MSI GX720

SupaGu · 18th November 2008, 3:51 PM

I'm looking at getting this laptop:

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...d_no=1521#menu

from here:
http://www.digitan.com.au/product.ph...at=1481&page=3

Description for the lazy:
MSI GX720-P86324P, Intel PM45, P8600 2.4G, 1066 FSB, 320GB (5400 RPM, SATA), 4GB DDR2, NV Gfo9600 512MB DDR3,MXMII, 17" WSXGA+, 2 MP Cam, 8X DVD+/- RAM,TV Tuner, Bluetooth, 6 Cell battery, Gaming Mouse + Bag, Vista Home Premium.

I've noticed a number of sites have conflicting information with screen sizes/resolutions, so should i assume they have made mistakes and just take what the MSI website says about the laptop?

Any one have this laptop and can comment on it? Perhaps any one with an MSI laptop can tell me thier experience.

I've purchased some MSI stuff a number of years ago and it wasnt so great hence me asking.

Unless some one knows of a better laptop for around the same price or cheaper :P
Primary use is gaming.

Ta.

jamesl33t · 18th November 2008, 3:57 PM

Take a look at the HP DV5. Can get one with pretty much the same specs, bit cheaper.

SupaGu · 18th November 2008, 4:01 PM

i should mention i'd rather a 17" than a 15" looks like the dv5 has no 17" variations on static ice

jamesl33t · 18th November 2008, 4:07 PM

The DV7 is the 17" model.

SupaGu · 18th November 2008, 4:14 PM

oh the dv7 costs more and has lower resolution which rules that out :-/

Draco · 19th November 2008, 12:38 AM

Glad I noticed this thread. I've been pawing through notebook specs for a while now trying to work out what I want and this one has just been added to my list. So far as I can see though it doesn't beat out the HP dv7-1105tx.

MSI GX720-P86324P, Intel PM45, P8600 2.4G L2 cache 3 MB, 1066 FSB, 320GB (5400 RPM, SATA), 4GB DDR2, NV Gfo9600 512MB DDR3,MXMII, 17" WSXGA+, 2 MP Cam, 8X DVD+/- RAM,TV Tuner, Bluetooth, 6 Cell battery, Gaming Mouse + Bag, Vista Home Premium.

HP dv7-1105tx, T9400 2.53 GHz Level 2 cache 6 MB 1066 MHz, 640 GB (2x320MB 5400RPM), 4096 MB DDR2, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB, 17.0" WXGA+, 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support & LightScribe, Bluetooth, 8-cell Lithium-Ion, HP Mobile Remote Control, Vista Home Premium

They can both be had for pretty well the same price but the HP has a quicker CPU, more cache and double the HDD. The only real claim the MSI has is the incredibly high resolution. I'm hard-pressed to choose between them but I think the HP would take it.

Also, I'd go with the MSI website for resolution specs... Most retailers are probably just getting confused between WXGA+, WSXGA+, etc and putting the wrong figures in somewhere.

SupaGu · 19th November 2008, 8:49 AM

resolution is more important than a slightly faster cpu and double the hdd, i'm gonna have an external 1tb drive for storage anyways.

The higher res is more important for me as i can fit more stuff on screen, which is an issue i've had with the GF's laptop

Draco · 19th November 2008, 8:52 PM

Yeah certainly makes sense. I've been looking at the 320Gb vs 640Gb and they're really not worth comparing. 640Gb is just more to lose if someone knicks it or I break the thing

chinkiwinki · 21st November 2008, 1:38 AM

Anyone recommend a good seller for a GX720? They are hard to come by..

brulox · 25th November 2008, 8:54 AM

I came across this thread while actually doing a search on info on where to buy the MSI laptop. Saw it reviewed in PC Powerplay and for the price looks a good deal - especially when I have to leave my PC at home while I go work in Europe for a year - will miss my games so need a decent gaming notebook (plus use it for work of course

)

None of the stores I have used in the past seem to have the MSI even advertised. Austin Computers and an online store Affordable Laptops (both in WA) have them listed - $2149 & $2070, but the only other places I have seen them is on places like ShoppingSquare.com.au for $2040 (Google search!!) - but I have never shopped with places like that. Trust is a bit of an unknown with them.

Hopefully someone else will know a bit.

