The GT660R-494US 15.6" Notebook Computer from MSI is a high-performance notebook computer, built with gaming and multimedia use in mind. The system features a large 15.6" 1080p HD display with a glossy finish -- perfect for high-def entertainment. Graphics are provided by a dedicated nVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M GPU with 1GB of DDR3 memory. A Blu-ray drive is installed for HD video playback.
The system features a bold design with glowing lights. Audio is provided by the Dynaudio sound system. The speakers are placed in an optimal location for superlative audio quality. You'll be able to tune the output using an EQ to suit your needs.
The computer is powered by a quad-core 1.73GHz Intel Core i7-740QM CPU, which can be overclocked to 2.93GHz thanks to the Intel Turbo Boost system. The computer is loaded with 6GB of RAM, a 1TB (2x500GB) 7200rpm RAID 0 storage system, Bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and a 720p HD webcam. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
Superior sound is made up of complex and interconnected elements, and MSI worked closely with Dynaudio to identify each one. After a thorough process of cooperative development, Dynaudio and MSI created four directions used to develop Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, summarized below. The result of this collaboration is the GT660, a notebook for serious gamers who demand extreme audio performance.
Speaker Placement
In the past, notebook's limited exterior space meant speaker position was an afterthought, which sacrificed audio quality. To address this shortcoming, MSI considered the speaker position in the initial stages of the GT660's development to ensure optimum audio performance.
EQ Tuning -- Adjusted for Optimization of All Types of Sounds
Different types of music -- whether jazz, pop, rock or classical -- have distinct requirements for ideal sound. They each possess special characteristics that affect game and movie sound quality, and also have specific tone balance requirements. To express different types of music authentically, Dynaudio and MSI spent more than 1200 hours testing and fine-tuning high, mid, and low range frequencies to achieve authentic reproduction of different types of music.
Sound Card Circuit Design Optimization
Speakers and their placement aren't the only features that affect sound performance. The audio processing center of a notebook, the sound card, also plays a decisive role. Only sound that goes through high-quality sound card processing, and speaker transmission -- free from tonal corruption -- can guarantee original sound reproduction.
Dynaudio and MSI understand the profound importance of sound card quality, and specially augmented the GT660's sound card by strengthening its circuit design to achieve an optimal configuration that allows for even cleaner and more penetrating sound. Whether playing DVDs, CDs, or Blu-ray, the GT660 is capable of easily reproducing original sound and conveying every authentic acoustic detail!
Dynaudio and MSI understand the profound importance of sound card quality, and specially augmented the GT660's sound card by strengthening its circuit design to achieve an optimal configuration that allows for even cleaner and more penetrating sound. Whether playing DVDs, CDs, or Blu-ray, the GT660 is capable of easily reproducing original sound and conveying every authentic acoustic detail!
Powerful Hardware Under the Hood Deliver Enhanced Horsepower and Blazing Speed
The GT660 includes an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, which boasts superior multimedia performance and can retrieve data from Blu-ray discs or update online photo albums twice as fast as conventional dual-core notebooks. The processor also features Intel's Turbo Boost system, allowing you to power up or down as necessary, depending on the load requirements of the task at hand.
MSI Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine+ (TDE+) Technology for Superior CPU and Graphics Performance
MSI Turbo Drive Engine+ (TDE+) technology can increase CPU and graphics responsiveness. The TDE+ technology brings more calculating speed to enhance the system performance, benefiting the video decoding/encoding, 3D gaming and art work design. With MSI TDE+ technology, you can experience faster response time and efficient real-time data processing.
Exclusive Cooler Boost Technology
Exclusive Cooler Boost Technology provides powerful cooling capabilities that help maintain the GT660 at a low overall temperature.
DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot Design Easily Doubles Performance
Install up to 12GB of DDR3 memory thanks to a three-slot design. DDR3 memory delivers double the performance of DDR2, perfect for gaming.
Hi-Res Performance with the nVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M Discrete Graphics Card
The CUDA-enabled nVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M graphics card features 1GB DDR internal memory to provide a world-class gaming experience that puts you right in the middle of action sequences. The GT660 features lightning speed video and image processing, ultra-shocking 3D that imitates reality, and super high resolution graphics.
What's more, the nVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M comes with PhysX, making special effects gaming environments even richer. Its highly advanced processing abilities let you enjoy smoother and more authentic high resolution 3D images without experiencing screen lag when gaming. Enjoy yourself to the fullest!
