MSI GP66 (2022) Review - FASTEST RTX 3070 Ti Gaming Laptop!

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MSI Vector GP66 (2022) Review Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Laptop Specs
0:34 Video Sponsor - GALAX!
1:30 Build Quality & Design
2:21 Size & Weight
2:47 MUX Switch & Screen
4:15 Camera & Microphones
4:42 Keyboard & Touchpad
5:58 I/O Ports
7:18 Getting Inside + Internals
8:13 Wi-Fi & Upgradeability
8:29 Speakers & Latencymon
8:46 Battery Life
9:41 Thermals & Software Modes
10:22 Temperatures / Clock Speed / TDP
12:17 CPU Performance (On & Off Battery)
13:00 Game at Different Performance Modes
13:26 Keyboard Temperatures
14:50 Game Performance Comparison
17:13 3DMark & Content Creation
18:12 SSD Speed
18:29 BIOS
18:53 Linux Support
19:17 Pricing & Availability
19:41 Conclusion - MSI GP66 Worth It?
21:18 More MSI GP66 Game Benchmarks (DLSS/FSR/RT)
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[@JarrodsTech]

If you get an email from Kakao linking to this video, it's a scam. I've never worked with them but they are linking to this video. Check Current GP66 Prices: geni.us/cMNzx 19:26 I meant to say Newegg here 😅

[@TopperPenquin]

I brought this laptop as per your advice and wish to send you $100 aud though you've not got paypal in your About List.

[@akshayb9989]

When will the Legion 5 Pro AMD (2022) version review will come out

[@5005godfather]

Hey Jarrod, I have a question, lenovo legion 5 does have quite interesting feature that is you can utilize the laptop on AC mode , the battery will charge up to 60 % only, my concern is which laptops are utilizing the exact same feature or better ?

[@DreamSharingCY]

@Jarrod'sTech will you be reviewing the gp76 as well? I am thinking between gp76, gigabyte aorus 17 and asus rog strix scar 17, all with the same configuration i7 12700h and 3070ti to replace my helios 500 from 2019 (1070), what is your recommendation?

[@the_slidemaster]

I got an email from kakao today with this video link. Thanks for the info.

[@oofwithoof1023]

Jarrod: This is MSI's best mid range laptop. Also Jarrod: this laptop has an rtx 3070ti, 1440p 165hz screen, and Intel i7 12700h. *Ah yes, very mid range*

[@VinyZikss]

lol same thing i was thinking, mid range for me is like a 3060 tops. I guess i'm too poor

[@SweatyFeetGirl]

RTX 3070/RTX 3070Ti are upper mid range, same with the i7. rtx 3080/rtx 3080ti and i9 are high end

[@oofwithoof1023]

@@SweatyFeetGirl you do have a point, and while I somewhat agree with you that the rtx 3080 & and 3080 ti are high end, I just can't get myself to believe that the rtx 3070 ti is upper mid-range. The normal 3070 probably is, but I don't think the ti version would be a mid range consideration. And besides, the laptop still has a 1440p 165hz screen and an Intel 12700h

[@hendrikheim5665]

I've seen gf66 3070 laptop for under 1200e, bought mine used for 1100e, I think? 100e less will get you a 3060 legion

[@SweatyFeetGirl]

@@oofwithoof1023 1440p 165hz is considered medium refreshrate these days, 144hz is low end, 240hz is high end

[@kartikkaushik9811]

Thank you Jarrod for the great and comprehensive review. Been looking forward to this one.

[@JarrodsTech]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@chrisnorth27]

I own the 2021 GP66 Leopard (RTX3070/I7-10750H) which has an almost exact cooling setup. I was able to really boost thermal performance by repaisting with Kryonaut / K5 Pro and undervolting. I still hold the #1 spot in Firestrike Extreme (13552) and #3 Timespy Extreme (5190) in systems with this GPU/CPU configuration. So for sure worth all the trouble of taking the GP66 apart.

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice!

