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    Looking to buy an MSI laptop...so overwhlemed...

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by starrywisdom, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. starrywisdom

    starrywisdom Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've heard a lot of good things about MSI over the past few years(aside from some keyboard issues) and am looking to replace my aging Alienware latop and am just overwhlemed at the moment and looking for help.

    As far as I know MSI does no first party builds and everything is resold(I'm in the US) which I think is complicating matters. When I bought my alienware it was pretty 'easy' as it was one website, with only a few options per part. As MSI is a resold product the options are almost giving me a headache.

    To be honest, I've not kept up with current tech, so I've got no idea what parts are good, which are garbage, etc etc. I play quite a few games, but none that are overtly demanding(IE: not running BF3 on ultra or something) but really want a laptop that'll play well over the next few years.

    MSI's been recommended to me a lot. as a brand. but no configurations. I browsed xoticpc.com for a while and there are so many configurations I've got 0 clue where to start. As with any set of prodcuts I'm sure there are some 'lemons' in there somewhere and I'm hoping someone here could help me out!

    I would be happy around the 2,000USD range(can adjust if necessary). Would prefer a chasis that isn't going to heat and a video card that doesn't have a metric ton of driver issues at the moment.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!
     
    starrywisdom, Apr 15, 2012
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Here's what I would do, find resellers who are actively communicating on this forum, get quotes from each considering your budget, and then go with the one you feel happiest with.

    You are very likely looking at a GT60 or GT70 depending on the screen size you want with a budget like that.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 15, 2012
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  3. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Yes, that is best idea to arrive at a model that is close to what you are looking for, then just ask questions. MSI has many awesome options and amazingly powerful features. With the new components coming out soon as well, that just makes decisions even more complicated but not out of reach of solving.

    As Meaker mentioned, the GT60 and GT70 are close to arriving and new components.

    These both are slated to be incredibly awesome devices and totally able to play the games you mentioned.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Apr 18, 2012
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