MSI Vector GP66

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Date Published: 08 Dec 2022

Intel Core i9-12900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop, 150W)
15.6", WQHD (2560 x 1440), 165 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
32GB DDR5
2.38 kg (5.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.0 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

7.9 For Work Very Good

8.2 For Gaming Excellent

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Review

MSI Vector GP66 in-depth review

For their next trick, MSI takes the GP66 Leopard, and transforms it into an absolute killer of a mobile computer, called the Vector GP66. We are not overestimating the device. After all, it comes with up to a Core i9-12900H, and up to an RTX 3080 Ti with the whopping 150W of TGP. You need a very efficient cooling solution to be able to tame this much performance potential.Actually, MSI boasts a so-called Overboost technology, which should allow the CPU and the GPU to run at a total of 195W (150W for the graphics card, and 45W for the processor). Presumably, this is the thermal efficiency of the cooling setup as well. However, we are yet to find this out in the review.Another important aspect, which we're going to cover, is the display quality. Our unit comes equipped with a 1440p [...]

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Pros

150W RTX GPU options
2x M.2 PCIe Gen 4 slots, 2x RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel, Wi-Fi 6E
Covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (165Hz 1440p panel)
Snappy panels with quick response times
Extremely good cooling
You can connect up to three additional monitors

Cons

Lacks an SD card reader and Thunderbolt support
Subpar battery life
Its keyboard is not ideal for gaming

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

One of the first and most powerful laptops to come with 12th Gen Intel processors, the Vector GP66 (12Ux) doesn't disappoint when it comes to upgrade options.Check out all MSI Vector GP66 (12Ux) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo a total of 11 Phillips-head screws. Then, start the prying process from the back, and carefully make your way to the front. The front part will feel a bit tight, and you'll have to use some force to pop it open.2. Battery[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 2560 x 1440, IPS

Name
Innolux N156KME-GNA

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
188.28 ppi

Brightness
340 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560 x 1440

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (47 cm)

Contrast
1350:1

dE Color Checker
2.9 2.2

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