[@thepermanentshockedface9177]

Yes I have the msi gp 76 11aug 3070 rtx and i7. I undervolted it to -80, added liquid metal and adjusted the prefix and and a couple other settings to give me free 5-12 fps boost for free. It’s super cool and amazing.

[@jeremyguiab]

How about the battery life

[@chrisnorth27]

@@jeremyguiab complete and total garbage haha but i think the GP66 is meant for best possible performance at the lowest dollar amount, not battery life and for sure not build quality.

[@valour549]

Wonder how 3070 mobile compares to 3070Ti mobile. Wish Jared would do a comparison.

[@123Suryasis]

This year, MSI is really handling the GPU power level differently than other gaming laptops. Most other laptops, during combined load, only able to run the GPU at the base TGP and only utilise 5W to 10W max from dynamic boost, never reaching that advertised total TGP. Most cases 150W 3070 ti runs at 130W-135W at max. In MSI, looks like they're always pushing the maximum power to the GPU and not really implementating dynamic boost. This looks similar tome as the Electro Boost some Eluktronics laptops used to offer, always pushing the max allowed power.

[@tommy10436]

Man, your reviews are the absolute best, hands down. Unreal content. Well researched, thorough, concise, amazing.

[@JarrodsTech]

Glad you like them!

[@IrishGaucho]

Hey Jarrod, thank you for the video... very helpful as I'm trying to get myself a new laptop here but certainly don't want to spend a fortune nor care too much abour RGB flashy stuff. Safe to say this would run SteamVR no problem right? Just want to connect my Quest2 and enjoy the full potential graphics wise. Cheers!!

[@chiwala4dad634]

been waiting for this review!

[@malthusg1115]

Hi Jarrod. I have been looking at this model. Does the lack of adaptive sync matter on this. Legion 5 has it or is this one worth it for the full time full power graphics? Just wondering if adaptive sync would help on a 1440p panel where you're not always going to be hitting high frame rates. What's you're View Jarrod?

[@joshthemediaconsumer3813]

Hey Jarrod. Thanks for the vid. Would you take this over the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro then?

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

Your analysis videos are reaching tow-wards my favorite on youtube!

[@malthusg1115]

Would you consider this to be the best price to performance laptop in 2022. It really does seem very fast for the price.

[@D.2023]

Hi. What is that black stuff that covers heat pipes and other elements on GE66? Is it to prevent heat from escaping the pipes and lead it out to the less insulated areas? Cheaper GP66 does not have that, the metal is exposed all the way. So maybe manually covering the pipes with similar insulation tape, and maybe applying some CPU heat-transfer paste on top of CPU can help with heat transfers? Or wise versa, maybe being unprotected those heat pipes can be more efficiently cooled by 3rd party cooling-pad (those with electric fans) underneath the laptop? Can it somehow be modded with other DIY materials to improve heat retention?

[@alizafeer101]

had been waiting for this

[@enticedgamer5368]

Hi Jarrod I just want to say thank you for helping me to choose my laptop. I purchased this exact model around a month ago and your review helped me to finalize the product.

[@JarrodsTech]

Glad I could help!

[@Umakyat]

are you still liking it?

[@enticedgamer5368]

@@Umakyat yeah still liking it

[@inestamessi290]

Hello i just wanna asking you about the laptop any updates you wanna to share with us ? bcs i will buy this laptop and i m looking for people like you to tel about it thanks in advance

[@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217]

Aussie. Ok I had no idea. Love the videos man. Hope the channel grows even more. Quality content here no BS.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks!

[@DrakenFX]

After watching this review , i decided to pull the plug with the GP66-HX , which is an upgraded model with the Core i7-12800HX and DDR5-4800 and this time they added a Thunderbolt 4 port ....they took the Mini DP but i'm ok with that, This is a powerhouse and enjoying every minute i spend gaming with it.. (Emulation and PC Games.)

[@rahuljadhwani626]

Hey, can you please tell if battery life is better on new model? and if it can be charged via USB-C port. Thanks!

[@aknzortuk4027]

Jarrod, at cpu only workload what was the temperature and if you unlock the power limit how many whats could this thing sustain?

