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    Help with buying GX700

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Knight12, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. Knight12

    Knight12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi...

    i am kind of a newbie to laptops..but i wanted one as a desktop replacement and for gaming...the best laptop that seems to fit my needs is probably the GX700. However i have a few queries:

    1) What would you say are the Pros/Cons or problems if any with it? Is it one of the bet gaming laptops?

    2) I'm in the UK and was looking for a rebranded or even original MSI gx700 but without the fire strips or any of that funky gfx since i don't really like them? Is there anywhere that i can get one?

    The best i have come across so far is this rebranded gx700: http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODUCTVIEWPAGE&USG=PRODUCT&ENT=PRODUCT&KEY=226530

    Everything seems to be OK..but my main concern is is the T7100 1.8 Ghz proccesor...is it too slow? I mean is there much differnce between the 2.0/2.2 versions, and will it affect gaming and general perfomrance?

    Sorry but i don't know much about laptops so i thought i'd ask here...hope someone can help me..thanks!
     
    Knight12, Sep 15, 2007
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  2. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    imo i would look for at least a 7300...or better
     
    zfactor, Sep 15, 2007
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  3. c1nd3r

    c1nd3r Notebook Consultant

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    www.ncix.com

    They have the best configuration of the GX700 for the best price. It is based in Canada.
     
    c1nd3r, Sep 15, 2007
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  4. zfactor

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    ^^^ not very good imo... rkc from what i saw i thought was better than that
     
    zfactor, Sep 15, 2007
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    ziomek666x, Sep 19, 2007
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  6. Knight12

    Knight12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for that link mate! (and thanks for the replies ppl)

    Yeah i like this laptop...however the perfect version is the extreme edition..but i hate the flame grpahics..if it didn't have those it would be perfect

    Just one question...do you recommend the laptop?..for gaming and encoding video files? Or does anyone recommend another in a similiar price range?

    Thanks
     
    Knight12, Sep 19, 2007
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  7. zfactor

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    is it true those have ddr3?? that sucks if so we dont get that here?
     
    zfactor, Sep 26, 2007
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  8. extremevo

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    you can always go for the Performance model which comes without the flames design
     
    extremevo, Oct 18, 2007
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