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    MSI GX700 8600gt t8300, 3gb ram 17" 699.99!!!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Maniatiko, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. Maniatiko

    Maniatiko Notebook Consultant

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    Maniatiko, Nov 19, 2008
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    That 8600GT is sorta crippled with DDR2, but otherwise very nice specs.

    I'm still waiting for word from MSI on whether the GX630 for $800 has DDR2 or DDR3.
     
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  3. Maniatiko

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    it is ddr3 on the gx630
    but that processor doesnt convince me.
     
    Maniatiko, Nov 19, 2008
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    agreed if that 630 was the intel version id be all over that..
     
    zfactor, Nov 19, 2008
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  5. make 7 up yours

    make 7 up yours Notebook Geek

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    The GX630 has DDR3 and getting this MSI GX700 for $699 is really a great deal.
     
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    I was looking at this too, but I have never seen an MSI so I am a bit worried.
    Do they make good machines?
     
    MonsterCC, Nov 19, 2008
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    well im thinking about it a little like this

    i could take the t8300 out, and the wsxga screen and the 3200 gb hd and put them all in my machine then put those parts from my machine in the msi the id still have two machines


    for 699 that could almost be worth it for me

    switch out the 2 gb for my one 1 gb too and have 4 gb
     
    stamar, Nov 19, 2008
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  8. Maniatiko

    Maniatiko Notebook Consultant

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    for $25 extra you can buy a Kingston 1x2gb ram (free shipping) and get 4gb :D (plus 1 extra 1gb ram)



    and for the guy who asked if MSI is a good brand since he has never seen that brand.

    ITS GREAT. It isnt that well known in laptop scene, but it is a very high recognized in the motherboard and other desktop supplies manufacturer.
     
    Maniatiko, Nov 19, 2008
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  9. krr4k

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    they are all sold out now :(
     
    krr4k, Nov 25, 2008
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  10. the_1

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    That's a great deal, but how good is the MSI quality and reliability?
     
    the_1, Nov 26, 2008
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  11. krr4k

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    judging by mobos and graphic cards, i would say msi is good, i've always used msi on mobos and have no complaints so far
     
    krr4k, Nov 26, 2008
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    even tho in newegg this beauties are sold out, i found them again at a page named shopgos... i just want this laptop but i'm worried about "shopgos" quality it seems to be @ €500 for members (on a free suscription) anyways can sum1 tell me if this page can be trusted or where to find a similar laptop for similar price... ty
     
    krr4k, Nov 26, 2008
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  13. 1timedeal

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    Sounds really fishy. Don't trust that source man. If you really want it, search around in Ebay for it, don't forget to use the $200 cashback thingy for your best bang for the buck.
     
    1timedeal, Nov 26, 2008
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