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    MSI GT62 - does it exist?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by WuXeS, Dec 29, 2015.

  1. WuXeS

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    https://thunderbolttechnology.net/product/msi-gt62-gaming-notebook

    This is pretty much the only place I've found mentioning this laptop. The specs look interesting, very much like the Clevo P65X, but with TB3. NotebookCheck posted this, but it might be a typo in the title, as it says GE62 in the actual news piece.

    Thoughts? Knowledge? :)

    EDIT: That image on the Thunderbolt page is named "16L1_open.jpg", which would suggest that this is the new MSI barebone. Which would mean that it's actually closer to the Clevo P75X. Confusion.
     
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    Interesting, thanks!
     
    WuXeS, Dec 29, 2015
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    They use to have a GT60 lineup so i wouldn't be completely surprised if they came out with a GT62. I haven't seen anything on it as of yet and MSI's website doesn't have anything, they typically launch them slightly early on their site before they launch to consumers so something to keep an eye on over the next 6 months :)
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Dec 29, 2015
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    Would be a pretty amazing machine.
    I´m just not convinced, that MSI will be able to provide a cool and silent laptop using only 2 fans (1 for a Desktop socket CPU and 1 for the GPU).
    If you are looking for the best performance for a (probably) low budget, here you go, but a silent machine this will not be.
    However, this could be an amazing alternative for great gaming laptops, if the price is right. Especially, this could be a machine that stays with you courtesy of changeable CPU and GPU!
    Waiting for more info to come up! If MSI does that one right, they might be able to offer clevo upgradability with MSI quality!
     
    Alex555, Dec 29, 2015
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    You can grab it bearbone already from places like ourselves :)

    It uses a 4 pin GT80 style power plug.

    We have called it the PowerPro I 6:5, on our site you can see pics of all the ports and specs.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 29, 2015
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    Wait - are you saying this is an updated version of the GT60?

    Looks like better cooling too. Is the video card upgradeable? And it uses desktop CPUs?
     
    superguy25, Jan 6, 2016
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    Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes.
     
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    DTGPU option?
     
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    What a beast!
     
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    15incher with high end GPU and high end desktop CPU? my interests have been raised considerably.
     
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    I'm guessing no slot for an optical this time? I'm guessing that better cooling was used in its place?

    It looks like an interesting option. I'd like to see a mobile proc version of this. Desktop proc and a full 980? Nuclear reactor on your lap! :D
     
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    Its a beefy cooling system, look at those pictures! Dual fan and much beefier looking heatsink configuration. My interests have been peaked significantly! I loved my GT60 laptops and while I need something mobile, I really love the idea of the replaceable desktop CPU and replaceable MXM design. Hmm.. What to do here.
     
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    I hope Intel changes its mind on soldered only mobile chips.

    I was just poking around on ark.intel.com and where it looks like this could REALLY good is with the i7 6700T. Pretty much it's slightly faster than the mobile version, but runs at 35W instead of 45W in the mobile version. It could be a real sleeper.

    The question is where to buy it. I'm only seeing it in desktops so it may be an OEM only part.
     
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    What sorry?
     
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    Will there be a desktop gpu option?
     
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    Not officially at the moment.
     
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    Very intersting, been waiting for a high end 15'' MSI laptop for a while and this seems pretty compact for what it has inside.
    Would be great to see how it actually handles such high performance hardware temp wise and how loud the fans get trying to cool what so far seems great , desktop CPU, G-sync display, thunderbolt port all are really tempting.
     
    IKAS V, Jan 7, 2016
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    Are you sure that it has Thunderbolt? I see the Type-C port but does that mean it has Thunderbolt? I thought they had to have the license like G-Sync.
     
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    Just desktop CPU, but GPU will still be mobile.

    It has attractive specs.

    Yes, it will have 1x USB 3.1 / DP 1.2 / Thunderbolt 3.0.
    However, nothing is firm until its official release.
     
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    Considering the barebone has it and is out they would have to change the design of the retail model deliberately to reduce its feature set.

    I don't see them doing that.
     
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    Is MSI going to put out a standard, branded product based on these? MSI typically shafts the barebones when it comes to ongoing support - especially when it comes to bios support.
     
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    Can you give me the website? I might soon get one :D
     
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    Everything is possible, but of course once confirmed then we will know and will be more than happy to share those info with you guys. :)
     
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    Any updates on this?
     
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    desktop 980 need aux power cable?
     
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    Not really, unless it's SLI.
     
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    How does that look like inside the GT80?

    I remember the clevo 870 needs an aux 4 pin power cable for the desktop 980, but idk about the msi one.
     
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    This thread is
    MSI GT62 - does it exist?
     
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    Yes, we do have that barebones model. MSI doesn't have a "GT62" like they do a GT72, but the 16L1 is a powerful 15 inch barebones that is available right now.

    The 980 is not available in that, as mentioned in the tech inferno link. But still it has some powerful options you can put in it.
     
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    I love this system, I just wish it was available without a freaking 4k display. Also with Pascal and Polaris chips just around the corner these Maxwell systems are soon to be obsolete so buying now is foolish.
     
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    is this barebone also availble with a german keyboard & AC Adapter for Germany ?
     
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    We only would have a US qwerty keyboard. We don't have any options for other keyboards. It comes with the US AC adapter, but you could get the cable that connects from the power brick to the wall that would work in Germany.
     
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