The Official 1722/GX720 Lounge

Yeah i should think that would work ok quake, although you may want to calculate the power usage for everything, see if the gx 720 is around the same as GT725.

 

Please let me know if(when) you find one (4850), as I'm in the same situation...

 

check this link for BIOS & Firmware updates for the MS-1722 ID1 and MSI GX720 (ID2) http://cid-cfdb369e3fd129df.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/MS-1722 ID1 ^0 ID2 ^5GX720^6

For more or other please feel free to send a PM and to request for more details.

 

even though i highly doubt anyone finding extra 4850's id sure as hell be interested in one also. As of now the 725 is discontinued and the gt729 is replacing, it, the only difference in the gpu us 512mb vs 1gb which is pretty sweet.

 

Didn't find the 4850, but LaptopKing has the [SIZE=-1] HD 4570 video card with 512mb DDR3. Note that it's listed as a part for the [/SIZE]TOSHIBA Satellite A505 series. And it will set you back $130USD.

 

Others also had the idea of getting someone with a Alienware M17, getting their service tag, and ordering a new part, I think Alienwares go through DELL spares. DELL will rip you off something shocking for their cards though. A couple of months ago they wanted $800AUD for a nVidia GeForce 7900M GTX!!!

 

great thanks guys and girls ... i live in australia ..witch one do i pick ????

http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=downloadfile&dno=7278&type=bios

 

Generally dosen't matter if you're on high speed. Choose the one closest to your physical location if you're on dialup.

 

This might be handy.




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@vulnavia ohhhhh so its more of a download issue i thought it had something to do with what area i was inn thank you

@RePaRaQu is that the 4850 ?


also i have no idea how to calculate the power from my 1722 id2 i got a q9100 ,seagate 7200 rpm ,ram at 800mhz, 5300 wireless card , does any one know or think that i can run a 4850, seems as the gt725 has ruffley the same specs

if any one wants to see s couple of close ups of the 720 heres some when i converted my id2 to gx720 (it shows the 3rd pci slot )


http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp230/Jimmy21/IMGP0309.jpg
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Correct it's the ATI 4850.

 

The 4850 works in the 1722's, I tried it when I had my GT725 on a 1722 and everything functioned properly... No heat issues either.. Just use the heatsink from a GT725 or make one... The 4850 is very hard to find, I even have connections with MSI and couldnt get one.. best of luck if you do find one.. The ones from the Alienware M17 will work in the 1722 also..

 

Lol, you need better connections, someone got a msi 4670 from them.

Have you tried ordering a 4850 from alienware? I believe they only sell to people with alienware systems.

 

Does anyone know product number of that heatsink for gt725?

 

Look at this it's a small list of parts.

The first part number is correct, but it's not the CPU FANSINK but the VGA FANSINK


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Yeah, but those are the same as GX720. I'm looking for one with two heatpipe

 

Well this is from the GT725 BOM list (Part List) so sorry but so far i know and received the info there is no other part/fansink.

 

he wants this one:

 

See in my sig, theres a thread about applying thermal paste. This has pics of my opened up MSI GT725.

 

were abouts?

 

Hi Everyone,

I've got two questions:

Does anyone know where can I get the latest 64bit drivers (Win 7) for my MSI GX720? Because on the official site you can only download the 32bit versions for win 7.

My other question is that I would like to install the 64bit version of Win 7 (if I'm gonna find the drivers for it) on my GX720, but for some strange reason it doesn't really work. It installs just fine, but after the final reboot, when the installer is finished, It always stuck where win 7 logo appears, and keeps on loading forever. A few months earlier, when I tried to install vista 64bit, I had the exact same issue. What am I doing wrong? I should be able to install a 64bit OS on this notebook...

I am using the 32bit version of Win 7 right now. I am planning to upgrade the original HDD to the Seagate Momentus 7200, and I would like to have a 64bit OS on it, so I could use all 4gigs of my RAM.

Any answer (suggestion) would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You in advance! Great Forum!!

Pete

 

Download the 32bit version form the MSI website, in the download folder you will see the 64bit is included. (it's not officially supported by MSI but it will work fine).
For the latest Intel Realtek and NVIDIA go the website and download the correct version for the OS and the language.
What BIOS are you running and what Firmware version.
Is the Windows Version original, if not there is the answer for you.
If it's original make sure to delete the complete partition table and clear the HDD, then select to full empty partition or make one and install Windows.
Do you have any external hardware connected when installation fails for the 64bit windows version.

