So, the time has finally arrived! I got my hands on the GT80 Titan BEAST!
This laptop is like no other. It's the worlds FIRST laptop with a FULL MECHANICAL KB!
Crazy right? YES but 100% AWESOME!
So what are the specs?
GT80 2QE-023UK
18.4" FHD Screen
2 x 980M SLI
32GB DDR 3
4 x 256GB SSD + 1TB 7200
Full Backlit Cherry MX Brown Mechanical KB
Premium DynAudio Speakers
Killer DoubleShot Pro
Let's have a look at this thing in detail!
The Outer Box & Packaging
The GT80 Titan comes in a very sturdy outer carton. All of the key features such as Cherry Mechanical Keyboard, Xsplit GameCaster, SteelSeries engine, Speakers by Dynaudio are written on the outside.
The Laptop & Features
The Track pad is also a new feature that allows to have a full size number pad. It can also be used as a more traditional track pad for navigating around the screen.
This is very easy to switch between using the button in the top left hand side of the num/key pad.
One of the stand out features of the GT80 is the SteelSeries Mechanical Keyboard.
The GT80 offers a world first for a Gaming Notebook to feature, a full sized backlit mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown Switches.
The most popular type of tactile, non-clicky switch is the Cherry MX Brown. This switch was introduced in 1994 as a special ‘ergo soft’ switch, but quickly became one of the most popular switches. Today, the majority of mech keyboards are sold with Brown switches, as the switch is considered the best option for FPS and for RTS games.
The GT80 comes with a very bright single color RED backlit keyboard.
Around the GT80 Titan
The MSI GT80 is an ideal desktop replacement for any serious gamer. Whilst some of the stand out features are the SLI technology with MXM Graphics module, it goes without saying that you can maximise your gaming experience or work experience with the GT80. It’s much thinner and quieter than you would expect from such a powerful machine. From the back you can see 2 x Mini Display Port and 1x HDMI. this will allow for upto three external screens, ideal for Nvidia Surround.
The full input/outputs of the GT80 Titan are :
5 x USB3.0 ports for fast data transfer of files and keep you connected to all of your favorite peripherals.
Independent amps for both on board sound and for the headset.
The GT80 also includes a SPDIF/Soptical Out.
Speaker wise...the GT80 does not disappoint! 4+1 sub! WOW :)
Upgradability & opening up the GT80 Titan
Top cover is easily removed by 2 screws
Everything is easily accessible!
1 x 2.5" Storage
4 x SSD's and 4 memory slots
Dynaudio speakers x 4 + 1 Sub on the bottom
With a more traditional laptop, a lot of the key components are underneath the keyboard. The GT80 puts these in front of the keyboard to allow for a more modular design and to accomodate the SteelSeries Mechanical Keyboard
Everything is accessible through the top panel. Memory/SSD/HD!
Very easy access!
The GPU's are MXM, so are upgradable for up to 2 generations.
