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[GenTechPC]

I should be expecting my GT780 in about a week. This is my first real desktop replacement. I had a laptop previously but it was refurbished and used only for college. I currently am on a gaming computer but it's getting old and it was purchased when I was about 17 with much less concern to computer health.

That brings me to my question - when my computer first arrives, what should I do? I'm planning on charging it to full right away then using it until the battery is dead just to make sure the battery gets a healthy 'birth'. After that I plan on just removing any bloatware that might be on it. I'm having GenTech burn my recovery DVD's so that's not a problem. Right off the bat, should I be downloading any drivers or the like or is there anything else people suggest to do when the laptop first arrives?

Whatever you do don't uninstall MSI S-Bar software, it's for the function keys.

1: I would download the nVidia 275.33 driver and run setup which doesn't recognize GTX560M card:

NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL

2: Download the mod inf from laptopvideo2go

v275.33 Windows 7/Vista 64bit | NVIDIA Mobile OEM - LaptopVideo2Go Forums

3: copy paste to C:\NVIDIA\DisplayDriver\275.33\Vista 64bit\International\Display.Driver folder and run setup.exe

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Stock driver 268.12 with 2920XM CPU:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/atta...11-2920-oc.jpg

275.33 driver with 2920XMCPU:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/atta...-275-33-oc.jpg

[electrosoft]

Like Gatta said, I'm looking for a clear upgrade over my 5870m, not a sidegrade. If they havea refresh with a beefier GPU (or if someone can confirm a DIY for, say, a 6970m) I'll be over this machine.

For me, it's not just the GPU, but the keyboard, sound system, FHD 17.3" matte screen, better look/build and Sandy bridge architecture.

With that being said, with such easy access to the internals, it will be interesting to see if a 6970M or similar GPU will play nice with it.

[Homer S]

I fired off my order last night and got a confirmation call. I'll hopefully be seeing it next Thursday!

[Stock + IC Diamond, 4xBluRay and no RAID] I will self-install a Momentus XT Hybrid 500GB since I would like to use the stock 500GB in either another lappy or as an external for backup.

Homer

[blacklight186]

With that being said, with such easy access to the internals, it will be interesting to see if a 6970M or similar GPU will play nice with it.

The 150W PSU is not sufficient.. Need at least 180W, seeing the other 6970M laptops...

However, a GTX 570M or 580M may fit...

[Lucaa4229]

Whatever you do don't uninstall MSI S-Bar software, it's for the function keys.

1: I would download the nVidia 275.33 driver and run setup which doesn't recognize GTX560M card:

NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.33 WHQL

2: Download the mod inf from laptopvideo2go

v275.33 Windows 7/Vista 64bit | NVIDIA Mobile OEM - LaptopVideo2Go Forums

3: copy paste to C:\NVIDIA\DisplayDriver\275.33\Vista 64bit\International\Display.Driver folder and run setup.exe

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Stock driver 268.12 with 2920XM CPU:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/atta...11-2920-oc.jpg

275.33 driver with 2920XMCPU:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/atta...-275-33-oc.jpg

Wow, so doing that driver install does really give a nice little boost in performance, huh? This isn't an official driver for the 560m though, right?

[GenTechPC]

Wow, so doing that driver install does really give a nice little boost in performance, huh? This isn't an official driver for the 560m though, right?

It's the official driver from nVidia but not for MSI. therefore, mod inf is needed.

The performance boost only noticeable on overclock.

[desktopsheavyonlap]

Despite the current driver issue with the 560m, I'm so glad msi (and asus) decided not to fool around with Optimus on their 560m.

I was touring around nvidia's forum and it appears gamers are getting huge headaches from intel HD graphics kicking in when gaming, lol.

Even "power management" had tendency to downclock randomly when gaming. Sadly, my fix for that is hooking up 2 external monitors on my current laptop.

Anyway, I would never want to see 560m shut down for intel HD while playing something like Crysis 2...

[Edit: erm... looks like my funding just cleared... how soon would you ship (stock model) if ordered today...?]

[Cloudfire]

Thank you, it's really quite lovely. OH and btw, for those worried about the keyboard flex, it is entirely non existent under normal use and I must say this is without a doubt the best keyboard I've ever typed on. Even feels nicer than my Logitech G15 I used to use with my asus G71. Also, I can press about 9 keys at once and they all respond, which is GREAT. I remember a few of my desired keystroke combinations didn't function properly on my old Asus. MSI<3

Awesome

Could you explain why the keyboard is great btw? And most important of all, could you tell me how the fan acts when you just surf the internet or watch a movie etc. Light stuff. Does it shut down for a long period of time? Does it ramp up every 1 minute etc. Is it loud? Some resellers have responded to this question before from me, but I rather have an owner who are not looking to sell the laptop tell it
(no offence resellers)

[blacklight186]

Awesome

Could you explain why the keyboard is great btw? And most important of all, could you tell me how the fan acts when you just surf the internet or watch a movie etc. Light stuff. Does it shut down for a long period of time? Does it ramp up every 1 minute etc. Is it loud? Some resellers have responded to this question before from me, but I rather have an owner who are not looking to sell the laptop tell it
(no offence resellers)

Also let us know your first impressions of it's use and gaming performance

[moho]

I'd like to hear/see a bit more about viewing angles, if possible.

The video wasn't the best in this regard, and from what I did see, the screen looked quite a bit inferior compared to some videos I watched of the Clevo P150HM and P151HM

Any thoughts on this yet?