MSI GS60 2PE Ghost Pro 3K Edition

Does the MSI GS60 2PE Ghost Pro 3K Edition have a backlit keyboard like the MSI GS60 2PE Ghost Pro?

Taken from:
http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GS60_2PE_Ghost_Pro_3K_Edition.html#overview
"Keyboard by SteelSeries with LED back light and solid feedback design"
I would assume that means it does.

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DirectX 11 games don't work on MSI GS60-2PE Ghost Pro

I have MSI GS60-2PE Ghost Pro
Every game, that uses dx11 doesn't load. It just gives a black screen. If I try to launch the game on the intel hd graphics card, a game launches (with obvious lack of perfomance). I tried installing the latest drivers, switching to some old drivers, but it didn't help.

ah your having same problem as me Alienizer my gs70 came back from repair with a broke GTX 870M that couldnt play anything on DX11 so to confirm this install futurmark 3DMARK 11 then tell me if you get this error DXGI_DEVICE_HUNG if it does then your GTX 870M is broken and you would have to send it to MSI Service where they can repair under warranty hopefully if your laptop is still new
Update: this type of issue cannot be fixed by drivers switching or upgrading since issue will presist so this is mostlikely a failure in GTX 870M chip itself so yeah if futuremark 3DMARK 11 throws above error then i can confirm GPU of yours is dead it isnt doing preformace because it's broken.
Update 2: Sorry i meant to say install Futurmark 3DMARK 11 then run a full DX11 test durring load if you see loadbar behaving weird like it becomes out of place and you see white dots above thats sign of GPU is failing so then aprox half way the bar will load but then freeze and shortly after it will exit and program will throw a window log with DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG near bottom of log.

GS60 2PE(Ghost Pro 3K)-097US-BB747116G1T0DX81M

Hello! VMware says that vt-x is not enabled on this computer, even though the CPU should support it. I don't see the option to enable this in the BIOS. Is it possible that MSI's BIOS version disabled it? If so, I'd like a BIOS that would allow me to enable it and other similar features. Please contact me as soon as is convenient for you.
Laptop: GS60 2PE (Ghost Pro 3K)-097US-BB747116G1T0DX81M
OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit
Motherboard: MS-16H2
Motherboard BIOS version: E16H2IMS.104
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M
EDIT Svet:
Flash your bios to the latest version and VT-x will be enabled, there is no option for it but its enabled by default
http://www.msi.com/support/nb/GS60-2PE-Ghost-Pro-3K-Edition.html#down-bios&Win8.1 64

