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    MSI 16F2 with GTX 570m in November!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by niffcreature, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I know some people were asking about this... when Rob told me I actually assumed it was already known. :D

    The barebones version of the GT683, the ms-16f2, is finally going to get the gtx 570m in mid November.
    Pricing will be slightly below the 17.3" 1761, at around 850$ or maybe lower.

    Now when they said there was no news of this barebones planned earlier... there really was no news at that time! I don't wanna hear any regrets, the 560m is a great card. :p

    Anyway. I'm so excited for the most powerful 15.6" MSI barebone laptop ever that I might just buy one. How about you? :)
     
    niffcreature, Oct 6, 2011
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  2. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    The pricing is a little over $100 from the current 16F2. Some of the big differences are:
    Matte 15.6" Screen
    570M
    180W Power Supply.

    It is available for pre order. It will be great machine! :)
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Oct 6, 2011
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  3. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    would it be possible for the machine to have the same back finish as the 17" barebone system?
     
    long2905, Oct 6, 2011
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  4. robm@rkcomputer.net

    [email protected] Company Representative

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    It will have the same exact chassis and finish as the current MS-16F2 Barebone notebook model. The barebone will be about $859.00 as iI told niffcreature above. It will use the new intel N130 or 6230 wireless BT combo card. The N130 is pre-installed in the barebone. As soon as MSI has a solid ETA we will have it available for pre-order. It is also supposed to have a matte finish screen.
     
    [email protected], Oct 6, 2011
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  5. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    Same motherboard/revision?
    Same heatsink for the GPU?
    Same LCD Inverter?
    V & A on the AC adapter?
    Can you beg MSi for unlocked multiplier ratio for XM's in the BIOS? =D

    Possibility for Steelseries keyboard? Is there a back light slot for the keyboard in this notebook?

    Sorry for the peculiar questions. Excellent updates to an already excellent notebook.
     
    Xonar, Oct 6, 2011
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  6. robm@rkcomputer.net

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    Same motherboard/revision? Not released yet, info not available.
    Same heatsink for the GPU? Not released yet, info not available.
    Same LCD Inverter? Not released yet, info not available.
    V & A on the AC adapter? Same 180W used on 1761, GT780DX, GT683DXR
    Can you beg MSi for unlocked multiplier ratio for XM's in the BIOS? =D Have not seen this option on any msi models to date and will most likely not be available on this model.

    Possibility for Steelseries keyboard? Is there a back light slot for the keyboard in this notebook? Will use the same keyboard as the current 16F2 and 1761 no steelseries.
     
    [email protected], Oct 7, 2011
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  7. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    Ah thanks Rob. For the gpu heatsink i should specify i meant the same as 683dxr. But same answer still.
     
    Xonar, Oct 7, 2011
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  8. dave-p

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    Lighted keyboard is the only thing missing from this great laptop

    Rob, Justin, if you guys have any pull with MSI that would be a sweet option for this laptop :)
     
    dave-p, Oct 7, 2011
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  9. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    They would not put something like that on the barebone, especially when the retail one does not have it.

    It would require a new motherboard design, along with all the verification that goes with it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 8, 2011
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    it would be a nice option on the 683 and the barebone 15 inch laptop.
     
    dave-p, Oct 8, 2011
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  11. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    I thought only the slot was required. Look at the HP dv6tqe, is has the slot for the envy's lighted keyboard. I don't know if anyone has done it yet.
     
    Xonar, Oct 8, 2011
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  12. Meaker@Sager

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    Oh if they really do share the same motherboard (683 and 780) then perhaps it just needs a slot and bios support.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 8, 2011
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  13. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    This is great news, especially for those that like to get there hands dirty, looks like its a good deal but all it needs is the above mentioned baklit keyboard.
    Can you pre-order yet?
     
    IKAS V, Oct 9, 2011
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  14. kenken456

    kenken456 Newbie

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    Would it still have dynaudio speakers?
     
    kenken456, Oct 9, 2011
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  15. robm@rkcomputer.net

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    Yes it will have Dynaudio.
     
    [email protected], Oct 9, 2011
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    Any ETA on when this barebone will be available to pre-order/order?
     
    crpngdth2001, Nov 1, 2011
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  17. robm@rkcomputer.net

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    They are due sometime next week.
     
    [email protected], Nov 1, 2011
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