When choosing a laptop, some aspects that users will consider before choosing and buying it are the usage pattern, the desired specifications and also the size of the laptop, whether they want a portable laptop, or a computer replacement that does not take up space as much as a desktop computer.
For those who want a desktop replacement laptop, among the main options we can recommend is the MSI GT77 Titan, which is a giant gaming laptop loaded with components that resemble what is offered on a desktop computer at a much more space-saving size.
MSI GT77 Titan
17.5″ 4K screen, (4096 × 2560 pixels)
IPS, 120Hz
Intel Core i9-12900HX CPU
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
RAM 64GB DDR5-5200MHz
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe storage
Primary Camera 1080p Infrared
I/O 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.1 output
Kensington lock
Battery 99.9 WHr
330W charging
SIM/Telephony None
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Audio Jack Yes
Waterproof None
Windows Hello Face Scan System
Selling Price RM23,999
Screen
The MSI GT77 Titan comes with a giant 17.3-inch IPS screen display with 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, making it one of the first laptops to come with such an offering.
This laptop's screen display also comes with features such as True Color which allows you to modify the display's color settings to match your eyes with the content displayed on the screen.
The brightness of this screen display is also seen to be quite bright, with a brightness value of around 480 nits at the maximum brightness value without HDR, and can be as high as 750 nits with HDR mode enabled.
When viewed directly, I can say that this display has very beautiful color processing. It doesn't matter what content I watch. the color processing shown is quite bright and flawless.
However, because this display is still an IPS display, the color accuracy of this display is seen to drop sharply, especially when you show dark scenes where color details and content will be lost even if the user's position does not change very far.
Even so, I can say that it is very rare that you will change your position in front of this laptop, and if you ask me, it is not too big of an issue, unless you have a way of sitting in front of the computer that is not directly facing the display screen.
Shape
That being said, the MSI GT77 Titan is the biggest laptop MSI has ever released, and in terms of design, it doesn't look too different from last year. It still comes with a 23mm thick frame design and enough space for CPU and GPU components so that the keyboard does not get hot when playing favorite games.
If you look at the back of this laptop, you will surely ask why it has a bump on the back of the display. This is because this MSI GT77 Titan uses the latest Cooler Boost Titan cooling system which consists of seven heat pipes, four cooling fans around the CPU, GPU, memory, storage and other components and six hot heat production chambers on the side and also the back of this laptop.
Weighing in at 3.3kg, the MSI GT77 Titan is among the heaviest laptops on the market right now, and will typically only be used as a desktop replacement that will only be brought out when it's really needed.
But with the design of this laptop, I can say that there are no heat problems and the areas that would normally be held become too hot when used for a long time.
Keyboard
As usual for the keyboard of any gaming laptop, it is an aspect that I will not pay much attention to because most gaming laptops, even in 2022/2023 are not very interesting, unless we are talking about a number of keyboards on class laptops productivity.
The specialty of the MSI GT77 Titan keyboard is that for so long they have used a Steel Series keyboard that comes with Cherry MX switches, which are mechanical key switches that are quite popular among those who like to use mechanical keyboards.
Yes, for this MSI GT77 Titan, they use a mechanical keyboard that has been modified to be used specifically with laptops, specifically this MSI GT77 Titan.
The difference I can say about the use of this keyboard is that for typing purposes, the use of Cherry MX Brown switches is that it has a typing depth that is not as shallow as other laptop keyboards, and for gaming purposes it is also comfortable enough for long-term use especially when you play FPS games like Valorant, Destiny 2 and so on.
Specifications And User Experience
As the most powerful laptop introduced by MSI in 2022, this GT77 Titan is also loaded with the use of the most powerful components introduced by Intel and NVIDIA last year.
This includes the use of an Intel Core i9-12900HX processing chip with 16 built-in cores and 64GB of DDR5 memory as well as PCIe 4.0 storage of 2TB which both memory and storage slots can be increased to 128GB and 4TB by the user himself if desired.
As for the graphics card, the model sent to us comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card model that is powerful enough to run all modern computer games at resolutions and high settings without problems.
We tested games like Destiny 2 and even Shadow of The Tomb Raider at 4K resolution and a mix of high and mid settings, and found that this laptop had no problem running them at resolutions beyond 60FPS at 4K resolution.
In terms of plug offerings, the MSI GT77 Titan has quite a lot to offer. This includes two Thunderbolt 4 plugs, three USB 3.2 Type-A plugs, one SD card reader, one HDMI 2.1 plug that supports external displays with 4K 120Hz or 8K 60Hz resolution and also a 3.5mm combo audio plug that supports both microphone and phone. head.
With games like Overwatch 2, Apex Legends and so on too, we're sure this laptop will have no problem running it at 4K resolution and high setting rates.
Just like many other gaming laptops, the Titan Boost Cooler cooling fan on the GT77 Titan would spin and make a very loud wind noise, so much so that my co-workers asked me if I was flying anywhere.
If you're someone who can put up with loud fan noise, but can run modern games without lag issues, we think the MSI GT77 Titan is the laptop for you.
Audio
Speakers in collaboration with Nahimic and also SteelSeries are shown on the side of the keyboard and consist of two audio satellites and also two subwoofers which in my opinion are powerful enough to give the user good audio quality when playing computer games and watching the user's favorite television series and movies.
Unfortunately when listening to music, one notable shortcoming that I can hear is how this Nahimic speaker system has one notable shortcoming, namely in terms of bass. Trying songs from various sources like YouTube Music and Spotify, the bass issue on this speaker is the only reason I can't give full marks for this aspect.
But what's good is that this laptop microphone comes with a noise canceling function where you can use teleconferencing software like Discord without worrying about the speaker audio giving issues to the microphone part.
If you, like me, don't like using earphones for the purpose of chatting with friends, it's a pretty good addition to this laptop.
Battery
The MSI GT77 Titan is equipped with a 99Wh battery that can last for three hours with normal use. We are also sure that when used for gaming purposes, the battery life will drop quite dramatically as well.
Therefore, for use with the purpose of using any CPU or GPU power, our recommendation is that you use the available 330W power block to ensure that this computer receives sufficient power supply for serious productivity or leisure purposes.
Reducing the brightness value also seems to help a bit in improving battery life, but not that much in our experience.
In the box
This MSI GT77 Titan comes with additional accessories that users can take advantage of. It includes:
1x MSI GT77 Titan.
1x 330W charger block.
1x 3 pin head cable.
1x Manual.
1x Backpack
1x gaming mouse
Conclusion
At a price tag of RM23,999, the MSI GT77 Titan is a gaming laptop that comes with an affordable price tag.
But what you get for this price tag is a very powerful gaming laptop capable of powering modern games and even creative productivity software for years to come.
Coupled with the extra accessories it provides, along with software support that will last for years without issue, the MSI GT77 Titan is the best desktop computer replacement if you can afford it.
PROs and advantages
A powerful desktop computer replacement
Can run various software and games without problems
4K resolution display and high refresh rate
Good cooling system
Bright RGB lighting system
Interesting accessories on offer
Cons and disadvantages
Noisy fan noise
Battery life is not that long
The audio quality is not as good as it could be
Heavy