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GE60 0NC

MSI recommends Windows 8.

‧Windows 8
‧The latest 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5 Processor
‧15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) / HD (1366x768) anti-glare LCD panel in LED backlight
‧High-end NVIDIA® GeForce GT650M discrete graphics card (with GDDR5 2GB VRAM) provides great detail images quality
‧Slim, lightweight design with sport lines
‧A Keyboard made just for gamers by SteelSeries
‧Exclusive Audio boost design for greatly enhance headphone performance and faithfully reproduce each acoustic detail
‧THX TruStudio Pro provides excellent surround sound effect

product comparison

Overview

 

 

The slimmest design with sport lines 

The design for the GE60 was inspired by race cars. The aerodynamic lines, red trim, and color shifting reflect the need for speed of extreme gamers.

Comparing to other brand name gaming laptops in the market, GE60 is the slimmest one, and allows you to play anytime, anywhere.
 
The Real Deal: A Keyboard Made Just for Gamers


Exclusive keyboard position and golden triangle layout to offer faster and longer-lasting keyboard action
 

1. Exclusive keyboard position and golden triangle layout to offer faster and longer-lasting keyboard action.
 
2. Just solid
MSI has improved the resilience and tactile feedback of each and every key. Users will no longer have to deal with flimsy keys.

3. Multi Keys Input
MSI’s gaming keyboard supports simultaneous pressing of multi keys, allowing users to issue commands rapidly and respond to games with precision.

 
Exclusive Audio boost design for greatly enhance headphone

performance and faithfully reproduce each acoustic detail

For serious gamers who demand extreme audio performance, the GE60 is the best and only choice!

The MSI Audio Boost design enhances sound output by 30%. The gold flash audio jack provides stable sound transmission (reduced obstruction) and works in conjunction with the optimized AMP (Audio Power Amplifier) design, characterized by low noise and low distortion, to greatly enhance headphone performance and faithfully reproduce each acoustic detail.

THX TruStudio Pro provides excellent surround sound effect

Deliver the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it.
 

  

5 different scenarios to enhance audio effects

 

 


The First and Only Choice for the Best Performance
 

 

Exclusive Cooler Boost technology

Only one finger!! Exclusive Cooler Boost technology provides powerful cooling capabilities and receives real-time notification of the GT60's core temperature variations and fan speed.
 


Marvel at the Most Amazing Images Around
 

High-end nVIDIA GT650M discrete graphics card (with GDDR5 2GB VRAM)

NVIDIA® GeForce® GT650M notebook GPUs give your games an adrenaline shot with the premium performance and great detail images quality thanks to latest DirectX11 effects. Based on DirectX11 technology, tessellation could dynamic extend new triangles and textures for making images more details.

 
 
16:9 wide LED non-glare display

 
The GE60 support a LED backlight screen which has undergone atomization treatment to remove all glare to make reading easier and less tiring on the eyes

 
 

Exclusive GPU Boost Technology

 
The GPU Boost Technology can automatically switch the mode to achieve great graphics performance and superior battery life. While you are editing images or conducting graphics-intensive programs, this smart technology turns on which enables smoother operations. For other daily works, graphics mode is off and therefore you can enjoy a longer-lasting battery life.
 
The Latest 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor  

  

 
 
 

Exclusive offer for MSI customers
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The All-in-One Multimedia Solution
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MSI Reminds You...

  1. The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific Specification with your local dealers.
  2. The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.

