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    The Official MSI GT60 & GT70 Owners' Lounge

    Discussion in 'MSI Reviews & Owners' Lounges' started by ViciousXUSMC, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. ViciousXUSMC

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    So it is official, I placed my order for the MSI GT70 from GentechPC. I will be converting from Asus to MSI.

    I am a big fan of the G73 I own, it has been by far my favorite and best performing laptop that I have ever owned. However I have no idea what Asus is doing with the G74 and G75 only having GTX 560 & GTX 660 GPU's on what is supposed to be a flagship gaming laptop. Those are mid ranged gpu's and enough a reason to make me switch.

    The GTX670 is still not the highest out there on the MSI but its good enough and already confirmed it can be upgraded to the GTX675 (and lets hope GTX680) I do not see any products competing that have a GTX680 for even close to this price point and with these features.


    I'll be building this lounge up over time and hope to make it as great as -=$tR|k3r=-'s GT780/GT783 lounge.

    So bear with me in the building phase as I add a bit to it day to day, feel free to PM me or post relevant stuff to add. And by all means start any discussion about the products that belongs in the (future) owners lounge.

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    Official MSI Product Page:
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    Intel Core i7 3RD Generation 3610QM White Sheet:
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    nVidia GeForce GTX 670M Official Page:
    http://www.geforce.com/hardware/notebook-gpus/geforce-gtx-670m

    Places to order/pre-order the GT60 & GT70
    GentechPC - GenTech PC
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    PowerNotebooks - Custom Gaming Laptops by PowerNotebooks.com™ - Gaming Notebooks & Custom Built Laptops
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    Reviews

    ViciousXUSMC's Ultimate MSI GT70 Unboxing & Review
    GentechPC GT60 GT70 Overview Video
    PC Mag GT70 Review
    NewGadgetsDE GT70 Review Video
    Hardware.Info GT70 Review Video (Dutch)
    XoticPC GT60 Video Review


    Guides

    ViciousXUSMC GT70 Keyboard Install & Replacment


    To Do List:
    1.) More Links
    2.) Formatting Work
    3.) Image Resizing as needed
    4.) GT70 Unboxing Video when it arrives.
    5.) Anything else as needed
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 23, 2012
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  2. layjohn

    layjohn Notebook Consultant

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    Nice to see an official gt60 and 70 thread setting up! I'm very close to getting a gt60 just need to save up a month or two of paycheck. But im concerning if there's a down side not preordering now, will it be likely out of stock? Would the price rise?
     
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I doubt the price will rise or fall, but in the past there has been a waiting list on popular laptop models because the supply can not meet the demand and thus first to order are the first served.

    If you do not "need" the laptop right away waiting wont hurt, but it does suck when your on a waiting list.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 23, 2012
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  4. layjohn

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    Thanks for the heads up. Btw in the future if I would want to upgrade to gtx675 what do people usually do with the old chip o.o....
     
    layjohn, Apr 23, 2012
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    Ebay or even here on the forums is a good place to sell it. How well it sells depends on what laptop models with a lesser gpu that it is compatible with.

    Going with a barebone model is one way to go straight into the GTX675 rather than upgrading. I have had barebone systems before, its usually a trade off.

    You can save money if you only need/want certain things, but if you were to get everything that comes with the branded model it would end up costing more. Like a combo meal at a fast food place. You may get one or two things you don't need with the combo but its still a better value unless you absolutly do not want/need those extra things.

    The other barebone advantage though is if you can outsource your parts from a cheaper place, but then warranty and stuff is all in your hands and so is support.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 23, 2012
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    Makes sense.. Thanks for the tip again, well still got a month or so for me to figure out what I need, guess I can see how well it perform when other people got theirs and write some reviews on them.
     
    layjohn, Apr 23, 2012
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  7. BELL_IVY

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    damn! i want it so bad !
    when it will be release in asia ??
     
    BELL_IVY, Apr 23, 2012
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    So how many people are going to buy this then look to slap an HD7970 in it? You know, a true next gen card.
     
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  10. ViciousXUSMC

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    I was already wondering if the 7970 can go in it :D

    I see no confirmation that any AMD card can come configured in a system let alone the 7970.

    On the Desktop side the GTX680 is beating the 7970, but on laptop side I guess they didn't really make the same progression.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 23, 2012
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    Problem is Nvidia is missing its high end mobile chip, even then the 7870 gets close to 7950 performance (thanks to ROPs and not being burdened with compute orientated logic) but kepler already does not have that so we don't know who comes out ahead there.
     
