MSI GT70 0NC 17.3″ Laptop Review (i7 3610QM / GTX 670M)

We measure from a distance of around 2 foot from the chassis with our digital sound level meter to mirror a real world situation.

Please refer to our KitGuru noise guide for a comparison between the noise levels of this system and everyday scenarios.

KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refrigerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum

Quiet operation clearly isn't one of the GT70 0NC's strengths. During BluRay playback, the system isn't intrusively loud and shouldn't have a negative effect upon your viewing experience. When the heat is turned up and extra load is applied, the fan starts to ramp up to a far more audible speed. When operating at full fan speed, the system is loud – there's no denying it!

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