MSI Titan GT77 Review – A Bonkers Engineering Sample

Rating: 7.0.

Today we are looking at the MSI Titan GT77 which is a hefty 17.3-inch laptop that packs an Intel Core i9-12900HX processor, and if that model code sounds familiar you are clearly on the ball. We recently reviewed the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE which packs an Intel Core i9-12950HX and you might find it useful to read our news post on the HX family to help you understand the differences between these models of CPU.

Time Stamps

00:00 Start
01:11 It’s a monster!
02:21 Keyboard
02:37 Pricing
03:22 Power profiles
04:18 How does the cooling system cope?
05:12 Combined workload
05:39 RGB and software
06:39 Ports and connectors
07:13 Testing and performance
08:08 Results
11:15 Battery Test
11:31 Closing Thoughts

Features

• Desktop Performance – Up to Intel Core i9-12900HX processor. With up to the latest Intel Core i9-12900HX processor comes with 8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores, the Titan GT77 provides unprecedented boost in your multitasking projects and performance demanding games.
• More Storage. More Memory. More Expansion. The Titan GT77 is equipped with 4 sets of expansion memory slots for 4x DDR5 memory, just like a desktop. The overall capacity can reach a full 128GB, and the maximum theoretical transfer rate has reached 6.4Gbps. With 4x M.2 SSD (1 PCIe Gen5, 3 PCIe Gen4) slot space design, it can create a high-speed and massive storage space of up to 8TB. The powerful hardware is perfectly integrated into less than a inch of body thickness that significantly improves the mobility.
• Titan Cooling. Experience the next level of cooling solution. The extreme Cooler Boost Titan system helps maximize CPU and GPU performance efficiency to take on any intensive application or games with ease. 4 Fans, 7 Heatpipes and 6 Exhausts.
• Experience Every Actuation
  Enjoy every tactile feedback. The Titan GT77 comes with a unique Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical keyboard specifically tailored for laptops with ultra-slim form. The keyboard features a two-piece keycap structure and gold cross-point contact system to ensure the most crispy tactile and precise actuation during your gaming session.

Specification

• Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HX Processor 2.3 GHz (30MB Cache, up to 5.0 GHz, 8 P-cores and 8 E-cores)
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 (175W) and Intel UHD Graphics
• Display: 17.3-inches 1,920 x 1,080 360Hz
• Memory: 64GB (4x 16GB) DDR5-4800 dual channel
• Keyboard: Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB by SteelSeries
• Storage: 4x 1TB Samsung MZVL21T0HCLR (PM9A1) PCIe Gen 4 SSD
• I/O Ports
  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 1x Mini DisplayPort
  • 2x Type-C Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 1.4
  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 1x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet port
  • 1x SD Express Card Reader
• Wi-Fi: Killer ax Wi-Fi6E, Bluetooth v5.2
• Audio: 4-speaker system 2x 2W woofer, 2x 2W speaker
• Battery: 99.9Whr/6578mAh 4-cell and 330W Power adapter
• Dimensions: 397mm x 330mm x 33mm
• Weight: 3.3kg plus 1.6kg for power supply and mains cable

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