OMG: MSI is coming with a GTX 980M SLI notebook!!!

HOLY MOTHER BLEEEEEEEPING GOD

MSI IS COMING WITH AN SLI NOTEBOOK WITH GTX 980M SLI
IT SAYS "MS-1812".

18.3" notebook to fight Alienware 18?
17.4" notebook to take on the fight against Clevo and Aorus X7?

So exiting!

Leaked benchmark here:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-4710HQ,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-1812

 

If I wasn't at university and didn't care one iota about size or weight or design (i.e. gaming branded logo), that would definitely be my notebook of choice. 'Beast' doesn't even begin to describe those scores...

 

Wow that trashes my top score:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-4930K,Notebook P570WM

 

I actually hope its a 18" notebook. The bigger display, the better. And bigger chassis got more room for the heat

 

Maybe they are worried 3dmarks new test needs a bit more grunt behind it ^-^

Coming soon: Fire Strike Ultra

 

Would love a 4K display

About time a 4K benchmark showed up. A growing number got 3K displays and DSR is being featured for Maxwell so something like a 4K benchmark is needed for sure

 

Well the benchmark will run on lower res screens and scale it down for display (but internally render at 4k).

 

I hope it's like the Aorus should of been in providing better parts all around and keeping it light as possible but not overheat. They have my money if they can do that. Just recently bought the Aorus B7 backpack if I end up with a light 17".

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You can't keep it super thin an properly cool something like SLI 980M cards.

 

I know but can't I dream. Is that why Aorus didnt offer the higher VRAM version or they're just cheap?

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Vram density is not the problem, it's the extra 60W or so of power needed in a system that's barely coping already.

 

WHA.... ? OMG!..... NAW!..... You gotta be kidding me!..... LOL!

 

Wow! I was so close to order a 9377 980m sli hahah. I have to wait now.. Any info on release date or any leaked images?? Thanks for the announcement btw

 

I hope they opt for a 4k ips display

 

so that we'll have 20 fps in battlefront 3 or witcher 3 ultra

 

Mhm, I cant buy a notebook now that a SLI notebook is about to arrive from MSI. If it have just as good cooling as GT72, I think we have a winner. Rumor has it that the notebook may be called GT82 (18") but I still need to find more concrete information about it

 

New benchmark runs was posted today of this notebook. The benchmark on the first post was from October 6th, these 3 are from October 13th.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-4710HQ,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-1812

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-4710HQ,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-1812

http://www.3dmark.com/fs/2961762

 

Cpu bottleneck

 

This is true, but VRAM density can certainly be a part of the problem; doubling VRAM density drastically increases the power draw which is rather high to begin with for GDDR5. 880M is a prime example of this going horribly wrong, and Gigabyte certainly made the right choice to have 3GB on their 970Ms.

Granted, that chassis wouldn't support 980M even if it were dropped to 2GB, but I felt it needed to be said given how mobile cards usually come with pointlessly high amounts of memory. I'd much rather shave off 10W than have an extra 4GB that has zero real-world benefit. :/

Back on topic, I'm probably going to buy this laptop anyway if it's confirmed and there's an option for a beefier processor. Like bluefox94 I was on the verge of buying a P37xSM but this one certainly made me pause, Clevo may offer the best price/performance but they're hardly known for quality.

 

Please someone provide us info on possible release date. Gaming gods demand it!

Ps. Just talked to Alex at XoticPC, he did not confirm it since there is no official word from MSI however he knows about it so we might know something in near future.

 

I hope it has a 4k panel lol yes I know I am dreaming (-_-)

 

even a 1080p 120hz is fine for me

 

The 880m power consumption was due to core voltages and clocks, not vram density. Most of the power in gddr5 is transmission rather than internal storing of data.

The 980m 8gb will have almost identical power consumption to the 4gb version.

 

LOL! You know as well as I, something is ALWAYS lurking in the shadows, LOL!

JUST BUY SOMETHING, DAMMIT! LOL!

 

Ya I know I know.

