The Official MSI GT73VR Owners and Discussions Lounge

So how do you remove warranty sticker without breaking it?

 

I couldn't get it off cleanly so I just used some goo gone to clean it so it looked like there was never a sticker there at all.

I've seen posts elsewhere that breaking the seal doesn't void the warranty UNLESS you break something.

Are there any MSI reps on the board that can confirm this?

 

It's been confirmed dozens of times across multiple MSI releases that, at least in the US of A, breaking the sticker doesn't void the warranty. Feel free to contact support yourself to have it confirmed. I did back with my GT70. They just said that if I ever sent it in for service, they'd make sure the issue wasn't caused by me. I later RMA'd my laptop and they were cool.

It's even evident in the trade in program, where they say to return the laptop to the factory configuration before sending it back.

How'd you do it?

 

I didn't see it but no it's not 40 pins, its 30 pins for 120Hz FHD for both GT73VR 6RE & 6RF Model.

Source

 

MSI GT73VR 6RF TITAN PRO - GTX 1080 FULL REVIEW. IS IT FAST & COOL ?

Spoiler: Dec 5th unboxing video - post #1270

MSI GT73VR TITAN PRO GTX 1080, i7 6820hk. UNBOXING. GAME LIKE A GOD !

 

New version of Dragon Center released. 1.2.1611.0901

Get it

 

Does anyone has a factory image that I can download? I did a clean Windows 10 Installation and I forgot to make one.

 

I have it on USB approx 17.4GB......own a private hosting account....can make ISO image and can upload there.....will provide you the link to download....but upload take time...may be a day or two....

 

I can wait. Thank you so much. I already bought a 32GB USB

 

correction, after creating USB image, size is 29.8GB, it created complete image of USB, will create RAR with 250MB Split to volume so will be easy for me to upload and will be easy to download and so if the upload or download gets interrupted no need to start from scratch. will start uploading today, when finished, will let you know and you are welcome.

 

Can I ask for a advise ? I Had the Msi gt83 laptop but I have returned it. Now I am torn betwin Msi GT73VR gtx 1080 and 6700hq or the Asus ROG G701VI 1080 and 6700hq.
which laptop should i buy ??

 

Why you returned GT83VR?

GT73VR GT1080 with 6700HQ, are you sure, I see it on amazon with 6700HQ but just confirming.

only difference I found is that GT73 keyboard has multi color keyboard where G701 keyboard has only red color, rest of the specs are same more or less.

You are asking from GT73VR Owners and I can bet no one here will say to not to buy GT73VR.....

so far no other laptop (in reviews & views & videos) can beat GT73VR Cooler Boast Titan. so if a laptop runs cooler means more performance....

 

Yeah, In Norway I can only find the GT73VR with 6700HQ that have a 120hz sceen. The only one I can find that have the 6820hk is a 4k display... I realy dont whant a 4k display. Return the gt83 because i only had money for the 1080p 60hz screen and no g sync.

is the 6700hq bad ? Or is it still a good laptop.

 

here are in-depth reviews of MSI GT73VR & Asus ROG G701VI

Don't know much about 6700 vs 6820 but there are people here with more experience and knowledge can give you better idea and suggestion.

 

There are some enthusiasts/power users/LGA elitists that will tell you it's bad. It has pros and cons, but is a fairly powerful chip, and the laptop is pretty capable.

 

I just received my GT73VR and I want to create a restore drive right away but when I select "Create a Recovery Drive" I get a message "We can't create a recovery drive on this PC" "Some required files are missing To troubleshoot problems when your PC can't start use your Windows installation disc or media"

Is there a different method I should be using?

 

Run Dragon Center go to Tool & Help tab, click on Burn Recovery, MSI Recovery Image Backup tool will open, If ask to update, run update and after update, create recovery disk, you need around 18GB of drive to create backup recovery disk.

 

Hmm I remember Burn Recovery being on previous MSIs but when I press it it says "Sorry, we cannot find this application, it might be removed from the path."

 

no worries, download new version of DGC and update it and run Burn Recovery

 

I updated Dragon Center and now under Tool & Help there is no longer an option for Burn Recovery. Only User Manual, Help Desk, Product Registration, and Battery Calibration.

 

Does Burn Recovery Exist at C:\Program Files (x86)\BurnRecovery ?

 

No it does not. Looks like it was never installed.

 

Dammit, need to source a 40 pin edp for the 4K upgrade then.

Can check mb connection to display cable?

 

did you buy the laptop with default HD & SSD or did you ask re-seller to upgrade them? if yes may be this will be the reason of no backup & and no backup recovery option at all.

 

I was hoping you will say "yaahooo this 30pins will support both FHD & UHD", where I was planning if yes I will order UHD and later change the FHD to UHD in 70$ max.....

 

I just installed the new version and Burn Recovery is under Tool & Help. Maybe try reinstall?

 

Lol I wish

 

I bought it from a reseller customized. That really sucks if that's how they do things.

I don't think Burn Recovery is party of Dragon Center, Dragon Center just provides shortcuts to a few other applications, even the Support application is separate.

Wondering if this laptop was a mistake... I can see the pixel pitch (space between pixels) and it is starting to drive me nuts, I don't have super sensitive eyes so this surprises me and I mainly use a 23" 1080P monitor at work that is 5 years old without issue. Does anyway else see this (like a screen door effect?)

Also the surface my laptop sits on is fairly elevated and the keyboard of this laptop sits much farther back that the other laptops I own meaning I have to reach forward farther and due the the angle applies strain to my wrists. I know this is a unique problem just something else I am noticing and couldn't tell buying sight unseen.

