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    The Upcoming Force 1656 (MSI-1656)

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by L3vi, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. L3vi

    L3vi Merry Christmas!

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    XotixPC just recently put up a new laptop called the Force 1656. Another new i7 laptop. Similar to the MSI GT628 but with an i7, slightly worse graphics card, etc. Basic rundown....

    Display:
    15.4 in.

    Processor:
    i7 720
    i7 820
    i7 920

    Memory:
    Up to 8GB DDR3

    Graphics Card:
    Nvidia GTS 250M 1GB DDR3

    Multimedia:
    2 speakers, Mic, 2.0 MP Webcam

    Keyboard:
    Full, with Numpad

    Ports:
    1 VGA output Port
    1 HDMI output Port
    1 eSATA/USB Combo Port
    1 IEEE 1394 Firewire
    3 USB 2.0 Ports + 1 eSATA/USB Combo Port
    4 Multi-Purpose Audio Ports - Line in, Mic in, Headphone out, S/PDIF
    1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
    1 RJ-11 Modem
    1 S/PDIF output
    1 Express Card
    2 MiniCard Slot
    1 4-in-1 Card Reader MMC/MS/ MSP/SD

    Wireless:
    5100 or 5300 a/b/g/n

    Battery:
    6 cell
    9 cell

    Weight:
    6.2 lbs.

    Looking pretty sweet, I hope they can keep this one cooler than the GT628 (since it has a weaker graphics card), which didn't get that hot I guess, but it would be nice if it was cooler. Keyboard looks like it has same layout as GT628, which is a bit cramped. But, still looking good.
     
    L3vi, Oct 21, 2009
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Stronger CPU for weaker GPU. More of a downgrade if you're a gamer.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. Howitzer225

    Howitzer225 Death Company Dreadnought

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    Too bad they didn't put GDDR5 in the 250M.
     
    Howitzer225, Oct 21, 2009
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  4. L3vi

    L3vi Merry Christmas!

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    What do you mean by weaker GPU? This is definitely an upgrade from the Force 3551 (MSI GT628).
     
    L3vi, Oct 21, 2009
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  5. Cobra03

    Cobra03 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not really, the GT628 has a GTS 160m with a 256 memory bus compared to the GTS 250m's 128 bus GDDR3, if the GTS 250m was GDDR5 it would be alot better.
     
    Cobra03, Oct 21, 2009
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  6. L3vi

    L3vi Merry Christmas!

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    I guess if it had GDDR5 it would be alot better, but it is still better than the GTS 160m, check out the benchmarks.
     
    L3vi, Oct 21, 2009
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  7. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    what benchmarks are you looking at? The 160m is a lot better.
     
    Darth Bane, Oct 21, 2009
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  8. L3vi

    L3vi Merry Christmas!

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    Woops, I'm sorry guys, I was looking at the wrong numbers, the 160m is better. :p
     
    L3vi, Oct 22, 2009
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  9. catacylsm

    catacylsm Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah the old machine slaughters this when it comes to the GPU, MSI are letting us down :(.
     
    catacylsm, Oct 22, 2009
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  10. ChaoticFury09

    ChaoticFury09 Notebook Geek

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    Looks really good. Wish I could afford it.
     
    ChaoticFury09, Oct 22, 2009
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  11. sgogeta4

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    They'd be approximately equal if GDDR5 was used. I would still give it to the GTS 250M GDDR5 though due to refinements in manufacturing process, hence better OCing.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 23, 2009
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