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    -->*OFFICIAL: MSI GT725 Owner's Lounge*<--

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by faisalhero, Feb 4, 2009.

  1. najim

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  2. make 7 up yours

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    Yeah, Don't live in California.
     
    make 7 up yours, Feb 24, 2009
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  4. Miszou

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    Yeah, get it from Amazon. No sales tax and free shipping... when it finally ships. :rolleyes: )
     
    Miszou, Feb 24, 2009
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  7. mdivisconte

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    Mine switched to Phase 2 (Sent for Custom Building / Testing / Burn In & Final QA) yesterday
     
    mdivisconte, Feb 25, 2009
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  8. viilutaja

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    I just think, if there was HD4850, the HD4870 wont be far behind. If not in MSI laptop, then maybe other vendors will bring that beast :) .

    No problem, glad to assist ;)
     
    viilutaja, Feb 25, 2009
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  9. Redlance

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    i wonder if there is a vista to XP downgrade program?
     
    Redlance, Feb 25, 2009
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  10. maal11

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    viilutaja... The ASUS W90Vp-A1 is available for Pre-Order @ GenTech Computers with HD4870 X2 GPU Cards for $2500 - Site says available mid-march... THAT is the BEAST! 18" screen
     
    maal11, Feb 25, 2009
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  11. Quicklite

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    Quicklite, Feb 25, 2009
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  12. Quicklite

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    With GDDR3 memory though, slightly...
     
    Quicklite, Feb 25, 2009
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  13. Jlbrightbill

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    It's been on Newegg for $2199 for about a week.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Feb 25, 2009
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  14. Fordx4

    Fordx4 Notebook Guru

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    Can anyone tell me a reason to order a GT725-075 from XoticPC over Newegg? I can actually get it faster since if I use an eCheck with XoticPC it takes 3-5 to clear where Newegg will be same day. Technically be cheaper with Newegg by comparing both paying with credit card. I dont know much about XoticPC but if Ill get higher quality service and support I can wait a few extra days.
     
    Fordx4, Feb 25, 2009
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  15. tyler735

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    I am in the process of ordering one from xoticpc right now, and I must say they have been on the ball as far as customer service goes. Any sort of question I have had about the computer they have answered right away.
     
    tyler735, Feb 25, 2009
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  16. pkim1230

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    i ordered gt725-075 two days ago and the e-check still hasn't cleared yet, but i am comfortable with xoticpc than newegg. hope to receive it soon.
    lets make a 075 lounge.
     
    pkim1230, Feb 25, 2009
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  17. viilutaja

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    That Asus is f***ng awsome! Dunno if that lappy is entirely user upgradable? Somebody, can you tell?
     
    viilutaja, Feb 26, 2009
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    yes, it is.
     
    Johnksss, Feb 26, 2009
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  19. cutterjohn

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    Well, the ASUS costs slightly less than what I expected it to, $2500, and I'll bet that it's a boat anchor pretty much eliminating any pretense at portability, given ASUS' other offerings, e.g. G50XYZ series...
     
    cutterjohn, Feb 26, 2009
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    2.5 inches thick!!! I could stack 2 GT725's together and only be 2.6 inches thick. LOL that is one massive "laptop". I agree on the superb deal. I would have expected the price to be much more, especially comming from Asus.

    BTW UPS states that my gt725 IS ON SCHEDUAL FOR DELIVERY TOMORROW!!
    I will be installing my Samsung SSD with Windows 7 64-bit as soon as it arrives.
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 26, 2009
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  21. Quicklite

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    6.25cm thick, I see what you mean. That literally height of red brick layer, and it makes even Asus G71 look thin, however that may be possible...

    Nice one mate, congrats on the ordering; though which samsung SSD have you got?
     
    Quicklite, Feb 26, 2009
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  22. Acer5005Guy

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    Got the "used to be the fastest SSD" SATA II 64GB SLC drive. I had it in my 5005wlmi and pulled it out when I sold it.
    I have the new 256GB 220write/200read on order. I should have the 256 in the laptop by mid March.
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 26, 2009
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  23. Fordx4

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    Will the 4850 play 1080p on my 52" XBR4 perfect from either x264 or from bluray?
     
    Fordx4, Feb 26, 2009
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    It should.....easily. For BR playback, even a Radeon 2600 will do the job :D as long as u enable h/w acceleration to offload some decoding to the CPU. I don't know what BR playback comes with the 725 but most BR software allow h/w acceleration so that shouldn't be a problem.

    On my HTPC (projector setup), I'm using a el-cheapo AMD 4850 dualcore with a Gigabyte 780g integrated mobo solution (onboard ATI3200 with hdmi) and I've never had any issues with both BR and 1080p MKV playback.

    Though I found that using stable ATI drivers were the key thing for BR software i.e. with PDVD 7.3, I kept getting random freezes while watching BR movies and after I rolled the drivers to a older revision, the freezing stopped. This was only for BR playback.
     