 

Cortana searchbar, type Disk Management, best match will be "create and format hardisk partitions" click on it, it will open Disk Management tool, see if your windows drive has 2 recovery partitions size 846MB & 900MB and also any other drive has recovery partition of 17.69GB...?

 

I just have a 200MB EFI System Partition and then the Windows Partition

 

Well the response from my support ticket says don't take the sticker off it will void your warranty and to now raise a request to send it in to them. Yea the thing is the slight squeak at low fan rpm isn't enough for me to return it and wait 5+ weeks for my laptop back. MSI need to have a look at how Alienware are doing things regarding technical support. I guess me being a PC builder is making this more frustrating.

 

That's the reason you don't have burn recovery option and DGC didn't install Burn Recovery, I have 300MB EFI system partition, windows partition and 2 recovery partitions and on HD one recovery partition. contact your re-seller is the best option

SideNote: I'm uploading full recovery backup to my hosting account and will be available to download in couple of days but not sure in your case it will work or not.

 

So what exactly did you ask to do? I'm going to fill a ticket for this laptop and ask to put in my own SSD, if they say now I will be removing two eggs off my review with an update about the tech support.

 

I just asked to clean the fans due to an slight odd noise coming from them at low rpm.

 

I just filled out a ticket, I will ask to talk to a supervisor if I have to, the sticker is ridiculous.

 

Let us know how you get on dude. Yea come to think of it I want to add another SSD to it. I'll mention it in my ticket.

 

That was quick!



EDIT: First Imgur attempt.

http://imgur.com/a/lqx7z

 

I'm dealing with UK/Europe support.

 

So I received my replacement gt73vr 1070 just now and it is noticeably runs more quiet....a.k.a no fan pitch.
Although looking at them side by side, there is slight bezel separation on the the replacement. Unfortunate but I can live with it. =/
What matters thought is no pitch!

Some minor differences;
The screen on the first one has a red tinge to it whereas the new one has a blue tinge, different factory calibrations I suppose.
I'll compare with HWinfo later tonight when I have time and post if there are any differences in model numbers. (Which I doubt)

The first one I received had no clear sticker covering the msi logo on the lid whereas the new one does.

The first one I received also came in an extra sealed-box that was shipped from Ma Labs INC. in San Jose CA - i'm assuming one of the MSI distributors for the U.S.

Also the the power supply on the first one has -REV.: 02-, whereas the new one has -REV.: 01-. Same output ratings though.

Hopefully when I put the new one through its paces later today it'll remain without pitch.
Fingers crossed...

 

They are both awesome laptops

You already experienced the MSI build style with the GT83VR, why not try out the G701VI?

Why did you decide to return the GT83VR and not get another one - was there something wrong with your unit or something about the model in general you didn't like? Which GPU config did you have?

 

The GT83VR *only* has 1080p 60hz screen with no gsync available - there are no 18.4" screens available to MSI other than that one - not many 18.4" laptops are made so not much screen selection. Only Asus has developed their own 18.4" 4k 60hz G-sync screen - with a GTX1080 GPU

The Asus G701VI has the 1080p 120hz G-sync 17.3" screen, but Asus also has the Asus G801VI with a 4k 60hz G-sync 18.4" screen!!

Asus G801VI
https://www.asus.com/Notebooks/ROG-G800VI/

The odd thing about the G801VI, it looks like it has the Water Cooling fittings on the back, but comes without the cooling radiator. It's likely a single 1080 GPU doesn't require the water cooling option to run - the water-cooled Asus laptops run on air cooling too. Something worth researching before buying this model

Asus G701VI
https://www.asus.com/Notebooks/ROG-G701VI/

There are forum threads for both here on NBR

Asus ROG G701VI - Air-cooled single GTX 1080 laptop
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...-single-gtx-1080-laptop.796850/#post-10409824

Asus G800 18'.4 monster
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/asus-g800-18-4-monster.795191/

 

Is the G800 even on sale? Didn't see one yet.

 

Asus comes slow to market with their laptops, my G750JH was delivered 8 months later than originally announced.

The G700VI's have just started showing up, owners posting they finally got theirs in the last week, so hopefully the other Asus Unicorn laptops will start showing up too

 

Hey everyone I'm back. I couldn't get an apple. Every time I went to pull the trigger I'd get mad a the 16gb cap on memory. So I went back and forth with building a Clevo but after configuring it the way I would have wanted it was almost five grand. So I decided to give the MSI another shot. This time I purchased through Microsoft and got their signature edition (supposedly less bloat ware). Hopefully this one works great.

 

buy from the many resellers here who don't charge tax and give you small discount, never from microsoft

 

So the 701VI shows up, I saw one at walmart.

800 single and 800 sli next year maybe?

 

I had the same problem with the bezel on mine. I sent it to MSI to get it fixed. A month later it came back fixed on the lower right side (where the problem was) and separating on the left and upper right side. One day I'm going to pull the whole thing off and retape it.

 

I had heard a rumor that some GX800's 1080 SLI would arrive at the end of the year, but it looks like it's getting pretty close to the end of the year now

We can only hope.

Maybe Asus has decided to Kaby Lake it before producing in quantity?

I don't know if you remember, but there were a bunch of GX700's 980 SLI still being sold when the GX800 980 SLI was shown... Asus just keeps making'em, and sloooowly producing them.

Hopefully Asus will get the water-cooled models optimized to the point they are satisfied they can produce them in quantity for sale.

 

@hmscott The gt83 was realy nice. But I cant live with the 60hz screen and no g sync. And the prices in Norway are ****ing crazy. So I returned it. realy like the look of the Asus G701VI. But I am afraid the cooling is not as good or quiet as the msi. The Asus G701VI is much thinner. what do you think ?

 

The GX800 980 isn't a retail version though? Only tech demo.