[@purekid125]

Great video Jarrod tho Please where are the reviews for the Asus Tuf gaming a15/f15 2022 models I really am confused on these models I can't decide between the Ryzen 6800h or the Intel 12700h.

[@JarrodsTech]

Waiting on ASUS to send them.

[@kawtaralalgui5448]

Hi. Nice review ! I have a question. Is this msi whith this specifications able to do 3d modeling fluently or not? Also, im willing to keep it for about 5 years or more. So what do you think, is it capable or not?

[@doomscyte1087]

Jarrod, when will the Legion 5 Pro (AMD) version be released? And please promise us that you will immediately make a review of it once you managed to get a hand on it 🥺 I'm seriously wanting to buy it

[@sf364HMX]

If compared with this laptop”AORUS 15 XE4-73TW”, which one do you think is better?

[@robertlefeaux]

I just had to return my rog strix advantage and this msi was the only suitable replacement the store had in my price range. Mine must be an earlier model as almost everything is same as the one in the video, but it only has 512g ssd, and a 1080p screen.

[@smithy8856]

Why did you return the strix?

[@BlessedVisuals]

Is this a good laptop for 4k video editing?

[@agusdisanti15]

Was wondering if it is possible for you to review the Prometheus XVII. I know you did the Infinity M7 which is the same thing but it used a Ryzen and the new models in Eluktronics are using Intel 12th gen now. So I was kinda curious what the differences are now with the differences of processors.

[@wiselyomar2695]

Should I buy this or Legion 5i?

[@patent5421]

I would like to see Asus Strix G17 review (SCAR with less RGB and Ryzen CPU). I want see how it performs vs the intel version and if there are any more differences other than just less RGB.

[@iCancelFlights]

can you get your hands on a msi ge66 raider dragon shield with the 3060? curious to see how it compares

[@XxXKARLx]

Hey Jarrod, I was curious to know if the GE66 is also a 150W tdp on the 3070 to gpu?

[@FriendlyPCGamers]

11:40 i have a question, does setting power setting on balanced make cpu power limited? Like i can see its 35 watts on balanced and 45 on performance. Is it like undervolting cpu but keeping gpu at full power? I am asking because my cpu is always 10-15.c more hot than gpu.

[@Piotr_G112]

Hey Jarrod. 1. Is it possible to configure manual fan curves in a way that fans start spinning when the temperature of 60 degrees Celsius is reached? 2. Do you need to run the MSI app on every bootup to apply the fan settings or are they saved somewhere? I’d like to know if the settings will be remembered when I apply them in Windows and then reboot to Linux. Thanks in advance.

[@JarrodsTech]

There aren't temp levels, it's just based on percentages for some reason but the chart has cold to hot. I'm not sure if you could save your settings in Windows and have them automatically apply in Linux. The max fan shortcut works, but I assume that only triggers max rather than whatever you set.

[@mrbust999]

This or legion 5? Who wins in your opinion?

[@rlsh8841]

Is a video about Zephyrus G15 coming soon? I'm looking forward to that laptop

[@JarrodsTech]

Waiting on ASUS, no specific ETA.

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

I'm waiting for my Tongfang chassis with 12900H/3070Ti and DDR5 to come in and if that gets anywhere close to this one in terms of frames, I'll be happy

[@endurochannel3737]

Hi, would you consider making a video explaining how to undervolt these machines I have a gp76 ugs 1070ti i7 12700h And I would much like to optimize it as best as possible Kind regards from London Oliviu.

[@TheMacco26]

Hey Jarrod, can you confirm that, despite all the BIOS options always given by MSI, Alderlake 12700H, e.g. any non-HK SKU, has no chance of enabling undervolt? This machine is a good candidate to prove it once and for all.

[@elaminemenni672]

No undervolt allowed on 12th H

[@mingyi456]

@@elaminemenni672 I see p core voltage offset in the advanced bios section in the video though

[@JarrodsTech]

12th gen non K doesn't support it, so I don't bother even attempting to see if the BIOS options do anything.

[@leahunt]

@@JarrodsTech TY!

