Feedback on an MS-16F3 (GT60 barebones) configuration

It seems MSI has done something right.
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GenTech PC Back to School Sale
My total is over $2000 -75.00
Availability
Pre-order, We do not charge credit card for pre-orders unless it's ready to ship/build 0.00
Shipping
Free UPS Ground Shipping to Domestic US (Not Available to Alaska and Hawaii) 0.00
Screen
15.6" 16:9 1920X1080 Full HD LED backlight (Matte-Type) 0.00
HDMI
HDMI 1.4, 60Hz/120Hz output 1080P, 3D Ready 0.00
Dead Pixel Warranty
Standard Manufacturer Dead Pixel Warranty 0.00
Graphics Controller
nVidia GeForce GTX 680M 4GB GDDR5, DX11 with nVidia Optimus Technology 0.00
Processor
3rd Gen Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM, 2.3-3.3GHz, 22nm, 6MB, 45W 0.00
Thermal Compound
IC Diamond 24 Carat Thermal Compound on both CPU/GPU 35.00
RAM (Note: Core i5 CPU only support up to 2 DIMM slot)
16GB DDR3 1600/PC3 12800 Dual-Channel (4G X 4) 50.00
Primary Hard Drive
500GB 7200rpm 2.5-inch 9.5mm 16MB SATA II 3Gb/s (Standard) 0.00
Secondary Hard Drive
240GB Intel Solid-State Drive 520 Series SATA III 6Gb/s 265.00
RAID Configuration
Hard Drives RAID setting is disable 0.00
WiFi
Bigfoot networks Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 with three antenna 89.00
Optical Drive
8X DVDRW DL Super Multi (Standard) 0.00
Options for HDD in Optical Drive Bay
None: for HDD in Hard Drive Bay not selected 0.00
Hard Drive Caddy
None 0.00
Keyboard
Steelseries Backlit Keyboard w/Blue backlit 0.00
External Storage for backup/data transfer
None 0.00
Networking
None 0.00
Bluetooth
None or Choose Wireless-N + Bluetooth Combo Card 0.00
USB 3.0
3 USB 3.0 Ports 4.8 Gb/s 0.00
eSATA
Built-In External SATA Port 0.00
Webcam
Built-in 720P HD Webcam with microphone 0.00
Audio
Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology 0.00
Headset
None 0.00
Primary Battery
One 9 Cell Primary Battery included 0.00
AC Adapter
One AC Adapter included 0.00
Car Adapter
None 0.00
Mouse
None 0.00
Carring Case
None 0.00
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Full Version DVD 109.00
Microsoft Office Software
None 0.00
Drivers Disk
Drivers Disk Included 0.00
Warranty
1 Year Parts/Free Domestic Ground Shipping/Lifetime Toll-Free Technical Support 0.00
Packaging
Shipping with Double Box 0.00
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I'm iffy about the 16gb RAM and 240gb Intel SSD, but the back-to-school sale makes the overpricing negligible and I don't want to upgrade anything myself.

Still deciding between this and the Sager np9150.

 

I'm right there with you in deciding between this and the 9150. If you do go with this, make sure the ssd is in the 1st drive bay and the hdd is in the 2nd. I don't know what programs RAM uses up, so I can't give you my input on that. In the interest of saving money, people go with the least then buy aftermarket RAM for cheap. IMO, the ssd is great but if you want to save some cash, the crucial 256gb would be cool. Now when deciding between the 9150 and 16f3, I have been told that the msi fan is more silent than the dual Sager fans. The Sager is about .8~.9 lbs. less than the msi with an msata slot, HDD bay and opti drive. The msi barebone has 2 HDD bays and opti drive with a 720p camera and day audio speakers. I think the multicolor steelseries keyboard looks nicer than the stock Sager keyboard, but that's an opinion! In terms of how conspicuous each of them look, I think you may get less stares from the 9150, but since the msi is a barebone, it shouldn't attract much attention. When it comes to price vs. features, I'd have to say the 16f3 is better, but the 9150 is such a charming machine! It's all up to you and what features are important to you!

 

I had the 9150 but returned it.
Stick with the 16F3.
-Better sound quality
-Better keyboard quality
-Better webcam quality
-Two hard drive bays
-Lower price

I hated the 9150 standard keyboard. I would play a game, hold the W key to move, and once I stopped putting enough pressure on the already pressed down key, I would stop moving.

 

Wow really? I didn't think the ghosting issue was that bad, but that's kind of sad. Thanks for that info. CpxAzn! Now I think my mind's being swayed from the 9150 xD

 

Interesting, but have you tried the 16f3/gt60?

More importantly, has anyone with the new models (GT60/70) had keyboard issues? Also, I'd like to know which screen the stock matte is.

 

I have owned the 16F2 and I liked it a lot better

 

Did you compare the warranty?

MS-16F3 is a MSI bare bone unit only. Service is going through the reseller who sell you the latpop.