UPDATE: FOR OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM, THIS SOLUTION WORKS. THANK YOU

GS60 2QE GHOST PRO GOLD EDITION - SOUND ISSUE

Hi,
I have buy a new Notebook : GS60 2QE GHOST PRO GOLD EDITION.
On your support website, I can see we can update the bios, so I have do it. But now I don't have sound anymore (on my both system Window - Linux)
The audoi driver have been updated too. But no change...
I can retry to update the bios. But please could you give me a solution?
My system information:
System Information
Serial Number: 9S716H515427ZF1000008
Product Name: GS60 2QE
OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 bits
Windows Product Key: XP9F3
HDI Build: ZS7-16H5BM4-DS1 3.2.A14.8.0.1
BIOS Version: E16H5IMS.10D
BIOS Release Date: 2014/12/19
EC Version: 16H5EMS1 Ver5.04, 09/24/2014
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4720HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz
Memory: 16 GB @ 800 MHz
- 8192 MB, DDR3-1600, Kingston MSI16D3LS1MNG/8G
- 8192 MB, DDR3-1600, Kingston MSI16D3LS1MNG/8G
Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600, 2080 MB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 3072 MB
VBIOS Version: 84.04.26.00.13
Drive: SSD, KINGSTON SM2280S3120G, 111,79 GB
Drive: HDD, HGST HTS721010A9E630, 931,51 GB
Drive: HDD, WD My Passport 0748, 931,48 GB
Drive: SSD, TOSHIBA THNSNJ128G8NU, 119,24 GB
Network: Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
Network: Killer Wireless-n/a/ac 1525 Wireless Network Adapter
Network: Killer e2200 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30)
Programs and Features
KB9X Radio Switch Driver , 1.1.0.0
ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.13.7.5_WHQL , 11.13.7.5
SteelSeries Engine , 2.8.450.22786
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 , 10.0.40219
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology , 12.9.0.1001
MAGIX MX Suite , 1.13.0.121
Qualcomm Atheros Network Manager , 1.1.46.1056
Qualcomm Atheros Killer E220x Drivers , 1.1.46.1056
Qualcomm Atheros 61x4 Bluetooth Suite (64) , 3.0.0.357
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64) , 8.0.59192
Microsoft Application Error Reporting , 12.0.6015.5000
Panneau de configuration NVIDIA 347.88 , 347.88
NVIDIA Pilote graphique 347.88 , 347.88
NVIDIA GeForce Experience 2.1.2 , 2.1.2
NVIDIA Optimus Update 16.13.21 , 16.13.21
NVIDIA PhysX System Software 9.14.0702 , 9.14.0702
NVIDIA Update 16.13.21 , 16.13.21
NVIDIA LED Visualizer 1.0 , 1.0
SHIELD Streaming , 3.1.200
NVIDIA GeForce Experience Service , 16.13.21
NVIDIA Install Application , 2.1002.173.1392
NVIDIA Network Service , 2.0
NVIDIA ShadowPlay 16.13.21 , 16.13.21
SHIELD Wireless Controller Driver , 16.13.21
NVIDIA Update Core , 16.13.21
NVIDIA Virtual Audio 1.2.25 , 1.2.25
Intel® Trusted Connect Service Client , 1.31.8.1
Qualcomm Atheros 11AC Drivers , 1.1.46.1056
Qualcomm Atheros Bandwidth Control Filter Driver , 1.1.46.1056
WinZip 17.5 , 17.5.10562
MSVCRT110_amd64 , 16.4.1109.0912
SCM , 13.014.09014
Google Chrome , 41.0.2272.101
MSI Remind Manager , 1.0.1408.1401
Dragon Gaming Center , 1.0.1409.1501
Norton Online Backup , 4.5.0.9
Norton Anti-Theft , 1.10.0.9
Norton Internet Security , 21.7.0.11
VLC media player , 2.2.0
Photo Common , 16.4.3522.0110
Windows Live , 16.4.3522.0110
Fotoattēlu galerija , 16.4.3522.0110
Movie Maker , 16.4.3522.0110
Фотогалерия , 16.4.3522.0110
Raccolta foto , 16.4.3522.0110
Windows Live Essentials , 16.4.3522.0110
Photo Gallery , 16.4.3522.0110
Фотоколекція , 16.4.3522.0110
„Windows Live Essentials“ , 16.4.3522.0110
Fotogalleriet , 16.4.3522.0110
Ciel Auto-entrepreneur Standard 6.1 , 20.00.610
Windows Live UX Platform Language Pack , 16.4.3522.0110
Galeria fotografii , 16.4.3522.0110
BurnRecovery , 4.0.1408.201
Valokuvavalikoima , 16.4.3522.0110
Foto-galerija , 16.4.3522.0110
Fotogalerija , 16.4.3522.0110
Windows Liven peruspaketti , 16.4.3522.0110
League of Legends , 3.0.1
Windows Live Installer , 16.4.3522.0110
Galerie de photos , 16.4.3522.0110
XSplit Gamecaster , 1.8.1406.0912
Fotogaléria , 16.4.3522.0110
Συλλογή φωτογραφιών , 16.4.3522.0110
Fotogalerie , 16.4.3522.0110
Windows Live PIMT Platform , 16.4.3522.0110
Galeria de Fotos , 16.4.3522.0110
Galería de fotos , 16.4.3522.0110
Realtek Card Reader , 6.3.9600.21249
Fotoğraf Galerisi , 16.4.3522.0110
Google Update Helper , 1.3.26.9
Battery Calibration , 1.0.1405.0701
Intel(R) Management Engine Components , 9.5.23.1766
Galerija fotografija , 16.4.3522.0110
MSI Social Media Collection , 1.14.2251
SUPER CHARGER , 1.2.024
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable , 8.0.59193
MSVCRT , 15.4.2862.0708
MSVCRT110 , 16.4.1108.0727
Windows Live SOXE Definitions , 16.4.3522.0110
Microsoft Office , 15.0.4569.1506
Windows Live UX Platform , 16.4.3522.0110
Windows Live Photo Common , 16.4.3522.0110
Fotogalleri , 16.4.3522.0110
Windows Live Communications Platform , 16.4.3522.0110
Boot Configure , 20.014.05233
NVIDIA PhysX , 9.14.0702
Sound Blaster Cinema 2 , 1.00.05
גלריית התמונות , 16.4.3522.0110
Galerie foto , 16.4.3522.0110
Fotogalerii , 16.4.3522.0110
Основные компоненты Windows Live , 16.4.3522.0110
Основи Windows Live , 16.4.3522.0110
Windows Live SOXE , 16.4.3522.0110
Фотографии (общедоступная версия) , 16.4.3522.0110
D3DX10 , 15.4.2368.0902
Fotótár , 16.4.3522.0110
Qualcomm Atheros Killer Performance Suite , 1.1.46.1056
Galeria de Fotografias , 16.4.3522.0110
Фотоальбом , 16.4.3522.0110
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU] , 3.1.0000
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 , 10.0.40219
Intel(R) Processor Graphics , 10.18.10.3496
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver , 6.0.1.7318
Windows Live Temel Parçalar , 16.4.3522.0110
Podstawowe programy Windows Live , 16.4.3522.0110
OS Activation
Nomÿ: Windows(R), Core edition
Description : Windows(R) Operating System, OEM_DM channel
Cl‚ de produit partielleÿ: XP9F3
tat de la licenceÿ: avec licence
Thank
Link where come from the bios file update
msi.com/support/nb/GS60-2QE-Ghost-Pro-Gold-Edition.html#down-bios&Win8.1 64

I have forgot too to precise, I have update the bios with your (msi) bios file because the fan cooling wasn't working correctly and the laptop was very hot. Now, it's much better, but NO SOUND :-(.
Please help me!