[@acdbrn2000]

That is sad since a good undervolt was a nice way to lower temps and strangely usually increase performance on mobile Intel. Though that does depend on silicone luck since some Intel mobile CPUs can just run fine with less voltage then others so everything has to be set for the lowest common denominator, which is higher then it might need to be.

[@toddelphick9965]

Hey man I've been really enjoying your reviews, good so see a aussie on KZbin smashing out the videos. I've been researching for a week now and have around 3 g to spend on a new machine. You've helped me narrow it down to this laptop or the aorus 15 xe 4 3070ti or possibly the 17 inch model because they are the same price at the moment. I can't decide man what would you go for?

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers mate! Personally it's hard to justify Aorus for me without MUX switch and being limited to 1080p (at least on the 17", not sure if 15" is the same haven't had it yet. Honestly I'd probably go for Aftershock Vapor series, them and Metabox are generally better value compared to the big brands, but Gigabyte does have some pretty attractive sales here. Aftershock resell the tongfang chassis, so same as Eluktronics in the US or XMG in EU, if you do go there you can get $50 off with 'jarrodstech' code.

[@toddelphick9965]

@@JarrodsTech thanks for your reply mate I'll check out those recommendations for sure. Keep doing what you do best 🤟🏻

[@toddelphick9965]

@@JarrodsTech Vapor 15X / i9 12900H | RTX 3070Ti for 2999 is an absolute steel thanks so much for the recommendation I would of never went down this path otherwise. Legend!!!

[@jamesforte5379]

@@JarrodsTech hey man do you know a alternative here in nz as I can’t see any of these in our tech stores? Tried searching Xmg a few times had a quick look at the ones you listed on google but just Australian stores came up which may affect warranty and I wanted to finance a laptop as don’t have the whole money right know but want for gaming and my music as I make music and maybe some video editing if I do any of my own music videos etc

[@andrewpangestu19]

if i compare it with legion 5 pro with ryzen 7 5800h and gpu rtx 3070, which one is better for architects and content creators. I hope you guys can help answer thank you

[@GabAxe]

I have the option to buy the GP66 with the Intel Core i7-11800H and RTX3080 for 1599 euros. Should I do it? Or should I go for the XMG Fusion 15 m22?

[@ineptxpython3501]

I'm not sure if it's a good deal but I just got a GE66 1080p 360hz 3070ti 12700h 16gb gddr5 4800mhz 1tb for £1,700 . I was thinking about waiting for the new Asus vivo book 16x with 12th gen or building a pc but waiting for 40 series rtx cards

[@Robin-Xbox23]

Should i buy the Gl66 pulse or a Gp 66 vector

[@christopherfrancofye8210]

I bought this laptop for 2k from bestbuy have had no problems and bought dec2022 but i mean its all about how you take care of your stuff also i play mw2 resident evil series warhammer wow diablo fortnite tekken and etc more and use for my store and studio also i have 4 macs in my studio so more for my store (collections) ive never disconnected and always run games on high and never have had problems

[@Laennec99]

thank you, Jarrod .. I just bought this laptop after watching this review multiple times .... same specs but my version has ddr5 ... it costs me 1700 $ (new). my salutations from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@JarrodsTech]

Glad I could help!

[@sicariokindman2566]

Which windows 11 is best for gaming between Home and Pro

[@andrewmorris3479]

I have absolutely love my MSI Vector GP76 that I purchased from Microcenter!

[@skellurip]

can you upgrade the battery to 99wh unit? is there any spare part for that to happen?

[@smallcatgirl]

9:00 lol I have this feature in arch. Use xrandr to set display to 60hz when on battery, while 144hz back when plugged by using udev rule.

[@Emiliano88888]

How are the hinges holding up?

[@steveco1800]

Considering this is a PITA to get into, what's the best way to clean the heatsinks and fans? Can this be done effectively without opening it up?

[@JarrodsTech]

You'd just have to do it ideally.

[@PhillipLemmon]

(question) I want more ssd storage... Is there a limit to the size of the sdd (2280 m.2) can put in my laptop(old or new) and if so,...why?