But the taste of a MSI notebook with TWO 980Ms is just too tempting. I could be rocking DSR on full speed in every single game or better, playing 4K on that 4K display

I hate things like this and not knowing how long I may have to wait. If I knew it comes out in March next year I would buy something now

 

Still looking for that perfect notebook, eh? How many years has it been? I'm not sure I want another problematic SLI toaster oven, especially given the advances with single GPU's..... but we'll see.

LOL!

 

SLI laptops are pointless and seriously say to you just get a desktop rig.
350$mobo
400$ CPU
100$case
100$psu
60$ CPU cooler
1000$ 2x gtx 980
80$ Leftover stuff
2100$ total no heat or sound issues twice as strong CPU and 1.5x the SLI 980m gpu whilst being easily 1500$ cheaper
Just get single gpu laptops or don't get a gaming laptop.
It's not like you'll be distracting people with your hurricane level cooling sounds.

 

I'm so tired of people saying gaming laptops are pointless
you want to compare the price to performance right?
where's the monitor?
where's the touchpad?
where's the keyboard?
where's the speakers?
Oh right, laptops have battery, that means they have UPS too
Are you sure you can double the cpu performance of a 4940MX with $400?
seriously you can't even double a 4700MQ unless you get extreme editions desktop cpu

 

Hmmmm, that's a high opinion for a notebook you know nothing about, and I wouldn't be surprised is we don't see an exceptional product from MSI. How about we reserve our notions, until we can experience the product.... though actual user opinion, and credible reviews? You may feel SLI notebooks are pointless, noisy, and expensive, but you cannot speak to this upcoming model..... and for some, cost may not be an issue. Suppose I want to buy a desktop, and this notebook? Anyhow, personally I am excited to see MSI's entry into this market, and I am betting they do a fine job of it.

 

2x the CPU(without going xtreme editions, did ya know broad well has arrived oh wait never mind laptops don't have it yet http://ark.intel.com/nl/products/82932/Intel-Core-i7-5820K-Processor-15M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz ) there's this thing desktops do called OCing. It's not that SLI is bad but the laptop just becomes so uncomfortable that it seems pointless to have, unless you have a money tree I'd say go ahead and make it raine.

I know laptop gaming is a real thing nowadays but SLI seems abit ott for now cause the lap part of laptop does not really exist at that point.

Just like laptop coolers, since when does the laptop have to get so hot that you have to get extra cooling systems to prevent it from having a breakdown. That like putting a next next to your desktop cause it's getting to hot.


But to everyone believing this is the way to go, Go ahead and make MSi a prosperous company so they can keep making laptops for me.

Also a monitor, speaker set and mouse and keyboard go into a lot better quality then a laptop once again.



Let's do an estimate if msi made this notebook with a nice processor

Intel i7 4940mx 700
32gb ddr3 1600 400
1920x1080 120
2x gtx 980m 1800
4 SSd raid 0 500
1TB HDD 50
Killer DS Pro 60
Color keyboard free
Better mobo +100
Better cooling paste +30
Msi has to make money too, so does your retailer

Cheeky msi of presumable $5000

Let's ask ourselves if this is acceptable to come home with to your wife.

 

( ) You do know ur bad mouthing laptops on a notebook site right ?

Also some people like the portability of a laptop vs. A desktop sure u can get a small case but what about a mouse keyboard and monitor. Gets kinda tough . Sure an 18 inch is big but still far more easier to pack up then a desktop.

 

Only reason it'd be moving my 18 inch laptop would be a lanparty and I don't mind moving a pc for that, it's like you gonna take that 18 inch Alienware to work/school unless you wanna get robbed, be laughed at.

 

Well I'm talking more of the event of when you have to get on a flight to visit your family, relatives, or work related travel.

Laptops are just globally a lot more flexible nor do you have to carry a monitor and worry about that monitor breaking.

Being robbed is the last thing on my mind , never really thought of that scenario. Usually I don't go around saying this laptop more than $3000 .