Specifications

CPU 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5 Processor
OS Windows 8
Chipset Intel® HM76
Memory DDR3 1333/1600MHz, 2 slots, Max. 16GB
LCD Size 15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) LED backlight, Anti-glare 15.6" HD (1366x768) LED backlight
Graphics nVIDIA Geforce GT650M
Graphics VRAM 2GB GDDR5
HDD (GB) 750GB SATA 7200/5400 rpm
500GB SATA 7200/5400 rpm
Optical Drive Super-Multi / Blu-Ray (option)
Audio Audio Boost, 4(2Wx4)HD Speakers, THX True Studio Pro
Webcam HD Webcam (30fps@720p)
Card Reader SD(XC/HC)/MMC/MS(PRO)/xD
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/ n
Bluetooth v4.0
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port 2
USB 3.0 port 2
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1 /1
Keyboard Keyboard by SteelSeries 103 keys
AC Adapter 120W
Battery 6 Cells
Dimension 383 x 249.5 x 37.6~32.3mm
Weight (KG) 2.4Kg (w/ Battery)

 

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.

 

Awards

Annual Award 2012 Silver Award - JagatReview.com
Date: 2012-12
Title: Annual Award 2012 Silver Award
Review: Open
Media: JagatReview.com
Country: Indonesia
Editors' Choice Award - PCMAG.COM
Date: 2012-09
Title: Editors' Choice Award
Review: -
Media: PCMAG.COM
Country: United States
Good Price Performance Ratio - Computer Bild
Date: 2012-08
Title: Good Price Performance Ratio
Review: Open
Media: Computer Bild
Country: Germany
VERY GOOD for Overall rating - Computer Bild
Date: 2012-08
Title: VERY GOOD for Overall rating
Review: Open
Media: Computer Bild
Country: Germany
GOOD (2.1) - Site Notebookinfo.de
Date: 2012-06
Title: GOOD (2.1)
Review: -
Media: Site Notebookinfo.de
Country: Germany
'Very good' for the Price Performance Rating - Site Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2012-06
Title: 'Very good' for the Price Performance Rating
Review: Open
Media: Site Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany
GOOD - Site Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2012-06
Title: GOOD
Review: Open
Media: Site Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany
Good - Notebookcheck.de
Date: 2012-06
Title: Good
Review: Open
Media: Notebookcheck.de
Country: Germany

BIOS

win8,non-win 8

!Special Note:

The BIOS files provided here are exclusive only for MSI-branded Notebook PCs and not compatible with any MSI Whitebook/Whitebrand barebones. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage caused by improper use or lack of technical expertise.

!Attention:

Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.

- If the notebook you purchased has Win7 Bios installed, please DON'T attempt to update using Windows 8 bios (or vice versa). Failure to abide may result in bricking your system.

- Although there's a bios detection program written to protect user from cross flashing the bios (Win7 to Win8 bios or vice versa), still DON'T experiment. Failure to abide may result in breaking your system.

For Windows 8:

To know about how to update win8 BIOS under windows mode, please click here.

For Windows 7 / VISTA / XP:
a. 1) To know about how to update BIOS Firmware under DOS mode, please click here
2) Please execute "flash.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade BIOS Firmware.

b. To know about how to update BIOS under windows 7, please click here (Only for CR640 / CX640 / CX640MX / CX480)


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Description 1. Radio Switch device only exists for Windows 8.
2. Solve the problem of abnormal password window when first boot priority is IP4/IP6,.
3. Solve the problem of abnormal problem of resume from S4 after disable/enable Full Screen Logo Display.
4. Solve abnormal Nvidia GPU frequency problem.
 Version 514
Type BIOS Release Date 2013-04-02
Download w8_E16GAIMS.514.zip File Size 2.76 MB
OS win8
Note For Win8 Systems use only.
Description Update Intel System Agent module for HDMI issue.
 Version 10F
Type BIOS Release Date 2012-12-26
Download E16GAIMS.10F.zip File Size 2.73 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Win7 Systems use only.

