Engadget's review yesterday mentioned that the sound heavily relied on software. You will probably get better results after messing with the EQ settings. Last two Ultrabooks I've owned, I was severely disappointed with the sound until I discovered it was bundled with software that wasn't on by default. For both, it was a 300% improvement though YMMV. Please let us know if it gets any better.
Side note: Engadget's review was riddled with oddities. They mentioned that the 3k version won't be out for "several months" according to MSI. I was under the impression it would be out within the month. Also, one of their cons was the trackpad wasn't suitable for gaming whatever that means lol.
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Then again, it would be difficult to find people more knowledge regarding this laptop (or laptops in general) than on this forum, so it's probably not very fair of us since engadget isn't really in the business of reviewing gaming laptops (I think they do a good enough job in most cases for the average user). -
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Hi All,
Just received and unboxed my new GS60, hooked it up to the power and switched it on. I kind-of expected it to boot through to Windows, but instead I'm presented with some Aptio Setup Utility screen. It's got all stuff for setting like system time and boot orders. I set the right time but didn't want to mess with things I don't understand. Thing is, when I try to save & exit (or discard changes & exit) the machine reboots straight to the same Aptio screen.
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I'm in the UK and got it from Scan.co.uk. The box was still in its cellophane so looks like I'm the first to see it since it left MSI. There is a disk that comes with the machine which has folders for Windows 8.1 on it. Not sure if I should be trying to boot through an external DVD first? The users manual seems to suggest all I should need is to switch on and I'm good to go.
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Is this the one you got MSI GS60 2PC 15.6" Gaming Laptop Core i7-4700HQ,128GB SSD+1TB,8GB DDR3,GTX860 2GB GDDR5,WIN 8.1 - GS60 2PC-005UK - Scan.co.uk
It does say it has Windows on it. I'd give them a call and see if you're allowed to open it up (if comfortable doing so) and check to see if the mSATA drive is connected properly. You can also check in the BIOS to see if it does show the mSATA drive in there.
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Agreed about it not seeing the M.2 drive. This model is difficult to get to that drive too, its not on the bottom of the motherboard where you can access by removing the bottom panel. Its on the other side of that. I'd contact them about getting a replacement, they may have some trouble shooting advice for you as well.
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I'm sorry this happened to you, but it does happen there's a low chance but hey some one has to win the lotto
it's just too bad that you got two bad laptops in a row.
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Going out of topic here for a sec, So you think Floyd Mayweather is fooling the public into thinking that Maidana has a chance to win this fight when Maidana was outbox easily by Devon Alexander who is not as slick and not as good a fighter Floyd is? Another cherry pick by Mayweather to convince the public to buy his PPV fight or you think it's a cherry pick gone wrong? -
Back on topic, when buying the GS60 in the UK I could only find it with 8GB RAM. When I get my replacement sorted I'd like to double it up, but does anybody know how this impacts the warranty? There is a sticker over a screw on the base stating its removal invalidates the warranty, but presumably there is some way around this(?). -
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Does anyone know the battery's actual capacity in Wh/mAh?
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Hello everyone!
So my new GS60 GTX860M just came in the mail today and I absolutely love it. The performance is fantastic and the screen and keyboard are to die for (well the font on the keyboard is a little ridiculous but its far from a dealbreaker). The only problem is the fan - its not obnoxiously loud, but its just loud enough to be annoying. My 5 year old Sager NP8662 (RIP) ran quieter than this laptop thanks to its Silent Mode. Has anyone found a solution to the idle noise? The fan definitely does not have to be running at 2800 rpm when the CPU is running at a cool 37C. I really just want to be able to turn it down when the room is silent and I'm trying to use it to study - I'd rather not have to wear headphones all the time.
Unfortunately the place I ordered from has a 300$ restocking policy so I don't really want to have to shell that out for something that would be fixed with a simple firmware update....Seems like someone found a solution to a similar problem on the GT60 but I have a feeling that that currently it won't port over. If anyone has any questions about the laptop itself I'd be glad to answer!
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Is that 3DMark Vantage score correct? Check the CPU score and compare that to the same test you ran in the GS60 Ghost (not the pro) video that Xoticpc released.
MSI GS60 Ghost - Video Review by XOTIC PC - YouTube
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Would adding a copper heatsink help dissipate heat from GPU and CPU by a few C? I just ordered the MSI gs60 w/ 870m and didn't buy this option from a retailer, but I was curious as to all your opinions so I may change my mind still
. It's $59 extra, though, which is a hefty price (though admittedly I don't know the average price for this type of upgrade).
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Think about the Physics. Add a ramsink and it stores heat but where does the heat go? There is no extra airflow.
