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    680M in a 15.6" form factor

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Prasad, May 25, 2012.

  1. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Since you guys know best, I'll go ahead and ask. Given MSI's track record, do you guys expect them to ship a 15.6" laptop with the highest-end nVidia 680M to compare with the Clevo/Sager alternative? Or would this offering only happen with their 17.3" notebooks?
     
    Prasad, May 25, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Since both models have identical cooling it's likely they will, however as to what regions they will ship it.....
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 25, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    That would hardly matter, with resellers like XoticPC around... The important thing is if there's a powerhouse 15.6" MSI model coming up, it'd be worth it holding myself back from pulling the trigger on the Sager/Clevo offerings currently, and waiting to see how the notebook market is when the 680M finally arrives!
     
    Prasad, May 25, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Well if they put it in the 17.3" model you can use that heatsink in the 15.6" machine and the bios unless something is really sqrewy with the card itself will be fine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 26, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Hmmm... I'd rather have a high-end machine out of the box, rather having to do all for this being on the other side of the world from US, it's not too easy getting these parts and accessories through multiple shipments and what not.
     
    Prasad, May 26, 2012
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    mtrein Notebook Consultant

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    It'll be costly though! Prepare your wallet...
     
    mtrein, May 26, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    All prepped and ready! Just waiting for the product now!! :D
     
    Prasad, May 26, 2012
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    Im on "idle" mode right now.
    Dont know what the price will be, but if I find it in Europe, I'd pick one up with gtx680m. But only if the price is right.

    If not...then....dunno. Prolly gonna get something else.
     
    b0b1man, May 29, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    The 16F3 with a 680M fitted by a retailer is likely to be your best "value" option for it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 29, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    And which retailer would provide this?
     
    Prasad, May 29, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    *shrugs* my crystal ball does not reach that far.

    Though some offered barebones with the 580m.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 29, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Hmm... barebones leave a bad aftertaste. I'll just wait till the 680M comes out, then decide. Thanks! ;)
     
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    A bad after taste? Now I am confused.

    Barebones by definition are customised by you, for you.

    Plus mine comes with a better touchpad than the retail :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 29, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Alright, so where can I configure one?
     
    Prasad, May 29, 2012
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    Well it would help if you waited for the 680m to be launched if that's what you want.... You can hardly configure for a part that does not exist yet.

    But powernotebooks let you configure a 16F2 with a 580M.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 29, 2012
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    Would the size of a 15.6" be a problem in terms of heat or space for a 680m? And would they be released later than 17.3" 680m laptops?
     
    Midwestraxx, May 29, 2012
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  17. Prasad

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    Alright, so once more I must play the waiting game.. :)

    I suppose there shouldn't be any problems, if the 680M is supposed to compete with the 7970M, in the 15.6" Sager.
     
    Prasad, May 30, 2012
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