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    MSI Whitebook model 1761/12:17

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by wkcecil, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. wkcecil

    wkcecil Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im very close on ordering one of these models but have a few questions.

    I noticed there is only one fan compared to other companies having two. Now if I were to overclock the gtx 580m, would the cooling be adequate?

    I noticed in some forum posts that some MSI models have a keyboard problem where sometimes it wont register certain keys while typing. Do the whitebooks have this problem?, specifically these models.

    How is the overall build quality? It looks to be brushed metal. Is it sturdy? Keyboard flex? How are the hinges from the keyboard to the screen?

    Is the stock screen good for gaming?

    Any of these models have any notorious flaws?

    Can I game on this for a prolonged period of time without the keyboard area getting really hot?

    And finally, is the stock wifi card good enough for MMO's and playing other online games? I'm not going to be far from the router.

    I'm really sorry for all the questions but these things are not cheap. I wanna make sure I get my monies worth and make sure Im not jibbed and go through any hassles or dis satisfactions.
     
    wkcecil, Jan 31, 2012
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  2. salada2k

    salada2k Notebook Consultant

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    The MSI fans spin a little quicker from what I hear, and lots of people have said the cooling is good. One person here did drill some holes in the bottom of his case for a few extra degrees drop on top of that.

    If you buy from GenTechPC, Ken will personally check all your keys on your keyboard for you to make sure they are fully functional before sending. He also has a video on page 1 of this thread showing the amount of force required to produce any flex on the keyboard (which is a lot of force).

    I can't answer your other questions since mine is arriving in a couple of days, but I have heard that with regards to WiFi cards the Bigfoot Killer N is a very good card and that's the one I went with in my barebones 1761 (see sig)

    Good luck with your purchasing decision. :)
     
    salada2k, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. wkcecil

    wkcecil Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey thanks for the reply, thats nice to hear that the cooling is good.
     
    wkcecil, Jan 31, 2012
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    wkcecil Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone else own or have experience with these models, thank!
     
    wkcecil, Feb 1, 2012
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    jetherson Notebook Guru

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    jetherson, Feb 2, 2012
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