GS60 2PE Ghost Pro - Windows install

Hi,
I've recently bought a GS60 2PE Ghost pro which come with a SDD and a HDD with Windows 8.1 installed.
I would like to do 2 things and would like to know the best way to do it :
- Moving windows onto HDD
- having Ubuntu 14.10 on SSD (this will be my main OS)
I prefer Windows 7 over Windows 8 but I don't have any licence for Windows 7. Is it legit to downgrade to a Windows 7 ?
If I use Windows 7, I think I would have to reinstall completely so I just need to directly install on HDD. However I'm not very familiar with UEFI and I don't know what should be looked at.
If I use Windows 8, I would like to clone the SSD partitions to the HDD, or, if possible, directly install windows 8 on the hdd using the recovery functions.
What would be the best way to do that ?

Quote from: msi on 12-January-15, 16:56:12
Hi,
I've recently bought a GS60 2PE Ghost pro which come with a SDD and a HDD with Windows 8.1 installed.
I would like to do 2 things and would like to know the best way to do it :
- Moving windows onto HDD
- having Ubuntu 14.10 on SSD (this will be my main OS)
I prefer Windows 7 over Windows 8 but I don't have any licence for Windows 7. Is it legit to downgrade to a Windows 7 ?
If I use Windows 7, I think I would have to reinstall completely so I just need to directly install on HDD. However I'm not very familiar with UEFI and I don't know what should be looked at.
If I use Windows 8, I would like to clone the SSD partitions to the HDD, or, if possible, directly install windows 8 on the hdd using the recovery functions.
What would be the best way to do that ?
you can't downgrade to windows 7 and you must have license to re-install your windows 8 to windows 7 so do a USB recovery first before proceeding this incase you want to re-store your laptop to factory default in future , to install windows 8 on HDD or windows 7 you can do it yes but you still need a license for windows 7.

GS60 2PE Ghost Pro

Hi Svet,
i would like to have an unlocked BIOS & custom EC for my GS60 2PE Ghost Pro
BIOS version E16H2IMS.111
EC Firmware 16H2EMS1.507
Thanks in advance
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MSI Global GS60 2PE Ghost Pro Wifi and Sound problems

Hello!
I have just recently bought a new GS60 Ghost Pro and I must say I am a bit disappointed. I have two issues that I'd like to resolve as soon as possible.
First and foremost, the WiFi. The Intel 7260 WiFi card simply isn't working properly. I have to stay within 5 meters of my router to get decent speeds. When I go to another room, the connection speed drops to roughly 20 times less than it was. This does not even happen even on my 6 year old Dell. (!) I have tried installing the latest drivers and I am 100% positive it's not a router issue. How can I fix this?
EDIT: I forgot to mention that WiFi even drops out during online games. Can't really think of anything more frustrating on a freaking GAMING laptop!
Secondly, I have noticed that only the bottom side speakers are working on my machine. This means sound quality is horrible. I have checked "sound devices" and there I have the possibility to either make default the top side speakers or the bottom ones. How can I make them both work at the same time?
Should I take my machine back to the seller?
Really hoping you can help

For the wifi, try to do the settings from the FAQ link.
1. http://www.msi.com/faq/nb-1178.html
2. http://www.msi.com/faq/nb-1084.html
If issue still remains, then send it to the service center.
As for the speakers issue, tell us your OS version and the audio driver version you're having now.

GS60 2PE Ghost Pro extra power adapter - UK

Hi,
I live in the UK and I would like to buy an additional power adapter for my Ghost Pro. I've called MSI and they don't have any to sell.
I've googled the model number of the power adapter (ADP 150VB) but I don't see any for sale in the UK. There are some available on ebay but they are shipping from the US. Does anyone have any ideas or maybe you have purchased an extra one in the UK.
Thanks

best luck for you is to check ebay.co.uk, ebay.de, ebay.com and amazon.de, amazon.co.uk, amazon.com these 6 websites usually have most stuff you need within EU or at least shipping from China where product is made.

MOVED: GS60 2QE GHOST PRO GOLD EDITION - SOUND ISSUE

This topic has been moved to GAMING Notebooks.
[current section is only related to custom modded BIOS/firmwares]
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=254496.0

I have forgot too to precise, I have update the bios with your (msi) bios file because the fan cooling wasn't working correctly and the laptop was very hot. Now, it's much better, but NO SOUND :-(.
Please help me!

