***The Official MSI GT72 Dominator Pro (GTX-980M) Owner?s Lounge***

There is a button to turn the screen off on GT72VR where the GPU switching was on GT72.

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GT72 6QE and GT72 6QD are using both HM170 chipset.

There are not enough PCIe lanes available, so MSI has choosen to (physically) cut off PCIe 2 on the M.2 adapter.
I have one of the first GT72 6QD in Europe, and ironically, my M.2 adapter has two PCIe M.2 ports. GT72S is using CM236 chipset, therefore the M.2 adapter always has the second PCIe port physically.

In order to use PCIe RAID, you have to buy the GT72S. There is no chance of getting PCIe RAID functional on the normal GT72 (exept of SATA RAID).

 

Thank you for pointing it out.
I was hoping that I can do 4x SSD in raid since the laptop itself has "PCI-E Gen.3 SSD (Ready)" sticker on it and the site was saying:

• NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 X4 up to 2200MB/s speed(optional)

But I can still use that PCI-E 1 slot if I remove the sticky tape, right?

 

Overall you can use two SATA 3 and one PCIe (NVMe) SSD, so yes, you can use it.

But don't remove the sticky tape, that's a thermal pad. Your new PCIe SSD would be thankful

 

Oh, so that's a thermal pad)))
Ok, thank you once again for clearing it out

 

Keep in mind that PCIe SSDs are getting noticeably hotter and cost much more money. You will not really feel a boost in performance, except of benchmarks.

But i understand if you want one, because to have one

 

Buying a daughterboard off ebay for the GT72VR wouldn't work. I was studying the mobo of the GT72S and the GT72VR. The daughterboard with the additional ssd ports requires an additional power connector which sadly MSI dropped with the GT72VR

 

Ah, no. Just bought 2x M.2 SSD 128gb each and made a RAID 0 array. The speed that it gives me is more than enough for my needs

 

Wise decision

 

If you remove back cover to access, for example, to RAM, warranty is void?

 

No. MSI reps have said as long as you cause no damage, upgrading components is fine.


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MSI honour warranty if user upgrades memory or hdd.

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Is the GTX 1060 really comparable to the Gtx 980m?
I've heard that it's comparable with the 970m and the 1070 with the 980m.

Anyways, for those who can't decide between the GT72S and the GT72VR. Personal opinion: Go with the GT72S and down the line save up for the Pascal upgrade kit (if it is officially available). The GT72S would be a bang for its buck because if ssd upgradeability and thunderbolt 3(graphics dock capable fornthe future).

 

Comparable, yes. I wouldn't say it's the 980M killer some make it out to be.

Spec comparison: http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/inde...pare=geforce-gtx-1060-vs-geforce-gtx-980m-8gb

 

Any idea if the new Dragon Gaming application will be coming for all of us here who use the GT72?

Would love to use the mobile as a system monitor while gaming, got the app installed already on the phone

 

So you're saying it has Optimus now, or just no use of the iGPU at all?

 

MSI Iberia just confirmed me GT72VR 6RE-096XES Dominator Pro does not have 120hz screen, either G-Sync.

 

No Optimus and dGPU permanently in use.

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Still waiting for upgrade kits MSI ! 1070 here we come !

 

Im using this one and it works fine with my 4th gen GT72 2QE :

http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/nb/DragonCenterv1.2.1608.0401.zip

its complete new now we can control and monitor functions over our smart phones ..sweet

 

I quote myself to say again, MSI doens't know what they build. LOL.

This model, GT72VR 6RE-096XES Dominator Pro, HAS GSYNC, 75hz refresh.

 

Spec varies by region, your system does not represent the ones sold in the US.

 

Yes, but I asked directly to MSI global. The first told me that it has 120hz and Gsync. That's not true, it has 75hz.
I also asked to MSI Spain. They told me it didnt have Gsync and only 60hz.

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Better not to ask them.

 

It was pretty confusing because of 1 character difference between GT72VR & GT73VR.

 

Here is the latest word from MSI on the GT72/GT80 trade-in program:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...for-the-msi-rep-2.795226/page-3#post-10326270

We started a thread for GT72/GT80 owners to discuss the upgrades:

GT72/GT72S and GT80/GT80S Owners GPU Upgrade Discussion
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...0-gt80s-owners-gpu-upgrade-discussion.795236/

 

Submitted my form already.

Will be interesting to see if the "trade in" isn't a rip off.

In all honestly, I'll just sit on this machine for a couple more years, especially if this program costs much more than $1k.

 

I guess it's official then. We can't upgrade our existing GT72 without trading them in. I have to admit I'm a bit surprised considering the fact that my GT72 was just released earlier this year. Its the only reason I bought this specific model.

 

Agreed. I seriously expected it to be upgradeable.. it has the potential as long as MSI focuses on it.

 

@AngryPeanut travelled 1 hour by train, 6 hours by flight and 2 hours by train with the Solo backpack fully packed with my whole gaming setup (Migrated to Holland). Gotta say, did a good job. Just hope it lasts for a long time

 

Well I got a GT72S 29th Anniversary edition a month ago and my decision was based on the upgradeability advertised by MSI!! I'm in the UK and want a 1070/1080 laptop.

