MSI
GE73VR 7RF Raider i7-7700HQ 17.3" Gaming Notebook PC

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MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider

• Windows 10 Home / Windows 10 Pro
• Latest 7th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor
• Latest GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5
• 17.3" Full HD (1920x1080), 120 Hz Refresh Rate and 3ms response time panel (Optional)
• Exotic sporty aluminum alloy design
• Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries
• 5X bigger Upgraded Giant Speakers and sound by Dynaudio for captivating realism
• Cooler Boost 5 - Revolutionary cooling module for enthusiastic gaming
• MSI Exclusive USB lighting technology
• Exclusive Super RAID 4 (Dual NVMe M.2 SSDs by PCIe Gen3 X4 in RAID 0) (optional)
• Exclusive ESS SABRE HiFi DAC for lossless, high-quality audio
• The X Boost function from MSI technology supports faster storage access speed.
• Dragon Center provides six functions to get a total control of your personal computer
• WTFast free premium license for 2-month
• The latest USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ interface built in
• USB Type-C reversible plug
• Exclusive SHIFT technology boosts performance under controlled noise & temperature
• Nahimic 2 Sound Technology delivering 360⁰ immersive audio experience
• True Color 2.0 Technology for increased color contrast and greater image detail
• SteelSeries Engine 3 with GameSense to personalize your play style
• Killer DoubleShot Pro (Killer Gb LAN + Killer 802.11 a/c WiFi) with Smart Teaming
• Xsplit Gamecaster 1 year free premium license for broadcasting, recording and sharing
• Matrix Display supporting 4K output up to 2 external monitors

Metallic Chassis with Brushed Metal Design

Elegant brushed aluminum chassis, creating an ideal fusion of aesthetics and performance.

GAME READY

GEFORCE GTX 10 Series.

This is the ultimate gaming experience, fueled by the fastest performance, most advanced gaming technologies, and best gaming ecosystem.

PERFORMANCE

GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs give you up to 3X the performance of previous-generation GPUs. They’re built with ultra-fast FinFET, the latest high-bandwidth memory technologies, and support for DirectX 12 features to deliver the fastest, smoothest gaming notebook experiences.

NVIDIA's Latest GeForce GTX 1070 GPU is Ready to Amaze You on MSI Gaming Notebooks

With the innovative Cooler Boost cooling solution and MSI’s special gaming features catered for gamers, the NVIDIA's latest GeForce® GTX 1070 GPU shall be able to release its full performance completely on MSI gaming laptops.

Embrace the Enthusiast Level Virtual Reality Experience

The perfect combination of MSI gaming laptops and Nvidia next gen. graphics (GeForce® GTX 1080 / GTX 1070 / GTX 1060) shall bring you the enthusiast level of VR experience. Certified by both Nvidia and VIVE, MSI is the 1st VR ready gaming laptop brand. We provide an exceptionally smooth, powerful mobile platform for ultimate VR games. Perfect for you to immerse in the amazing artificial world and explore new ways of gaming.

WIN BY A MILLISECOND FASTER– WORLD'S FIRST 120HZ 3MS GAMING (Optional)

As the only gaming laptop with Full HD at 120Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time panel, this is the go-to companion you can count on to never lose a detail during chaotic gameplays. The level of realism is drawn from the panel’s ability to produce up to 120 picture frames per second, topped with 94% NTSC Color Gamut calibration to bring you the most vibrant visuals for your ultimate entertainment pleasures.

Multi-task with up to 3 Monitors

Expand the vision for extreme gaming experience. MSI innovative Matrix Display supports up to 2 external displays simultaneously through 1x HDMI port* and 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.2. Multi-task is made possible even during competitive gameplays. Connect the laptop to HDTV display, Matrix Display supports 4K output with a resolution up to 3840 x 2160. MSI Matrix Display technology creates an ideal environment for extreme gaming experience and pleasant multimedia entertainment.

True Color 2.0 The Next-to-Perfect color presentation

Nothing is perfect, but closing in on perfection is as close as it gets. MSI True Color Technology, partnered with Portrait Displays, Inc. spawned a new height for the display technology. Each panel will undergo thorough examinations and an extensive factory calibration process so that each color is presented with the utmost precision in details, guaranteeing exceptional color fidelity of close to 100% sRGB. The 2.0 version offers better accuracy and compatibility, as well as intuitive user-friendly functions.

Only everything in 3D!

TriDef VR enables gamer to play their favorite games in 3D on your HMD(head mounted display). DirectX 9,10 and 11 games have been pre-configured to generate an optimal 3D experience using GenMe’s industry leading 2D-to-3D conversion technology. TriDef VR allows users to tweak their HMD to provide optimal user experience. It is compatible with both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. It also offers an unique head tracked, hands-free user interface to allow users to launch games at will while wearing HMD.