[@azizbalti8467]

Hi jarrod .. should i buy the i7 10g with rtx2060 or r5 with gtx 1660ti version of the legion 5 ? The deffirence between are almost 150 dollar

[@jeremylamhot8949]

id say go for the 2060 version

[@malthusg1115]

I between this and the lenovo 5i with the same specs. I think this video has leaned me to this one as its seem to be a beast. What do think is the better laptop? Thanks for a great review Jarrod and assisting my decision making process. Thanks

[@MD.Nibras]

Which one is best Lenovo legion 5i or this..

[@user-km5zq6sh3v]

Late but which one did u end up getting

[@kratos692]

Hey Jarrod! Out of context question but do you recommend turning on XMP in BIOS after a RAM upgrade? If possible can you make a video about XMP?

[@JarrodsTech]

Most laptops don't have XMP so there's no point in me covering it really, but if it's available, might as well try it out. If it's a desktop, then absolutely use it.

[@kratos692]

@@JarrodsTech Thanks a lot

[@frafra1507]

Comparison vs MSI Raider GE76 3070Ti and vs MSI Stealth GS77 3070Ti?

[@Never-Too-High]

With this laptop not having g sync is that a deal breaker? How much does that actually matter? I was shocked to learn that so figured I would ask.

[@uzairahmed5496]

I have been wondering about the same thing don't know if you have the answer for it yet

[@mikem2253]

Might buy this to have beside my PS5 and Series X on my LG C1. Be a great 1440p gaming PC!

[@silversteel6891]

Hey Jarrod. I seriously recommend you reviewing the Acer Predator helios 300 2022 version. With the same specs as this msi gp66, and the same gpu, it's really a tough call as both are 150w tgp models. Please do a review on both.

[@JarrodsTech]

I did a GP66 review earlier in the year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iabGY3aNZdKqq6M I'm expecting to receive the Helios in a few weeks, so there will be a review coming.

[@silversteel6891]

@@JarrodsTech thanks for replying. Yes I checked the msi video, awesome detailing you went in. Just a suggestion, when you get the helios, compare it with the msi a little bit extra

[@PAIN-jn1zw]

So Jarrod can u help me with only 1 thing do u think this laptop is worth it to buy or do u think I would regret it in the next 5 yrs. Cuz I really wanted the ge series but in India it sells for an extra 500 dollars and that's a lil bit out my budget so I'll actually appreciate it if u can tell me if its worth buying or should I wait for asus g15?

[@Yakikitsu]

Wait for the g15 first imo

[@yasht2513]

One zephyrus G15 is out. Can you please compare M16 vs g14 vs g15?

[@tasinnasif3549]

pls do a head to head comparison of this one with legion 5 pro..would help a lot

[@mayanksingh12]

Hello Jarrod.. Would you recommend to buy it? Or should i buy a 3070 version.. That is $700-1000 cheaper. So does it matter to get this one, considering performance is marginally better than 3070?

[@JarrodsTech]

I wouldn't spend $700-1000 just to get Ti if that's the only difference. If it's last gen CPU it also won't affect gaming that much, so depends what you're doing with it.

[@JC_BOY]

Hey Jarrod will you make an XPS 13 plus review?

[@zittooya6278]

Hey jarrod, is it fine if i play games for 4-8 hours everday on my gaming laptop? I recently just bought lenovo legion 5 pro and im afraid that it will broke really fast if i use it to play everyday, average temperature is 65-75c both on cpu and gpu. Thanks!

[@jeremylamhot8949]

65-75 degrees on cpu is ice cold, you should be fine. The gpu at 75 is rather hot but nothing crazy. It's normal as long as you dont go like over 80 degrees or something (GPU).

[@CerberuSedaH]

Hello jarrod (Sorry about my English is not good i know)😅 i literally seen every last video about this year . Every budget laptops has 1 or 2 problems screen or battery or thermal problems or build quality (you cant get everything in this category i understand that) Realy i cant choose plus my knowledge about this things is poor after all this time on videos I concluded on rog strix g15 but if you can I would like to hear your opinion

[@Yoko.Kurama]

Do you know how this performs vs the 3080 version gp66?