What's more, the nVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M comes with PhysX, making special effects gaming environments even richer. Its highly advanced processing abilities let you enjoy smoother and more authentic high resolution 3D images without experiencing screen lag when gaming. Enjoy yourself to the fullest!
Forged 3D Supercar Exterior
Continuing the unique design elements of MSI's G-Series notebooks, the GT660 is designed to resemble a sports car hood. MSI's white logo is set in the center of the GT660's cover, framed by a raised black diamond trident above a glowing red slash. With clean flowing lines and a beautiful black finish as a base, the fiery red lines represent extreme speed -- both in the unit's performance and in your experience. With MSI's exclusive Color Film Print Technology, the GT660 has a glossy, high-end texture that is scratch and water resistant; it also serves as the notebook's ultimate protective layer.
Multi-Layered Aesthetics in Motion
The area around the keyboard is adorned with a checkered pattern, while the touch pad area features a metal line design, giving the GT660 a high-end vibe. These characteristics help transform the GT660 into a stylish, contemporary and dynamic pro gaming machine that offers gamers an all-new aesthetic experience.
Less Than 1.06" at Its Thinnest Point
The GT660's thinnest point is 1.06 inches, adding to the GT660's light and portable feel.
Exclusive LED Light Display Technology
The GT660's pulsating LED light display technology increases the sensation of instant immersion when listening to music, watching video, or while in the gaming world.
Audio Synchronize Mode
Whether listening to music, watching a video or immersed in the exciting world of gaming, simply press the MSI LED light performance control hotkey and the GT660 enters Audio Synchronize Mode. LED lights on both sides of the notebook and at the front of the keyboard will light up and pulse in sync with different changes in sound.
Intelligent Simulation of Sound Source
The exclusive LED performance illumination mode can also intelligently simulate sound. When the left-side speaker emits sound, the LEDs on the left side will independently illuminate, and the same on the right side. For example, when an image of a bullet passes from left to right, the noise of the bullet will also pass from left to right through the speakers, and the LED lights follow the direction of the sound, providing a three dimensional effect and making you feel as if you are in the middle of the action!
The Lifelike GT660 Breathes!
When in sleep or standby modes, you can select the "breathe" control function -- a pulsating LED light frequency -- to give the GT660 different ways to express inactive modes.
Be Your Own Light Expert!
You can control on/off commands with the LED performance illumination hotkey, and also open the selection manual to choose detailed light performance modes, allowing you to personalize your GT660!
Dual SATA Hard Drives with RAID 0 Double Transmission Speed
Dual SATA hard drives let you access programs and games faster, store more data, and download more files. You can enjoy all kinds of entertainment when out and about, with faster response than two separate hard drives.
USB 3.0 Interface
USB 3.0 can reach transfer rates of 4.8Gb per second, 10 times the bandwidth of the current USB 2.0. A 27GB HD file -- about as large as a 4 hour HD video -- can be transferred within 70 seconds, so HD video and 3D game playback speeds are even faster. USB 3.0 is also capable of executing read/write data operations -- compared to USB 2.0, which can only execute unidirectional document transfers in the same amount of time.
HD On the Move
With the GT660's Blu-ray combo drive, you can experience the best picture you can get: 1080p high-definition. See and hear your favorite movies the way they were meant -- in crystal clear high-definition!
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
The GT660's HDMI output not only delivers super-fast 5Gb per second data rates, but it also reduces cable clutter while ensuring the best possible video quality. By taking advantage of HDMI, the GT660 can render game scenes with spectacular clarity and realism, making it a great choice for the next generation of both PC and online games.
Convenient Wireless Networking
With its 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networking interfaces, the GT600 provides a variety of ways to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe.
Built-in HD Webcam
The GT660's webcam captures genuine 720p high-definition (HD) video quality at 30 frames per second (fps), which means it transmits 30 continuous images per second to give smooth, natural progression without jerkiness -- ordinary webcams offer only 8fps. This guarantees truly clear and smooth video and picture quality and exceptional audio effects. In addition, the 16:9 HD widescreen video displays can be used with all kinds of social networking media, allowing optimum high-quality video communication and production of HD videos for the enjoyment of friends and family.
Smart Power Management System
The GT660 incorporates MSI's exclusive ECO Engine power management system, allowing you to select your ideal usage scenario. There are five different power scenarios -- Gaming, Movie Viewing, Presentations, Text Processing, and Turbo Battery -- each with fine-tuned presets for screen brightness and display sleep, system auto-sleep configuration, and processor performance. ECO Engine provides greater flexibility for battery usage, extending battery life, and giving the GT660 an extra edge in mobility and productivity, while offering you added convenience.