MSI GS43VR 7RE (14-Inch, 2017)

relatively cool palm rests and WASD keys when gaming ; mDP 1.2, HDMI 1.4, and Thunderbolt 3 ; excellent display quality and colors ; extreme performance for the size ; consistent gaming performance ; Dragon Center fan controls ; Killer 1535 WLAN...

very high CPU and GPU temperatures when under extreme loads ; no other updates other than the move to Kaby Lake ; only one display option; no 120 Hz, 5 ms, or G-Sync ; end-user servicing will automatically void warranty ; cannot maintain maximum CPU...

The GS43VR 7RE can barely be considered an update over the GS43VR 6RE. CPU performance is a little better, but Turbo Boost potential still throttles and so users can't even take full advantage of the Kaby Lake upgrade. Since the core experience remains...

Decent combo of size and power

An expensive compromise

This gaming laptop from MSI is much smaller than most of the range's other models, but it's still a jack of all trades and master of none.

- It's as fast as you'd expect. Everything loads fast. - The design is stylish, gamery and of a good quality feel. - The screen is great, especially using MSI software for different situations. - MSI software is actually useful, not pointless...

- It runs hot, so do all gaming laptops and it depends on the game. On mostly ultra settings it will run games beautifully around 75-90 degrees on the CPU and 80 area for GPU. Some games may squeeze 95 degrees CPU which is a bit toasty but when you...