MSI - Raider GE68 HX 16" 144 Hz Gaming Laptop 3840 x 2160 (UHD+) - Intel 14th Gen Core i9 i9-14900HX with 64GB Memory - Black

This computer replaces a GS75 Stealth 8SF laptop. It's better in every measurable way. I use this computer for 3D rendering, gaming, and business-related activities. Solid performer in all areas with the RTX4080 for graphics and 64GB memory. My only ding would be in battery life, but in this category battery life is not typically a priority so a solid 5-star computer.

After spending countless thousands of dollars on several various laptops over the past few years, I believe I have finally come across one that actually checks off nearly everything on my checklist! This laptop is amazing in terms from the specifications to the design of the device. The design is excellent... well, almost excellent. They could have included a Mini-DP port on the rear as well so you would not need to connect a 2 USB-C DP cable to the right-hand side of the laptop thereby causing a cable to potentially interfere with your mouse (if you are right-handed like me). Let's ran down the checklist of musts in a laptop: - Number pad.......................................... check! - Discrete Graphics ................................ check! - power and display port connectivity on rear (so cables don't interfere with the external mouse) .... check! - 4K display panel .................................. check! - multiple SSD drive support ................. check! - Multiple USB Type A ports ................... check! - Thunderbolt support ........................... check! Cons: - Only Windows 11 Home instead of Pro! You would think for the price of these flagship MSI laptops, MSI would include Professional on all of them. - Only 2 video ports in the rear. Would have preferred a Mini-DP port here rather than a USB-C with DP on the right-hand side.... - Incredibly expensive! - Only 2 M.2 SSD bays (would be nice if this supported at least 3 or 4 M.2s!) One of the features that I look for first in a laptop is whether or not it offers a number pad. For some odd reason most manufacturers have been leaving the number pad out. Fortunately, MSI has only gone to a slightly smaller version of a number pad rather than leaving it missing altogether like everyone else (almost). The next most important feature I look for is whether or not it has discrete graphics support (NVIDIA, of course!). Must have the discrete graphics (laptop display connected directly to the graphics card, not integrated graphics) for performance!

Purchased this laptop new. Received yesterday. The "backspace", ";" and "," keys work intermittently, but typically not at all. Have spent hours on calls with customer service from MSI as well as on forums trying to find a fix. Have done everything (drivers, factory reset, config, etc and nothing. According to many forums, this is a common issue with MSI and windows 11. Unacceptable for the price. How can companies produce products that simply don't work? ZERO recommend.