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    ***The Official MSI GT80S Titan (w/desktop 980 GPU's) Owner's Lounge***

    Discussion in 'MSI Reviews & Owners' Lounges' started by -=$tR|k3r=-, Dec 15, 2015.

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    Seeing this thread makes me hate wait until I can afford ;_;
     
    Shekelstein, Dec 21, 2015
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    Good things come to those who wait :)
     
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    I'm somewhat pressured in getting this before I move to a place which charges 25% VAT and have absent to unreliable income.
     
    Shekelstein, Dec 21, 2015
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    Fine.... I killed it :(

    Back to normal I guess lol! :eek:
     
    Frankzro, Dec 21, 2015
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    Final Requests:

    GPU overclocking limit/tests

    GPU Clock/Memory throttling measures during benchmarks (preferably 3DM11 or FireStrike) w/ RivaTuner statistics or eVGA PX (I'd avoid this app though)

    :D

    A 135 core OC should put the cores ever so slighly behind a desktop 980, to the point where scores result within a margin of error.
     
    Zero989, Dec 21, 2015
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    Something interesting i learned today with this laptop (though it may be common knowledge among some here).

    I was using my laptop in the kitchen and when the battery got down to about 20% i plugged it into the charger. I ran firestrike to see if the battery being low would affect performance even though it was plugged into the charger. My firestrike score was 14,500. I tried again at 50% and 75% battery and it was the same. Finally, when the battery was around 85ish percent i scored a 16,000 again.

    Side not: New nvidia driver came out today and bumped my firestrike score up to 16,346
    Post #339 is my new 3dmark and 3dmark11 scores running in high performance mode and msi setting on sport.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/msi-gt80-3dmark-scores-test-and-tune.773245/page-34
     
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    Is there no more option to use the iGPU?
     
    Katiecat, Dec 21, 2015
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  8. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    No, dedicated GPU's only.

    :)

    Nice FireStrike score Amudar! Today's NV 361.43 update gave me a nice little bump..... stock settings ('Balanced' performance plan, 'Sport' mode), an increase of 215 points:

    [​IMG]
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Dec 21, 2015
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    It's dedicated GPU only, and IGD is disabled.
    There's no way to enable the IGD since it's not connected.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Dec 21, 2015
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    How's the battery life Striker?
     
    GenTechPC, Dec 22, 2015
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    Oh GAWD! LOL! You are soooo bad Ken! Are you trying to stir a hornets nest?

    :D :D :D
     
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    Did you guys check the power consumption on this beast? Does it also sustain GPU core clocks under load? Some GPU-Z screenshots (sensors tab) would be nice.
     
    Red Line, Dec 22, 2015
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    Indeed. GPU-Z of both cards with core clock set to MAX.

    This takes seconds as the benchmark need only run for 20 seconds.
     
    Zero989, Dec 22, 2015
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    Yes please, I third this. I would like to see a video of a benchmark or game with the on screen display of all clocks of CPUs and GPUs with temps as well. I'm sure other potential buyers would like to know that this laptop can maintain its max clocks all day with no throttling from thermals or power limiting. Also can the 6920HQ maintain the unlocked turbo bins when loaded fully? Again a video of a game/benchmark with OSD would prove this one way or another.
     
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    No. HQ processors can never hold their turbo clocks indefinitely. 3.6Ghz to very rare occasions of 3.7Ghz seem to be the max. 47W is the limit.

    The 3DMark scores you see by any HQ notebooks are one-trick ponies. If the benchmarks went on longer than 28 seconds, and started recording FPS from thereon, you would see lower scores. Around 1000-1500 lower in physics tests.
     
    Zero989, Dec 22, 2015
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    The 6920HQ is a strong processor, it feels as if its on par or better thank my 2600K overclocked to 4.1ghz

    What I am trying to say is that it feels just as effective if not better.
     
    Frankzro, Dec 22, 2015
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    Even if it doesn't have the same raw power, 6920HQ, well even my old 4720HQ to be honest, offer great performance in general, even in gaming.

    At least 6820HK exists, but other than that, most HQ will perform around the same when fully stressed. Even 4th gen CPUs considered. At least 6th Gen can maintain 3.6ghz or more at max TDP, unlike my 4th gen :)
     
    ryzeki, Dec 23, 2015
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    I do believe we will see power limits, because even 980m stock has it. But even so, it performs better than my best overclock, and I can't game on my overclocks of such level, because my PSU can't take it.

    What voltage does 980 runs at?
     
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  20. lichensoul

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    My system got here yesterday. Today is a test and play day :)
     
    lichensoul, Dec 23, 2015
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    Are you saying we have confirmed that the 6820HK can short limit turbo >28 seconds and above >45W?
     
    Zero989, Dec 23, 2015
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    Congratz lichensoul! Welcome to the Party! Enjoy!

    :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Dec 23, 2015
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    So a little overclock here a small overclock there and bam!!! Thought it was decent score.

    [​IMG]
     
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    There it is. Out of 980m territory!
     
    Zero989, Dec 23, 2015
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    "Small" Overclock... Damn son You jumped up by 1k+ haha
     
    Frankzro, Dec 23, 2015
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    Almost 2K :) But I think I can go a bit further and crack 18k
     
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    I'm maxing out all games right now...

    Not even sure if we should even OC at this point :p. Still good job :).
     
