020 · 236

MSI GS66 RAM Upgrade Worth It? DDR4-2933 vs DDR4-2666

The MSI GS66 gaming laptop sells with DDR4-2666 memory despite the new Intel 10th gen platform supporting DDR4-2933, so let’s find out what sort of a performance difference this actually makes in games and find out if it’s worth upgrading...

JT · 4 years ago · 7K · 1

MSI MAG274QRF-QD Gaming Monitor Review

MSI has a new gaming monitor with some nice  features, the first of which is alphabet soup,   because this is the MAG274QRF-QD. It’s got a 27 inch 16 by 9 IPS  panel with a 1440p resolution   and an anti-glare mat...

JT · 19 November 2020 · 4.3K · 1

MSI GS66 - How Does It Perform In Games? 21 Games Tested!

The MSI GS66 gaming laptop combines the latest Intel 10th gen processors with Nvidia RTX Super graphics in a thinner machine, but how well does it actually perform in games? I’ve tested 21 different games at all setting levels and compared it...

JT · 25 April 2020 · 755

MSI GS66 Undervolting Testing

So far all 10th gen Intel laptops I’ve tested can’t be undervolted with Intel XTU or Throttlestop, presumably due to the Plundervolt vulnerability. I’m not certain, but think that undervolting in BIOS should still be possible, as lo...

JT · 28 April 2020 · 3.4K

Intel 10th Gen Desktop CPU Lineup + MSI Z490 ACE Overview

Intel is launching their 10th gen desktop processors, so let’s check out what new chips are coming, find out more about the new XTU settings and features, and see what the Z490 platform is going to offer us. First up let’s check out...

JT · 30 April 2020 · 83 · 2

TOP 5: Best Gaming Monitor 2020

Are you looking for the best gaming monitor? In this article, we will top gaming monitors on the market. 1. Samsung CRG9 Screen Size: 49' Display Resolution Maximum: 5120x1440 Dimensions: 15.1x47.4x20.7 inches Weight: 14.9 kg (33 pounds)...

Jacob Enderson · 16 April 2020 · 361 · 1

GTX 1660 Ti vs RX 5500M - Gaming Laptop Comparison

Which graphics should you pick in your next laptop? The Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti, or the Radeon RX 5500M from AMD? In this comparison we’ll take a look at the differences in gaming performance, rendering, video exporting, power draw, thermals, pric...

JT · 4 years ago · 2.1K

i7-10750H + RTX 2070 Gaming Benchmarks - MSI GP75 10SFK Tested In 20 Games!

The MSI GP75 is a powerful gaming laptop that’s not quite as thin as many others I’ve recently tested, so let’s see if that extra cooling space is able to give it an edge in games. I’ve tested 20 different games at all setting...

JT · 24 June 2020 · 1.4K

MSI GP75 Laptop Review - 10750H + RTX 2070 Worth It?

The MSI GP75 Leopard is the first gaming laptop I’ve got with Intel’s new 10th gen i7 processor, let’s see just how well it performs and what’s on offer in this detailed review. The 10SFK model I’ve got has an Intel 10th...

JT · 26 June 2020 · 1.7K

RTX 2080 Super 150W Is Crazy! MSI GE75 Game Benchmarks

The MSI GE75 is the first gaming laptop I’ve had with Nvidia’s new RTX 2080 Super, and this is NOT Max-Q as it’s able to run right up to 150 watts, so let’s check out how well it performs in 20 different games and also compare...

JT · 27 July 2020 · 673

MSI GE75 Review - Crazy Gaming Power

The MSI GE75 is a thicker gaming laptop, but it’s packing some serious power inside. I’ve basically got the top end configuration with 8 core i9 processor, and more interestingly Nvidia RTX 2080 Super graphics which runs up to 150 watts, definitely n...

JT · 03 August 2020 · 556

Leakage of Intel private keys used for firmware validation of MSI

During an attack on the information systems of MSI, hackers were able to extract over 500 GB of the company's internal data, including source code for firmware and related tools for their assembly. The attackers demanded $4 million for non-disclosure, but MSI refused and some data was published publicly. Among the published data were Intel's privat...

Kelly · 11 months ago · 100 · 1