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    Official Msi Gx430 14.1 Gaming Notebook

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by mjfrozenchips, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. mjfrozenchips

    mjfrozenchips Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, looks like this little beast is the NEWEST GAMING SERIES ADDITION IN THE FAMILY. Looks like its competing with the asus N81VP but this one comes with NVIDIA GT 130M DDR3 256MB.
    14.1 “ LCD display provides a grand viewing experience for the ultimate viewing pleasure. With the high resolution of 1280X800, and the perfect length and width ration of 16:10 for the screen, in addition also being capable of displaying DVD caliber images for your gaming and viewing pleasures. Enjoy the thrill of feeling like being right there in the midst of the action.

    MSI GX403 14.1 G SERIES Thats right folks. 14.1 Gaming RIG

    • The latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
    • Windows Vista® Home Premium
    (MSI recommends upgrade to Windows Vista® Business)
    • 14.1" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
    • Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology
    • Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
    • Color Film Print Technology with Extraordinary and Exquisite Textures
    • nVIDIA Geforce GT 130M Graphic Card (Built-in DDR3 256 MB VRAM)
    • Better Enjoyment with Second Generation Dolby® Surround Sound
    • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
    • Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel Webcam
    • 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

    MSI GX403 14.1 GAMING RIG
     
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  2. kingtron

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    Nice Specs. and it comes with WSXGA+ 1680X1050 also
     
    kingtron, Apr 12, 2009
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  3. JDELUNA

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    Nice !!! Now I hope this thing is available in the USA as everyone here knows I have been trying to get a GX400 or a GX420 for months here but no one would sell me one. Happy Easter everyone and God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Apr 12, 2009
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  4. aan310

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    !!!
    Well, looks like i found my next laptop! :D
     
    aan310, Apr 12, 2009
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  5. catacylsm

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    Yeah great specs for the size :)
     
    catacylsm, Apr 12, 2009
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  6. sgogeta4

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    I wish companies would post up a notebook's real weight. Oh and have WXGA+ LED, but hey it's pretty good for a 14.1"!
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 13, 2009
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    Looks really nice. If I hadn't ordered a GT627 I probably would have gone with it. I like the red top with black inside more than the black with just a little red trim.
     
    CrimsonDrx, Apr 13, 2009
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  9. 7even

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    it says 256mb DDR3 in the specs, but it says 512mb DDR3 in the press release. So which one is it?
     
    7even, Apr 13, 2009
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    my guess, depends on the model, the high or the low one
     
    aan310, Apr 13, 2009
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  11. sgogeta4

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    The 512MB won't be any better than the 256MB in almost all games due to the 128-bit limitation of the GT 130M.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 14, 2009
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    Hmm... It seames like GT 130M is G94M core with little approvements. Newer production process gives it faster clock rates. But I saw something interesting about that - Memory speed is 1066MHz (according to Notebookcheck). This means that this card must use MXM III slot. I still don't know what is the common thing between the video memory and MXM slot, but I've read that MXM II slot has max memory bandwidth of 800MHz, MXM III - 1066MHz. If somebody can explain this to me ... and to all of us ...
     
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  14. JDELUNA

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    It's rather difficult to compare the two directly -- the LG is a smaller 13" notebook while the MSI has a larger 14" chassis. It's amazing how hot that P310 is, so I can understand why they decide to move the CD drive out of it.
     
    Micaiah, Apr 14, 2009
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  16. sgogeta4

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    The P310 is supposed to run fairly cool according to owners in the LG lounge...
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 14, 2009
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    With the 130M GPU it should perform better than the P310 which has a 9600 GT, looks very nice and I hope we get a set date for launch.
     
    IKAS V, Apr 15, 2009
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    It should compete well against the Asus N81Vp w/ it's HD 4650, though if it is GDDR3, the HD 4650 would probably edge out the GT 130M as HD 4650 > 9700M GT > GT 130M (according to specs).
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 15, 2009
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    Another competitor to this will be the soon-to-be released Y450, that'll have the GT 130, 512 DDR3
     
    7even, Apr 15, 2009
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  20. IKAS V

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    Links please! :D
     
    IKAS V, Apr 16, 2009
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    Thanks!
    Well I did some work today and E-mailed a bunch of MSI re-sellers about the Gx430 and all had the same answer.( Not exact words )
    "We have NO information about the MSI Gx430 and NO idea when it's going to be released but please visit our website to see which new and exciting products are coming out soon." :mad:
    So as far as I can tell it will be a few weeks/months before this laptop is released and that is not a good thing.
    But i have patience.NOT! ;)
     
    IKAS V, Apr 19, 2009
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    I really doubt the USA market will get this laptop. MSI skipped over us for the GX400 and the GX420, so I am guessing it will be the same for this model. That is ok, I will probably just end up waiting for either te new Levono Y450 14.1 with the Nvidia 130M or the upcoming Zepto Nox A14 also with the Nvidia 130M. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Apr 20, 2009
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    Well we could always hope!
    I believe there is a good market out there for people that want a smaller laptop we could also game on.
    Hopefully we will get some sort of a announcement for a US release.
     
    IKAS V, Apr 21, 2009
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    Maybe you can try asking for the GX403 (refer to OP post).
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 21, 2009
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    I have also asked about the GX403 with the same results, stonewalled every time.
    If anybody knows any re-sellers that carry it let us know
     
    IKAS V, Apr 22, 2009
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    I have asked several retailers and all say that MSI does not plan on selling it here in the USA that they know of.
     
    JDELUNA, Apr 22, 2009
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  28. vinceboiii

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    awesome little laptop

    +1 for gaming capable.
     
    vinceboiii, Apr 22, 2009
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  29. robm@rkcomputer.net

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    We asked MSI last week about the GX403, that model as of now will not be marketed in the USA.
     
    [email protected], Apr 22, 2009
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    well thats a let down ... hopefully lenovo will start selling the y450 with the GT130m in the USA
     
    nerever_kuhn, Apr 22, 2009
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  31. mjfrozenchips

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    Ouch. That hurts. How can you deny US market?
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 22, 2009
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    And adding insult to injury, the lenovo y450 will have a GT 105. :/


    EDIT: at least for the US anyway
     
    7even, Apr 23, 2009
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  33. mjfrozenchips

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    wow that hurts also! lol
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 23, 2009
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    What the....
    Why MSI!WHY!
    I just don't get it sometimes,why would a company produce such a potentially great laptop that US consumers want but not sell it.
    Why limit yourself to a certain region when there are people all over the world willing to spend $$$ on your product.
    I just don't get it :mad:
     
    IKAS V, Apr 23, 2009
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