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Hey fellow tech heroes/heroines! :ph34r: 

I'll be going overseas for work soon and I am thinking about getting a less bulky laptop that I can use for casual gaming! (as the one I am currently using is a 17" Alienware)
Anyway I've been doing tons of research lately and the two top competitors I've drilled it down to are the MSI GS70 & the Aorus X7.

Since i'll be buying in Australia (the land of overpriced).. the GS70 is around $2200 AUD and the Aorus is around $2500.

Both seem very sexy but I think the Aorus looks a bit sexier ;) and that SLI function is awesome! but is it worth the extra 300? 

I've never used either brand before so just looking to get opinions about these two or any other sexy laptops?  :wub: 

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Thanks for the help!

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The MSI one.

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The MSI will have a better battery life, but the Aorus will be more powerful

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Since i'll be buying in Australia (the land of overpriced).. the GS70 is around $2200 AUD and the Aorus is around $2500.

 

 

what were the specs at these prices?

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If you're playing graphic intense games, Aorus x7, it's gpu performance is basically 2x the GS70. If not then GS70 as it's 0.24 kg lighter than the Aorus x7. If you don't mind the extra 0.24 kg the extra gpu performance is always good to have!

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What are the specs on these two laptops? Maybe give us links to specific ones you're looking at?

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thanks for the replies everyone!
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Razer Blade 2014... 

I wish.. they are the epitome of sexy. But soooooo overpriced man.

 

 

what were the specs at these prices?

As I went to copy the specs the $2100 version suddenly got sold out! So this is the $2300 version.. GS70
 

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 processor 4700H (Quad Core 2.4 GHz - 3.4 GHz - 6MB L3 Cache)
Memory
16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600Mhz (16GB Max)
Hard Drive
256GB (2*128GB) SSD + 1TB HDD (5400RPM)
Display
17.3" Widescreen Full HD LED (1920x1080)
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce GTX765M 2GB GDDR5 (HDMI, VGA and miniDisplayPort)


and the Aorus.. 

CPU: Intel 4th Gen. i7-4700HQ 2.4Hz(Turbo 3.4GHz)
OS: Windows 8 64 bit
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600 
HDD: 256GB SSD(128GBx2)+1TB SATA
Graphic: SLI 2 x 2GB GTX 765 Graphics 

 

If you're playing graphic intense games, Aorus x7, it's gpu performance is basically 2x the GS70. If not then GS70 as it's 0.24 kg lighter than the Aorus x7. If you don't mind the extra 0.24 kg the extra gpu performance is always good to have!

Yeah I was thinking about that but since they both boast pretty good graphics cards will it make much of a difference? hmm.. guess ill be buying for the further future if i get the Aorus!

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Ah extra! There is also the GS60 for $2500
 

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Intel® Core™ i7 processor 4700HQ (Quad Core 2.4 GHz - 3.4 GHz - 6MB L3 Cache)
Memory
16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600Mhz (16GB Max)
Hard Drive
2*128GB SSD + 1TB HDD (7200RPM)
Display
15.6" Widescreen Full HD eDP Wideview LED (1920x1080)
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce GTX860M 2GB GDDR5 
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Auorus 100% then, I see no reason to get the gs70

 

These are still 17", they are thinner and lighter than your m17x but why not look at a 14" model or something? Even if they are light and thin they are still LARGE

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Auorus 100% then, I see no reason to get the gs70

 

These are still 17", they are thinner and lighter than your m17x but why not look at a 14" model or something? Even if they are light and thin they are still LARGE

Thanks for the advice! What do you think of the gigabyte brand though? 

14" has no precious num pad! haha

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Thanks for the advice! What do you think of the gigabyte brand though? 

14" has no precious num pad! haha

 

Fuck the numpad (not literally)

 

I think they are good, I have a few friends who have had various gigabyte laptops and they have all been nice.

 

Im actually looking to get the Clevo W230ST 13" which has a 765m in. Since my M18x is my big gaming machine and I have my new desktop too, I like something small for visint friends/work/travel.  I have the older 11.6" version with a 650m, but its a little TOO small and no backlit keyboard (also a terrible screen though not manufacturers of good 11.6" panels)

Maybe check out the pricing and availability? the build of my w110er is really nice (its like a rubberised soft touch plastic). I mean, its no apple/alienware but i paid like £500, and my alienware was like £3000.

 

The GS60 in the UK is £1200, I can get the clevo for £650 with an i5 and 765m and IPS display (I can pick from like 20 CPUs from pentium to i7, and pick my ram and drives too, and even have it ship with no OS)

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Yeah I was thinking about that but since they both boast pretty good graphics cards will it make much of a difference? hmm.. guess ill be buying for the further future if i get the Aorus!