Driver

Win8 64,Win7 64,Win7 32

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

To enjoy MSI notebook technology, please install MSI System Control Manager or S-Bar to enable MSI exclusive hotkey function. MSI System Control Manager and S-Bar can be downloaded from Utility web page under Download menu. The utility for each notebook will vary between different models. Please install the utility dedicated for your notebook.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6728
Type Audio Release Date 2013-03-28
OS Win8 64
Download ad_alc892_6.0.1.6728_w800.zip File Size 131.77 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6602
Type Audio Release Date 2012-04-20
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_alc892_6.0.1.6602 _w700.zip File Size 151.42 MB
Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset
Description Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family
 Version 9.3.0.1025
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download chipset_intel7series_9.3.0.1025_al00.zip File Size 3.97 MB
Intel(R) Chipset
Description Intel(R) 6&7 Series/C216 Chipset Family
 Version 9.3.0.1025
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-10-30
OS Win8 64
Download chipset_intel7series_9.3.0.1025_al00.zip File Size 3.97 MB
Intel Bluetooth-Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N135 + BT4.0
Description
Version 2.6.23.40059
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-12-07
OS Win8 64
Download bluetooth_intel_n135_2.6.23.40059_w800.zip File Size 76.08 MB
Intel Bluetooth-Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N 135 + BT4.0
Description
Version 2.2.16.30255
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-11-21
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download bluetooth_intel_n135_2.2.16.30255_w700.zip File Size 323.65 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description N/A
 Version 6.2.8400.28123
Type Card Reader Release Date 2013-03-28
OS Win8 64
Download cr_rts5209_6.2.8400.28123_w800.zip File Size 10.84 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7601.90
Type Card Reader Release Date 2012-04-25
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download cr_rts5209_6.1.7601.90_w700.zip File Size 10.78 MB
NVIDIA Geforce GT680M/675M/670M/660M/650M Graphic Card
Description
Version 311.15
Type VGA Release Date 2013-03-26
OS Win8 64
Download vga_680m675m670m_9.18.13.1115_w864.zip File Size 236.35 MB
Intel HD Graphics Family_Intel Ivy Bridge
Description
Version 9.17.10.2875
Type VGA Release Date 2013-01-02
OS Win8 64
Download vga_iib_9.17.10.2875_w864.zip File Size 137.24 MB
Intel HD Graphics Family_Intel Ivy Bridge
Description
Version 9.17.10.2867
Type VGA Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 32
Download vga_iib_9.17.10.2867_w732.zip File Size 108.17 MB
Intel HD Graphics Family_Intel Ivy Bridge
Description
Version 9.17.10.2867
Type VGA Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 64
Download vga_iib_9.17.10.2867_w764.zip File Size 136.92 MB
Beta_nVIDIA Geforce GTX 675/670/660/650M 3D Graphic Card
Description
Version 302.75
Type VGA Release Date 2012-09-05
OS Win7 64
Download beta_nv_8.17.13.275_w764.zip File Size 217.32 MB
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M /660M Graphic Card
Description
Version 8.17.12.9631
Type VGA Release Date 2012-06-07
OS Win7 32
Download ge600nc_gt650m_8.17.12.9631_w732.zip File Size 140.23 MB
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M/660M Graphic Card
Description
Version 8.17.12.9631
Type VGA Release Date 2012-06-07
OS Win7 64
Download ge600nc_gt650m_8.17.12.9631_w764.zip File Size 185.97 MB
Killer (Bigfoot) LAN