Re: GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro 4K) Is anyone using this for office work / stock trading?

I'm using GS60 2PE Ghost Pro 15.6 inch with 1920x1080 for my daily work for following programs: InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects & Photoshop. Traveling to work with this machine 5 days a week and I totally happy with it. There is some negative expe...

I'm not sure if checking your RAM will affect your warranty. So, before you do anything, contact MSI and they will be able to tell you your options. They may even be able to guide you through some steps over the phone.
I hope everything works out oka...

Upgradability on msi gs60 ghost pro and msi gs60 ghost pro 3K edition

What can I upgrade on the msi gs60 ghost pro and msi gs60 ghost pro 3K edition. I'm considering on buying a msi gs60 ghost pro 3K edition on newegg but I don't want to be stuck with a 128 GB SSD and 12 GB of RAM

Quote from: kristoffer.eik on 09-May-14, 17:07:49
What can I upgrade on the msi gs60 ghost pro and msi gs60 ghost pro 3K edition. I'm considering on buying a msi gs60 ghost pro 3K edition on newegg but I don't want to be stuck with a 128 GB SSD and 12 GB of RAM
So far what i've been able to see on my gs60 ghost pro (2pe), ram is upgradable, you have to n2 slots where there is only 1 in 128 gb ssd (weird size not the new standard), the normal 2,5" drive is an easy upgradable.
Ask if there is something else you need to know.

FPS / Stuttering Issues (Overheat , Speedstep Issues ? ) MSI GE60 2PE APACHE PRO

**EDIT**
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Good evening Fellow Gamers and Adepts.
I come to you tonight with a serious doubt , which has rattled me for a while , and after some intense troubleshooting i have came up blank.
Here's the deal , as stated , i have a MSI GE60 2PE apache Pro
Now , playing cs go has been the bane of my existence, i am aware there are heating issues with this laptop , but those have been fixed by a Thermal repaste, a cooling pad and the backplate removed.
Now i have no more throttling of CPU , and GPU appears to handle fine aswell; the thing is i keep having MASSIVE lag spikes in CS:GO , and apparently they are being cause by CPU issues.
Image for clarification .
(Standart situation , notice the relative low fps for a old game)
imgur.com/cJ2Ly80
After a few seconds the following occurs
imgur.com/cJ2Ly80,27y1P5C,aq30R4r#1
Notice the fps drop and the CPU frequency percent alert in game
another shot of this in console so you can see the several occurrences
imgur.com/cJ2Ly80,27y1P5C,aq30R4r#2
now keep in mind that these are the lowest game settings, in Fullscreen windowed mode , if i even CONSIDER putting it on standart fullscreen i get unplayable jitterness and fps that range from 10 to 80 , all in a second.
Now , as i have stated i have fooled around and disabled speedstep in the bios , meaning that the cpu is always at 100%, seeing i have removed the backplate , throttling is not an issue as IXT (Intel extreme tuning) can attest.
note aswell the "active core count" spikes to 4/3 in the exact moments of the stutters, meaning that both problems should , in theory , be connected .
Image for reference:
gyazo.com/e1257716681828d38213bcc0e5fa71bc
Details of IXT
gyazo.com/1f03a344b9ac2642b1a885ee0a8ea078
can ANYONE give me an ideia of whats going on ? i rather enjoy playing with games with friends , but this is driving me up the wall..
Lastest NVIDIA / Laptop drivers installed ; Bios Updated and EC firmware aswell.
Thank you for your time guys x)

Insight the Ultimate Weapon, MSI GT60 2PE Dominator Pro 3K IPS gaming notebook!