SupaGu · 25th November 2008, 1:03 PM

I've had trouble finding this laptop but i think im gonna wait for this one which is due around january'ish apparently:

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...35&cat2_no=271
the 725

Draco · 25th November 2008, 4:22 PM

Looks like you can get it from EYO dropshipping: MSI GX720

Just remember this is an older model notebook and pretty much everything coming out from now on seems to be at least 10% more expensive, usually nearer to 20%. If you want something cheap, don't wait.

animate · 2nd December 2008, 3:04 PM

I own a GX720.
pretty sweet laptop, i havent actually ran any benchamrks as i use Bigpond wireless and dont want 2 chew up download limits on programs i will use once or twice.

I can play Red Alert 3 in ultra high detail, and at a decent res. (still testing, only just bought it)

Crysis wars -
Well this game runs freaking awesome for the first 2 levels with all settings set to gamer, and a res of 1024x768. when u get to the ice levels you HAVE to turn the graphics down a little bit and tweak around (just a few shaders and such) still looks awesome and runs fairly smooth.

havent really gotten many other games, as i have mainly been studying electronics.

All in all i would get this laptop.

only thing i dont like is, that the screen refresh rate is locked to 59hz, and some games like Bf2 and Deadspace (mainly EA games from what i have noticed) have a spack attack and decided not to work.
I am planning on trying a dual boot with xp and seeing if refresh rate is changeable...

hope i helped a little.

Harper:ToV · 5th December 2008, 5:13 PM

I got the GX620, (15" version of the GX720) and i love it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesl33t

Take a look at the HP DV5. Can get one with pretty much the same specs, bit cheaper.

The HP DV5 only has a local 1 Year Warranty where the MSI has 2 Year International Warranty. Plus I had to many issues with HP Pavilions (or most of HP retail chain notebooks)

SupaGu · 8th December 2008, 1:26 PM

okay some info on the gt725 ive been holding of waiting for:

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT725-074U...8705891&sr=1-2

its expected around january as well. Looks good!

18th November 2008, 3:51 PM	#1
SupaGu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 351	MSI GX720 I'm looking at getting this laptop: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...d_no=1521#menu from here: http://www.digitan.com.au/product.ph...at=1481&page=3 Description for the lazy: MSI GX720-P86324P, Intel PM45, P8600 2.4G, 1066 FSB, 320GB (5400 RPM, SATA), 4GB DDR2, NV Gfo9600 512MB DDR3,MXMII, 17" WSXGA+, 2 MP Cam, 8X DVD+/- RAM,TV Tuner, Bluetooth, 6 Cell battery, Gaming Mouse + Bag, Vista Home Premium. I've noticed a number of sites have conflicting information with screen sizes/resolutions, so should i assume they have made mistakes and just take what the MSI website says about the laptop? Any one have this laptop and can comment on it? Perhaps any one with an MSI laptop can tell me thier experience. I've purchased some MSI stuff a number of years ago and it wasnt so great hence me asking. Unless some one knows of a better laptop for around the same price or cheaper :P Primary use is gaming. Ta.

19th November 2008, 12:38 AM	#6
Draco Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 380	Glad I noticed this thread. I've been pawing through notebook specs for a while now trying to work out what I want and this one has just been added to my list. So far as I can see though it doesn't beat out the HP dv7-1105tx. MSI GX720-P86324P, Intel PM45, P8600 2.4G L2 cache 3 MB, 1066 FSB, 320GB (5400 RPM, SATA), 4GB DDR2, NV Gfo9600 512MB DDR3,MXMII, 17" WSXGA+, 2 MP Cam, 8X DVD+/- RAM,TV Tuner, Bluetooth, 6 Cell battery, Gaming Mouse + Bag, Vista Home Premium. HP dv7-1105tx, T9400 2.53 GHz Level 2 cache 6 MB 1066 MHz, 640 GB (2x320MB 5400RPM), 4096 MB DDR2, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB, 17.0" WXGA+, 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support & LightScribe, Bluetooth, 8-cell Lithium-Ion, HP Mobile Remote Control, Vista Home Premium They can both be had for pretty well the same price but the HP has a quicker CPU, more cache and double the HDD. The only real claim the MSI has is the incredibly high resolution. I'm hard-pressed to choose between them but I think the HP would take it. Also, I'd go with the MSI website for resolution specs... Most retailers are probably just getting confused between WXGA+, WSXGA+, etc and putting the wrong figures in somewhere. __________________ \| Folding since 26-Mar-04 \| .:PCDB Link:. \| ANTEC CASE OWNERS/MODDERS MEMBER #09 \| Last edited by Draco; 19th November 2008 at 6:50 AM.