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  12. 5482741

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    If I can find out where to get a GT60/16F3 motherboard, I'll have the barebones edition of the GT60.

    Anyone know if Optimus works with the 7970M or other AMD GPU's?
     
    5482741, Apr 23, 2012
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  13. King Krish

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    Get a barebone from the US and get them to fit a steel series to it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 23, 2012
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  16. ViciousXUSMC

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    Got the promo images added and MSI's Gaming/Purchase page.

    I'll start to fill in review links and other relevant information.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 24, 2012
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    I think i may be going for the GT60 for school. What would you guys recommend i do to get the best price possible? I know if you order through dell directly you can get some real good discounts.
     
    Poison1217, Apr 24, 2012
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  18. layjohn

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    HUH? We're talking MSI here.... are you thinking alienware??
     
    layjohn, Apr 24, 2012
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    You can talk to one of the representatives of the shops on here.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 24, 2012
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  20. Syrch

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    I've got a question about the GT60/GT70.

    Several different sites, GenTech included, show a different case on these. They show a sort of embossed case that pulls the logo sort of "out". But it's not in the official images and descriptions, but I've seen it in multiple places. Are they just wrong and it doesn't look like that?

    This is the link on gentech:
    "Forged 3D Supercar Exterior
    Continuing the unique design elements of MSI's G-Series notebooks, the illuminating MSI logo, which symbolizes the GT60's uniqueness, expands outward. With clean flowing lines and a beautiful black finish as a base, the fiery red lines act as visual ornamentation symbolizing a sensation of extreme speed, giving the G-Series a sense of flawless perfection. Using IMR technology, the GT60 is not only strikingly beautiful, but is also more comfortable to the touch. With a glossy, high-end texture that is scratch and wear resistant, it also serves as the notebook's ultimate protective layer."
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    And yeah, this finally got me to register/post..I'm thinking the GT60 is the way for me to go.
     
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  21. crescent city

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    so none of the resellers are giving the option of 7970 for MSI products? Which laptop as of right now can have ivy bridge and that GPU from any of the resellers?
     
    crescent city, Apr 25, 2012
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  22. GenTechPC

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    The GT60 logo is flat not embossed, it looks just like GT780 now. we will update the photo soon.
     
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  23. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    If you guys can key in on bags & backpacks that you know fit these models I would like to add that to the first post.

    I'll break it up between GT60 & GT70 and then from there into sub sections based on price.

    < $100
    > $100
    > $200
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 25, 2012
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    Any 15.6" bag will fit the 60, any 17.3" bag the 70.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 25, 2012
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  25. ViciousXUSMC

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    Don't say any lol that is not always true, but I wanted to put together a list of bags used by members so we end up with a real life list of recommended products and personal testimony rather than just googling for a bag size and going off a picture and hoping for the best.
     
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    Well the belkin slim series comes in at $30 and I have been happy with mine.
     
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  27. ViciousXUSMC

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    If it was not like $200 id try out that "dexter" bag. Not sure if I just like the design or the fact its the one used by Dexter on TV.

    I am super happy with the included bag from Asus for the G73, so I will probably just find a basic bag like that for the MSI. Non flashy, non "hey im an expensive computer bag steal me" logo, easy to get into, and holds all my stuff.

    $25.00 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002J9HBSE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

    Seems like a good place to start.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 25, 2012
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    You forgot to mention that Asus G series is so tired. Asus has nothing left to keep their loyal customers satisfied, besides their reliability and sturdy chassis. Asus needs to aim its crosshairs at Alienware, like Msi and Clevo did, with their color keyboard. Look at how irrelevant Toshiba's Qosmio has become. The next gen of Asus G series will be joining Qosmio, oh wait, it already has.
     
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  29. ViciousXUSMC

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    Personally I don't care for the flashy stuff like the keyboard, its all about performance & price.

    I like the build quality and looks of the G series.

    The big let down was the mid ranged gpu that they are now equipped with rather than top end gpus. Especially when looking at 17" frames rather than 15' frames were I would expect things like that.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 26, 2012
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  30. GenTechPC

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    See the real thing here :) :

    MSI GT70/GT60 Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM NV GTX670M 3GB GDDR5 Overview - YouTube
     
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    Meaker@Sager, Apr 26, 2012
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    Yes and required a adapter or dual 2.5" SATA but not stock configuration. :)
     
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  33. pau1ow

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    Quick question:

    Do the 16F3 and 1762 allow the use of mSata ssd like their OEM versions ?
     
