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    MSI 1722 System Setups

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by flattius_maximus, Feb 20, 2009.

  1. flattius_maximus

    flattius_maximus Notebook Geek

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    There seems to be a great deal of compatability questions on here regarding the MSI 1722 and processors.

    Lets start compiling a list of who is using the MSI 1722, what their setup is, and did they need to update the BIOS and EC Firmware to run their current setup?

    The more details the better.....
     
    flattius_maximus, Feb 20, 2009
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  2. MNMinstrel

    MNMinstrel Notebook Enthusiast

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    MS-1722 id1
    t9400 ES
    4GB ocz ddr2-800 dual channel memory
    80GB seagate SATA HD
    sony DVD/CD-RW(I miraculously was able to get a bezel for it)
    Vista Home Basic

    No update to bios or EC firmware necessary. I did have trouble getting Vista to install. My solution was to format the HD from the command line(using diskpart) and to disable AHCI in the bios. I get blue screens if I enable AHCI, the system simply won't boot with it turned on.

    Since building the system I have updated my EC FW to 4.29 and Bios to 1.0S
    Planning on upgrading to a quad eventually.
     
    MNMinstrel, Feb 20, 2009
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  3. mattman

    mattman Notebook Enthusiast

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    MNMINSTREL, i am looking to get that same processor, i assume you got if from the extremeprocesor guy on ebay, what are your thoughts on it? how does it work?
     
    mattman, Feb 20, 2009
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  4. cyber16

    cyber16 Notebook Deity

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    A thread like this will be nice, now we need to add core temp readings at idle as well.
     
    cyber16, Feb 20, 2009
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  5. cbl12886

    cbl12886 Notebook Consultant

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    From what I have read from others on the forum, his processors are fine and will work like the retail. FOR HALF THE COST!
     
    cbl12886, Feb 20, 2009
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  6. MNMinstrel

    MNMinstrel Notebook Enthusiast

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    I actually bought it from this seller:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=150326272674

    I don't have any complaints, I fought a little to get vista on my machine as I mentioned, but it didn't have anything to do with the cpu as far as I know. I use my Ms1722 for graphics, mostly with blender. I'm very happy with the performance.

    I've heard quite a few people say that Extremeprocessor is a reliable seller with a good product, so I'm sure his stuff is good too. He ships from asia, so you'd have to wait a little longer. That's why I went for the one from Texas, I was in a hurry because of the first one I tried to buy... The guy ended up not having it, and didn't bother to tell me until a week after I paid for it. :mad:

    Note that the ES processors do not give temp readings, that's really the only drawback.
     
    MNMinstrel, Feb 20, 2009
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  7. Szer

    Szer Notebook Consultant

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    extremeprocessor ships using Express mail Service (EMS)... from Taiwan to Indiana is 3-4 days. Also, ES T9400 (Q155) processor from extremeprocessor reads temperature
     
    Szer, Feb 20, 2009
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  8. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    extremeprocessors takes 2-3 days for CALI people.
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 20, 2009
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