Just hands on this ultimate gaming machine of MSI GT60 2PE Dominator Pro 3K IPS version with Super Pack from the market, it took me over $2500 but really more than worth of it after I got great gaming experience!
Let’s take a first look on the packing; GT60 Super Pack comes with big carton.
Open the carton; it comes with big color box and a gaming backpack.
Take both of them out, the box design is real gaming style with fantastic dragon logo, so as the gaming backpack.
Take a look at the sticker on the box, it exposure why this GT60 Dominator Pro so valuable and special.
Items   Description
CPU:   Core i7 4800MQ @ 2.7GHz, boost to 3.7GHz
Graphics:   GTX880M 8GB GDDR5, CUDA Core 1536 Unified
Display:   2880x1620, 3K resolution IPS vivid panel, 350nits.
Storage:   3xSSD 384GB Super RAID 2, 1TB HDD, BluRay Combo
Memory:   8GBx4, 32GB DDR3L-1600
System:   Windows 8.1 64bit English
Internet:   Killer Doubleshot GB LAN, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Display Output:    2x Mini Display Port, 1x HDMI, 3+1 display at same time
IO ports:   3 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, Aux In, Mic In, Headset out, Aux Out
Dimensions/Weight:   395 x 267 x 34~55mm, 3.48kg with 9 Cell battery
Open the color box you will find 2 black boxes inside.
One on the left is the GT60 Dominator Pro 3K IPS, the right side one is full of surprise! These gaming style accessories only comes with Super Pack version, not every GT60 Dominator Pro will have these great gaming gears together.
The gift box comes with Gaming headset, Gaming mouse, Gaming pad and Top Player Top Choice stamp tool. SteelSeries is really great and famous on gaming gear devices; MSI is also great on gaming notebooks, they are too professional to co-work with SteelSeries!
The SteelSeries KINZU gaming mice, 3200dpi/1600dpi, very accurate optical mouse for 3K resolution monitor.
Put the mouse on the mouse pad, with the fancy Dragon tattoo makes me feel I am ready to play games, Top Player Top Choice!
The SteelSeries SIBERIA V2 gaming mouse, this is high quality headset and customized version for MSI gaming notebooks with fancy MSI dragon tattoo!!
Take a look on the customized artwork, the dragon tattoo on the metal cover of both set, and the Dragon gaming logo in the headset as well, that makes this headset more gaming style and looks powerful!
This Gaming headset belongs to MSI notebook accessories! The sound quality is really good, detail is clear on mid and high frequency, subwoofer is powerful and really suitable for gaming, even you wear for hours still feel comfortable and stable, overall quality makes me feel it’s over $150 value!
Very special stamp tool, I would like to put chocolate on this and stamp on the Dragon Gaming Cake!!
Let’s start to reveal the first lady, no, the real steel of GT60 Dominator Pro!!
Look at the surface of the design, Dragon logo with light from darkness on the cover, and the metallic material on top cover and palm rest side, which makes the GT60 Dominator Pro looks high quality and gaming style.
Take a look on the cover side, the Dragon Gaming Logo is really fancy and stylish with backlit. Brushed metal design makes the cover looks high quality and solid.
Sound by Dynaudio speaker system, the best famous mobile sound system on this top level GT60 Dominator Pro gaming notebook is really amazing, great on sound detail and real good acoustic of human vocal and great sound stage presents!
We put all the accessories together and boot up to check further detail on GT60 Dominator Pro 3K IPS version! The display quality is vivid.
Let’s take a look on the detail spec., 384GB SSD Super RAID, Intel Core i7 4800MQ @ 2.7GHz, top level GTX880M 8GB GDDR5 graphics, 32GB RAM. It’s all top level and could use for 3 more years of ultra-quality games!
When first time to use MSI gaming notebooks, you will feel amazing about the SteelSeries keyboard is really good typing feeling and solid based. It comes with multi-color backlit and move the windows key to right side, that really professional design as a gaming notebook keyboard, and the only one with real gaming design.
Take a look in the SteelSeries Engine, the exclusive gaming software only for MSI gaming notebooks. This macro keys software built in Keypress macro, Text macro, 1 key launch program and Disable key function, besides F1~F12, all other keys could be used for macros setup, and 4 layers of keyboards o setup 4 sets of macros with 4 sets of different backlit combinations, so this is really a great software for smarter and stylish gaming experience.
With CPU-Z tool to check, the upgraded Intel Core i7 4800MQ @ 2.7GHz, TDP 47W, 4 Cores 8 Threads is really great performance, CPU Boost could up to 3.5~3.7GHz.
Because of Core i7 4800MQ and GTX880M, the 3D benchmarks comes with breakthrough scores than ever on the notebook platform, 3D Mark Fire Strike: P5351 pts.
