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:
http://www.msimobile.com/gaming/Level2_productpage.aspx?id=12
Intel Core i7 3RD Generation 3610QM White Sheet:
http://ark.intel.com/products/64899/Intel-Core-i7-3610QM-Processor-(6M-Cache-up-to-3_30-GHz)
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
XoticPC - Gaming Laptops - XOTIC PC - Gaming Notebooks - Custom Laptops - Custom Notebooks
PowerNotebooks - Custom Gaming Laptops by PowerNotebooks.com™ - Gaming Notebooks & Custom Built Laptops
MSI Where To Buy Info - MSI Notebook Official Website
MSI Global - MSI Global ? Where to Buy
GT70 Stock Photos
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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
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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
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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
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. -
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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
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.
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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.
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damn! i want it so bad !
when it will be release in asia ?? -
How have companies in the UK been selling the GT70 for over a week now for about £1699+vat.
17.3" MSI GT70 0NC-015UK Windows 7 Home Premium Laptop - GT70-0NC-015UK - Scan.co.uk -
Meaker@Sager Company Representative
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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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
I was already wondering if the 7970 can go in it
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. -
Meaker@Sager Company Representative
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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If I can find out where to get a GT60/16F3 motherboard, I'll have the barebones edition of the GT60.
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FORCE 16F3 / MSI 16F3 - XOTIC PC - FORCE 15.6" (GTX 670M) Custom Gaming Laptop -
wow these notebooks look awesome! check out engadget's review of G70
MSI GT70 gaming laptop review -- Engadget
I really want one but they're too damn expensive in the UK -
Meaker@Sager Company Representative
Get a barebone from the US and get them to fit a steel series to it.
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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
Got the promo images added and MSI's Gaming/Purchase page.
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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.
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Meaker@Sager Company Representative
You can talk to one of the representatives of the shops on here.
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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."
And yeah, this finally got me to register/post..I'm thinking the GT60 is the way for me to go. -
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?
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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
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.
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Meaker@Sager Company Representative
Any 15.6" bag will fit the 60, any 17.3" bag the 70.
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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
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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Meaker@Sager Company Representative
Well the belkin slim series comes in at $30 and I have been happy with mine.
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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
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
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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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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
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. -
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MSI GT70/GT60 Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM NV GTX670M 3GB GDDR5 Overview - YouTube -
Meaker@Sager Company Representative
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Quick question:
Do the 16F3 and 1762 allow the use of mSata ssd like their OEM versions ? -
Meaker@Sager Company Representative
Yes pau1ow, but only by changing the sata bracket next to the graphics card to the mSATA one. -
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Meaker@Sager Company Representative
Notebookcheck has a review of the G75:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/typo3temp/pics/bd77cb20e9.jpg
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lol don't be so rough with Asus Mea and thanks for the clarification (msata in msi barebone)
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From what I remember, ASUS's gaming laptops have never really had true MXM.
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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
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So my local store has a sale of $200 off a GT783.
Other than a slight change in the chassis, a gtx670m (vs a gtx580m), a 3610 CPU at 2.3 (vs a 2670 at 2.2) and other slight changes, should I wait for the GT70 or pick up a GT783?? Is there a real significant reason for me to wait? I really wanted a GT70 with a gtx680m but I have no clue as to how long that wait would be.
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-=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso
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!
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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?
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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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ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer
Amazon.com: Case Logic 17" Laptop Backpack: Computers & Accessories
I'll let you know it fairs when I have the bag & laptop and give it a test fit. -
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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!
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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?
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WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso
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.
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