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    Looking to get an MSI gaming laptop....have questions

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Epx998, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. Epx998

    Epx998 Notebook Guru

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    Which model is the one to get? I see some are BB, some are 1.5gb 570GTX, some are 3gb. Is there a hands down model to get? Really like what I am seeing with these. Local Fry's has the GT70 008US in stock.
     
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  2. xMAR99

    xMAR99 Notebook Evangelist

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    Depends on your budget.
    Latest models can include a GTX 670M, 675M, or even a 680M (Later this month).
     
    xMAR99, Jul 8, 2012
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  3. Epx998

    Epx998 Notebook Guru

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    Right, it is like that for anything you buy, whats the budget. So later this month we get the models with the 680, which is better 670 or 675? 1.5gb or 3? Is it better to get a BB and custom build it?

    Like with my previous Asus, the 1.5gb vid was better than the 2gb. Just looking for feedback on whats available right now.
     
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    Yes, the 680 is way more powerful than the 675M/670M. Its based on the desktop 670 and with overclocking, performance comes really close.

    Barebones is cheaper but lacks features like the Steelseries keyboard, super raid, chassis design, TDE, etc..
    You can customize the GT60 like the barebones from resellers like GenTech PC

    Usually lower memory cards overclock better & memory doesn't have an impact unless you're gaming at HD+ resolutions.

    :)
     
    xMAR99, Jul 8, 2012
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  5. MegaBUD

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    Well... depend on your budget... 660m or 650m are really good for the price...
     
    MegaBUD, Jul 9, 2012
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  6. Epx998

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    derp.

    Ok so it is between a 670 and a 675. Price difference isn't much, could a 675 be oc'd to the 680's performance safely?
     
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    Nope, no, 680M is way more powerful.
     
    xMAR99, Jul 10, 2012
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