MSI - GS66 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 1TB SSD - 16GB Memory - Black
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Description
Features
Free Upgrade to Windows 11
Upgrade rollout plan is being finalized and is scheduled to begin late in 2021 and continue into 2022. Specific timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware, see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications
Windows 10 operating system
Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your scree
15.6" Full HD display
The 1920 x 1080 resolution with 240hz boasts impressive color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
1TB solid-state drive (PCI-e)
Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics
Backed by 6GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Discover your next favorite game.
1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included. Play over 100 high-quality games on Windows 10, console and mobile. Includes new day one titles, iconic Bethesda games and EA Play on PC.
Energy Ratings
Key Specs
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Refresh Rate240Hz
- Processor ModelIntel 11th Generation Core i7
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- Battery TypeLithium-ion polymer
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Backlit KeyboardYes
General
- Product NameGS66 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 1TB SSD - 16GB Memory
- BrandMSI
- Model NumberGS6611007
- Year of Release2021
Display
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Refresh Rate240Hz
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor ModelIntel 11th Generation Core i7
- Processor Model Number11800H
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity1000 gigabytes
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR4
- Number Of Memory Slots2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To64 gigabytes
Graphics
- Graphics TypeDedicated
- GPU BrandNVIDIA
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 10
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)1
- Number of USB Ports (Total)3
- Headphone JackYes
Power
- Battery Cells4-cell
- Battery TypeLithium-ion polymer
Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots2
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution720p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Casing MaterialMagnesium alloy
Dimensions
- Product Weight4.63 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Included
- Optical Drive TypeNone
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsNot provided
- Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot provided
Other
- UPC824142249352
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 508 reviews
(508 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Battery Life4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Speed4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Display4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the GS66's graphics, performance, keyboard, price, display, build quality, and power. They appreciate the laptop's great overall performance, fantastic speed, and crystal clear display. However, some customers have concerns about the battery life, loud fans, overheating, and speakers.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:PerformanceCons mentioned:Overheating, Speakers
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Runs hot - poor screen brightness - bad keyboard
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The thing of this laptop is that everything is just "good enough" which makes for a lackluster user experience compared to other models. It is essentially the thin and light version of their gaming line but still decent specs unlike the budget ones. That said the screen is extremely dim on this model almost unusable. The speakers are easily the worst ive ever heard in a laptop it sounds like your playing out of .1" speakers or something its terrible. The keyboard doesnt have enough travel to it so you bottom out when you type and it feels spongy. The hinges arent tight enough on the screen so it flops around if you readjust on the couch or something with it on your lap. the build feels premium with metal but it gets fingerprints like mad! This is really unfortunate because the specs and performance of it is wonderful! I ended up getting the i9 model with the QHD screen and that solved the screen issue as it gets over 100 nits brighter. This likes to run hot hot hot so make sure to set your fan curve well or youll run into the juice and overheat and melt your chip like many have in the past. The saving grace is performance, thunderbolt and ports as it has a lot, and size. Other than that there are much better models for the same money that do everything better.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Graphics, SpeedCons mentioned:Battery life, Loud fans
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
So far so good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far so good. Run fast, good graphics, nice design. However, the charger is too big, battery doesn't live long, and the fans are bit noise for me.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Thin & Light Gaming Laptop
