Msi vortex g65 6qd review

MSI is one of the most prestigious PC manufacturers and it is not without reason, now they surprise us with their MSI Vortex model , a high-end PC with a cylinder-shaped design reminiscent of the Mac Pro and with really cutting-edge specifications for meet the needs of both the most enthusiastic gamers and all users who are looking for a powerful, compact computer with an attractive design.

First of all, we thank MSI for the trust placed in ceding the product to us for analysis.

MSI Vortex G65 6QD: Technical Features

Unboxing and product description

A nice and robust box presents the MSI Vortex. Once we open it we find protectors so that it reaches our house in perfect condition and inside we find the following bundle:

MSI Vortex. Installation guide and instruction manual. CD with drivers and power cable.

The list of components does not disappoint, in the case of the analyzed model we have an i7-6700K, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 2 nVidia GTX 960 SLI, Killer Double Shot Pro wireless network card, a RAID 0 of 2 NVMe M.2 SSDs that make a total of 256 GB, accompanied by a 1 TB mechanical disk for data, 7.1 Nahimic sound technology and a 450W power supply with 80 PLUS Gold certification and an enormous quality that reduces energy loss in the form of heat, this results in less heating of the equipment and less electricity consumption, something that is always appreciated.

MSI wants to offer an extremely compact equipment but with the most cutting-edge specifications to offer unmatched performance, the MSI Vortex G65 6QD is built using an ultra - compact chassis of only 6.5 liters and 27.8 cm high to redefine the concept of gaming in the desk and demonstrate that you don't need a large computer to offer spectacular performance. With such a compact design, the MSI Vortex comes much better equipped than most desktop computers with the latest hardware and cutting-edge technologies.

MSI has opted for a 6th generation " Skylake " Intel Core processor, specifically we have a Core i7 6700 consisting of four cores at a frequency of 3.4 GHz for sensational performance. This processor has a very low power consumption and is capable of improving the performance of the previous generation in both single-threaded and multicore tests. The processor is accompanied by 16 GB of DDR4 RAM so you will not have problems in any application or game for years to come.

We all know the importance of the graphics subsystem in a computer destined for video games mainly, for this reason the MSI Vortex G65 6QD mounts no less than two Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 graphics cards in SLI and with 3 GB of GDDR5 memory each. Based on the prestigious Maxwell architecture, these two cards offer a very low power consumption as well as a very high performance that will allow you to enjoy all games at high resolution and with maximum or very high levels of detail.

The storage is carried out by two SSDs in Raid 0 configuration and compatible with the NVMe protocol to achieve very high data transfer rates with a capacity of 256 GB. MSI has thought about users who need to store large amounts of data, so it also has a 1 TB HDD so you can save all your favorite multimedia content. With this solution we get a very agile team while having enormous storage capacity.

Cooling is key in high-performance equipment, the compact size of the MSI Vortex G65 6QD does not prevent you from having a correct evacuation of heat thanks to MSI's revolutionary Silent Strom Coling technology with a large fan displaces cold air from the bottom and dissipates hot air through the top fans, creating an extremely efficient air stream for quiet cooling that allows you to stay focused on your game for hours without worry.

We found a spectacular sound technology signed by Nahimic Surround Sound, a technology that was developed for military combat fighters and focuses on software processing to provide you with high quality 7.1 3D positional sound that will give you a great immersion in the battlefield. This technology will make you feel the position of all your rivals in the game to take you straight to victory, Nahimic transports gamers directly to the battlefield, allowing each footstep, each bullet and explosion to be felt. In addition, it presents a tool to record audio in a simple way with studio sound quality, only in MSI.

The MSI Vortex G65 6QD offers a large number of connection ports so you can use all your favorite peripherals and accessories. We found a large number of 4 USB 3.1 ports and a total of 6 ports for external devices in the form of HDMI, Thunderbol 3 and mini-Display to become the ultimate multimedia and gaming center.

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Finally we look at the Killer DoubleShot-X Pro network interface consisting of two Killer E2400 Gb LAN controllers and a Killer Wireless-AC 1535 chipset that guarantee an unprecedented connection speed of 2, 867Gbps. Plus, Killer technology eliminates latency by prioritizing all game-related packages for a much more stable connection speed.

Testing in Full HD games

As we can see in the graphics, the performance has been quite good, but in DOOM, since it does not have support for Nvidia's SLI, it only uses a graphics card. The rest of the games the performance is as expected. We believe that it is better to mount a good graphics card, see a GTX 980 Ti or GTX 1070 than an SLI both due to the heat and the consumption of the equipment.

Temperatures and consumption

Temperatures are expected with 42º at rest and 69º in maximum performance the fantastic i7 processor. While the graphics at no time exceeded 78ºC.

It is surprising both for its temperatures and for its consumption, it shows that MSI has done a great job and we have consumption of 78W at rest and average consumption of 397W. Although it must be said that we have peak from 500 to 550W fleetingly.

Final words and conclusion on MSI Vortex

The MSI Vortex is a high-end equipment ideal for people seeking maximum power with the best design on the market. Without a doubt, it is the best barebone we can find for now.

It incorporates an i7 6700K processor, two GTX 960 graphics cards, 16GB DDR4, a Killer network card and an improved sound card. Can we ask for more? Well, seeing the configuration is difficult, since in Full HD it moves any game and in 2K it is capable of defending itself in a great way.

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Currently we can find about 2300 euros, a fairly high price but it is a product for very sybaritic users. What did you think of the MSI Vortex?

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN.	- VERY HIGH PRICE.
+ WELL REFRIGERATED.
+ FULL OF CONNECTIONS.
+ SUPPORTS A SLI.
+ PERFECT PERFORMANCE FOR LAST GENERATION GAMES.