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    GT780R and GT683R already available in GentechPC, Finally!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by ryzeki, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. GenTechPC

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    MSI using GTX560M 192bit, I do know there is one company using GTX560M 128bit but I can't tell you who they are.
     
    GenTechPC, May 30, 2011
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    Ken,
    Watched your video. Nice as always. I have noticed that GT683 has 150W PSU in your unboxing video. Can you confirm that?
     
    Tim4, May 30, 2011
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    Ken many many thanks for your detailed videos! :)

    While gaming, is the fan noise the same as with the high speed fan activated?
     
    blacklight186, May 30, 2011
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    Ken: You should speak yourself in your videos like you did before ;)
     
    Cloudfire, May 30, 2011
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    wow thx for the news..i was about to buy an AW m14x...now im thinking about the msi 683...i just have to wait for the reviews since i have not heard about quality of Msi laptops
     
    huxter, May 30, 2011
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    Tim, Yes it's 150W PSU same size same shape as Asus use.


    When gaming it's still quiet unless you hit the Turbo Fan button.


    Sure next time. :p


    Start shipping this Tuesday so I am sure user review will be out very soon. :)
     
    GenTechPC, May 31, 2011
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    Ken,
    Will they be sold separately? I think many i7 GT660, GX660, GT680 users will be glad to have 150W instead of 120W. I would gladly purchase one from you.
     
    Tim4, May 31, 2011
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    No Optimus? I thought Optimus was software enabled? Is MSI purposely shutting them off? If it's more than software / driver, then what about the barebone? Do we have a choice in enabling this?
     
    asong, May 31, 2011
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    None of the High-End models have Optimus, only the entry level & lower end vga have Optimus.

    The only current barebone that has optimus is the MS-1754

    For the MSI Branded, the GE620 has Optimus
     
    [email protected], May 31, 2011
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    All of the previous and current GT series use 150W A/C adapters, only the GX660's used the 120W A/C adapters.

    Search Google Products for the MSI 150W A/C adapter part number; 957-163A1P-116

    They are available.
     
    [email protected], May 31, 2011
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    Tim, Yes it can be sold separately.


    No it's not software enabled, it has something to do with mainboard. As far as I know the only Optimus enabled gaming notebooks is from Toshiba.

    I guess most manufacturers doesn't want to enable Opimus for gaming notebook is because when running benchmark the benchmark softwares always try to use Intel HD Graphics, people having same problem with GT540M, therefore, it might be easier for manufacturers not to enable it so they don't have to deal with the issues.


    Also here is the game videos:

    Crysis 2: YouTube - ‪Crysis 2 on MSI GT683R, nVIdia GTX560M‬‏

    Bad Company 2: YouTube - ‪Bad Company 2 on MSI GT683R, nVidia GTX560M medium and advance settings‬‏
     
    GenTechPC, May 31, 2011
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  12. MrSeaBass

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    Thanks Ken, those are great.
     
    MrSeaBass, May 31, 2011
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    No problem. :)
     
    GenTechPC, May 31, 2011
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    Does msi afterburner come preloaded on gt683r?
     
    nicksavop, May 31, 2011
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    It doesn't matter because the most recent version is available here.
     
    MrSeaBass, May 31, 2011
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    Thanks..... I was just wondering if its preinstalled because on my previous notebook I had to edit a file to enable overclocking, not a big deal just want to know if its preinstalled from the manufacture.
     
    nicksavop, May 31, 2011
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    i just have one question on the 683r..how is the heat?? since you have been recording the videos and gaming etc.??
     
    huxter, May 31, 2011
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    Ken, can you please tell what the hardware id is for the screen on the GT683? I wonder if it is the AUO screen again?
     
    Keith, May 31, 2011
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    iirc, The GTX 560m is Optimus ready, however, the notebook manufacturer decides if they will enable it or not on the notebook and as far as I know it is max card currently available with an Optimus option is the 540.
     
    MrSeaBass, Jun 1, 2011
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    I tested temperature using HWInfo32 with Furmark GPU max at around 81*C which is very good I think. :)


    The screen is the same, AUO15ED.

    In this video they say Toshiba is the only one offers Optimus:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0wsnIVHh5o
     
    GenTechPC, Jun 1, 2011
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    Toshiba and Alienware offer Optimus.
     
    fantabulicius, Jun 1, 2011
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    Is the basebone 683 going to have the option for the Matt Display ?
     
    dave-p, Jun 1, 2011
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    It will not, it will have the same glossy display.
     
