iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-17 Notebook Reviews

DTR Powerhouse. Introduced late last year, the Valkyrie series is the premier lineup from iBuyPower aimed at hardcore gamers on-the-go and high-performance hunters. Essentially an MSI gamer in disguise, does this $1900 17.3-inch DTR hold up well...

Strong brushed aluminum case and smooth aesthetics ; Extreme GPU, SSD and overall system performance ; Easy maintenance without voiding warranty ; High performance HDD ; High quality matte TN display ; Good battery life

Reduced graphics performance when running on batteries ; Fan noise always audible ; Touch-sensitive controls not always responsive ; Relatively heavy even for its size class ; No extended warranty options ; Battery will sometimes not charge

Though an MSI rebrand at its core, the slightly redesigned chassis feels sturdier and sleeker