The GT780R-012US 17.3" Notebook Computer from MSI is a high-performance notebook computer, built with gaming and multimedia use in mind. The system features a large 17.3" 1080p HD display with an antiglare finish and LED backlight -- perfect for high-def entertainment. Graphics are provided by a dedicated nVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M GPU with 1.5GB of GDDR5 memory.
The system features a bold design with a multi-colored backlit keyboard. Audio is provided by the Dynaudio sound system. Audio is enhanced via the THX TruStudio Pro technology.
The computer is powered by a quad-core 2GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU, which can be overclocked to 2.9GHz thanks to the Intel Turbo Boost system. The computer is loaded with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB (2x500GB) 7200rpm RAID 0 storage system, a SuperMulti DVD burner, Bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and a 720p HD webcam. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
Keyboard for Gamers
Giving you an arsenal of advanced gaming technology, the GT780R comes equipped with the SteelSeries gaming keyboard -- the first of its kind in an MSI gaming notebook.
Dedicated Gaming Terrain
MSI identified the keys used most by gamers and fine-tuned their location and sizes for more intuitive gaming. You'll experience immediate keystroke response for rapid fire accuracy and control. The keyboard allows you to press more than 10 keys simultaneously, allowing you to quickly issue commands and respond to events in games with extreme precision.
Full Color Programmable Backlight
You can choose from more than 1000 display combinations and five programmable scenario modes via the Keyboard LED Manager (KLM) software that is included with this notebook.
- Normal Mode: Colors chosen by the user can be applied to the whole keyboard -- different colors can be set for three different sections
- Gaming Mode: Only the LEDs on the left remain enabled. Choose from 29 colors!
- Breathing Mode: The alternating bright and dim appearance of the selected color creates a pulsating breathing effect
- Wave Mode: This mode creates an effect that is reminiscent of "the wave" by fans in a stadium. The LEDs alternate between the selected color and darkness in a gradation which flows from right to left
- Dual Color Mode: The whole keyboard alternates between two selected colors in a gradient mode
Vibrant Graphics
The notebook ships with the nVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M GPU, a mobile graphics engine adapted from Fermi technology. This provides a significant visual boost, opening new graphics capabilities with native support for DirectX 11. It delivers outstanding graphics performance without sacrificing battery life.
Second Generation Intel Core i7 CPU
Equipped with a quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU, the GT780R delivers incredible performance and responsiveness with enhanced media capabilities for a new seamless visual experience.
One-Touch Overclocking with MSI Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) Technology
MSI TDE technology is one of the world's leading turbo technologies. It allows you to experience faster response time and efficient real-time data processing.
RAID 0 Hard Drive
Dual SATA hard drives in RAID 0 allow you to experience increased file read and write speeds, along with a staggering 1TB of storage space -- ample for all of your favorite movies and games.
Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
To create an authentic sound on notebooks, MSI and Dynaudio -- the world renowned professional acoustic brand -- have come up with a truly awe-inspiring speaker system integrated into the GT780R chassis.
THX TruStudio Pro Surround Effect
THX TruStudio Pro is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios to your PC. It provides some of the latest technologies -- products of years of collective experience and research by Creative and THX. Together, these technologies deliver one of the fullest audio experiences for music, movies and games -- while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it.
Antiglare Display
The GT780R's display is designed to cut down on the amount of light that it reflects. This reduces eyestrain and sharpens the image to provide a more enjoyable viewing experience.
16:9 Full HD LED Display
The LED backlit 17.3" display features a 1080p Full HD resolution, which delivers plenty of detail when viewing high-definition content.
HDMI 1.4 Output
The GT780R's HDMI output port delivers super-fast 5Gbps data rates. It transmits digital video and audio over a single cable to reduce clutter.
Cinema Pro Technology
With a simple touch you can easily switch to Cinema Pro's Movie Mode. The picture quality on the screen is accompanied by heavy bass to recreate the experience of being in a movie theater -- minus the sticky floors, screaming children, and unwelcome cell phone conversations.
720p HD Webcam
The notebook's 720p HD webcam captures fluid video at 30fps. This guarantees clear and smooth video quality. The system also features a built-in mic for high quality audio capture.