    [email protected], Jun 1, 2011
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    Sager also currently offers Optimus for the GT 555M in both 15.6" and 17" laptop models...

    Thanks Ken for the link... Pity MSI did not include it in the new models... When is the Asus G74 scheduled for release?
     
    blacklight186, Jun 1, 2011
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    Ken Lee, how specifically is the noise levels with 683R if you don`t use the turbo fan mode? How is it on light load and how is it when gaming? Is it comparable with G73? Thanks :)
     
    Cloudfire, Jun 1, 2011
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    if you don't turn on Turbo Fan it's very quiet however, G73 still quieter.
     
    GenTechPC, Jun 1, 2011
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    The noise is really about the same, but the MSI GT683R runs about 10 degrees Celsius cooler than the ASUS G73SW-A1 and ASUS G53SW-A1, at both the GPU and the palmrest and keyboard area.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 1, 2011
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    Thanks Donald and Ken. I just don`t understand how a laptop with only 1 fan manage to cool better than G73 which have 2 fans. And since it does, why doesn`t it have to spin up much faster to cool off the entire system and therefor create noise?

    How is the fan going btw? Does it spin up for 20 seconds, then spin down for a minute, then spin up for 20 seconds etc? Or does the fan spin on a steady pace without ramping up and down too much?

    Thanks again :)
     
    Cloudfire, Jun 1, 2011
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    It only ramps with temperature change. It is whisper quiet until about 72~73 Celsius when it kicks up a bit, then again at about 82. We haven't seen it go much past about 85 when running Furmark. ASUS would be in the low to mid 90's at the same point.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 1, 2011
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    impressive...i guess im going with this laptop then. i want to say thanx to everyone that gives answers to all the questions!! lol
     
    huxter, Jun 1, 2011
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    I see the question for Optimus technology. I've read somewhere (please correct me if I'm wrong) that since the technology is hardware related it is not possible to upgrade / downgrade the video card once the technology is implemented. If it is so, it is understandable why notebook manufactures are not using this technology in their gaming machines.
    In my opinion it will be very stupid if they use it, although it is good technology, but in this case ... please.
     
    Genna, Jun 2, 2011
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    It has only one fan but has dual exhaust blowing at two directions, I guess the design worked. :)
     
    GenTechPC, Jun 2, 2011
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    Also, the fan is pretty beefy. I forgot the exact wattage and dimensions. Man, I'm excited about these new machines, even though I'm happy with my GX660R, and the 560m would be pretty much a sidegrade, not an upgrade, to the 5870.

    But it's so pretty.

    Aaaand with this post, I've run out of chocolate covered almonds. Sad face.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Jun 2, 2011
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    Yes I really like the design. Would be great if someone could find the dimension of the fan on the G683R and for the fans in the G73/M17x etc...Just to compare :)
     
    Cloudfire, Jun 2, 2011
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    Hi Ken,

    Can you do me a quick favor and check to see if the USB port will charge an iPad? This is very important to me...
     
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    Is there any updates on the ETA of the GT780R?
     
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    We expect to begin shipping the MSI GT780R next week.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 2, 2011
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    That´s great news. Thanks Donald.
     
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    I wonder if the backlighted Steelseries keyboard that is present in the GT780 will become available seperately too, because it would be awesome to put that one in a GX660/680/683!
     
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    I would but I don't have iPad. :p


    The Steelseries laptop will only come with the 780.
     
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    It will charge the Ipads, most of the new models have I-Charger Technology built in. This increases the power to the usb ports when an Ipad or other multimedia device is detected.
     
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    Will there be a PowerPro version of this laptop, like there is with the GT680R?

    If so, will it have all the same options, including the SteelSeries keyboard and no OS? When will it be available?

    Thanks again for your time and communication.
     
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    Aso wanted to confirm if the 683 including the upcomming barebone version has a backlit keyboard.

    And when will orderes be taken for the barebone version

    Thanks Guys.

    Cheers
     
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    No backlit keyboard on the GT683R or the barebone version. The barebone version should be end of June.

    Only the GT/GX780's have a backlit keyboard.
     
    [email protected], Jun 2, 2011
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    Hi, I have been looking at the msi gt683r and the specs on it looks amazing especially considering the price but I was wondering if anyone could tell me a bit about msi as a company and how helpful their customer support is/ that kind of stuff because I have heard relatively little about this brand...
     
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    Founded in 1986 they are a huge global company with excellent support and warranty service. For the full story go to MSI Global - MSI Profile
     
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