[@elvinceferli4770]

Can u make a video about lenovo ideapad 5 pro please.i want to know your thoughts about it

[@marcyazbeck]

I got the gp66 11uh-32 , and while running on battery it never last more then an hour if only google or youtube . After testing the battery on command prompt , it shows that it get's up to 150% with near half the mwh designed for . The max it can reach sometime is 54k mwh from 64k mwh . I have bought this laptop 3 months ago sealed . To i have problem with the battery or is it normal ? Please i need help .

[@ditz3nfitness]

I can currently pick it up for 2.005,54$ at a local store discount. Would it be worth it? 3.5 years of usage as I need it for my bachelors I'm starting in a month. I'm out on the looks for a PC that I can buy rn! :D

[@jakubzimnowodzki4138]

Hi, Can you make a comparison between Nitro 5 i5 11400H RTX 3060 95W and Nitro 5 i5 12500H RTX 140W?

[@cobrabull8289]

all you say is that laptops have upgraded to maximum,what about standart medium parts like 3060 or 3070 ti,i7 ?

[@TECHNICALDOCKS]

Can I upgrade the DDR4 sticks to DDR5 in this laptop?

[@mapl3mamba651]

Just bought this laptop, did you have to download that power saver and display over drive setting in the msi center. Mine is the 1080p model with same hardware, but does not have either of those options.

[@JarrodsTech]

It was just there as part of the MSI center software, maybe try Windows store updates to make sure you're on the latest version.

[@abhijeetsingh1544]

hey jarrod am confused between acer predeator 3060 and gp66 leapord 3070 and lenevo legion 5 pro 5800h 2021

[@skyunn]

I hope there will be a day when ASUS TUF F15/A15 will be reviewed its the other half of the TUF DASH but a bit better imo.

[@JarrodsTech]

Waiting for ASUS to send them still.

[@HeatLedgerKicks]

Someone is using your video to pedal some potential scam

[@JarrodsTech]

is this a video or a sponsorship email you've received? I've heard about an email going around that mentions a video of mine. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot I can do about that. If it's a video, can you let me know which one?

[@reaper7910]

So, can anyone explain to me exactly what a midrange gaming laptop is? Because that price tag definitely doesn't scream midrange to me

[@1996starter]

Hey jarrod can u recommend me a gaming lapttop my budget is around 800 dollars and focus are gaming and photoshop and video editing so an accurate screen is needed if theres no laptop just give be best performance i can use a monitor later

[@shleemypants]

MSI really needs to fix their fan curve. How hard can it be? My 7th Gen GE63 has the exact same issue. Not to mention every generation they release another "center" app with no backward compatibility and abandoning the old ones.

[@rscreativestudio748]

Anything Over RTX 3060 cannot be considered Mid-range. I guess the budget versions should soon be releashed.

[@Kalengo_Gaming]

Bruh you're right 3070 is not mid range

[@hendrikheim5665]

3080/ti is high end, 3070 is mid, 3060 budget, 3050ti/3050 is low end

[@jametron6135]

@@hendrikheim5665 that’s literally not true but go off

[@KentRoads]

@@jametron6135 because he's not including 5 year old GPUs?

[@jametron6135]

midrange is rx580-1080ti, not rtx3070

[@oqserenity1642]

dude where can i buy it? they mention a different GPU

[@catalintimofti1117]

wait did they give up on inverted funtion/windows buttons ?

[@richardmarkert7736]

I have the Vector GP66 HX 12UG model which uses the 12800HX CPU, and according to MSIs spec sheet, the rear USB-C supports Thunderbolt4. I wonder if it will support charging too, but I'm scared to plug in a USB-C charger. It also says it supports USBC-PD. Edit: No I mixed it up. It says DP, not PD.

[@Emiliano88888]

How are the hinges doing?

