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    new GX640-098US, first things to do?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by blatike, May 23, 2010.

  1. blatike

    blatike Newbie

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    Hey guys, so I've just received my GX640-098US yesterday (yay!)

    This is my first MSI notebook, my past computer history consists of only Dell and HP desktops.

    I'm wondering if someone would be kind enough to direct me to, or list, the bloatware I should remove first.

    Are there any immediate updates I need to install?

    Any tweaks/etc (besides flex fix) that would benefit me?

    Anything I should be wary about?

    Thanks!
     
    blatike, May 23, 2010
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  2. NotEnoughMinerals

    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    well you probably want to get a touchpad protector, MSI touchpads are good enough but tend to wear quickly if not protected.

    Make sure you have System Control Manager working right

    Bloatware, depends what you want to keep on there. Definitely get rid of the Norton Antivirus (unless you use Norton)

    You can update the VBIOS if you want, although the newer vbios is only in beta thus riskier than a normal vbios update is
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, May 23, 2010
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  3. Retto

    Retto Notebook Evangelist

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    And you'll prob get people wanting to see benchmarks and heat temps.
     
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  4. rsd717

    rsd717 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm glad this post got started :)

    Could anyone provide links (for easy access) to the video card and vbios updates? Maybe not the beta vbios yet though. I'll be receiving my 640 shortly too =D

    I also feel like there was a list of the bloatware for this laptop somewhere, but I can't remember where, sorry.
     
    rsd717, May 23, 2010
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  5. zaner123

    zaner123 Notebook Geek

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    Touchpad protector? What's that? I guess I could google.. but might as well consolidate information to this thread, as it can be helpful to many new owners.

    Thanks
     
    zaner123, May 23, 2010
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  6. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    Make sure to disable powerplay through the catalyst control center. Right click on your desktop, and choose advanced mode.

    You can also repartition your hard drive.. I did because I found the data partition to just be annoying.. I reinstalled Windows fresh, with only 1 partition.
     
    csinth, May 23, 2010
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  7. Silicon Chip

    Silicon Chip Notebook Evangelist

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    Its a piece of plastic or something, did you notice the glossy finish? Its not there for eternity. Two swipes and its gone. Its looks bad in the start, but once you're glued to the intense action on the screen you really wont care for the looks of the touchpad :p

    Death, where is the link for personalized protectors?
     
    Silicon Chip, May 24, 2010
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    Dead2th3world Pure Hatred

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    Dead2th3world, May 24, 2010
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