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    MSI GT80 Upgrade question.

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by amantvoulu, Jun 5, 2015.

  1. amantvoulu

    amantvoulu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently(1 week ago) purchased the GT80 SLI-009 FROM Newegg and am now seeing that they just released brand new editions of the GT80.

    My question is,should I return the one I purchased in order to get the newer top of the line GT80? I haven't even recieved the first one yet so Should definitely be able to receive a full refund if I decide to get the newer model.

    Older purchased build:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152706

    Potential upgrade:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152807
     
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    It will probably make little to no difference, but since the CPU is not upgradable in that system, I would definitely return for the top of the line newest edition/refresh. Also down the line should you choose to sell the system, just having the newer model will help resell value.

    Maybe those Broadwell CPUs will overclock better than Haswell.
     
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    If it were me I'd get the newer one.
     
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    Alright, I guess Newegg is getting a return then. Thanks for the opinions!
     
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    Just so I don't make a seperate thread for it.. Are you aware on what type of memory is compatible with the gt80? I am trying to get it to 32gb

    Would these work? They say they were made for 3rd/4th gen intels but i'm assuming that's because 5th gen wasn't out yet.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231774&ignorebbr=1
     
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    Yes this ram should would work but I in all honesty I have never been in a situation that I have used all 24gb of stock ram so it could be a waste. Just saying you could invest in other items like great titles to play or a very good headset if there is a need there.
     
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    Saying that is a round about way of saying it works for 1.5v (3rd gen intel) and 1.35v (4th gen intel).
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 7, 2015
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