Most importantly, MSI offers a 3-month free license to let gamers to fully benefit from the TriDef and get more from their VR.

7th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors

With the innovative Cooler Boost 5 cooling solution and MSI’s exclusive gaming features catered for gamers, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ releases its full performance completely on MSI gaming laptops.

Super RAID 4 Storage – Load Games in Seconds

Get in the game before everyone else with Super RAID 4, MSI’s fastest RAID 0 storage configuration. Combining dual M.2 PCI-E Gen 3.0 x4 SSD’s utilizing NVMe technology, harness the full performance potential of the Gen 3.0 SSD through the optimization of the hardware and software outputting extreme read speeds over 3300MB/s. Load games works in seconds!

LATEST ARCHITECTURE DDR4-2400 MEMORY SUPPORT

Get the best possible performance out of your notebook with support of the advanced DDR4-2400 memory, achieving over 32GB/s in reading speed and 36GB/s in writing. With over 40% faster performance than previous generations DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 is the new laptop standard to take your extreme gaming experience to the next level.

Dynamic Temperature / Performance Balancing

The exclusive MSI “SHIFT” technology pushes system to the extreme while minimizing noise and temperature. Switch between different profiles either push your system to the extreme or in the pursuit of longer battery life. Easily activate it by pressing the FN + F7 hotkey combo, or via the Dragon Center.

REVOLUTIONARY COOLING MODULE FOR ENTHUSIASTIC GAMING

The latest MSI Cooler Boost 5 excels as a dual thermal modules, adopting dual Whirlwind Blade fans with 7 heat pipes and well-endowed 4 airflows in the revolutionary cooling module. It ends up intensively and efficiently driving exhaust heat out of the system, raising the cooling technology to the highest level of its kind. Especially designed for generating greater performance and lower temperature.

5 TIMES BIGGER THAN OTHERS LOUDER SOUND, MORE RESONANCE, AND HIGHER QUALITY

End-users can feel every engine sound waves roaring past with upgraded giant speakers and world-class Dynaudio sound system. Exclusive audio module design and independent resonance space for top-notch auditory sensation. Oversize 2 speakers + 2 woofers creating a realistic, fulfilling sound and immersive effects. It allows gamers to step into an incredible sound feast with highest satisfaction!

Nahimic Audio Enhancer

Nahimic audio software offers high definition sound technology which boosts the audio and voice performance of your gaming computer. Enjoy an immersive virtual 7.1 sound over your standard stereo equipment!

Loud and clear

Quality of communication between teammates is strategic Nahimic guarantees the perfection of your voice transmissions. Your team will hear you loud and clear, giving you a huge advantage in the battlefield.

• Voice Leveler & Noise Reduction

Voice your broadcasts

“Bang, wham, GG!” enrich your livestream Streaming your gaming sessions live ? Look out! nahimic’s HD Audio Recorder gives your best gaming captions a studio quality sound with a single click. Add even more fun, thrill and epicness to your streams thanks to the Audio Launchpad!

A simple and powerful tool

Benefit from the full power of Nahimic's audio engine to reach the best audio quality for your in-game recordings.

And game comes true

Nahimic Immersive Audio becomes your special weapon in-game Sound is a major part of your gaming experience. Live, feel and bocome invincible, thanks to a unique sound

• Virtual Surround
• Trebble Enhancer
• Smart Loudness
• Bass Boost
• Voice Clarity

A new way to locate your target

A companion to explore your playfields The Sound Tracker provides a visual indication that permits better localizaion of the loudest sound while in the game. New to a game ? The Sound tracker will be your best ally to navigate an unfamiliar environment.

MSI Notebooks with ESS Sabre HiFiare ready for High-Resolution Audio

High-Resolution Audio refers to a collection of digital processes and formats that allow the encoding and playback of music using up to 6.5x higher sampling rates than the standards used in CDs. While offering a sampling rate of 24 bit/192 kHz on GE63/73 series models, MSI offers also the highest sampling rate standard. MSI GE63/73 series notebooks with ESS Sabre HiFi DAC are now the 1st in the world to be ready to broadcast any Hi-Res Audio with the highest quality.

LIVE THE COMPLETE AND IMMERSIVE VR EXPERIENCE

Unchain the multichannel audio engine of your VR video game with Nahimic VR. More and more VR video games will be supporting the 7.1 audio surround. Unfortunately, they are locked in stereo. Nahimic VR is the world first audio solution to bring the 7.1 sound to a regular stereo headset. We provide specific audio algorithms that are capable of improving the 3D sound field drastically over HDMI and USB output. The result is a full and breathtaking VR experience for the gamers through combining VR video and 3D audio all together at once. Just click on the Nahimic VR button to turn on the VR audio effect through the Dragon Center, and prepare to be stunned!