Description If you are upgrading the newer driver from older one before 6.1.0.487, you might need to use the clean tool included inside the zip file(MSI-KCleaner_64bit.exe and MSI-KCleaner_32bit.exe) to completely clean the remaining old driver files. (Reference: http://www.killergaming.com/support/knowledge_base for further information.)
 Version 6.1.0.546
Type LAN Release Date 2013-03-01
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_killer_bigfoot_6.1.0.546_w700_0321.zip File Size 308.64 MB
Killer (Bigfoot) LAN
Description If you are upgrading the newer driver from older one before 6.1.0.487, you might need to use the clean tool included inside the zip file(MSI-KCleaner_64bit.exe and MSI-KCleaner_32bit.exe) to completely clean the remaining old driver files. (Reference: http://www.killergaming.com/support/knowledge_base for further information.)
 Version 6.1.0.547
Type LAN Release Date 2013-03-01
OS Win8 64
Download lan_killer_bigfoot_6.1.0.547_w800.zip File Size 319.26 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 8.2.612.2012
Type LAN Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download lan_rtl8111e_vl_8.2.612.2012_w800.zip File Size 5.61 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 7.50.1123.2011
Type LAN Release Date 2012-05-07
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111e_vl_cg_7.50.1123.2011 _w700.zip File Size 5.61 MB
Elantech Multi Touchpad
Description
Version 11.13.1.4
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-10-25
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download mtp_etd_11.13.1.4_al00.zip File Size 191.43 MB
Elantech Multi Touchpad
Description
Version 11.13.0.2
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download mtp_etd_11.13.0.2_al00.zip File Size 130.25 MB
Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N135/130 + BT4.0
Description
Version 15.5.4.45
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-10-15
OS Win8 64
Download wl_intel_n135_15.5.4.45_w864.zip File Size 146.12 MB
Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N 135 / N130 + BT4.0
Description
Version 15.1.1.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-05-04
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download wireless_intel_n135_15.1.1.1_w700.zip File Size 580.36 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Description
Version 11.6.0.1030
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2012-10-30
OS Win8 64
Download irs_11.6.0.1030_w800.zip File Size 11.22 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Description
Version 11.1.0.1006
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2012-05-04
OS Win7 64
Download irs_11.1.0.1006_w700.zip File Size 11.33 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Description
Version 11.1.0.1006
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2012-05-04
OS Win7 32
Download irs_11.1.0.1006_w700.zip File Size 11.33 MB
Intel Management Engine
Description
Version 8.1.0.1263
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2012-08-24
OS Win8 64
Download me_8.1.0.1263_w8_64bit.zip File Size 118.63 MB
Intel Management Engine
Description
Version 8.0.0.1262
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2012-04-25
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download me_8.0.0.1262_w700.zip File Size 1.09 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-06-24
OS Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-06-01
OS Win7 64
Download File Size 0 MB
Intel USB 3.0 driver
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download File Size 0 MB
Intel USB 3.0 driver
Description
Version 1.0.4.220
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2012-04-20
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download usb_intel_1.0.4.220_w700.zip File Size 13.52 MB
Radio Switch
Description
Version 1.0.7112.20593
Type Radio Switch Release Date 2012-11-09
OS Win8 64
Download rs_1.0.7112.20593_w800.zip File Size 0.78 MB

