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    Msi motherboard planned obsolescence

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by mckenziepiping, Mar 7, 2017.

  1. mckenziepiping

    mckenziepiping Notebook Consultant

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    I purchased an MSI GT70 gaming laptop 4 years ago. After 2 years, the motherboard died and i got it replaced just days before the warranty expired. After another 2 years, it failed again and i had to replace it.

    I have never before seen such poor quality. My dell desktop lasted 10 years and every Mac I've ever owned has also lasted >10 years.

    The GT70 sits atop a cooling pad and it never gets bumped around or subject to any form of stress. It is treated with the utmost care at all times.

    Have other msi owners gone through this? I'm really regretting not having purchased an Asus.
     
    mckenziepiping, Mar 7, 2017
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    DukeCLR Notebook Deity

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    I used a MSI GT70 from August 2012 to Sept 2016 with no problems, I'm a pilot and I carried that thing with me everywhere until the GPU was too weak for the games I like to play, I then I bought a GT73 because of my positive experience. The GT70 is still being used by my son to play Minecraft and the like. I had a friend that bought an Asus around the same time as I bought the GT70 and he had some real problems dealing with their customer support.
     
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    zipperi Notebook Deity

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    My GT70 is nearing 4 years - no problems. I've (almost?) never seen a GT70 die ; just the lower video cards - GTX 660M, GTX670M did have an evil tendency to die prematurely.
     
    zipperi, Mar 7, 2017
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    wyvernV2 Notebook Evangelist

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    What was the cost of mobo replace ment btw
     
    wyvernV2, Jan 23, 2018
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