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    MSI GE63 Raider RGB-010 vs GE63 Raider 8RF-099CA

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by africanleopard, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. africanleopard

    africanleopard Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello

    I searched the forums and couldn't find anything of real value regarding these GE63 Raider machines. Is there something wrong with them? Overheating/throttling etc?

    I am in Canada and Newegg is selling these two machines - I am thinking the only difference is the one is a US SKU and the other is Canadian.

    https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=2WC-000C-000K3CVF
    https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154811

    The RGB-010 has a SATA SDD as opposed to the 8RF that has a NVMe SSD (the 8RF is also less expensive). I couldn't find anything else that was different (I had to go onto MSI Canada website to get the additional specs that Newegg left blank).

    Can any-one confirm?

    I guess the other question is whether this machine is worth it, as I can find little info on them. Similar to the GT63 Titan-047 (seems like there is no Canadian equivalent to this one).

    i am also leaning towards the Clevo from Eurocom (Sky 4XC) but the poor battery life and weight of the machine is putting me off that one.
     
    africanleopard, Jun 13, 2018
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    It's not like the GT, the GE is about a pound lighter, thinner, with half the RAM support (not like most users need 64GB though). Doesn't get as warm as a GS might though.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jun 13, 2018
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  3. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    GE series has lesser thermal capacity while compared against GT series but it is geared toward mid-end performance therefore its value/performance/cost formula has a very good balance.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jun 18, 2018
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  4. Raphandryu

    Raphandryu Notebook Consultant

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    I'm confused which laptop to buy. Either MSI GE63 8RF or HP OMEN 15 dc (the one with gtx 1070 max-q on it).
    I can't find anything about the new omen 15 with gtx 1070 max-q. Specs on paper are really quite convincing but I'm still not sure. Any suggestions regarding what I should choose between these two?
     
    Raphandryu, Aug 14, 2018
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