The GT60 Dominator Pro on 3D Mark 11 gains P8461 pts, it’s whole new level of the gaming notebooks, and It’s over 15% faster than GTX780M!
The 3D Mark Vantage boost up to P33115 scores, it’s 14% faster than GTX780M!
Then we check on other software of DirectX11 3D performance, the Heaven Benchmark is world’s 1st software tool to test DirectX11 effects, this time we use Heaven Benchmark version 3.0 to test.
Set the Tessellation on normal to enable DirectX11 effects and run Benchmark, the Full HD resolution could get 78.2 FPS(Frames Per Second) high score result.
Since this GT60 is 3K IPS panel edition, of course we have to try 3K resolution, you could see that the result block is smaller at 2880x1620 resolution, the result is 42.7 FPS with same setup, so we could say that 3K resolution will reduce over 45% of the FPS rate in this test, but GTX880M is too powerful, so still over 40FPS, and most games we need to get over 30 FPS to play and feel smoother, at least 20 FPS to play a game, if lower than 20 FPS, that will makes people feel lag obviously and feel dizzy easily.
Since we tried some benchmark, of course we have to try at least a famous game to the real world experience. Battlefield 4, the biggest FPS game title since end of 2013, is one of the heaviest loading games on PC platform.
First we made Battlefield 4 detail at 1920x1080 with Ultra Graphics Quality setup.
The gaming frames is 46 FPS, really smooth and around 20% faster than GTX780M.
Once we tune up the resolution to 2880x1620, the FPS drops a lot because the Ultra mode also set 4xMSAA (Anti-Aliasing), that will impact the performance a lot in higher resolution, also make graphics memory demand around 3GB~4GB, seems the 8GB GDDR5 with GTX880M is prepared for upcoming games with such as 3K or even higher resolutions!
We could see it’s about 24~28 FPS under 3K resolution with Ultra Graphics Quality, most time it will reduce over 40% FPS rate of the gaming performance.
Seems to set the Battlefield 4 with “High” graphics quality on 2880x1620 resolution is more suitable to play the game smoother in every theme.
It’s about 42 FPS, close to the 1920x1080 Ultra graphics quality. So if we want to play heavy loading games at 2880x1620 resolution, set to High graphics quality setup is a good option for 3K gaming!
After these 3D and gaming tests, let’s take a look on the temperature of the cooling system. The room temperature is 25 degree C, the temperature of fan out part is 71.2 degree C, it’s not a surprise because of GTX880M and Core i7 4800MQ, even it’s a bit lower than most gaming notebooks with this 2 combinations. The palm rest and keyboard side is 30.6 degree C, it’s really cool for users to hands on.
After the fabulous experience of great 3D performance, let’s take a look on the benefits of “Super RAID 2”, normal 2.5” HDD is about 80~100MB/s, single SSD is about 400~550MB/s, BUT, GT60 Dominator Pro boost over 1536MB/s and average is 1477MB/s, that’s 15x faster than single HDD, almost 3x faster than single SSD.
If we check on the AS SSD Benchmark tests, you could see more detail of the storage access performance is amazing, the Sequential read is 1116.76MB/s, write is 786.79MB/s. 4K-64Thrd read is 665.09MB/s, write is 461.18MB/s, it’s ultra fast!
The GT60 Dominator Pro 3K IPS edition comes with Killer Doubleshot LAN and WiFi, it provides faster response time of gaming experience, when you at different LAN/WiFi environment, Killer software will ask you to make an internet speed test, this will fine tune your LAN/WiFi for smoother and faster online experience.
MSI also got a new software tool called “Dragon Gaming Center”, this tool is also good for hardware monitor and utility launch tool. Also could show the status of Hybrid Power enable or disable.
The ultimate weapon for enthusiast gamers:
The GT60 2PE Dominator Pro 3K IPS version is extremely powerful, it comes with most of the features that a great gaming notebook could have, 3K IPS panel is really great effect of vision quality, SteelSeries keyboard with SSE is amazing for gamers to play their games smarter, Sound By Dybaudio present really good detail sound quality, Killer Doubleshot is faster for online gaming, of course the GTX880M is awesome for gamer to play Full HD even 3K resolution games, the backlit of Dragon logo and keyboard is really beautiful.
Conclusion:
The overall score I will give this GT60 2PE Dominator Pro 3K IPS edition with Super Pack is 95 out of 100, this is really great machine for any hard core gaming or power user usage, I would recommend any one to must-have this notebook if it’s affordable for you!!
Game Performance:   ★★★★★★★★★★
Storage Performance:   ★★★★★★★★★★
Gaming Design:      ★★★★★★★★★☆
Sound Quality:         ★★★★★★★★★★
Keyboard:         ★★★★★★★★★☆
Online speed:         ★★★★★★★★★☆
Price Range:         ★★★★★★★★☆

