Gx740-079us

[MebbWebb]

I was wondering if anyone could help me clarify some questions I have about this computer. I'm really close to buying it however I'm wondering if MSI is a good brand name compared to companies like dell, HP and Asus. (Ive been an Asus owner for the past year but need a better laptop for gaming). I was going to go for the g73jh at Best buy but the Gsod issues are scaring me away.

Is it worth spending more money going through gentech, or xoticpc for the professional IC thermal upgrade, and 6300 Intel wireless card. Then go for a stock model on newegg?

Is the performance good for the price ($1,399.99) $1,299.99 with rebate)?

[superoo3p]

yea MSI is a great brand, you will really enjoy your gx740. The advantages to buying from gentech or xotic is you will get amazing customer service, and they can change the components for you if needed. I definitely recommend you get the IC diamond, unless you know how to apply it yourself... Also, if a 16 inch notebook is okay with you, I would recommend the msi gx660r and it has a lot better cooling than the gx740 as well as usb 3.0, and awesome speakers...

[MebbWebb]

It looks like a great computer but I don't want to compromise on the I5 core. I know there better for gaming due to the higher clock rate. But the I7 seems better for the money I'm spending.

[superoo3p]

It looks like a great computer but I don't want to compromise on the I5 core. I know there better for gaming due to the higher clock rate. But the I7 seems better for the money I'm spending.

Yea the i7 gx660r version will cost you 1600. For the price, the gx740 is an awesome buy. Also there is a 15 inch MSI thats exactly like the gx740, but even less expensive that you can look at also.

[MebbWebb]

Do you know what its called?

[superoo3p]

gx640 =P

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[Ulags]

If i5 is all you need, then go for e7405.. But i recommend you to get the gx660 because of better cooling, usb 3.0, better screen, latest design and the dynaudio speakers

[Voodooi]

I'd avoid the Gx740. I owned one and the screen is awful compared to other laptops on the market, in my opinion. It's granny and the brightness of it is pretty disappointing, even on max setting. Just browsing the web was a big turn-off. If anything, grab the Asus or the MSI GT-series, with an HD screen, b/c if you've been through many laptops like I have, you'll be disappointed.

[MebbWebb]

I'd avoid the Gx740. I owned one and the screen is awful compared to other laptops on the market, in my opinion. It's granny and the brightness of it is pretty disappointing, even on max setting. Just browsing the web was a big turn-off. If anything, grab the Asus or the MSI GT-series, with an HD screen, b/c if you've been through many laptops like I have, you'll be disappointed.

Newegg.com - MSI GX660-053US NoteBook Intel Core i5 450M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 500GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Broadway XT

Would this be a better choice?

[Voodooi]

Newegg.com - MSI GX660-053US NoteBook Intel Core i5 450M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 500GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Broadway XT

Would this be a better choice?

Looks to be the same can of worms.

For a little bit more $, you can either get the MSI GT-Series or the Asus G-Series, and both have better screens than the GX-Series.