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    Possible upgrades of MSI GT60

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jsprflnkr, Oct 31, 2013.

  1. jsprflnkr

    jsprflnkr Newbie

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    Hi guys :)

    Just bought a four months old MSI GT60 for the price of 950$. Warranty is still valid and so on..
    Since I've found great trust in this forum and the users on it in the past, I thought I might try creating a thread myself.

    MSI GT60:
    Intel i7-3610QM
    2 x 4GB 1600 Mhz
    GTX 675MX
    15,6" Full HD 1920 x 1080

    An OK deal, wouldn't you think?

    My real question is: How much will I be able to upgrade this machine in the future? I'm especially interested in upgrading the GPU so that I can play newer games the next 2 (dare I say 3??) years. Not expecting ultra settings - just an enjoyable experience while playing. I know my CPU is alright and that there isn't a big difference between the one and the newer models out.
    Would my machine be able to handle the GTX 680M or maybe even the GTX 780M?

    I'm sorry for my obvious ignorance on the subject but hope for you guys to enlighten me :)
     
    jsprflnkr, Oct 31, 2013
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  2. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    I would say it is a pretty solid deal. You should be able to install a 680m, although I don't know that 780m is BIOS compatible or if the cooling system is up to the task. But if you go with a 680m I would consider a faster CPU, i7-3740QM just so it doesn't bottleneck the GPU in more intensive games if you plan on playing them (Battlefield being one of the most at the moment). But you might want to ask in the MSI forum here for details since there's plenty of owners here that could give you more accurate advice.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 1, 2013
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  3. jsprflnkr

    jsprflnkr Newbie

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    Thank you for your answer!

    I didn't take stuff like the cooling system or BIOS in consideration when buying the machine. Sincerely hope it will be able to follow through..
    To update both the GPU and CPU is going to be an expensive affair and I should probably have bought a better laptop from the start.

    I'm going to ask further in the MSI forum :)
     
    jsprflnkr, Nov 1, 2013
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