Utility

Win8 64,Win7 64,Win7 32

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.


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Cyberlink PowerDVD 10 Blu-ray patch
Description This patch solved the error of playing Blu-ray DISC:

The integrity of CyberLink PowerDVD is at risk. Check your anti-virus software for malicious activities or try reinstalling CyberLink PowerDVD.
 Version DVD130329-01
Type Utility Release Date 2013-04-12
OS Win8 64
Download PowerDVD_DVD130329_01.zip File Size 125.84 MB
Note
SCM
Description
Version 10.013.03016
Type Utility Release Date 2013-03-06
OS Win8 64
Download SCM_w8_10_013_03016.zip File Size 3.4 MB
Note
S-Bar 2.0 (Ver 4.5)
Description
Version 21.012.12039
Type Utility Release Date 2012-12-06
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download SBar21_21.012.12039.zip File Size 12.57 MB
Note 1. This version is only applicable if you are using Microsoft.NET Framework 4.5
2. Please take note that before installing S-Bar 2.0, Microsoft.NET Framework 4 should be installed first. You may download it directly from the Microsoft Official website.

Microsoft.NET Framework 4 hyperlink:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30653
SCM (Only for Windows 8 upgraded from Windows 7.)
Description Note: Please reboot and press DEL key to enter the BIOS. Make sure the EC version in the System Information page. If your EC version is 4xx, please install this version of SCM.
 Version 10.212.11060
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-26
OS Win8 64
Download SCM_10212_11060.zip File Size 4.28 MB
Note
Super Charger
Description
Version 1.2.011
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-05
OS Win8 64
Download SuperCharger_w8_12011.zip File Size 3.56 MB
Note
Battery Calibration
Description
Version 1.0.1105.1601
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-05
OS Win8 64
Download BatteryCalibration_w8_101105_1601.zip File Size 2.52 MB
Note
THX AP
Description
Version 1.04.02
Type Utility Release Date 2012-10-25
OS Win8 64
Download THX_TruStudioPRO_MSI_Ref3_win8.zip File Size 12.85 MB
Note
THX EQ
Description
Version 1.00.42
Type Utility Release Date 2012-10-25
OS Win8 64
Download THXSPKEQ_MSI_PCAPP_US_10042_win8.zip File Size 3.39 MB
Note
S-Bar 2.0
Description Please take note that before installing S-Bar 2.0, Microsoft.NET Framework 4 should be installed first. You may download it directly from the Microsoft Official website.
 Version 21.012.04278
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-07
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download sbar20_21012_04278.zip File Size 12.69 MB
Note
Battery Calibration
Description
Version 1.0.1105.1601
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-07
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download BatteryCalibration_101105_1601.zip File Size 2.52 MB
Note
THX Speaker EQ
Description
Version 1.00.39
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-07
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download THXSpeaker_EQ_10039.zip File Size 3.35 MB
Note
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor
Description
Version 2.5.1.0
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-07
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download Turbo_Boost_2510.zip File Size 21.98 MB
Note
PhysX SS
Description
Version 9.11.1111
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-07
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download PhysXss_911_1111.zip File Size 30.42 MB
Note
THX AP Driver(10411)
Description
Version 1.04.11
Type Utility Release Date 2012-04-24
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download THX_AP_10411.zip File Size 12.73 MB
Note

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.


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Asia

Arabic

7.07 MB

Hebrew

7.46 MB

Indonesian

6.78 MB

Japanese

7.88 MB

Korean

7.06 MB

Persian

7.03 MB

Simplified Chinese

7.24 MB

Thai

7.3 MB

Traditional Chinese

7.36 MB

Eastern Europe

Bulgarian

1.9 MB

Czech

7.04 MB

Hungarian

7.01 MB

Multi-Language

2.41 MB

Polish

7.06 MB

Romanian

1.71 MB

Russian

7.22 MB

Serbian

1.7 MB

Slovak

1.67 MB

Slovenian

1.67 MB

Turkish

7.06 MB

Ukrainian

7.15 MB

Global / America

English

6.99 MB

Western Europe

Danish

1.79 MB

Dutch

1.79 MB

Finnish

1.65 MB

French

7.02 MB

German

5.77 MB

Italian

6.99 MB

Portuguese

7 MB

Spanish

7 MB

Swedish

1.65 MB

Firmware

win8,non-win 8

!Special Note:

The DEVICE FIRMWARES contained here are exclusively for MSI product only. MSI assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from improper use or lack of technical expertise.

!Attention:

Users who download EC from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the EC update. To avoid EC update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.

- If the notebook has Windows 7 EC firmware installed, please DON'T attempt to update your EC firmware to Windows 8 version since it will cause some function keys (Fn) and hotkeys to work abnormally. If in case you flash your system EC to Win8 version, then kindly revert back to Win7 EC version.

For Windows 8:
To know about how to update win8 EC under windows mode, please click here.

For Windows 7 / VISTA / XP:
1) To know about how to update EC Firmware under DOS mode, please click here.
2) Please execute "ecall.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade EC Firmware.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description Update WLAN/BT power control policy.
 Version 505
Type Firmware Release Date 2013-03-06
Download w8_16GAEMS1.505.zip File Size 0.29 MB
OS win8
Note For Win8 Systems use only.
Description First release.
 Version 1404
Type Firmware Release Date 2012-05-04
Download 16GA_1404.zip File Size 0.06 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Win7 Systems use only.

Screen saver

Version Language File Size Download Release Date
English 72.48 MB G_series_Screensaver.zip 2013-04-15