Ok either you work for MSI or you changed the settings in 3dmark11. I only scored around 5K with my GT60 2PE 3k. Any idea why I'm scoring 3k below you? Laptop was plugged in btw. Also how can you enter bios settings with this laptop? I suspect that maybe the hybrid gpu thing is affecting my score, and the Pc is probably not fully utilizing the GTX 880M, maybe in bios I can disable the integrated CPU's video card??? Please let me know. Thanks.

Warranty Void MSI GE60 2PE APACHE PRO

Hello guys.I have a question about warranty.I just bought a notebook MSI GE60 2PE APACHE PRO and i figure this notebook HDD is so slow just 5200 rpm.I want to ask if i can install 1-2 SSD without to void thw warranty because the warranty sticker is on a screw.The warranty will be voided if i will take off that sticker?
Tyvm

- Contact your seller about the warranty.
- Contact your local MSI call center to know about the warranty:
http://www.msi.com/page/service-location/
Not every seller can allow you to remove the bottom cover.

MSI GS60 Ghost Pro Golden Edition - A Combination of Stylish and High Performance.

I have no idea who can say no to this shining and charming beauty....
The BackStory
When I studied at graduate school, I bought my first laptop, Asus F3J, of my life and brought it to school everyday. Actually it was a 2.9kg around laptop for gaming and I felt like carry a heavy brick. It was quite inconvient and kind of suffer for a person like me who was not doing fitness. After I graduated from school and was being a member of society, I decided to find a laptop that was much lighter and easier to bright to work. Toshiba R830 was what I chose, but this time, the performance of playing some hardcore game wasn’t good enough since it doesn’t have a discrete graphics card.
I started to believe there is a trade off between perforamnce and weight of laptop with these two experience. Until one day, I came across with MSI GS60 Ghost Pro at Computex 2014, it was a notebook weigh just around 2kg and uncompromising with high performance. In more detail, It had core I7 CPU、High-end GTX graphics card and two 256MB SSD within it. From that day, I know it is the notebook am looking for, it is a note book I can bring to work and also play game at home. Furthermore, MSI is going to issue the limited Golden edition of it around the end of year, it gave me one more reason to buy this “good stuff”, because both me and my girl think gold is the most fashion color in recent year, just like iphone. So that is the backstory, now i just have the golden one and is going to unbox it for you.
The Main Specification
MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 2QE Golden Edition:
•   CPU: Core i7-4710HQ (2.5GHz – 3.5GHz)
•   OS: Windows 8.1
•   Display: 15.6″ WQHD+, IPS (2880*1620)
•   Memory Supplied: 16G 2*8GB DDR3L 1600
•   Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M GDDR5 3GB
•   Storage: 2 x 256GB M.2 SSD + 1TB 7200RPM HDD
•   Wireless Lan: Killer 802.11 a/c
The Unboxing
It is a really big one, please do drive your car while buying this NB from the shop.
Inside the main brown shipping box, there are MSI stylish back bag and the a black branded carry case.
The back back is grey color with good material quality, it also a simple and fashion design which is suitable for young or stylish worker. The sense of touch is also good.
There are several layers inside the bag, even more, a shock-absorbing laptop sleeve in it. What a surprise!!
In the big black branded carry case. There are two black box, one is for accessory. One is for the main role “GS60” with sponge to protect it as you can see in the photo.
Let see the accessory box first, a MSI gaming mouse、a MSI/SteelSeries Flux headset、a keyboard protector and a mouse pad.
The mouse has red light shining on both side when it connect to the laptop. It’s really a gaiming stuff! We can also see the double braided cord that improved the durability.
As “+” and “-“ these buttons in the middle of the mouse, user can adjust the sensity of the mouse instantly by these two bottons in the game. No need to waste your time finding the adjument UI within the game. It is such a good benefit for a gamer.
The Flux headset has ear cushions with mesh-cloth material it let you feel comfortable when wear it. You also can find out the color of the shell beside the headset can be changed, one pair is MSI design in red color, the other one is pure black one.
It also has a convenient design that the earmuff can be folded, in order to make the headset into a plat one and easy to put in your bag.
The performance of the headset is high-end and highs that don’t get brittle. About the deep bass, it also quite stunning. Overall, it can make the music carry listener’s heart.
It deserves you to put it on the top of your gaming headset list.
Here we open another black box, the GS60 is packaging by the non-woven cloth.
There are also the power adaptor、power cord and mini displayport to D-sub cable.
By the way, the power adapter is 25.53 mm thick and 0.52kg. weigh, 19.5V and 7.7A output.
Moreover, there are instruction manuals、several driver CDs and even two military dog tag with MSI logo, actually I am not a military lover, so I am going to use them as a key ring but not to hang on my neck.
Finally, let us see a royal-like GS60 Ghost Pro Golden…
Using Mg-Li alloy as the material, its chasis gains the advantage of both ultra-light and solid.
According to MSI official website, the idea of design comes from the stealth fighter, so it shows dynamic streamline in its design. Beside the visual effect, it makes you feel comfortable when typing due to the slimmer front edge and solid palm rest. The high gloss finish and bright gold will reflect light, so it change color slightly in different lighting condition. Overall, it delivery supreme visual treat.
To see a more apparent golden color, I put it on my sofa with yellow background.
Shinging and charming….
The fancy muscle curve and hire line surface make it elegant and gorgeous.
The shield and the MSI logo, they are delicated design without roughness.
The black color keycap contrast with the golden chasis apparently.
