Official MSI GE60 & GE70 Owners' Lounge

[PerpetualBeginner]

Are there any direct gt 650m GDDR5to gtx 660m comparisons?

On notebook check, some games actually run in more fps on the 650m than the 660m, i'm sure these are mistakes. We don't know much about the 660m. If the difference is greater than 7-8%, i might wait for the gtx 660m to appear in the ge60, otherwise i will buy the 650m asap.

I don't have any direct comparisons to cite other than notebookcheck. You're right, the 660M really is too new to get the full picture. Perhaps I should clarify my position here: I'm less concerned with raw power than I am with balancing between performance/price/heat/battery life. For me, the 660M would have to run circles around the 650M to justify a 66% increase in TDP. I don't see that happening, but I'm also not in a hurry. I'll wait and see.

[south_valhalla]

They don't seem normal. I would recommend contacting your reseller. Shouldn't idle in the 70s!
Also, where do you live?

It doesn't idle in the 70's...that temp is while playing BF3 for about 40mins.... Currently living in South Korea.

90 feels a bit high but it seems normal for these chips at a high load.

I would wait a few days/weeks on the drivers since this graphics card is still pretty damn new. If you search for beta drivers you'll see that the 670 and 675 are supported but not the 650 yet. It seems likely they'll add it eventually.

If you say its normal Ill believe you! I was hoping this cooling pad would have more of an effect than it does...The underside of the laptop stays very cool but the air it pumps out is really hot. Its also true what you say about the drivers...I'm just crazy for having the latest drivers!

[south_valhalla]

Hi south_valhalla thanks for the info. I know what you mean about the keyboard, my asus g74 is supposed to have like the best keyboard but I don't think its so great. I think i got spoiled when i had my lenovo x201. Thanks again!

OK, now I'm pretty used to the keyboard and I'm really digging it. Keys are very responsive and give a nice "snap" when used. I had a silicone protective cover on before and that really ruined the experience. Now that I have that off and am getting used to the key placements I'm loving it. The silicone cover also trapped some of the heat...

[autobulb]

It doesn't idle in the 70's...that temp is while playing BF3 for about 40mins.... Currently living in South Korea.



If you say its normal Ill believe you! I was hoping this cooling pad would have more of an effect than it does...The underside of the laptop stays very cool but the air it pumps out is really hot. Its also true what you say about the drivers...I'm just crazy for having the latest drivers!

I completely understand what yer saying. I'm the say way. How far behind are the MSI drivers?

How much has the temp dropped since you removed the silicone cover?

[Linuks]

I've looked quickly the whole thread and I didn't notice any discussion about the battery life.
So here is my question for the testers who already have the GE60 (or GE70) : have you some results about the battery life ?
Thanks in advance

[link1313]

well i went ahead with the purchase , should have it in a couple days.

here is another video (in korean):
Preview MSI GE60 by Notebookspec.com - YouTube

The only thing that worries me is the CPU temperatures. The fact it gets hotter than 90 degrees celsius is a big worry for me. I really am hoping they were using a turboboost overclock at those temperatures. I definitely will have to remove the factory thermal paste and apply IC diamond to lower temperatures. Maybe even do some undervolting. Does anyone know a safe undervolt for the i7-2600 or i7-3600 cpus?

[Meaker]

You can't uv.

[chiznitz]

Today is the first time I'm really getting to sit down and play diablo3. My temps were maxing around 91C....this thing is super hot

[autobulb]

It seems like MSI is advertising some sort of "Cooler Boost" feature. I think it might be a hot key that ramps up the fans? Might be useful during gaming when fan noise isn't so much of a problem.

[chiznitz]

holy crap autobulb i was wondering what that button was. I just pressed it and my fan went nuts, lets see how it does.