[@matthewbarnes725]

I’m stuck between getting a MSI Delta 15 Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX Processor, 15.6" FHD 240Hz Panel, AMD Radeon™ RX 6700M, 16GB, 1TB SSD (£1079) and the LENOVO Legion 5 15.6" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7, RTX 3070, 512 GB SSD - (£1199) - Using it for gaming ofc, uni work n just general use. Any help would be great 😇

[@locked01]

The GP66 2021 and 2022 apparently share the same cooling system. Being the 2022 system rated for 150w (3070ti) GPU, this makes me assume that flashing my 2021 model (3080) GPU bios to 165w max hasn't been a bad thing at all. A bit hotter? Yes. A bit louder? Yes. More powerful and capable than the 130w limit? HELL YEAH!

[@maegnificant]

what did you flash it with?

[@kingofnyc1973]

What flash did you use for it bro ? Another question please : Can I flash a 3080 VBIOS to a 3070 ? I want higher TGP for my GE66 140W 3070, read about a 150W 3070 VBIOS but couldn't find it

[@DomiMnemonic]

I have the version with the RTX3080 and just one thing bothers me...While playing Cyberpunk 2077 or other modern games with higher graphics the CPU goes up to 94° Celsius (according to the MSI Center - Core Temp tells me that some cores are short time even on 100°). It stucks on this temperature and whatever I try, it won't go lower. It set both internal fans with FN+F8 on 6000 RPM and even used the IETS GT500 which is considered to be the best cooling-pad - it still keeps on those 94°. The most topics on reddit told me that this is normal and the i7-12700H is configured to work on those high temperatures. In some posts they tell me that it might be a hardware-issue and other posts tell me to change the cooling paste. Before the MSI I had a Schenker XMG Ultra 17 which was more like a Desktop-Notebook. The CPU never got higher than 90° and that even with expired cooling-paste (the GPU broke and I checked what happened). Is this really normal or should I send it back. It is about 1 month old and I still have the warranty.

[@shadowverge]

could you do a review for the ge 66 raider with a rtx 3080 and an i7 11th gen intel chip? Im looking to buy it and my budget is 2-2500 euros. that would be great thanks!

[@JarrodsTech]

Waiting on them to send a GE

[@denzelbuka1019]

Can you put up to 8 TB of storage on this device?

[@slump6561]

Yo, personally would you recommend this or a lenovo legion 5i pro with an rtx 3070? I’m kind of in a pickle here. My main usage for this will be gaming.

[@Yakikitsu]

Legion 5i pro is an allrounder and basically best for the money, but this laptop seems like more for the gaming part.. It depends actually if you go for looks, the legion looks more like a Notebook with rgb that also has a full keyboard while this doesn't.. Conclusion: Cheaper, pretty good but (imo) not that good looking -> Legion 5i pro Pricier, has lots of varieties (3060,3070ti,3080 i7/i9 etc) -> Vector gp66

[@MD.Nibras]

Which is best Lenovo or this laptop

[@Sanjay-fg8qh]

Which 2 of these laptops should I go for, MSI GP66 Leopard Gaming, Intel i7-11800H;FHD IPS-Level 240Hz Panel(16GB/1TB NVMe SSD/RTX3060 6GB GDDR6) or Legion 5 Ryzen 7 5800H 15.6" 300Nits QHD Gaming Laptop (16GB/1TB SSD/RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6/165Hz

[@Sanjay-fg8qh]

@@thatrandomnerd8289 For both work and gaming. I want a laptop which lasts long. I have heard that MSI GP 66 offers pure performance whereas legion 5 is more convenient for everyday purposes

[@Sanjay-fg8qh]

@@thatrandomnerd8289 Which do you think is good in the long run. I want the laptop last atleast for 4 years?

[@siddharthsangwan1601]

Hey Jarrod, will you be testing the Asus strix g15 or g17 soon?

[@JarrodsTech]

ASUS have not yet mentioned these models in the pipeline.

[@siddharthsangwan1601]

@@JarrodsTech as in the pipeline of products being sent to you?

[@splashydiamond]

When will you make a video on ASUS Tuf Gaming F15 2022 i7-12700h RTX3060?