The touchpad looks cool as well, the material it made let the surface being anti-skidding and you wont leave your fingerprint on it.
It has Dynaudio speaker and Steelseries keyboard these two famous brand as it high-end equipment. 4 channel speakers and comfortable tactile keyboard. Moreover, the Graphics card it equiped is GTX 970M,
One of the lastest high-end Nvidia GTX graphics card. It is the first gaming notebook to equip GTX 970M .No doubt MSI regard themselves as the leader brand of gaming.
Sound Blaster Cinema 2+Dyanudio, Bravo~~
Let’s check the connectivity of this beauty.
No ports but seried of cooling vents at the rear panel,in order to let air flow and palm rest feeling.
being better.
The left side of it located the microphone (line out) and headphone (line in) jack, two USB 3.0 ports, the power connector socket and a security port. Also the vent close to the rear panel. The metal golden jack can isolate much more noice and enhance the reality of music as not being distortion.
The right side of GS60 located an USB 3.0 port, card reader, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI port, and GB LAN (RJ45). GS60 Ghost Pro can support 2 external moniotr with mini display and HDMI port. When playing PRG game, you can use the main one to play game, the other one can show a walkthrough. The last one, you can even use skype or outlook to connect others.
The front side you can see the LED to show some fuction status. Such as the battary status and bloothtooth has been turned on or not..etc.
From bottom of this notebook you can see the battery is not removable, I guess the idea probably come from iphone. In fact, I seldomly remove the battery when I using a laptop, unless it really heavy to carry. But this time, GS60 is not heavy, so it wont be a problem to me.
I used the scaler to measure the actual weight and ruler to see how thin it is, the result cames out 19.95mm thin and 2.1kg weight. Is it really a gaming machine I used to think of?! Such an ultra-book style.
As I know, all the gaming notebook used to be black and silver color, there are few gaming notebook with others color. MSI this time has find its way to make a breakthrough. Of course, the creative thinking and the adventurous action is what we need in gaming world!!
In a word, as you can see from the picture above ,the metallic feel of it is so attractive!!It is the most stylish and creative gaming notebook I have ever seen.
All of above are the unboxing of hardware part.let’ talk about some function and feature of this treasure.
Dragan Gaming Center which is preinstalled in this MSI laptop. With this application, you can monitor the status of the important elements in the system. You can also quick start a game or an utility through it.
Fn+F7="Shift", according to the official website, the key can be used to change the mode of the notebook in 3 status, the default "Sport"mode、"Comfort" mode and "Green mode", it is a adjustment function to control the CPU and GPU workload in order to balance the performance and temperature
Use "Shift" to switch the mode you prefer.
Green- System locks both GPU and CPU chip temp.
Comfort- System locks GPU chip temp and dynamic adjusts the GPU chip temp
Sport- Defaut and without any control.
I am not afraid about the high temperature and noise from fans, so I like to use the default one, Sport mode~
If you are playing a game in the library, please do choose Green mode to keep the fan from being busy.
The "Shift" is MSI exclusive function, the idea comes from the shifting gear in automobile.
Here comes another interesting feature, which is called Killer Double Shot Pro.With this function,
the GB LAN and Wireless LAN act like combined togather and user can acquire the bandwith from both.
Killer Netwok Manager UI
This network technology also offers you a smooth background when playing game, because you can set the gaming applications as higher priority to use the bandwith than others. What a bravo feature!!
The highest resolution of GS60 Ghost Pro is 2880*1620 which is also called 3K,
as you can see from the screenshot below, when playing game you gain much more visual delight.
With the HDMI and mini display output, you can enjoy a 1+2 matrix display function.
With the XSplit Gamecaster preintalled in GS60, you can share your game just in time through live streaming while playing it. however, I won't use this function because I don't wanna share my skill to the others, hahaha~~
The Steal Series Engine, it is my favorite. You can set the keypress macro、text macro or lauch application just in one key. For example, while playing Leaque of Legend, we always need to press Q、W、E、R、T
immediately, but with keypress macro function, you can trigger them just in one key. Quite convient, isn't it?
You can also choose the color you want for the keyboard backlit with Steal Series Egine. This function shows the gaming feature indeed.
That's see the multi-color backlit of it. What a show off!!!
Below is the hardware information showed by Nvidia Experience UI and GPU Z
GeForce GTX 970M with DDR5 3G and I7-4710HQ!!
I can't wait to see the 3D MARK 11 P score...
Here it got P9272 at sport mode. Outstanding!!
For 3D MARK Fire Strike, it got 6515 at sport mode. I have to say that GS60 Ghost Pro punches above its weight.
The result of Valley Benchmark 1.0 is below, score 1560 and FPS is 37.3.
Testing the Call of duty Ghost with FRAPS, while play the game, it goes smoothly and the fps showed at top-left is around 100~200. As you can see the delicated scenery and character there, it seems like act in the reality.
The sequencial read of these two SSD is 1022MB/s, it features from the Super RAID technology. Applying the RAID 0 technical usually used in server into SSD to make the IOPS much better.
Take a look at its outward appearance again, bring it oudoor to see its color under natural light.
Fantastic~~
I would like to say, the GS60 Ghost Pro Golden is Lamborghini in gaming laptop!! It will be all the rage.

This year, GTX970M performance is even better than 880M, with GS60's slim design, I can only say the advance of technology is so amazing!!!

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