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    MSI @ i7 cpu and 7970m display, no? why?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by davidkwan, Apr 1, 2013.

  1. davidkwan

    davidkwan Notebook Consultant

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    Why MSI doesn't come with option that upgrade their 17.3" i7 cpu line laptop with 7970m chips? :confused:
    it is another attractive combination I think...
     
    davidkwan, Apr 1, 2013
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    I guess it's more like bundle deal from AMD.
     
    GenTechPC, Apr 1, 2013
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    Their GT series line is currently incompatible with AMD cards, we will have to see if their new generation machines integrate better support.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 1, 2013
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    Thanks Ken and Meaker about the tips!
     
    davidkwan, Apr 1, 2013
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    One question : is it only restrected to msi gt series, or generic 16F3 can't get a 7970m also ?
     
    edryr, Apr 1, 2013
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    Since they have the same motherboard they have the same limitation.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 1, 2013
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