MSI Creator 17 Laptop
Mar 4, 2021 13:28:55 #
This 3K$ laptop with mini led 4K 17" screen looks like it might be the best laptop around for photo editing--if you have to use a laptop. Anyone here had any experience with it?
Mar 4, 2021 13:38:44 #
Never mind, you are looking at the lightweight version...
Check for third party upgrade prices (memory and drives)
Also be aware that this will not allow direct plug-in of SD card, just microcard. You will need an adapter unless you tether a camera to it.
Check for third party upgrade prices (memory and drives)
Also be aware that this will not allow direct plug-in of SD card, just microcard. You will need an adapter unless you tether a camera to it.
Mar 4, 2021 13:54:41 #
The only negative is the memory speed. Most newer systems have ddr4 3200 Ram, other than that it is a beast if you use Thunderbolt 3 devices.
There are certainly less expensive systems but video is certainly important and this has a good card in it.
There are certainly less expensive systems but video is certainly important and this has a good card in it.
Mar 4, 2021 18:42:22 #
DonWauchope wrote:
This 3K$ laptop with mini led 4K 17" screen looks like it might be the best laptop around for photo editing--if you have to use a laptop. Anyone here had any experience with it?
I currently have a MSI monitor. MSI Excels in the gaming world. They do use Nvidia gpus. Nvidia is a leader in both gaming and photography along with Al. They even have specific drives for their gpus for photography. I personally believe you can do as well or better for the money unless you also want a gaming laptop. I am a gamer and photography amateur along with a gem cutter. I prefer a desktop for both games and photography along with gemstone design.
Mar 5, 2021 10:30:18 #
dandev
Loc: Enumclaw, WA
Beware - I purchased the MSI Creator 15 a month ago from Xotic PC. It was dead on arrival (touchpad didn't work) when I received it - despite the fact that Xotic PC calibrated the screen, so they must have turned the PC on. The fan was also super loud. I returned it the next day.
I purchased a Dell XPS 15 from Costco instead. Great machine. I run Capture One and Affinity Photo on it and it is very fast. Screen looks really good.
I purchased a Dell XPS 15 from Costco instead. Great machine. I run Capture One and Affinity Photo on it and it is very fast. Screen looks really good.
Mar 5, 2021 10:33:18 #
Mar 5, 2021 11:04:42 #
dandev
Loc: Enumclaw, WA
I was concerned that the graphics card on the XPS 15 was not good enough. I spoke with Capture One and said that it is sufficient.
Mar 6, 2021 14:04:39 #
DennisC.
Loc: Antelope, CA
I went with the Alienware 17” instead of a MSI, basically the same laptop but with a nicer build quality. A fellow videographer friend of mine has the MSI and it seems kind of flimsy compared to the Alienware.
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