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    msi gt70 barebones - value/worth?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by aliensony, Feb 27, 2014.

  1. aliensony

    aliensony Notebook Consultant

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    I've got an MSI GT70 Barebones - I wanted the branded MSI version instead.

    Specs:

    core i7-3720qm
    750gb hdd
    128gbssd
    gtx 675mx 2GB (not gtx 675m)
    17.3 antiglare
    power brick

    - the cost of this machine after taxes is about $1950 according to gentech, so I'm wondering what i could get for it used. in excellent condition.
     
    aliensony, Feb 27, 2014
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  2. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    used, for how long?
    Is excellent condition mint condition?
    Any warranty left?
    I'd call about 900-1100$.
     
    sangemaru, Feb 27, 2014
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  3. aliensony

    aliensony Notebook Consultant

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    about 8 months, in excellent cone, not sure about warranty probably not.

    damn, i was thinking at least $1500 -- isn't the gtx 675mx a rare card?
     
    aliensony, Feb 27, 2014
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    apachehavok Notebook Evangelist

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    For around $1700 you can get a haswell and a 780gtx which kills the performance of the 675mx so no, $1500 is pushing it
    I would say 1,100 tops

    Why would you want the MSI one? The black one looks soooo much better then all that BS 14 year old dragon kid crap on it.
     
    apachehavok, Feb 27, 2014
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  5. aliensony

    aliensony Notebook Consultant

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    lol, idk its a fetish ;p
     
    aliensony, Mar 1, 2014
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    The depreciation kills its resale value about as much as the "used condition" indication. $1100 would be reasonable but you can expect lower offers. Try asking around the NBR marketplace as well. :)
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 4, 2014
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