GT683 Models

I was hoping someone can confirm for sure that all the GT683 models have 2 HDD bays. I'm specifically looking at the GT683R-664US which comes with 2x500GB HDD in RAID 0 v.s. a GT683-876US that only comes with 1x500GB. I don't need the extra HDD (I plan on using an SSD as the boot drive) so I would rather get the GT683-876US with 1x500GB to save about $200 + tax but I want to confirm that it indeed has and extra HDD bay.

 

I can confirm, all MSI NB have 2 HDD bays so I advise you to go for the single HDD cfg

 

You wont get the metal bracket that lets you screw it in place, though its something you can get hold of and if you wedge a piece of paper in would do the job.

 

Thanks for confirming! +rep for both of you when I can

 

Any idea what the bracket looks like? I tried to look for one but couldn't find anything for the GT683. Most drive bay brackets were intended for the ODD port.
Also I think there's not need for an interposer to connect the drive to the SATA port, right?

 

Meaker or I can take a photo of this bracket - it's really hard to find it but you should get away without it.

You don't need any interposer otherwise.

 

Thanks for the reply
I did find this disassembly video that shows the bracket:
MSI Notebook GT680 --- Disassembling
My search for the bracket has still proven unfruitful.

 

If you're feeling flush:

MSI Genuine GX660, GT660, GT680, GT683 Notebook Hard Drive Bracket 307-6F10112-C22

 

Thanks Meaker! +rep when I can.