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    MSI GT683DXR w/ GTX 570M NOW available for Pre-Order at GenTech!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by -=$tR|k3r=-, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    GT683DXR-423US Available for Pre-Order at GenTech PC! $1599.00

    15.6" 1920X1080 Full HD
    2nd Generation Intel Core i7-2630QM Quad Core
    nVidia GeForce GTX 570M 1.5GB GDDR5 VRAM
    12GB DDR3 1333MHz PC10666
    1TB (500GB X2) 7200rpm SATA RAID-0
    8X DVDRW Super Multi combo drive
    Built-in 802.11 Wireless
    Built-in Bluetooth
    USB 3.0 x2
    720P HD webcam
    Dynaudio Premium Sound System
    7.7 lbs, 2 hours battery life

    Enjoy!

    :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Jul 28, 2011
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Ouch lack of optimus kicks it's battery life in the nuts with the 570m.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 29, 2011
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  3. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Good stuff, hopefully we can see a 570m option soon in the barebones version, the Force 16F2. That would most likely
    be my next laptop! I want to get a laptop before a trip in early September. :)

    Also, it would be nice if all resellers could let you scale back the components to save money, such as no hard drives and ram if I
    want to provide my own, etc.
     
    Rahul, Jul 29, 2011
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  4. BlackSabs

    BlackSabs Notebook Consultant

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    I am liking the MSI GT780DX-215US from XOTIC. i7-2630QM, GTX 570m, AC5 compound, 8gb ram, 500gb 7200rpm HD.... Less than $1532 shipped!

    Great bang for your buck gaming lappy!
     
    BlackSabs, Jul 29, 2011
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  5. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Nice, hopefully someone can chime in if the 570m will also be soon available in the Force 16F2? Sounds like a no-brainer since its the same chassis as the GT683DXR-423US, but without the bling and savings to boot!
     
    Rahul, Jul 29, 2011
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  6. robm@rkcomputer.net

    [email protected] Company Representative

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    MSI says there is no plan as of yet for the MS-16F2 to have the 570M. The new 17" barebone due late september will have the 570M
     
    [email protected], Jul 29, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    TELL ME MORE

    Are these out in asia?

    Whats the model?
     
    niffcreature, Jul 29, 2011
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  8. robm@rkcomputer.net

    [email protected] Company Representative

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    It is supposed to be based on the GT780 chassis. Don't have any detailed info yet.
     
    [email protected], Jul 29, 2011
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  9. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Well that's disappointing to hear. Hopefully we can get the GTX 570m in the 16F2, with some savings over the GT683 due to a simpler chassis, and I'd buy it for sure!

    Strange its planned for a barebone 17" model but not their current 15" model. :confused:
     
    Rahul, Jul 30, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    It is in their current 16" you mean, that is what this thread is about.

    Its not that surprising if you look at the past 15" and 17" models. The savings also would be due to not have a CPU and other parts.

    With any luck, some system builders will be willing to sell custom ms-16f2 units with the 570m.
     
    niffcreature, Jul 30, 2011
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  11. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    I believe the model # is going to be the 1722, sorry trying to remember from a past conference call from MSI. We should have specs and release info later in August. :)
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Jul 31, 2011
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  12. SMOKE_SKULL

    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    Can you buy the video card separately to upgrade, say a GX680?
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Jul 31, 2011
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  13. midzi

    midzi Notebook Guru

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    Yes, but you need single card (probably 450-500$) + PSU (~100$). Dunno it is the best idea.
     
    midzi, Jul 31, 2011
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  14. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Yea, would probably be a better idea to go with a 6970m if upgrading yourself.
     
    niffcreature, Aug 4, 2011
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