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    MSI Laptop Conundrum

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by hhenryks, Jul 14, 2009.

  1. hhenryks

    hhenryks Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am preparing to leave the country in two weeks and need to purchase a new laptop. In short, I want to the most powerful computer I can get for the most reasonable price. I have found the EX620 and GX620 on eBay (will probably make some of you cringe, not going through a reputable vendor) for $579.99 and $649.99. I do not game a whole lot but would like the ability to in case. I can't fathom I would ever play real intensive games. Their specs are as follows:

    GX620
    Type Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
    Intel T6400 CPU
    Speed 2GHz
    Front-side Bus 1066 MHz
    Cache 3MB
    Operating System
    Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
    LCD
    Size 15.4"
    Type WXGA / Glare
    Resolution 1280 x 800
    Color
    Color Metal Hair Brush with Silver Trim
    Chipset
    Chipset PM45+ICH9-M
    Graphics
    GPU (Graphic Accelerator) NVIDIA® GeForce9600M GT
    Video Memory 512MB DDR3 VRAM
    Graphic Type PCI Express
    Audio
    Audio HD Audio quality, Dolby Digital Live
    Speaker 2 Speakers (2W)
    System Memory
    Spec 2GB x 2 DDR2 667/800
    Max Memory Supported 4GB
    HDD
    HD Capacity 320GB
    HD Interface SATA
    Optical Drive

    EX620
    Type Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 CPU
    Speed 2.0GHz
    Front-side Bus 800MHz
    Cache 2MB
    OPERATING SYSTEM
    Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
    COLOR
    Color Black
    LCD
    Size 16"
    Backlight WXGA / Glare
    Resolution 1366 X 768
    CHIPSET
    Chipset PM45+ICH9-M
    GRAPHICS
    GPU ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470
    Video Memory 256MB DDR2 VRAM
    Graphic Type PCI Express
    AUDIO
    Audio HD Audio
    Speaker 2 speakers + subwoofer
    SYSTEM MEMORY
    Spec 4GB (2GB*2) DDR2 667
    Max Memory Supported 4GB
    HDD
    HDD Capacity 320GB
    HDD Interface SATA

    Other than that everything is pretty much the same. I was browsing today and found this gem on Newegg (open box).

    EX625
    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2.0G
    Screen 16" WXGA
    Memory Size 4GB DDR2
    Hard Disk 320GB
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
    Video Memory 512MB DDR3 VRAM
    Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
    Dimensions 13.66" x 9.68" x 1.4-1.63"
    Weight 5.95 lbs.
    Other Features Fingerprint reader
    CPU
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
    CPU Speed P7350(2.00GHz)
    CPU FSB 1066MHz
    CPU L2 Cache 3MB
    Chipset
    Chipset Intel PM45
    Display
    Screen Size 16"
    Wide Screen Support Yes
    LCD Features Glare
    Display Type Wide XGA
    Resolution 1366 x 768
    Operating Systems
    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    Graphics
    GPU/VPU ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
    Video Memory 512MB DDR3 VRAM
    Graphic Type Dedicated Card
    Hard Drive
    HDD 320GB
    HDD Interface SATA
    Memory
    Memory Speed DDR2 800
    Memory 4GB
    Max Memory Supported 4GB
    Memory Spec 2GB x 2

    That is on newegg for like $569.99. Which route should I go? I really need to make a decision like tomorrow.
     
    hhenryks, Jul 14, 2009
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  2. 1chaoticadult

    1chaoticadult Notebook Consultant

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    I say narrow it down to the gx620 or ex625.
     
    1chaoticadult, Jul 14, 2009
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  3. hhenryks

    hhenryks Notebook Enthusiast

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    I see newegg is now selling open box EX630s with the AMD processor. Any one have any luck with these?
     
    hhenryks, Jul 14, 2009
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  4. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    I'd go with the EX625, better preformance, better price..
     
    nacr05, Jul 14, 2009
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  5. 1chaoticadult

    1chaoticadult Notebook Consultant

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    I agree with this, but I didn't want to push ex625 on anyone since I own one :)
     
    1chaoticadult, Jul 14, 2009
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  6. hhenryks

    hhenryks Notebook Enthusiast

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    The ex630 is the only one available open box right now for super cheap. Is it worth it?
     
    hhenryks, Jul 14, 2009
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  7. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    I would go with the ex625, better performance.
     
    Darth Bane, Jul 14, 2009
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  8. 1chaoticadult

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    Yep if you can find it somewhere online that has it in stock.
     
    1chaoticadult, Jul 14, 2009
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