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    GT73VR-7RF Time to Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by RalfTech, Oct 27, 2017.

  1. RalfTech

    RalfTech Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everyone,

    I was wondering when shall I upgrade my GT73VR?
    By the way, I recently saw a new GT75VR and I thought I should upgrade. Do you think there's a way to trade in my current one? I've had so many problems with my GT73VR that I want to upgrade to a new device and get rid of it.

    Does MSI offer any upgrade programs at the moment?
    Let me know the options any help will be appreciated :)
     
    RalfTech, Oct 27, 2017
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you've been unsatisfied with the reliability of your MSI, why would you consider buying another one?
     
    saturnotaku, Oct 27, 2017
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    The GT75VR has nothing that interests me over the GT73VR Titan Pro. I had the same question a few days ago. this laptop is probably the longest I've kept/owned, had it since January 2018 and there's nothing tempting right now. I only upgrade laptops when it brings 2 new things to the table, a new CPU and a new GPU otherwise you won't feel the upgrade. If I were you, I'd buy some SSDs now so you can move them to your new system once you do upgrade.
     
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  4. RalfTech

    RalfTech Notebook Consultant

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    @Phoenix Okay I'll start getting some SSD's. However, do you think MSI will offer a upgrade program when a new GPU or CPU will be released? How much would it cost o_O

    @saturnotaku I like MSI laptop performance and customer support. 10/10. I'd give them another shot.
     
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    Negative. Sell your taptop privately and use the cash to upgrade.
     
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    Hmmm... I wonder when should I sell it and I don't feel safe selling it through eBay.
     
    RalfTech, Oct 27, 2017
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    sell it now on the forums before it loses more value and use a jokebook for a while
     
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    tyrandrew Notebook Enthusiast

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    What problems have you been having with your MSI GT73VR?
     
    tyrandrew, Oct 31, 2017
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    I cant see why one would need to upgrade their GT73VR, i have a GT73 w 7820HK and 1070gtx 8gb, i want at least 18 mths to 2 yrs out of it as i got it through the GT upgrade program. Warranty was 27mths. Thing is a tank so far no issues at all. I just upgraded the HD to a Hybrid 1 TB and stuck the original in anti static for when i resell its brand new

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    cisco kidd, Nov 6, 2017
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