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    GT60 0NC-032UK comes with it as standard.

    Yes pau1ow, but only by changing the sata bracket next to the graphics card to the mSATA one.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 26, 2012
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  35. King Krish

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    According the the G55 & G75 thread on this site, the G55 will have a 660 and the g75 will have the 670. I believe Gentech confirmed this.
     
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    Meaker@Sager, Apr 26, 2012
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  37. pau1ow

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    lol don't be so rough with Asus Mea and thanks for the clarification (msata in msi barebone)
     
    pau1ow, Apr 26, 2012
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    From what I remember, ASUS's gaming laptops have never really had true MXM.

    Unless you count the C90S.
     
    5482741, Apr 26, 2012
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    Considering going from an ASUS G73 to a GT60 and upgrade to a 7970m eventually...any insight into which GT60 barebone version is the best bang for your buck if I'll be upgrading the GPU?
     
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    Thanks for making this owners lounge... :)

    Just ordered a GT60 from Gentech PC:

    Blue logo mod
    Ivy Bridge 3610QM CPU...of course...
    2x Seagate Momentus XT 750GB Hybrids in RAID 0
    Nvidia GTX 670M
    16 GB 1600 Dual-Channel RAM (12GB standard, but the extra 4GB was free...I LIKE "free".)
    6x Blu Ray Read/8x DVD burner
    Bigfoot N-1103 (2-antenna)
    1x empty wallet

    I was disappointed that they didn't have any way to beam the unit to me.
     
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    So my local store has a sale of $200 off a GT783.

    Other than a slight change in the chassis, a gtx670m (vs a gtx580m), a 3610 CPU at 2.3 (vs a 2670 at 2.2) and other slight changes, should I wait for the GT70 or pick up a GT783?? Is there a real significant reason for me to wait? I really wanted a GT70 with a gtx680m but I have no clue as to how long that wait would be.

    Is the new CPU that much better?
     
    dune10191, Apr 26, 2012
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  42. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    WOW! I take a break from the forum a few days, and what do we have here....... a ViciousXUSMC? SUPER! Congratz on your new notebook, and welcome to the MSI forum Vicious!

    Everyone here will be blessed with your skilz and expertise, and for those who don't know, Vicious does a great job with web pages, notebook reviews, and videos..... so with this thread, I have no doubt he will far exceed my trivial efforts..... but thanks for the acknowledgement anyhow.

    Vicious, your conversion from Asus is welcome news, indeed!

    Oh and BTW, I have been discussing the benefits of a GT70 with Ken, and when the GTX-680M models become available, I may have to spend a little time in this thread...... I hope I'll be welcome here. ;)

    Also FYI folks! Svet's VBIOS Tuner For NVIDIA 6xx Series New version (1.25g) NOW supporting (Fermi) the GTX-670/675M too, and the GTX-680M (Kepler) is soon to follow!

    :D :D :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Apr 26, 2012
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    It should be fairly easy to swap out the WiFi modules, correct?

    I noticed that the 6300 in on sale on Amazon. Also, does anyone know if the 5300 is compatible with these new MSI machines?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    staRang, Apr 26, 2012
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    They are out in the UK and most sites have their ETA for 29/04/12 in USA. Si I would wait if I was you.
     
    King Krish, Apr 27, 2012
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    Is anyone selling the MSI backpack to go with these? Or know of a good one to hold a GT70?
     
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    Ordered my GT70 from Gentech today. They had a 2% discount (Student) and a free 16GB RAM upgrade...I CAN'T WAIT! :p
     
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    OK...need a little help here. It's my understanding that MSI doesn't include any kind of webcam software with their notebooks (odd...). Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good all-around webcam software to install on the GT60? Still shots, streaming, maybe special effects (but not totally necessary), etc.? Something similar to what Logitech includes with their web cameras?
    TIA
     
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    I had an Intel 6300 in my GT780DX before replacing it with a Bigfoot Killer 1103.

    The 6300 had more lag,less signal strength and was very slow connecting compared to the Killer 1103 coupled with Netgear WNDR37AVv2 and WNDR4500 routers.

    The GT70 stock card,Intel n2230 is a single 2.4ghz band 150Mbps single stream wireless card that might be OK if you are not far from the router and in line of sight.

    Measure your connection strength and find a good channel with the FREE inSSIDer program.
    Download inSSIDer and Discover the Wi-Fi Networks Around You | MetaGeek
     
    WhatsThePoint, Apr 28, 2012
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