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    Discussion in 'MSI' started by deedeeman, Jun 5, 2014.

  1. deedeeman

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    just got my new MSI laptop!!!!

    seems pretty cool so far..fan is kinda loud tho
     
    deedeeman, Jun 5, 2014
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    I just ordered the GT70 Dominator 895 from amazon and will have it tomorrow!!!
     
    Detroit85, Jun 5, 2014
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    The fan does have to work hard to keep the beast cool when gaming yes. Enjoy the machine :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 5, 2014
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    If you game with headphones on (which I personally recommend) than fan noise stops becoming an issue. Enjoy your new notebook and welcome aboard :)
     
    felix3650, Jun 6, 2014
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  5. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    Congratulations, enjoy the beast!
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jun 6, 2014
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    Definitely a nice one! Congrats on the purchase, and may it treat you well. :thumbsup:
     
    Prostar Computer, Jun 6, 2014
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    I just tracked mine and it's waiting for me to pick it up at the ups facility! Unfortunately I'm farming today so it will have to wait a few hours :(

    Sent from my Galaxy S5 using my neighbors internet
     
    Detroit85, Jun 6, 2014
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    Good choice, congrats and enjoy it ;)
     
    CyborgR170, Jun 6, 2014
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  9. deedeeman

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    i have a question:
    the cpu is rated as 2.8-3.8 ghz..does it automatically clock to 3.8 or do i have to do it manually?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 6, 2014
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    The CPU boost is completely automatic, you do not need to do anything.
     
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    3.8ghz for single core, 3.7ghz for dual and 3.6ghz for quad core, remember this when running a multi threaded application and never seeing speeds above 3.6ghz.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 7, 2014
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  12. deedeeman

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    a question:
    I bought two sticks of DDR3 ram (4gb each) and i want to install them..however when i removed the cover, the ram slots were blocked by one of the cooling copper pipes (cooler boost 2 bridge thingy im guessing)...i was wondering if i can install the ram without removing the pipes..or will i need to completely remove em??? is there a tutorial video or something?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 7, 2014
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    You will have to remove the GPU heatsink and two of the 3 screws on the CPU heatsink.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 7, 2014
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  14. deedeeman

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    which one is the GPU and which one is the CPU?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 7, 2014
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    Well as I said the CPU heatsink is the one with 3 screws.
     
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    after removing the heatsink will i need to reapply the thermal paste?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 7, 2014
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    You don't need to completely remove the heat-sink. Just loosen the screws and lift up enough to get the memory installed, then push it back into place and tightened down as indicated. Shouldn't need to reapply paste on a brand new system, unless you're upgrading thermal paste or something. Although I know some do as a matter of personal preference.
     
    omegafiler, Jun 7, 2014
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  18. be77solo

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    I view it as once you move it you break the "seal".... clean it and repaste at that point :)
     
    be77solo, Jun 7, 2014
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    Yes moving the heatsink breaks the paste job so the cpu heatsink can be left but the gpu will need fresh paste.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 8, 2014
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  20. deedeeman

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    a question:?
    the ram i have installed in the computer right now is 1.35V the ram i want to upgrade is 1.5 v ..is that going to make it incompatible ?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 10, 2014
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    Haswell uses low voltage RAM so you will want to return the 1.5v and get 1.35v.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jun 10, 2014
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    would the higher voltage ram damage te computer?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 11, 2014
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    No, the computer wont supply 1.5V, so it has a chance of being unstable.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 11, 2014
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    so if i upgrade the RAM, the warranty is void?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 11, 2014
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    It is not void unless something is physically damaged internally.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jun 12, 2014
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    Yeah though you would need a specific reason to add more.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 12, 2014
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    what kind of reason?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 12, 2014
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    You tell me, what program do you run that needs more than 12 gigs?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 12, 2014
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    i do a lot of multi tasking with photoshop and sony vegas both running at the same time and depending on how many layers i have open. the ram gets eaten up pretty fast
     
    deedeeman, Jun 12, 2014
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    I do a lot of photography and videography
     
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    Have you checked if you really use up that much with task manager?
    If you are, then considering the cost of RAM has gone done so much, why not.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jun 13, 2014
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