[@gametests]

I have tested the 2021 & 2022 variants of gp66 with i7 11 gen & i7 12 gen. & Was surprised by the performance & 3d mark scores of this small laptop. My 11 gen 3070 gp 66 was getting 11800 timespy scores out of the box with extreme performance mode, faster than many 3070ti laptops including Strix scar 22.

[@rir6609]

It is not clear to me, is the 2021 or 2022 model of MSI GP66 better?

[@gametests]

@@rir6609 2022 model is better than 2021 model, but 2021 model is lately very impressive compared to other 3070 & 3070ti laptops, considering its price to performance.

[@cancerbero40]

I have the 2021 variant of gp66 qhd 165Hz ,11800h, 32Gb, 3070 and its a beast...the only thing the temps are a little bit high

[@187cake]

Your Strix scar 22 has an AMD chip 🤣

[@gametests]

@@187cake I haven't published any benchmarks about Strix scar 15

[@osus8555]

Zephyrus G15 (3070 ti) or this?

[@mrsanjitdas5008]

Sir tell me this laptop for 3d Animation best?

[@robertlefeaux]

I like the thermals image, looks like jet engines coming out of the vents.

[@User75314]

Appearances can be deceptive

[@AdityaGupta-om8ez]

Hey jarrod please compare the GP66 with the legion 5i pro like you did with the M16. I feel like soon when lenovo's price drops, these two should be pretty similiarly priced

[@rscreativestudio748]

Any idea when new Legion 5 is launching in India. Even the previous ones are now not available on their website

[@AdityaGupta-om8ez]

@@rscreativestudio748 I think i read in some article where it gave date of june - july

[@LoneWolf6063]

@@rscreativestudio748 the last year version with 3070 is available for 1.3 with ryzen 5 5600h and 8gb ram. with ram which u can buy yourself and upgrade it should be just 1.35

[@JarrodsTech]

I was going to, but MSI wanted it back before I got the chance, and ultimately I felt like the GE66 was a better option to compare to.

[@jatinsync3820]

@@JarrodsTech whats your guess which laptop will win ? i guess legion5i pro

[@theguard1]

Why did it look like the bearings on the left fan were going with the GPU in the sponsor video? Doesn't lead to a lot of confidence! haha

[@itsloganbtw5355]

Would the GP66 3080 165w variant be a bit faster?

[@Yakikitsu]

So far from benchmarks it's like a +5% performance, no need to get the 3080 since it's (depending on the country) pricier which is not worth for the price per performance

[@Moshe_Dayan44]

I have the GP76 Leopard with 11800h CPU/3070 GPU. One of the very cool things about it is that you can go into the bios and actually change the power limits for the CPU and GPU, so you can set the CPU max wattage, for example, to 45 watts. This is perfect for gaming, as the GPU will be able to run at max speed all day long, and the CPU will still be easily hitting 4.2-4.3GHz, but with temps remaining below 80 degrees during continuous gaming sessions. I also undervolted the CPU in the bios, but my machine can only undervolt by -50 and remain absolutely stable under all loads, whereas many are saying they can do -70 or even -80. I suspect at least some of these users haven't actually got completely stable CPU operation under all load conditions, however. I would say that if you want maximum gaming performance with serious cooling in a laptop, and you don't really care about LEDs everywhere nor using a laptop on battery very often, then MSI's-GP series is offering an outstanding price/performance value proposition.

[@ziineh4723]

Hello anubis44, I also have the gp76 but I have a huge problem that it heats up a lot (above 90 degrees or 95-100 degrees when I put it in cooler boost) otherwise it can easily reach 100 degrees, the pc is burning I can't even touch it. I am very worried and I am afraid to go into the BIOS and make a mistake. Can you explain me how you do to stay under 80 degrees, you will do me a huge favor and it would be nice of you.

[@ziineh4723]

hoping for an answer from you as soon as possible

[@buzzlightyearoh]

@@ziineh4723hi, go into bios and reduce the gpu and cpu power limit by 10w each. If that doesn't help you can also look up a guide on how to undervolt it