19th November 2008, 8:52 PM	#8
Draco Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 380	Yeah certainly makes sense. I've been looking at the 320Gb vs 640Gb and they're really not worth comparing. 640Gb is just more to lose if someone knicks it or I break the thing __________________ \| Folding since 26-Mar-04 \| .:PCDB Link:. \| ANTEC CASE OWNERS/MODDERS MEMBER #09 \|

21st November 2008, 1:38 AM	#9
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25th November 2008, 8:54 AM	#10
brulox New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	I came across this thread while actually doing a search on info on where to buy the MSI laptop. Saw it reviewed in PC Powerplay and for the price looks a good deal - especially when I have to leave my PC at home while I go work in Europe for a year - will miss my games so need a decent gaming notebook (plus use it for work of course) None of the stores I have used in the past seem to have the MSI even advertised. Austin Computers and an online store Affordable Laptops (both in WA) have them listed - $2149 & $2070, but the only other places I have seen them is on places like ShoppingSquare.com.au for $2040 (Google search!!) - but I have never shopped with places like that. Trust is a bit of an unknown with them. Hopefully someone else will know a bit.

18th November 2008, 3:57 PM	#2
jamesl33t Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newcastle. Posts: 400	Take a look at the HP DV5. Can get one with pretty much the same specs, bit cheaper.

18th November 2008, 4:01 PM	#3
SupaGu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 351	i should mention i'd rather a 17" than a 15" looks like the dv5 has no 17" variations on static ice

18th November 2008, 4:07 PM	#4
jamesl33t Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newcastle. Posts: 400	The DV7 is the 17" model.

18th November 2008, 4:14 PM	#5
SupaGu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 351	oh the dv7 costs more and has lower resolution which rules that out :-/

19th November 2008, 8:49 AM	#7
SupaGu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 351	resolution is more important than a slightly faster cpu and double the hdd, i'm gonna have an external 1tb drive for storage anyways. The higher res is more important for me as i can fit more stuff on screen, which is an issue i've had with the GF's laptop

25th November 2008, 1:03 PM	#11
SupaGu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 351	I've had trouble finding this laptop but i think im gonna wait for this one which is due around january'ish apparently: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...35&cat2_no=271 the 725

25th November 2008, 4:22 PM	#12
Draco Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 380	Looks like you can get it from EYO dropshipping: MSI GX720 Just remember this is an older model notebook and pretty much everything coming out from now on seems to be at least 10% more expensive, usually nearer to 20%. If you want something cheap, don't wait. __________________ \| Folding since 26-Mar-04 \| .:PCDB Link:. \| ANTEC CASE OWNERS/MODDERS MEMBER #09 \|

2nd December 2008, 3:04 PM	#13
animate Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 158	I own a GX720. pretty sweet laptop, i havent actually ran any benchamrks as i use Bigpond wireless and dont want 2 chew up download limits on programs i will use once or twice. I can play Red Alert 3 in ultra high detail, and at a decent res. (still testing, only just bought it) Crysis wars - Well this game runs freaking awesome for the first 2 levels with all settings set to gamer, and a res of 1024x768. when u get to the ice levels you HAVE to turn the graphics down a little bit and tweak around (just a few shaders and such) still looks awesome and runs fairly smooth. havent really gotten many other games, as i have mainly been studying electronics. All in all i would get this laptop. only thing i dont like is, that the screen refresh rate is locked to 59hz, and some games like Bf2 and Deadspace (mainly EA games from what i have noticed) have a spack attack and decided not to work. I am planning on trying a dual boot with xp and seeing if refresh rate is changeable... hope i helped a little. __________________ Desktop- e6400 @ 2.4Ghz 1.32v, Corsair 2gb PC6400 @ 802 5-5-5-12; 2.0v, Asus P5B-Deluxe Wi/fi Edition, 7900GS 590/720( OC 635/770), Antec 900, Asus DvD R/Rw 1814BLT, 2x Western Digital 250GB in Raid 0 - Laptop MSI GX720, T8600 2.4Ghz, 4Gb DDR2 , 9600m GT 512Mb ASUS Owners Club \| [Logitech 'G' Owners Club Member #342] OCAU Guitar Players Club

8th December 2008, 1:26 PM	#15
SupaGu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 351	okay some info on the gt725 ive been holding of waiting for: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT725-074U...8705891&sr=1-2 its expected around january as well. Looks good!