WORLD'S FIRST PER-KEY RGB LAPTOP WITH GAMING KEYBOARD BY STEELSERIES. SHINING IS JUST THE NEW MUST.

Through Per-Key illumination of the keyboard, you may receive real time game stats like ammo levels, health levels, tool durability, and take immediate actions, gaining full control of gameplays. Every hardware detail of this keyboard is also calculated and especially designed for professional gamers’ needs. The keyboard has ergonomically-designed keys with 1.9mm of key travel for better responsive and tactile feedback, optimum WASD zone and support of anti-ghosting capability for up to 45 keys. Mechanical-level Shielding solution makes the gaming notebook keyboard the most solid ever. All these gaming features are all designed for gamers to gain full command over gaming missions.

Don’t embarrass yourself looking for an USB port

MSI exclusive technology helps you find the USB port instantly, especially in the dark.

SteelSeries Engine 3 (SSE3) – Target, Position, Aim and Fire

During gameplay, SteelSeries Engines 3 serves as your firearm. With SSE3, you get to suit up your weapon with cool look by lightening it up with multiple backlit colors, transform your keyboard into a high technology firearm by setting up several keys into one key command and cloud syncing all SteelSeries gears together.

Unlimited profile possibilities

Profiles are sets of macros, button assignments, and device configurations that are frequently used together. An unlimited number of profiles, with customizable names, can be stored in the SteelSeries Engine. It provides predefined profiles for common games which can be used directly or as templates for your custom macros.

Silver Lining Print

See more and do more in the night with high-grade silver lining printed keys. See the full color spectrum on the SteelSeries multicolor keyboard and enjoy longer lasting keys worry free of long-term wear and tear.

One App, Total Control of Your Gaming System

Be in control like never before with the Dragon Center. With six functions: App Portal, System Monitor, LED Wizard, System Tuner, SHIFT technology, and Mobile Monitor. This is the go-to platform to adjust all kinds of system settings; ranging from custom cooling, OC, power modes, keyboard backlighting, access to different software, and plenty more customizations to explore. All within a single click.

System Tuner

• Personalize PC environment.
• Implement CPU OC and VR Ready mode in one click.
• Set up different profiles (Profile 01-05) and configure the settings (apps, one click to VR, X Boost, Shift mode, Fan speed and True Color) for various usage scenarios (eg. gaming, multimedia, silent). Switch between these profiles with hotkey to the one that best suits the circumstances according to your desires.
• Applications can be automatically launched following the profile selected.

Mobile Center

• Show the system parameters on your mobile devices.
• Instantly launch or switch between the system profiles.
• Remotely adjust LED lighting.

App Portal

• Integrate Apps into one portal.
• Classify Apps by category.
• All .exe files can be added.

LED Wizard

• Adjust LED effect, color and brightness easily.
• Configure LED settings for specific scenario.
• LED settings can be switched and adjusted by Dragon Dashboard App

System Monitor

• Monitor system status, temperature and related parameters.
• Visualize key system information so that it’s clear at a glance.
• Mini mode, display system information on a small size window.

Killer DoubleShot Pro – Protecting Your Ping(Optional)

Stop losing games to lag with Killer DoubleShot Pro. Protect and prioritize networking traffic while preventing lag spikes so you can game without fear and play at your best. Select programs you want your network to prioritize to ensure maximum bandwidth and track your speeds with the easy-to-use Killer Networking Manager. Killer DoubleShot Pro consists of one Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet controller and one Killer Wireless-AC 1435 chipset and improves average latency by 3.5 times compared with those utilizing 802.11ac.

Killer Shield – Smoother Gameplay

Killer Shield ensures smoother uploads and download processes. Lower latency and less jitter optimize gameplay experience. Less pin rate floating reassures more fluent gameplays.

XSPLIT GAMECASTER VERSION 2.9 STREAMING YOUR GAMING TALENTS TO THE WORLD

MSI offers 1 year premium license of XSplit Gamecaster for free. Gamers can now get super professional live streams going by blending into the background. Broadcast your gameplay videos live to Twitch, YouTube, UStream and etc. in just 3 steps. You may login easily with your social network accounts and edit gameplay videos directly on this app. It’s simple, easy to use and ideal for sharing your gameplay with friends, family or the world - or for capturing those perfect gaming moments, just for the heck of it.

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

Share your broadcast and conquer the world

Realtime notes

Draw attention whilst casting with in-game annotations

Record & upload

Organize and upload your greatest gaming moments

TriDef SmartCam Integration

Revolutionary background removal without the need of a green screen.

Adaptive Bitrate Technology

Automatically adjusts your bitrate to minimize connection drops so you can enjoy uninterrupted streaming.