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    Looking for a new MSI laptop

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by ikon4lyf, Sep 22, 2018.

  1. ikon4lyf

    ikon4lyf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I'm currently on the lookout for a new gaming laptop. I prefer it to have a Nvidia GTX 1060 but the only issue is that my budget is kinda limited. I need to ship it to Qatar so after handling the shipping and customs, my budget for the laptop is max $900.

    Are there any good laptops in this range?

    I don't mind if it's used as long as it's trusted and is in good working condition.
     
  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You're not going to find a system with a GTX 1060 for that price, which is also able to be shipped to your country. You'll need to either downgrade to a 1050Ti or up your budget.
     
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    ikon4lyf Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'll be able to take care of the shipping costs, just need to find a laptop at that price range.
    That's why I was also considering used.
     
  4. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    For $929, you can get Sager NP7950 (Clevo N950KP6) nVidia GTX 1060 6GB, Intel Desktop i7 without OS. You can take a look at that system if interested. Shipping cost is extra but you said you can take care of it.

    Product Code:
    SAGER-NP7950

    Spec:
    15.6" 1920X1080 IPS LED Anti-Glare
    7th Gen Intel Kaby Lake Core i3-7100 Desktop CPU
    nVidia GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
    8GB DDR4 2400MHz PC19200
    M.2 SSD: Optional
    1TB 5400rpm 2.5" SATA III
    Optical Drive: None
    Intel Wireless-AC 8265 + Bluetooth 4.2
    USB 3.1 Type-C + Type-A
    14.88” (w) x 10.51” (d) x 1.44” (h)
    5.51 lbs with 62WH Battery Pack
    OS- Optional
     
  5. ikon4lyf

    ikon4lyf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looks like a good option. How do I make a payment online? Do you have a store?

    I can push my budget to $1000.

    Right now am eying some used msi laptops but unsure which series to go for.
    GS, GP or GE?
    Any idea on the above?
     
  6. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    For cheapest MSI with GTX 1060, you can get MSI GS43VR Phantom Pro-069 nVidia GTX 1060 Desktop GPU 6GB GDDR5, 7th Gen Intel Core i7.
    This is 14" and the price is $1349 which is nowhere to your budget.
     
  7. ikon4lyf

    ikon4lyf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you tell me the differences between the GS, GP and GE series and which is best for me to get.
    I prefer good thermals.
     
  8. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    GT = High end gaming notebook
    GE = Mid end gaming notebook
    GS = Slim - High/Mid end gaming notebook
    GP = Slim - Low-end gaming notebook

    Good thermal works the best on GT, then GE/GS, then GP.
     
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