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    MSI GT70 0NC-494 or Asus G75VX?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by paintballer99, Mar 19, 2013.

  1. paintballer99

    paintballer99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello
    Ive narrowed down my computer search to either the MSI GT70 0NC-494 (or the 444) and the Asus G75VX
    They are both around the same price but the MSI is $100 mroe, but im really stuck about which one to get.

    Any input would be appreciated !
    Thanks
     
    paintballer99, Mar 19, 2013
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    Asus: Quietest cooling of the high-end "gaming notebooks," impressive and much better-looking chassis

    MSI: Better speakers, more "bang-for-the-buck" and performance, better screen than the new Asus model, easier to maintain and tweak, better battery life, better warranty and customer service

    The ASUS looks much better and might have better build quality, but I would buy the MSI.
     
    Prolixious, Mar 19, 2013
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    Which Asus G75VX are you considering? Both 75VX models we have are more than the MSI GT70-0NC from what I'm seeing. The only differences between the two closest models I'm looking at (the Asus I'm looking at is the G75VX-TS72) is that the MSI is nearly $150 cheaper and has a better default WiFi card (Intel Centrino 2230) but has less RAM than the Asus (the GT70 has 8 GB, the Asus VX has 12 GB).

    Either one you go with, both are pretty darn good laptops. :thumbsup:
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 19, 2013
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    The MSI does seem like the better value, even at the cost difference. Oh, and I made a mistake in my previous post: the MSI has 12 GB of RAM. The Asus has 8.

    I say go for the MSI if you want the extra memory and better wireless adapter. :thumbsup:
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 20, 2013
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    paintballer99, Mar 20, 2013
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    MSI have 2 year warranty, Steel Series keyboard, great speakers. I got the Dragon edition but the build is same. The only different is specification.
    I would recommend you to go with MSI
     
    MSI Dragon, Mar 20, 2013
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    Just to reiterate, I would choose the MSI GT70 over the Sager in an instant. (Maybe two instants, because the Sager looks much better.) Think before you buy.
     
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    hows the fan noise when it comes to the gt70?
     
    paintballer99, Mar 20, 2013
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