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    MSI GE40 2OC: Props and Cons

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by chaminga, Nov 7, 2013.

  1. chaminga

    chaminga Notebook Guru

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    I'm going to buy MSI GE40 2OC (HDD + ODD model) next week. Is it a good choice ? What are the props and cons ?
     
    chaminga, Nov 7, 2013
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  2. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    There are many reviews already for this laptop on the net.
    GE40 reviews

    Average 4 out of 5 stars so it's pretty good.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 8, 2013
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    sasuke256 Notebook Deity

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    You gotta repaste and tweak cpu voltage to avoid overheat..
     
    sasuke256, Nov 8, 2013
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    chaminga Notebook Guru

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    Ya, I read almost all the reviews available. Most of them say screen is bad. Is it really bad ? Also how it handles the heat ? Model i'm going to buy doesn't have SSD. Will it be a bottleneck ?
     
    chaminga, Nov 8, 2013
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    chaminga Notebook Guru

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    Hmm. That might not be possible. Those shops will stick warranty stickers and will void warranty if it try to remove heat sinks :/
     
    chaminga, Nov 8, 2013
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    chaminga Notebook Guru

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    Are there any better laptop for this price range ? What about P34G ?
     
    chaminga, Nov 8, 2013
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    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    You can get the MSI GE40 with 1080p display, for an extra fee, of course.

    Like all haswell laptops, repaste and undervolt are very recommended to prolong the life of your system.
     
    Jobine, Nov 8, 2013
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    chaminga Notebook Guru

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    The problem is in my country there is no official MSI agent. One reseller got GE40-OC with ODD (no Full HD display) for $1350. Or else i should order online and ship here. But that will cost shipping and tax and also won't able to claim warranty here. I'm confused :/
     
    chaminga, Nov 8, 2013
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    What country are you in, chaminga?
     
    Prostar Computer, Nov 11, 2013
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