    SSingh1975, Feb 26, 2009
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  25. Fulgore

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    Hi guys,
    been in London for two days and so lucky to have found one GT725 at MicroAnvika.

    So, I'm very happy, since I came from Italy on pourpose. :D

    Any hints for a new owner?
    Should I install anything interesting?
    Which drivers are best for my 4850?

    Tks a lot in advance, since 93 pages are tooooo long to read.. :D
     
    Fulgore, Feb 27, 2009
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  26. clane

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    Does anyone know or did anyone tested if the Turbo-Mode will work with Windows XP?
     
    clane, Feb 27, 2009
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    Got a question about this laptop can the DDR2 system memory ram be upgraded to DDR3, can I upgrade the harddrive later on and how many haddrive's can it hold only one? Finally can the Blu ray/dvd drive be upgraded later on since I think I may end up buying a faster blue ray drive later on.

    Thanks to anyone who answer my questions.
     
    ZoddGuts, Feb 27, 2009
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  28. Quicklite

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    I think 725 does not support DDR3, if you want DDR3, your better off looking at GT727, which has the support for it. ;) There is just one slot for hard drive, meaning if you want to upgrade, you have get rid of the 320 GB one.
    As for the bluray, I'm sure you can get it at a later date, given this is pretty much based on a 1722.

    However, I would probably more expensive GT725-075 if I want to watch Blu-ray, given it has WUXGA screen, as oppose to WSXGA on the 074 model (which has DVD drive only, no bluray); the difference between the two aren't big, but its just personal preference. If you spend this much, might as well just get 075, save you from future hassle of locating parts.
     
    Quicklite, Feb 27, 2009
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  29. ZoddGuts

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    I see what about the blu ray/dvd drive can that be changed later on?
     
    ZoddGuts, Feb 27, 2009
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    Have you received it yet?
     
    notyou, Feb 27, 2009
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  31. Acer5005Guy

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    02/27/2009 4:49 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY

    So it is on the truck... Never know when UPS is gonna arrive. I took off work all day so I'll post as soon as I get it. ;)
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 27, 2009
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  32. Acer5005Guy

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    Got it. Getting pics and vids. I'll post them up in a bit. Changing sig :D
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 27, 2009
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  33. zfactor

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    nice i will for sure be getting one of these soon
     
    zfactor, Feb 27, 2009
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  34. Fordx4

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    Congrats, where did you order it from?
     
    Fordx4, Feb 27, 2009
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  35. cutterjohn

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    Well, I went ahead an ordered a GT725-074US from newegg. Hope that the X11 drivers are better than I expect or some decent OSS drivers show up soon... Almost chickened out and went with the GT627-218US though...

    [EDIT]
    Well it's been charged already (as usual), just hope that they manage to ship it out today... they usually do if you order before 1p PST, but I dunno anymore with their extra c. $4 charge to "expedite" shipping...

    Used to be as long as I placed an order by c. 3p EST that it's get charged and shipped out the same day, so I'm hoping that this is still true.

    I only took the el cheapo 3d UPS, so if they manage to ship today, I should get it on wednesday, otherwise it'll be thursday...
    [/EDIT]

    [EDIT2 = MUCH later]
    Woot! It shipped!
    [/EDIT2]
     
    cutterjohn, Feb 27, 2009
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  36. Acer5005Guy

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    Here are the 1st few pics. The other computer is the Acer 4005wlmi 15". As you can see this MSI 17" is only slightly bigger in length and width.
     

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    The red is not as bad as I had thought. It is very close to the red of the Acer Ferrari.
     

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  38. ichime

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    Would opening the bottom cover void warranty? :D
     
    ichime, Feb 27, 2009
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  39. Acer5005Guy

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    Couple more Pics before I change out the HDD and install Windows 7 64-bit. Uploading unboxing and startup vids to youTube.
     

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    I will open it up and take a naked pic for everyone. I'll need some MAD REP to do it though :D
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 27, 2009
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  41. ZoddGuts

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    How's the screen quality? Does it look good for games and movies?
     
    ZoddGuts, Feb 27, 2009
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    Looks great, I'll put The Dark Knight in it when Windows 7 is loaded and take a high res pic.
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 27, 2009
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    Windows 7 installs soo fast!
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 27, 2009
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    I'm sure you will get a lot of rep if you do it. Already gave you a pre-rep!
     
    ichime, Feb 27, 2009
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  45. Acer5005Guy

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    Almost done "Preparing your desktop..."
     

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  46. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    yeah windows 7 does format pretty fast
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 27, 2009
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  47. Acer5005Guy

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    Oops...........
     

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  48. zfactor

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    acer can you please check the device manager for the monitor hardware id for me, ive asked a few people with no response i just want to know which screen they are using. any help would be great thank you
     
    zfactor, Feb 27, 2009
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  49. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    awesome acer! hmm i wonder if i should dual boot with 7, im using xp right now
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 27, 2009
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    Acer5005Guy, Feb 27, 2009
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