MSI Pulse GL66 11UEK-036NL
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Note: it's still unknown when Windows 11 will be available on this laptop. When it's ready, you'll get a pop-up or the upgrade will appear in Windows Updates in the settings.
On the MSI Pulse GL66 11UEK-036NL, you can play competitive shooters like Call of Duty with high frame rates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 video card is powerful enough for that. the screen has a refresh rate of 144Hz, so moving images will fly by smoothly. That means you can react faster when an enemy appears on screen. This laptop has an Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB RAM. You can also use it for demanding programs like Adobe Premiere Pro or to stream your gameplay without stuttering.
Wondering whether this laptop's RTX 3060 video card can run your favorite game at high settings (60fps)? Check the list below to see if this laptop meets the recommended system requirements:
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Screen size | 15,6 inches | |
Processor | Intel Core i7 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 1 TB | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | |
Recommended for use | Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, Video editing | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Touchscreen |
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It's the best gaming laptop I've had so far. There are some downsides, but they don't outweigh the performance.
Minke Geersinga
26 July 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
Unpacked laptop. Immediately impressed by the design of the top, very clean. Made of some kind of plastic/hard plastic. Doesn't feel cheap. The construction of the laptop is solid, but not too heavy so it is easy to carry. You go through the setup of the laptop quickly, after which you immediately set up MSI software and installed programs and games.
I use the laptop for Adobe software even though they recommend this laptop as a "top class gaming laptop". Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc. Photoshop works very smoothly without any hitches. After Effects ditto ditto. Although I haven't tested the rendering yet. For powerful tasks such as a large PSD file or rendering. Should I put the laptop in performance mode? All power goes to the CPU and GPU, so it gets hot and makes noise. Although I don't think it bothers me that much.
Games also tested. Fortnite, Minecraft and Rocket League, the laptop is finally too powerful for it. He plays all 3 games easily on Ultra settings (60 fps). I have tested other games such as a GTA 5 or a CSGO, but in my opinion he could also play this easily.
Storage is actually enough of it. In my opinion, a 1TB SSD is enough for someone who is going to study at a design course and wants to play a bit of games. SSD is very fast and laptop boots to Windows within 5 and 7.5 seconds.
Sound of the laptop is reasonable, you can compare it a bit with a mid/top class TV speaker, at least that's how it sounds.
In terms of inputs, there could have been 2 extra USB connections for me, but this is my opinion.
Summary, if you want a powerful all-round laptop for a study where you want to perform powerful tasks and also play games, here you go.
So top class.
MalukuS
11 June 2021
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Fast laptop, good value for money. Feels solid, design isn't quite my thing, but it has everything I was looking for in terms of hardware. The battery does run out very quickly, but this is also due to usage.
Thomas
6 December 2021
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Product number | 880208 | |
Manufacturer code | 9S7-158124-036 | |
Brand | MSI | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Operating system | Windows | |
Screen size | 15,6 inches | |
Processor | Intel Core i7 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 1 TB | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | |
Touchscreen | ||
Recommended for use | Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, Video editing | |
Speed class laptops | High-end |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Resolution width | 1920 pixels | |
Resolution height | 1080 pixels | |
Refresh rate | 144 Hz | |
Screen reflection | Anti-glare | |
Adaptive Sync |
Processor cores | Octa-Core (8) | |
Processor code name | Tiger Lake U | |
Clock speed | 2,3 GHz | |
Turbo speed | 4,6 GHz | |
Cache memory | 24 MB | |
Intel Evo laptop |
Memory composition | 2x 8GB | |
Memory slot 1 | 8 GB | |
Memory slot 2 | 8 GB | |
Total number of RAM slots | 2 |
Storage type | SSD | |
SSD storage capacity | 1 TB |
Type of video card | Dedicated | |
Video card RAM | 6 GB |
Windows OS version | Windows 10 Home | |
Operating system language | Multiple languages can be configured |
Laptop model | Laptop | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Metal | |
Metal type | Aluminum | |
Height | 2,8 cm | |
Width | 35,7 cm | |
Depth | 24,8 cm | |
Weight | 2,3 kg |
Mobile data connection | No | |
WiFi standards | Wireless AX | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
USB port | ||
Number of USB ports | 4 | |
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Protocol Female USB-C port | USB | |
USB version Female USB-C port | 3.2 | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 3 | |
Female standard USB-A port version | 2.0, 3.2 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Number of HDMI connectors | 1 | |
Female HDMI Type A port version | 2.0 | |
DisplayPort connector | ||
VGA connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Memory card reader |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY | |
Physical keyboard layout | ANSI | |
Numeric keypad | ||
Spill-resistant | ||
Backlit keyboard | ||
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Programmable keys |
Built-in microphone | ||
Number of speakers | 2 | |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
Integrated computer speakers brand | Standard speakers |
Built-in camera | ||
Image definition webcams | HD Ready (720p) |
Battery technology | Lithium-ion | |
Maximum battery life | 6 hours |
Manufacturer's warranty |
TPM (Trusted platform module) | ||
Kensington lock | ||
Windows Hello | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Security class laptops | Basic |
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