 

Same here.

Bought from Scan, they need to sort us out too!


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Same here. Bought from OCUK. I've posted in their forums to see if the MSI reps respond. I've also posted on the MSI UK notebook FB page. I'll email UK support at some point today also. Anyone else in the UK should do the same.


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I have sent this to MSI Support:

Hi,

Please can you provide information on when the GPU Upgrade Kit will become available for my notebook?
MSI USA has announced an official trade in program for GT72/GT80 users.

Please see details here:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...ents-and-all-things-msi.795144/#post-10326272

Will MSI UK offer similar solution to UK MSI GT72/GT72S/GT80 owners?
I have purchased MSI GT72S 29th Anniversary edition based on upgradeability claim.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards

Wondering what they reply will be...

 

I will be more direct, asking 'what' they are going to do for UK based GT series notebook owners.

Here's a link to a UK MSI rep stating it will be possible to upgrade the GTX9** cards in MSI notebooks: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=278934

 

I hate to double post.... My email to [email protected]:

 

I have asked MSI iberia myself and they said 60hz, no gsync. My brother called them and they said 120hz gsync. My bet would be that they really dont know what they have.

Have you bought it yourself?

 

Great I'm glad to hear!!! Yeah I've been loading it up with more and more stuff each day and it seems to be handling it just fine!!

 

So am I getting this right, MSI UK support are not aware of the GTX10** series for notebooks?

 

I think what they're saying it's they either don't have a plan yet or they can't talk about it. I doubt its going to be USA only forever.

 

Yes, I bought it at pccomponentes.com
Now its at 1799€.

 

It sums up that MSI call center agent doesn't know what they are talking about, and that MSI maliciously advertised upgrade for GT72 9xxM models (4th and 5th gen I7) whereas they didn't have a clue at that time whether or not we would be able to upgrade the MXM module to 10xxM... Pure commercial advertising with absolutely no guarantee. They will just tell that it's Nvidia manufacturing decision that prevent upgrade and they will screw us !

 

This is all great stuff guys, but the MSI Rep's might not be reading your posts here, please also make these great posts in this thread where we know MSI is reading them, so you and other owners can share experiences.:

GT72/GT72S and GT80/GT80S Owners GPU Upgrade Discussion
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...-gpu-upgrade-discussion.795236/#post-10327763

And, also post 1 question here for the MSI Rep's, read the #2 post there before posting:

[Official] Questions for the MSI Rep! #2
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/official-questions-for-the-msi-rep-2.795226/

 

Just installed it and it's great.Thanks a lot!
However, the mobile phone connection doesnt seem to work for me :/ and also i cannot control my fans through this app.
Any tips for this?

Also, does anyone know how to reconfigure the P1 button "Fn F4"? After installing the new Dragon gaming center, pressing this button does nothing. Im so used to pressing P1 to have a quick look at temps

 

If enabling the connection is not enough through the DC Mobile Center,try to enter IP in your mobile app then press connect through DC Im using Android for that . I did play with the fans from the fan advanced menu and it works , dont know why you have this issue .

 

On android, entering the IP didnt help. Clicked cooler boost for the fan and it doesnt ramp up the speed :/
I'll probs wait for an update. Using a GT72 6QD

 

it works fine for me on my GT72 2QE

 

BTW the 75hz gsync display of the GT72VR looks really good.

Of course more hz would be welcome.

 

So my uncle bought my GT72S last July 2016 at USA but had it imported to the Philippines since electronics are really expensive here.

It came with a bag, pillow, and mini bricks lucky dragon. The bag is the issue though, it is not the MSI Hermes bag but it is MSI GT Gaming Backpack. I think the bag model is fairly new but the shoulder straps has a flaw.

They are ripping out pretty easily and I haven't even over loaded this thing. Also, when you look at the strap, they seem very small and the shoulder and really looks like it won't hold up. I wish they just gave me the MSI Hermes bag, that seems more capable of carrying this big laptop.


Is there anything I can do regarding this issue? Maybe have them replace / fix it? Does the warranty cover the bag or just the laptop?

MSI GT Gaming Backpack (Straps look really small and I'm not sure if its double threaded)



MSI Hermes Backpack (seems really stronger overall, not to mention better looking)





On the side note, curious also regarding the trade in program. Am I eligible still to apply to for it? Are there any guidelines for my case? (Bought in USA but I am not in USA) Really is a bummer, I was hooked with the MXM upgradable marketing since with that I have time. Now it seems like time really is not on our side with this trade in program.

Thanks for any advice

 

Probably works with the 2Qx models but not 6Qx
Weird.

 

The bags they normally give arent really the best. it's more foa freebie so i doubt they would cover the damage for wear & tear. When i was looking for a backpack i was considering an MSI backpack but read a lot that they're not worth the price. The Alienware bags are really good or the one I have. Solo ACV700