 

At those kinda moments I don't think I should be thinking about gaming and otherwise a single gpu gaming notebook should be more then enough no?

 

True a single GPU could suffice but a 17 to 18 inch is not that big of variance so having the best possible power is always an option. So it all comes done to whether you want to save your bank or to have the best mobile power possible.

Also you could carry around a sli laptop for computing purposes like running CAD/FEM/CFD solutions on your GPU for work.

 

Cad runs better on those special quadro cards so justifying a SLI laptop for that to your boss will be fun.

Only reason you can use is you have too much to spend

 

Again, this discussion is about an upcoming SLI model, you know nothing about, and yet you presume the worst. Furthermore, yes SLI notebooks are expensive, a niche market, and those who purchase them know full well what they are buying..... and it's a matter of personal preference and choice. So, other than airing your negative viewpoint, why are you here? After all, you have made it quite clear this notebook is not for you, so why antagonize those who have an interest here? We get it.... SLI is not for you..... but this thread is not your personal space to discourage, or judge other's choices. Some enthusiast actually appreciate, can afford, and enjoy SLI, and for MSI, this is a BIG deal! That said, I really think you are wasting your time here, trying to convince folks otherwise, and your post are beginning to come across as trolling. Why not contribute something worthwhile to the discussion, or move on to a thread you actually have interest in?

 

I agree with Striker. This is a forum FOR people who have and love notebooks. There is no reason to come here and bash notebooks or people's opinions cluelessly. Trust me, most of the members here are enthusiasts who can work pretty well with an sli system and can afford a gaming laptop and a desktop at the same time. We all have our reasons to choose notebooks, some for portability, some have both, and some just for the sake of taste. You are not in the position to criticize them in such manner. If you want to do constructive criticism or a sound argument be my guest, if not, this is not the forum for you

 

I think you left out some parts on your wondersystem:

Ssd and/or hdd
Memory (ram)
Monitor
Keyboard
Speakers
Thermal paste
Operating system (given that when you build your own rig you need it)
Possible extra case fans or replacing the stock fans
So $80 for the "leftover stuff" is a bit short my friend

 

Comparing laptops to desktops is a tired argument, let's get back on topic please!

 

2,800 € for this beast.

intel 4810mq
2 X 980m SLI
16 GB Kingston HyperX
2X 128 Transcend mSATA
Rest .....

Here it is and it is not MSI, but a large Clevo.
Madness!

Conversion from Polish Zloty to Euro!
Laptop XTREEM EX by Clevo P377SM-A dla Gracza

That should cost at MSI as the 4500-5000 Euro.

This notebook here listed in the link has the delivery date 31/10/2014!

 

Well this changes things
Wonder if they can fit a 2 GTX 980M's in the GT72 chassis .
Was not looking for a SLI model but this really has my interest, hopefully we get more news about it soon.
It has to be a whole other model than the GT72, for a 17" laptop it's pretty compact.

 

MSI have removed the entries from the searchable registry at 3DMark. I bet it was after I spoke to an MSI rep about the machine yesterday. We already know it exist. Release it already!

 

Cloudfire always causing trouble ........Thanks!

 

If they are going to go with a soldered CPU, a 4710HQ is *NOT* going to cut it... I don't know what they're thinking.

 

seriously, its going to be one of my first upgrades on my 18

 

Hopefully MSI is smart enough to offer a higher clocked CPU if they use HQ CPU's.
Not that the 4710HQ is bad but if your going to go with a SLI setup might as well go big.

 

Maybe we got a glimpse of a prototype that they are planning to release in q1 2015,

 

Or it could be a glimpse of a decent all in one they want to release. Don't forget this fact cause if you see the insides of those TV's they've got alot space left and can easily jam a SLI setup inside.

 

An interesting thought, and I suppose anything is possible, but 'MS-1812' would seem to indicate it's an 18" system, and to date, MSI hasn't developed an AIO so small. Plus, the top mobile GPU (single 880M) is only equipped in the 27" model. As such, I think we can expect this to be a notebook.