A transformation docking PC "MSI GS 30 2M Shadow + G-Dock" photo review that can add full size grabo to gaming notebook PC

With the dramatic evolution of the graphic performance of notebook PCs, it has become possible to play 3D games on laptops. However, it is still necessary to have a graphic board to do a hard 3D game, so it was born with a foolish idea that it would be better if you externally attach a graphic board using a docking station dedicated to the notebook PC Of "MSI GS 30 2M Shadow + G-Dock"is. Since I could borrow the actual machine this time, I tried to make that unique structure and performance naked.

MS I computer Japan GS 30 2M Shadow + G-Dock
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"GS30 2M Shadow + G-Dock" arrives in a huge black box. Next to the box is a familiar dragon logo mark on MSI's gaming PC.


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Let's take out a flat box first.


There is a soft case with a dragon's logo inside ... ...


The notebook PC "GS30 2M Shadow" was contained.


In the flat box, there were accessories such as a laptop PC body, AC charging cable, instruction book, driver DVD, special case, etc.


GS30 2M Shadow is a gaming PC-like design with an edge on the side.


Weight is 1.2 kg. It is quite lightweight for a 13.3-inch size laptop.


The thickness is 19.8 mm. There is an LED line on the hand side, and it glows gorgeously when starting up the PC.


On the left side are USB 3.0 terminal and earphone / microphone jack.


The right side is SD card slot, USB 3.0 terminal, HDMI output, LAN port, power jack.


At the center of the back you can see something like a slot.


When opening the cover it looks something like this. This part can be integrated with the docking station (dock) to strengthen the graphic function.


The top board logo mark stands upright when the display is opened.


The opening of the ultra-thin display is about 135 degrees at maximum.


The pitch of the keyboard is wider and it seems to be comfortable typing.


Although the stroke is shallow, the key impression is not bad.


Touch pads are quite silky texture.


Edge processing that shines metallically, etc., design is considerably high.


The power button is on the top right of the keyboard.


Black one color Intel seal. GS30 2M Shadow is equipped with 4th generation Intel Core i7-4840HQ processor, and Intel Iris Pro 5200 is adopted as graphics. In addition, the memory is loaded with 256 GB of storage striped with 16 GB, SSD × 2 of 128 GB, and it is also high spec specification as a pure gaming note PC.


The web camera on the display supports movie recording at 720 p (30 fps).


The bottom is like this.


The heat pipes for cooling the CPU tsuyaku black sticking commitment.


The OS is Windows 8.1.


A desktop screen of flashy wallpaper appeared when it started.


The edge portion glows like this.


The keyboard also comes with an LED light. GS30 2M Shadow is said to be an orthodox gaming PC in a certain sense called Intel Iris Pro loading on a thin and lightweight chassis when looking at the notebook PC alone.


However, GS 30 2 M Shadow is completely unusual in secret that is left in the box left in the box.


It is a docking station "G-Dock" to power up GS30 2M Shadow


MSI logo on front.


Built-in 5W speakers + 5W woofer, also supports Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2. It enhances the realism of the game with a powerful sound.


On the top is a slot to unite with GS 30 2 M Shadow.


right side. A little angle is attached so that the front part can be lifted.


Lock lever and power button to secure the notebook PC.


Earphone / microphone jack, LAN port, USB 3.0 terminal × 4. In addition, this LAN port is Killer E 2200 Gigabit LAN that secures bandwidth for specific applications and reduces lag.


Also equipped with intake fan.


There is nothing on the flat back.


There is a power supply of 450 W under the left side.


Space for mounting the graphic board is left on the power supply.


So, remove the cover to install the graphics board. Left and right sides ......


Remove the screws on the bottom ......


Speaker part can be detached from it. However, as cables are connected, care must be taken not to open wide.


You can remove the speaker by removing the connectors of the two cables.


Also remove the metal plate ......


You can see the contents of the G-Dock.


Power supply is SFX standard. Capacity 450 W, so it seems to be compatible with high-end graphic boards.


A fan for cooling.


Shadow bays equipped with 3.5-inch HDD are also available.


Main board of G - Dock.


Of course, PCI-Express (× 16) slot for inserting graphic board is carried.


This time on the graphics board "MSI GTX 960 2 GD 5 T OCI will use it.


Bound from the top with the terminal aligned with the PCI - Express slot. Finally, if you return the speaker and cover to the original, preparation for G - Dock is OK.


The top of the G-Dock looks like this. A tray with a slide mechanism is mounted.


GS30 2M Shadow's bottom is a dent that fits perfectly the protruding part of the tray on the top of the G-Dock.


GS30 2M Shadow on the G-Dock ... ...


Move the lever on the right side towards you ... ...


The tray part of the top surface of the G - Dock slides and combines with Gachari.


GS30 2M Shadow's hidden terminal is securely connected to the slot of G-Dock and united. The internal slot is PCI Express (× 16) and the bandwidth is 256 GT / s, so it is possible to fully demonstrate the performance of the graphic board.


Finally, if you insert the power cable, the gaming PC is completed. GS30 2M Shadow's CPU · memory · SSD function combined with the graphic performance of G-Dock makes gaming notebook PC turn into desktop gaming PC quickly.


About the performance of the transformation game PC "MSI GS 30 2M Shadow + G-Dock" that can be evolved into a full-fledged gaming PC by attaching a graphic board externally to a gaming notebook PC About appearance of actually playing a hard 3D game We are planning to publish in a few days so please look forward to it.


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