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    GT683R Feedback?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Chase.Barnett, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone here with the 683R yet? I am considering returning my XPS when it comes in for the MSI.

    I would just love some feedback on it first. Reviews on Newegg seem promising but thats all I have to go on.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jun 18, 2011
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  2. Tim4

    Tim4 Alchemist

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    I'd say go for it. I own GX660 and I totally love it. I came from Asus G73JH and only thing I miss now is backlit keyboard. Or if you have some additional $$ you can go for GT780 wich has awesome keyboard and stealth look.
     
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    nicksavop Notebook Consultant

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    Definitely a upgrade from a dell xps, I returned a HP dv6t quad for the msi and haven't looked back. Your getting a much better gpu, more memory, bigger hdd(raid 0). The only knocks I see are no back lite keyboard and the trackpad isn't that great (no multi touch). Cooling system is the best I've seen, and battery life is pretty good for a gaming notebook. Hope this helps good luck.
     
    nicksavop, Jun 19, 2011
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  4. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm between the msi and the asus. I knew this is what I should of bought to begin with, but I loved the looks and aesthetics of the XPS... I'll order the asus or the msi, I just have to fight with Dell for a full refund.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jun 19, 2011
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