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    Do it for science
     
    Zero989, Dec 23, 2015
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    Ok I am a bit confused. I am looking at filling the last M.2 slot in my system. But after opening the system the connectors do not look like a M.2 sata. It looks like a pci-e connection. Can some please help me with this. @GenTechPC or @Kevin@GenTechPC Thanks
     
    lichensoul, Dec 24, 2015
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    It should be pcie yet backward compatible with 2280 m.2

    Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
     
    GTVEVO, Dec 24, 2015
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    Thank you @GTVEVO it is pcie 3.0 correct? It is not the 3.0 x4.
     
    lichensoul, Dec 24, 2015
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    If that is what it id's it would be the same as slot one and two. Might install the drive and see how it shows up as I am unsure if the chips set has released I go somewhere on its full line of support.

    Express 3.0 would be x 4 I am assuming.

    Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
     
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    That is where I am a bit confused. When I order the machine it said that it was a M.2 sata but as I said the Connection look different. Even the manual said that it was sata. But i know from the connector interface it has to be pcie 3.0 or 3.0 x4. Just trying to figure out the right SSD to buy :)
     
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    Right I understand, since thats an expensive test I would have a vendor try so you can be sure. If it has the same connector I bet it is a 3rd PCIE so hopefully they can confirm. It would be the same on any GT80S though I would assume too, so not just the 980 desktop since they all have the CM-236 chip set.
     
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    That's kind of a bummer, I was hoping to be able to use this on the go too. D: Is it disconnected via some sort of flag in the firmware or is it physical traces that aren't there?

    Also, has anybody tried to see if dual PSUs gives you some more headroom for overclocking, or if it's limited by the EC?
     
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    So, yeah.

    The Sound on this level is not uhmm "What I paid for" per-se...

    The Nahimic Sound settings don't actually do anything after tinkering with sound settings.

    Looks like the RealTek driver is only temporary because it has no options for the sound, and the usual sound boosting effects are not present.

    I'm sure you guys may have noticed it too, although headsets are not an issue with sound. The external/internal speakers are suffering.

    For example, play Fallout 4... You can barely hear the NPCs talking to you. They aren't loud and clear, sounds are more subtle too... Hmmm
     
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    I'm not sure what broke it before, but after doing a fresh restore from BurnRecovery and reinstalling the Nahimic 1.2.9 / Realtek 6.0.1.7629 package from MSI support page for the SLI-263, it's working like it is supposed to - as in it gets real loud and the Nahimic controls are definately all doing something noticeable to the sound.

    Before now it hadn't been doing anything - I could punch the big blue button and disable / enable and there was no difference, and now there is.

    I am running Windows 8.1, latest drivers from MSI support Windows 8.1/Windows 10, all MS patches except those DWS removes, and lots of apps and games.

    Maybe try a restore from the recovery volume too?
     
    hmscott, Dec 24, 2015
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    I reinstalled both Nahemic and the Sound Driver. I'm checking it out now to see if it worked...
     
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    Nope it doesn't do anything. Nahimic doesn't change anything at all. Plus I can't do any restores, I travel too much to do that kinda stuff lol most likely I will travel with it more than all of you guys ! :p
     
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    Next time you are home make yourself a few rescue thumb drives, they are light and easy to pack in to the backpack.

    I keep a BurnRecovery recovery restore USB 64GB with all the latest drivers and base of apps downloaded for reinstall. Takes about 30 minutes to get functional from scratch.

    A Macrium Reflect restore boot drive 16GB USB 3.0, and an external drive with restore volumes. Both the full 500GB restore with all apps / games that will fit in 500GB, and 1 or 2 basic images 30GB-50GB - Windows 8.1 + updates / drivers installed + basic apps / games to get me functional - a step up from a Recovery restore.

    A Windows 8.1 install USB 3.0 64GB thumb drive that I could use to install on any hardware, but I usually use to boot and chkdsk /f from a cmd window. It's also useful if a file gets trashed in the boot sequence, repair install can fix.

    Then there are the Linux / Security thumb drives :)

    Over the years you drop and roll, and learn not to burn. You would be surprised how many Hotels / Motels keep Windows boot DVD's available :)

    It's worth fixing the build / Nahimic - Realtek install, the sound system can be made to rock with that functional.

    Happy Holidays :)
     
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    The third one is SATA based as far as I know. They keying standards are not always followed. If you got PCI-E drives with it I would seriously test before ordering.
     
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    I can only bring my 1TB HD with me, but I have Acronis now, so maybe I can look into it.

    I'm starting to think Nahimic doesn't effect certain games... Like Fallout 4 for example.

    I was playing GrimDawn and the sound was a lot louder, but for music its not very high. Next test is Blu-Ray, @GenTechPC Pacific Rim lol. Gonna try that movie.

    Who knows, I reinstalled all the driver related to Nahimic and Realtek, maybe it worked.
     
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    It's not a derail. FO4 is the most popular game entering 2016.
     
    Zero989, Dec 25, 2015
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    Can this handle ultra modded games such as Skyrim or Fallout 4 with graphical enhancements, 4k textures, and enbs @60 FPS?
     
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    I believe so. The drivers are there.
     
    Zero989, Dec 26, 2015
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    Man... That's a very narrow test to throw at us. Maybe one of us will try it out, but at this point it would be nice if you became an owner lol.

    I know there's not much info on this computer on YouTube, so I can't blame you for being curious. :)

    The short answer.

    This computer rips apart everything I throw at it.

    Just Cause 3 (MAXED OUT)

    FALL OUT 4 (MAXED OUT)

    RAINBOW SIX SIEGE (MAXED OUT)

    I don't think it will have a problem with those high-res textures. It's a very strong computer.
     
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    It feels awesome to be able to run everything maxed out on such machine, it's crazy. When can our phones do this? :D
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Dec 26, 2015
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    Try Battlefield 4 at 200 percent and let me know how that turns out.
     
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