MSI Raider GE68Hx 16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-13950HX, RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, USB-Type C, Cooler Boost 5, Win 11 Pro: Black 13VF-049US

My kid host DnD and other games, he loves the ability this laptop provides.

This was an emergency buy after my husband's university laptop (using for 3D animating, modeling, and rigging) was stolen at a conference. 3D modeling and rendering needs a mix of a strong CPU/GPU. But finding what was needed AND getting it to my house in time, really limited my options. Obviously, a 4060 is not the best GPU out there, but since I had a time crunch, it was "good enough". At least the CPU is a strong i9 & the power limits are high (boosts GPU performance), which is better than I can say for other makes/models. Thus far it is doing what is was bought to do, no complaints in that regard. Box presentation was well done. Setup was easy, the only real bloatware was Norton. If I had any complaint, is that customizing all the RGB lights was not intuitive. It's not in the MSI Center, but a separate program called GG. (Even searching the internet to FIND that out was a hassle!) Pro: The monitor is beautiful. The hardware is snappy. The fans are acceptable (they aren't loud unless under load). The 16" is a nice compromise in terms of size and portability. MSI Dragon emblem that lights up on the case looks hella cool! Cons: Tacky looking in person! The case-strip RGB, the WASD, the weird keyboard font... it all looks cringe in person. Unless something goes catastrophically wrong later, this is about it for this review. :) EDIT: It is now 2025 and everything remains the same. If you find this laptop second-hand in good condition and at a reasonable price, don't be afraid to purchase it! (As long as you're OK with the cringe exterior and it being heavy.)