For BIOS & Firmware version check my private location to get the latest for the MS-1722 ID1 or the MSI GX-720 ID2 version.
http://cid-cfdb369e3fd129df.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/MS-1722%20ID1%20^0%20ID2%20^5GX720^6

 

I would like to know more about the TV tuner card. I found this on eBay,

http://cgi.ebay.com/Avermedia-A312-...emQQptZPCC_Video_TV_Cards?hash=item2303787a41

Also, what antenna fits into that port in the right (that gold hole)?

When i plug both in, will i be able to get channels off the air? how does this thing work?

 

that's the one i got, might even be the same seller. You have to get a cable adapter (to use a tv jack from the wall) or one of those small mobile antenna.

 

can somebody explain why the price of RAM has skyrocketed since summer? I was looking to get 4 gb 800mhz for 50 from newegg, now, even the bad latencys are $100. ?

 

Check out this thread: TV Tuner for the 1651/1722
And this website: http://www.hdtvtunerinfo.com/index.html
Should cover all your questions.

 

Near as I can gather, demand for memory has been doubling for some time now, but production has failed to keep pace. Guess it will be some time before I upgrade mine.

 

hi im haveing trouble with my laptop when i boot up the laptop everything goes well untill it goes into my user the sceens goes black ,the laptop it still on ..(when i install a usb it make the normal sound )..any way this happeneds 50% of the time ..could any one help ?

 

sounds like u could be having driver issues like me since day one iv been getting random driver corruptions iv re-install'd xpsp3 twice checkd the hdd for errors nothing, memory passed all tests i may try a new hdd?

really wanna iron out the possibles cause its an nails platform gx720-id2, i wanna upgrade to the qx9300 *any word on the i7?

 

kk ive flashed to the newest bios and firmware for gx720 .i have kingston pc26400 800mhz i only get 400mhz out of it does any one know whats stoping it ..also how can i make the most performance outta this laptop i got a q9100 .in the bios it says q9100 extrem

 

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum. I found a lot of great info so far.

Anyway, I was excited to hear that I could upgrade the CPU to a Quad-Core and increase the memory past the 4GB limit I read on other sites.

Before i head out buying new parts, I should be able to make all the upgrades listed in the first post on a pre-configure/non-barebones GX720, right?

 

@dimartino21

Because DDR stands for Double Data Rate you must do 2x 400=800 and that's the correct answer.
You might try this tool for more hardware related info and details.
PC Wizard, check this link to get it: http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

 

Hey
I got these with my 1722 barebone and i got no idea what they are does anybody know????

 

These are for the blanc spot/opening on the cover, outside and inside.

 

ok thanks should i use them are they good for anything?

 

Just place them in the blanc spot/openings just to fill it up.

 

hey how do i get the most cpu performance outta this laptop and cpu heres the pic of it currently

 

MS-1722 ID1
BIOS 1.0Z
EC Firmware: 4.30
Q9000
Windows 7 x64bit

 

thank do u know why im only getting 1.6 ghz not 2.26...when its in turbo it go upto 2.3.....
what setting do u have RePaRaQu

 

Yep, the GX720 is MSI's retail edition of the 1722-ID2 chassis, so the upgrades listed will work no problem including the Quad core editions (Q9000, Q9100, QX9300), and memory configurations (Up to 4GB x 2 = 8GB DDR2). The 1722 is a beast. Just make sure to grab the newest BIOS and EC files and have at it.

 

Can somebody provide me number from the screen tag for WUXGA lcd? I would like to buy it from ebay so...

Thanks

 

what u mean screen tag

 

Number of the screen? Model, who is making it, serial number etc... So i can find it from manufacture not from MSI...

 

Hey i recently finished turning my 1722 barebone into a gx720 and i tried to play far cry 2 and it said that i had to update the nvidia drivers but they are the latest drivers i got off the MSI site.

 

What do you mean turned into a GX720, I had a 1722 ID2 that I upgraded the GPU to a 3870, Bought a GX720 gaming keyboard, The silver touch sensor panel. The LCD was already the WUXGA version so didnt need to upgrade that. I even got the silver strip that goes across the palm rest. It looked just like a GX720 and preformed just as good as a GT725.
Not sure about the driver issue as I am a fan of ATI. I know someone in this forum will help you out on this issue.

 

Shock HORROR!!! Man with ATI logo as his display pic claims to be a fan of ATI

 

Hey cobra i made the 1722 barebone into a gx720 i update the bios, got the gx720 palm rest and the touch panel with the silver grill exept for the cpu i put a Q9100 quad core and im looking for a ATI 4850 do you know where i can get one? Oh yeah whos the guy that can help with my driver issue?

 

Nice one Lambofreak

Oh, by the way Tom_0220 I'll try to install Far Cry II on mine, just to see what it wants and post results later today.

 

Ok thanks cobra

 

hey cobra 03 were did u get the bezel for gx720