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    What are the pros/cons of the GT70?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by NB_Neenja, Jan 19, 2019.

  1. NB_Neenja

    NB_Neenja Notebook Consultant

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    I'm considering buying a GT70 to replace my AW15 R2. My options are the GT70 or the AW17 R2. I used to own a ROG G751, which was mostly a fantastic laptop except for the profile which I disliked. The large exhaust vents and square battery sat together in a big round lump on the back, which made carrying it in a bag or backpack uncomfortable.

    I'm looking at the GT70 which is about the same thickness as the G751, but it's flat not curved. I like the flatness better, but need more input. What is your personal experience with the GT70? Thanks for any feedback.
     
    NB_Neenja, Jan 19, 2019
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  2. Danishblunt

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    Pros:
    - Extremely good speakers
    - Very good performance
    - Extremely good GPU cooling
    - Very compatible with MXM cards due to Optimus
    - Cheap RAM due to being DDR 3
    - Nice Keyboard

    Cons:
    - Known for weak hinges
    - CPU temps are meh


    If you can, go for a GT72 6QD with a 6820HK instead, it's even better.
     
    Danishblunt, Jan 19, 2019
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  3. hacktrix2006

    hacktrix2006 Hold My Vodka, I going to kill my GPU

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    Don't you mean a GT72 6QF, GT72 6QD didn't have a HK CPU in that sku., As QD runs on a HM170 chipset and not the CM236 chipset.

    Sent from my LLD-L31 using Tapatalk
     
    hacktrix2006, Jan 20, 2019
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  4. johnbb

    johnbb Notebook Consultant

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    MSI GT70 (or medion erazer whitebook)

    Pros:
    - dynaudio speakers
    - Very good performance (ivy bridge or haswell cpus). Extreme CPUs 2920xm, 3920xm or 4930mx are "quite cheap" (especially the first one).
    - Compatible with (almost) all MXM cards due to Optimus (ivy bridge or haswell)
    - custom BIOS easy to source (allows ratio + BCLK overclock)
    - Cheap RAM due to being DDR3
    - Nice steelseries backlit eyboard

    Cons:
    - Known for weak hinges --> wrong! Was the case on older chassis type gx740 or gx620 but not on this one
    - CPU/GPU temps are average --> correct as there is only ONE fan... Try to source the 0.65A one (AAVID Thermalloy model)
     
    johnbb, Jan 20, 2019
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  5. NB_Neenja

    NB_Neenja Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the responses guys but I found an AW17 R3 today for a good price and made the purchase. Time to wrap this up.
     
    NB_Neenja, Jan 20, 2019
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    johnbb Notebook Consultant

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    ahhh you went to the dark side of the force mate... Hope you won't regret it as 17 R3 has CPU & GPU soldered to MB.
     
    johnbb, Jan 25, 2019
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  7. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    It's okay, any purchase is always a good purchase so long the owner is able to enjoy it. :)
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jan 25, 2019
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