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    Gt72 or gt80s

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Anrez, Jul 13, 2016.

  1. Anrez

    Anrez Newbie

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    So I'm trying to decide between a 980m gt72 or a sli 970m gt80s, I don't care about size but I'm not sure which version I should buy. I'm looking to purchase ASAP. Any help or recommendations are welcome thanks
     
    Anrez, Jul 13, 2016
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    HaloGod2012 Notebook Virtuoso

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    970m's in sli are much faster when sli is working. 980m is better for anything else that doesn't support it. The titan is overall a better machine. Built much better, more expansion. Always have the option for 1 powerful gpu upgrade or 2 in the future. Better keyboard and sound. I would go for the titan with 970m sli, but make sure the games you play support sli. Lastly, make sure the 970m's are the 6GB versions, even though I'm sure they are since its MXM.
     
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    marios50 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would personally suggest staying away from SLI for the time being. It's a mess and a 980M is very adequate for 1080P gaming.

    Furthermore I find the GT80s too bulky and would only consider the 980 DESKTOP SLI for it to be worth it. Plus the GT72 is guaranteed for a GPU upgrade to pascal, whereas when having the GT80S issues may arise from fitting 2 graphics cards in there as Pascal MXM modules will be larger in size.

    Feel free to ask anything :)
     
    marios50, Jul 14, 2016
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  4. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Since you have both of these models in your list of choice, portability isn't a major factor here.
    You can purchase either model but SLI version can be underpowered.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jul 14, 2016
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  5. Kevin

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    If I was looking for an SLI machine, I'd wait for the upcoming GT73.

    GT80 = buy a desktop already
     
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    MiSJAH Notebook Deity

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    GT73VR - SLI - 1070m.
     
    MiSJAH, Jul 18, 2016
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    Have you made up of your mind on which model to get? :)
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2016
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    So I pulled the trigger and purchased the gt72 with the 980m in it, should have it in about a week and half
     
    Anrez, Jul 18, 2016
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    Enjoy it once it arrives! And feel free to share your experience with your system here on the forum as well as asking more questions about it. ^^
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2016
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