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MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six i7 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop
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MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Edition delivers 2K 165Hz gaming with a 12th Gen i7, RTX 3070, and a massive 8TB SSD upgrade.
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Overview
Key Features
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. 15.6" 2K Quad HD (2560x1440) 165Hz QHD Display; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 720p HD Webcam, Per Key RGB Backlit, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i7-12700H 】 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H 2.70GHz Processor (upto 4.7 GHz, 24MB Cache, 14-Cores, 20-Threads, 6 Performance-cores) ; NVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 16GB DDR4 SODIMM; 240W Power Supply, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Rainbow 6 Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 USB 2.0, HDMI (upto 4K(3840 x 2160) at 60Hz), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 11 Home-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Dockztorm USB Hub(Special Edition Portable Docztorm Data Hub;Super Speedy Data Syn Rate upto 5Gbps)
Specifications
Display
15.6" 2K Quad HD (2560x1440) 165Hz IPS
Processor
12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H (up to 4.7 GHz, 24MB Cache, 14 Cores, 20 Threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6
Memory
16GB DDR4 SODIMM
Storage
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Bluetooth
5.2
Webcam
720p HD
Keyboard
Per Key RGB Backlit
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz), RJ-45 Ethernet, Headphone/Mic Combo
Battery
4-Cell 90 WHr
Included Accessories
Dockztorm USB Hub
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 2K 165Hz display offers a sharp, high-refresh gaming experience that most 15-inch gaming laptops at this tier lack
- RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 handles demanding titles at the native 1440p resolution
- Massive 8TB NVMe SSD provides enormous storage without needing external drives
- 14-core, 20-thread i7-12700H handles both gaming and heavy multitasking workloads
- Included Dockztorm USB Hub adds extra connectivity out of the box
👎 Cons
- At 15.6 inches with high-performance components, weight and bulk make it less portable than ultrabook alternatives
- The 720p webcam is noticeably low-resolution compared to the quality of the rest of the display hardware
- 16GB of RAM is adequate but may bottleneck heavy multitasking alongside memory-hungry games
- Third-party SSD upgrade means warranty support may differ from a standard MSI configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution and refresh rate does the Crosshair 15's display support?
The laptop features a 15.6-inch 2K Quad HD (2560x1440) display running at 165Hz, providing sharp visuals with smooth motion during gameplay.
Is the 8TB SSD the factory default for this model?
No. This is an enhanced configuration from GreatPriceTech that upgrades the storage to an 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD, well beyond the standard MSI configuration.
What connectivity options are included with this laptop?
It comes with Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2, an Ethernet RJ-45 port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, one USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, HDMI (up to 4K at 60Hz), and a headphone/mic combo jack. A Dockztorm USB Hub is also included for additional expansion.
How does the per-key RGB keyboard work?
Each key can be individually configured to display a different color, allowing full customization of lighting zones, effects, and profiles through MSI's software.
What is the battery life like on this laptop?
It has a 4-cell 90 WHr battery, which is large for a gaming laptop. However, actual runtime will vary significantly depending on whether you are gaming or performing lighter tasks.
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