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    GT60 or GT70?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Shath32, May 29, 2013.

  1. Shath32

    Shath32 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering getting one of these because I can get it about $100 cheaper than the Alienware M17x I configured.

    I like the power of the GT70 but I'm just unsure about the size since I will most likely be carrying it to class with me.


    What would you all recommend?
     
    Shath32, May 29, 2013
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    colatruck Notebook Enthusiast

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    If your going to be carrying it around quite a bit then probably the GT60.

    The performance is nearly the same, so you basically got to decide weather the extra 2 inches of screen is worth the extra bulk.
     
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  3. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    I personally found that while I love my machine's strength, those 2 inches I'm missing relating to a 17" machine really annoy me. I could have done with a bit bigger.
    Otherwise, you're choosing between GT70 or m17x, and I find both of them awesome. I'd choose the m17x on the strict basis that i never had one.
     
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    qweryuiop Notebook Deity

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    question of Gt60 vs GT70
    heavy vs heavier
    normal vs large
    good cooling vs better cooling
     
    qweryuiop, May 29, 2013
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Both GT60 and GT70 are basically the same. The layout, mobo and cooling is quite the same. It will be a matter of screen size, as they will both be available with the same hardware.

    I have used both, and I think GT60 will be better if you plan on carrying it around a lot and using it on the go. GT70 if you plan to take it out seldom and mostly have a good, big enough place to use it.
     
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    If you configure them similarly, then the question boils down to weight more than anything (if you're carrying it around a lot). The larger dimensions might be a little cumbersome as well, but as others have stated, the differences are not vast. Screen size is a personal preference thing.

    While the cooling system is identical, the additional space in the larger chassis on the GT70 provides slightly better air circulation.
     
    Prostar Computer, May 31, 2013
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  7. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    GT70 all the way. 15" is too small for me personally.
    There is about 0.4kg difference between GT60 and GT70.
     
    Cloudfire, May 31, 2013
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  8. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    But dimensions do matter a lot. I can't carry around my GT70 barebone remotely the same as I could my GX660R.

    For mobile users, I recommend GT60 unless you need a larger screen of the same res.
     
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  9. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    True. But personally I went from 15" before I bought this 17.3" GT70. Now I can`t go back. Would be too small :p
     
    Cloudfire, May 31, 2013
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