The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Trading G1S(n) for GX620

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by anelectricmind, Feb 10, 2009.

  1. anelectricmind

    anelectricmind Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Hello all,

    I bought about 18 months ago a Asus G1S with a 8600m GT that went faulty. I had it replaced with a G1Sn with a 9500m GS. Although I thought at the time it was a good switch, I was dissapointed by the GPU performance, mostly due to the switch from the DDR3 in the 8600m GT to the DDR2 in the 9500m GS. As much as I try to live with the switch... I... am... just... dissapointed.

    Basically, the specs for my G1Sn are T7500 @ 2.2 ghz with at 9500m GS DDR2 512Mhz. Screen is 1680x1050. I upgraded the RAM to 4 Gb and the HDD to a 160 Gb 7200 rpm.

    Now, I was looking at the MSI GX620. Specs are nice and I can see a nice bump in the HDD, GPU and CPU (320Gb 5400 rpm, 9600m GT and P8600 respectively). Same screen resolution. The rest of the specs are basically the same.

    I think after selling my G1Sn, I would have to shell about 250$ CAD to buy the GX620.

    Questions are: Would you do it? Would you spend about 250$ for this kind of update?

    Anyone here can comment on the GX620?
     
    anelectricmind, Feb 10, 2009
    #1
  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    3,905
    Messages:
    6,116
    Likes Received:
    89
    Trophy Points:
    216
    Considering that the only difference between the 9500m GS and the 9600m GT in the core is clock speed, I would not do that.
     
    namaiki, Feb 10, 2009
    #2
  3. anelectricmind

    anelectricmind Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31

    Doesn't the 9600m GT has GDDR3 as opposed to GDDR2 for the 9500m GS?

    I know that moving from the GDDR3 to GDDR2 had a huge impact on performances on my laptop...
     
    anelectricmind, Feb 10, 2009
    #3
  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    3,905
    Messages:
    6,116
    Likes Received:
    89
    Trophy Points:
    216
    The memory type is different, but the GPU core is the same.

    Like I said, I, myself, would not shell out $250 for an upgrade like that.
     
    namaiki, Feb 10, 2009
    #4
  5. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

    Reputations:
    169
    Messages:
    1,402
    Likes Received:
    41
    Trophy Points:
    66
    why don't u just buy a barebone from OC here on the forum and look for cheap parts? you can make one much better than your G1Sn for atleast 700USD. i spent 724, my laptop is in my sig.
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 10, 2009
    #5
  6. anelectricmind

    anelectricmind Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I thought about the barebone idea. One thing you have to keep in mind though, with the USD-> CAD exchange rate, computer parts for me are a bit more expensive than they seem.

    but, I have to admit, this might be another possibility
     
    anelectricmind, Feb 10, 2009
    #6
  7. anelectricmind

    anelectricmind Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    ... i just checked the GX620 / MS-1651 specs... and the width of the laptop is about 14.75 inches... which is 2 inches more than my G1S(n).

    ... i just bought a Pakuma Choroka K2 for my G1Sn... Although the cocoon width of the bag is 14.75 inches... it will never fit in it as my G1Sn can barely fit in width...

    ... dang!

    that means... buying another bag too!

    @vinceboiii

    thanks for the advice. I just checked OC's thread... and it's really tempting. I can even hold on for the Wifi (for now, laptop is mostly on my desk) and the HDD (already have a 160gigs in an external enclosure) to save a few bucks.
     
    anelectricmind, Feb 11, 2009
    #7
  8. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

    Reputations:
    169
    Messages:
    1,402
    Likes Received:
    41
    Trophy Points:
    66
    np and and yeah i forgot CAD is a little more expensive
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 11, 2009
    #8
  9. anelectricmind

    anelectricmind Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    ... and of course... it doesn't please the girlfriend at all...

    but if I can break even by selling my G1S(n) and buying either the barebone or the GX620, that would be nice.

    I tried to configure a MS-1651 from the most reputable vendors on this forum, and unfortunately, it becomes too expensive. i may end up buying the GX620 (goes for around 900$ USD in Kanada) if I can't get my hand on a barebone at a decent price. Plus I have to sell my G1S(n) on time.

    I might consider buying JUST the barebone ASAP and wait for the rest of the parts until I sell the G1S(n)
     
    anelectricmind, Feb 11, 2009
    #9
  10. RayanMX

    RayanMX Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    119
    Messages:
    362
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I'm sort of like the same boat than OP...

    But in my case I have an Asus G1S which I love and works wonderfully (I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that got a good GPU) but the MSi GT627 got my attention.

    I know I can sell mine for about $900 and I'm willing to shell about $200+ for the non BlueRay version since I really don't care about movie watching and 1280x800 would not tax the game graphics as much as the 1680x1050 does.
     
    RayanMX, Feb 12, 2009
    #10
  11. anelectricmind

    anelectricmind Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Honestly, I don't think I would have thought of switching my G1S if it still was a G1S... the 9500m GS is just killing my enthousiasm for this laptop now. And like you, I may only need to shell about 200-300$ to get a GX620.

    I may wait and see how much is the GT627, but since I don't have a lot of money to spend to change my laptop after only 18 months, I may go for a GX620.
     
    anelectricmind, Feb 12, 2009
    #11
  12. RayanMX

    RayanMX Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    119
    Messages:
    362
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Here's the price on NewEgg.com.

    I'm seriously considering the GT627-216US since I think I don't need Blueray at the moment and higher resolution means lower performance on high end games to come.

    Thanks!
    RayanMX
     
    RayanMX, Feb 12, 2009
    #12
  13. Galileo777

    Galileo777 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    37
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Galileo777, Feb 12, 2009
    #13
  14. anelectricmind

    anelectricmind Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Well... eBay might be a good deal in the US... but right now, with a lower exchange rate than last year and huge duty fees, I don't think it's an option. Unless I can wire money to my uncle in Fla so he can buy it for me and bring it back accross the border.

    Right now, I can find it for 920$ USD with the WSXGA+ screen before taxes and shipping, which brings it roughly around 1130$ USD (love the 12.5% taxes)

    must... sell.... G1S(n).... first...
     
    anelectricmind, Feb 13, 2009
    #14