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TDLR: Excellent Thin & Light Gaming Laptop. This laptop carries a premium price tag & you can find better performance for your dollar in other machines. BUT if you are looking for a gaming laptop with power and a more mature "stealth" look, then I feel this is the best BestBuy has to offer. While Ryzen is generally king on the desktop platform, I do believe the 11th gen H45 chips beat out the competing Ryzen 5000 chips for laptops. The main perks you get over Ryzen with Intel's H45 platform are Thunderbolt 4 and PCI-E 4.0 support. While I don't find PCI-E 4.0 beneficial in gaming or my workloads, Thunderbolt 4 is nice to have. While the 5800h will have about 8-14% better performance for productivity-related tasks, the 11800h should be about 5-8% fast in single-threaded workloads. Generally, gaming favors the single-threaded workload. Since by now everyone knows what a GS66 looks like, and we all know how a 100w RTX 3060 performs, I thought I would show some pictures of the internals of this laptop. It came with a 1TB WD SN730 SSD and the 16GB (8gbx2) Samsung Sodimm kit that has the slower timings that everyone has been talking about on Ryzen machines. I had a HyperX 3200mhz CL20 kit I had planned on using anyway. It comes with Killer 1675 Wifi/BT and I added a 1TB Sandisk Ultra SSD. If you are capable of repasting your own CPU & GPU, I would recommend it. MSI uses a really terrible VRM paste, I recommend K5 PRO. On the CPU and GPU I used Phobya NanoGrease. It dropped temps about 5-10C across the board. Overall, I am very pleased with this laptop. It is thin, has a nice build, no soldered ram, 2 m.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4, ethernet port, and plenty of ports minus a card reader.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Devine and Insane Laptop.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'VE BEEN USING THIS LAPTOP FOR AWHILE. LET ME JUST SAY THE FANS ON THIS HYPER COOLER SYSTEM IS BEAST MODE!!!! I LOVE THIS LAPTOP JUST AS MUCH AS ALL.THE OTHER DEVICES I OWN. I HAVE BEEN WANTING AND NEEDING A GAMING LAPTOP THAT CAN DO WHATEVER I NEED TO THROW AT IT. ITS HANDS DOWN THE BEST IVE USED THUS FAR.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Graphics, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First Timer
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this laptop to upgrade an older one. I’m not a huge gamer these days, but have always preferred PC gaming to other platforms. The performance of the MSI GS66 Stealth is amazing. I’ve never owned an MSI product before, but will definitely purchase more in the future. This product meets and exceeds all expectations with speed and performance, storage, and graphic capabilities off the shelf.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Graphics, Keyboard
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It is Nice!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have always wanted a gaming laptop. So far this thing is been pretty awesome. Though I like to play games quite a bit, I do not know much about new specs on laptops. After doing some research this seemed pretty good for the price I paid. So far I have been mostly using it for school. However, I have played a few games and it is nice to finally be able to set graphics to max on these games and see them at the greatest. The light up keyboard is pretty nice and the little extras here there are pretty impressive. I recommend checking these out if you're looking for a good gaming laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Midrange gaming at best
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's not a bad laptop by any means. 2 major things. It does get very very hot when playing games longer than an hour. The charger port on it is poorly designed the charger becomes extremely lose, only took about 3 months before I needed to replace the bracket on the inside that holds it on the charger. Other than those 2 issues. It plays AAA titles at 120fps.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No regrets!
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did a lot of research in purchasing a gaming lap top. This computer hold its battery, aesthetic lights, does not over heat as my previous lap top did. Strong frame, amazing display, and fast! I have had this lap top for over a year and can say it was one of the best purchases!
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionCan you upgrade the ram to 32gb on this model while still being in dual channel? How hard is it to upgrade memory? Do you have to pull out the keyboard?
Asked by Piecofchum.
- A:Answer The GS66 platform does not require you to pull out the keyboard or motherboard, simply remove the back panel and you will have access to the memory slots. The laptop comes already configured in dual channel mode. If you wish to achieve 32GB total memory, you will want to purchase two sticks of 16GB memory to replace the sticks inside.
Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionCan you customize the colors on the keyboard or is it just rainbow?
Asked by Kyle.
- A:Answer The GS66 has an adjustable per key RGB keyboard that allows for full customization.
Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionWhat is the 3060 TDP, this model have MUX?(dragon center)
Asked by Manba.
- A:Answer The Max TDP for the graphics card installed on this laptop is 95W. Yes there is a MUX switch.
Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionHow much does it weigh?
Asked by Timjo.
- A:Answer The laptop weighs in at 4.63 lbs
Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionHow's battery life of this laptop ?
Asked by Rv.
- A:Answer Lost track of time while playing my game, but I do know the battery lasts for about 5+ hours before needing to be charged.
Answered by ShadowWolf
Q: QuestionHow do the temps on this laptop compare to the blade 14 3060 model?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer you can turn on the fan with fn +F8... it cools REALLY NICE!!!! Beats the crap out of my 15.6 3200 dollar Razer which I returned due to an almost exploded battery from the heat!
Answered by TURBOMAN2010
Q: QuestionDoes this have an ethernet port? Its not very visible in the pics online.
Asked by Richie.
- A:Answer Yes, it does, on the right side of the laptop by the 2 USB-A ports.
Answered by ShovelGuy
Q: QuestionCan you upgrade the SSD? Also, can you add a second internal SSD to this laptop?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer The GS66 has two 2280 NVMe M.2 slots available. You may add a second SSD if you wish to do so.
Answered by Geno