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    Poll: MS-1675 (MSI ge600 barebones) Price & MXM type B cards

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by niffcreature, Jan 15, 2011.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Questions:
    1. Do you think the ms-1675 barebones is worth between 500 and 600 usd if it will only fit MXM 3.0 type A cards? (includes 1yr barebones warranty, ati 5730, WXGA LED screen, DVD burner, battery, no CPU HDD RAM etc.)
    2. Do you think it will fit MXM 3.0 type B cards without major modifications to the motherboard or chassis? (heatsink modifications would obviously be necessary)
    3. Do you think the above is worth it if it will fit MXM 3.0 B cards? (not including time & labor involved in heatsink modification)

    Guess I should post a picture, lol
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    niffcreature, Jan 15, 2011
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    There is a mini-pcie slot right behind the card....
     
    Ayle, Jan 15, 2011
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  3. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The card reader might get in the way. I don't think you could fit a type B card.

    Even if you could, that fan looks so weak that it would be too hot.
    I don't think it's worth it.

    But if you try it, good luck.
     
    moral hazard, Jan 16, 2011
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