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I am currently testing the Asus n550jk and because I like the quiet fan on idle - office tasks, I use right now Notebook Fancontrol (asus n550jv config) and have the fan off. Temp on idle kept between 48-52 noiseless.
Is it possible to do the same for MSI GS60 ghost as they have the same procesor (nvidias grafic card is allredy off on idle)? NOTE test it at your own risk
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Sorry, I must have missed your last post! I downloaded and ran Fancontrol on the Asus n550jk configuration, but unfortunately it does not provide for control of the fan. Though if it did, that program would be perfect and exactly what I would be looking for.
I don't have any experience with Intel xtu so I don't feel comfortable going that far without proper guidance.
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Would the heatsink even fit in such a thin chassis?
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The Sound Blaster Cinema control panel helps with the sound quite a bit. Music mode with the bass enhancement off, crystalizer on, and a custom EQ seems to make a large improvement in total speaker output and quality.
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But if you're leaving the existing cooling system intact and just adding another heat sink, it's like adding another resistor in parallel. It can't increase the overall resistance of the circuit, it can only decrease it.
1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 for resistors R1 and R2 in parallel
R1 = resistance of existing cooling system
R2 = resistance of new heatsink
R = resistance of two combined
1/R = (R1+R2) / (R1*R2)
R = R1 * R2 / (R1+R2)
R2 / (R1 + R2) is always less than 1 since you can't have negative resistance, so
R = R1 * (something less than 1)
so R is always less than R1.
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I Think man can find somehow how to stop the fan on MSI becouse Intel I7 4700HQ can idle on 48-55 without the fan (On my Asus N550jk). (I'm not so experienced and I own not one just now, should order it next week). -
MSI had a firmware update for the GS70 2013, so they'll likely release one for the 60 if the idle fan noise is too much.
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I tested more temps with Metro 2033 today. Settings all turned up, I know this one works the GPU.
FRAPS showed 78-82 FPS when I started playing, played for 30-40 minutes, checked the GPU temp. It was high at 94 degrees, went back to the game to see if there was any evidence of throttling, and even at 94 degrees, the game ran at the same 78-82 FPS. The GPU fan turns off within seconds of exiting the game. Seems maybe they designed it to run at these temps? Either way, it isn't throttling or slowing down in any way when its taxed and hot. -
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First of all i am not good in english so , sry for my mistakes
i searched all of the net for a laptop with these details :
15-16 inch display
thin & light
more than 5 hour battery
full hd
run dota2 in high detail
msi gs60 is the only models i could find but 860m is too high for dota 2 and it look likes gs60 has a very bad battry
i know you guys searched things like me (but with better graphic cards) so did you find anything like gs60 but with 860m,850m or 840m and better battry ?
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Battery size was definitely a compromise that MSI had to make to keep things this thin and as lightweight as they did. I'm seeing 3-4 hours with regular use depending on what I'm doing on average, but more than 5 isn't happening without an additional external battery pack. Always give and take in thin and light.
Having said that, I personally do not want to run temps that hot period, so chose the 860m this go around. The only GPU I've ever had fail was the 260m in my old Asus G51, where they were regularly 92C+. Granted, different designs and architectures, but hot is hot. I totally understand the appeal and why the 870m is desirable, I just don't need the little extra power. Heck, I'm dropping down from a 780m to the 860m and haven't had to make any compromises to my play style or noticeable settings. But, I've never been a big user of 4xAA and maxing everything out either.
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I think I'll eventually get the 870m, put a on framerate cap and undervolt it. I just wish they used a Maxwell 860m for this notebook. Would have been perfect.
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I have just bought a GS60 Pro from Newegg. I have to disagree with charger71 about the temperatures. This thing is unusable on the lap especially if you're wearing shorts. I really would not recommend skin contact with this laptop. I think I will return it.
In terms of noise, it's pretty quite when doing web browsing and such. It gets pretty loud when doing either CPU or GPU extensive tasks such as compiling code or playing games.
Do you guys think the temperatures with the 860M is noticably better? It's hard to tell the effects of 84 degrees vs 94 degrees on my legs
If GS60 with the 860M would not work I will wait for the Y50. I really would like a thin profile laptop but it just might not happen this generation.
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Just out of curiosity I ran 3DMark 11 and some games while Afterburner was running in the background. Afterburner reported a max GPU temperature of 84 degrees. However I am sure the number would climb in an extended gaming session. This tells me that I won't be happy with 860m either. I think the main problem is the chassis. It's a good heat conductor unlike plastic. By the way my 3DMark 11 score was P6965.
MSI GS60 Ghost/ Ghost Pro Thread
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