Here's some of the benchmarks of GTX 765M and GTX 765M SLI from notebookcheck

 

(All Ultra)

Battlefield 4

GTX 765M: 19.7

GTX 765M SLI: 40.3

 

F1 2013

GTX 765M: 71

GTX 765M SLI: 96

 

Saints Row IV

GTX 765M: 25

GTX 765M SLI: 48.8

 

Dota 2

GTX 765M: 48

GTX 765M SLI: 102

 

Company of Heroes 2 (Honestly not surprised, COH2 unoptimized as hell)

GTX 765M: 11

GTX 765M SLI: 12.3

 

GRID 2

GTX 765M: 26

GTX 765M SLI: 61

 

Metro: Last Light

GTX 765M: 18

GTX 765M SLI: 34

 

Bioshock Infinite

GTX 765M: 23

GTX 765M SLI: 54

 

SimCity

GTX 765M: 24

GTX 765M SLI: 30.3

 

Tomb Raider

GTX 765M: 32

GTX 765M SLI: 65

 

Crysis 3

GTX 765M: 14

GTX 765M SLI: 24

 

Dead Space 3

GTX 765M: 70

GTX 765M SLI: 100.8

 

There's a lot more, check these links

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-765M.92907.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-765M-SLI.96627.0.html

 

I'd say with any triple A titles there's a 50%-80% performance boost!

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The 765M SLI would perform a little bit better than the 860M in the GS60. However, I would think that the Aorus would run quite a bit hotter than the GS60 as well, perhaps negatively affecting the longevity. I think the TDP of a single 765M is 75W while the TDP of a Maxwell 860M is 45W

 

OVerall I'd tend to prefer a stronger single GPU over SLI, just because of frame pacing issues, and the fact that not every game will scale well.

 

EDIT: Just out of curiosity, have you looked at any ASUS laptops, or are they a bit too bulky for your taste?

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Fuck the numpad (not literally)

 

I think they are good, I have a few friends who have had various gigabyte laptops and they have all been nice.

 

Im actually looking to get the Clevo W230ST 13" which has a 765m in. Since my M18x is my big gaming machine and I have my new desktop too, I like something small for visint friends/work/travel.  I have the older 11.6" version with a 650m, but its a little TOO small and no backlit keyboard (also a terrible screen though not manufacturers of good 11.6" panels)

Maybe check out the pricing and availability? the build of my w110er is really nice (its like a rubberised soft touch plastic). I mean, its no apple/alienware but i paid like £500, and my alienware was like £3000.

 

The GS60 in the UK is £1200, I can get the clevo for £650 with an i5 and 765m and IPS display (I can pick from like 20 CPUs from pentium to i7, and pick my ram and drives too, and even have it ship with no OS)

Dam. You have a lot of machines. Aren't the clevo laptops pretty bulky though and a pretty generic design? Will check out the gigabyte one I think..

 

 

Here's some of the benchmarks of GTX 765M and GTX 765M SLI from notebookcheck

 

(All Ultra)

Battlefield 4

GTX 765M: 19.7

GTX 765M SLI: 40.3

 

F1 2013

GTX 765M: 71

GTX 765M SLI: 96

 

Saints Row IV

GTX 765M: 25

GTX 765M SLI: 48.8

 

Dota 2

GTX 765M: 48

GTX 765M SLI: 102

 

Company of Heroes 2 (Honestly not surprised, COH2 unoptimized as hell)

GTX 765M: 11

GTX 765M SLI: 12.3

 

GRID 2

GTX 765M: 26

GTX 765M SLI: 61

 

Metro: Last Light

GTX 765M: 18

GTX 765M SLI: 34

 

Bioshock Infinite

GTX 765M: 23

GTX 765M SLI: 54

 

SimCity

GTX 765M: 24

GTX 765M SLI: 30.3

 

Tomb Raider

GTX 765M: 32

GTX 765M SLI: 65

 

Crysis 3

GTX 765M: 14

GTX 765M SLI: 24

 

Dead Space 3

GTX 765M: 70

GTX 765M SLI: 100.8

 

There's a lot more, check these links

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-765M.92907.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-765M-SLI.96627.0.html

 

I'd say with any triple A titles there's a 50%-80% performance boost!

Thanks for that! Seems the SLI really boosts performance. 

 

The 765M SLI would perform a little bit better than the 860M in the GS60. However, I would think that the Aorus would run quite a bit hotter than the GS60 as well, perhaps negatively affecting the longevity. I think the TDP of a single 765M is 75W while the TDP of a Maxwell 860M is 45W

 

OVerall I'd tend to prefer a stronger single GPU over SLI, just because of frame pacing issues, and the fact that not every game will scale well.

 

EDIT: Just out of curiosity, have you looked at any ASUS laptops, or are they a bit too bulky for your taste?

Yeah I was concerned about heating issues as well, but if you look on the gigabytes website for the Aorus, it seems they have added like a plethora of cooling vents haha

I did look at ASUS as well because they have a pretty good reputation but the only "gaming" laptop I could find was the G70~ series? (the stealth design ones) and those are just as bulky as alienware..

 

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The only option you have so that you dont burn your balls and play some games is the gs60.. it has great performance plus by far the best cooling for slim form factor gaming laptops.. any other laptop in the ame design specifications has the problem of overzheating since they cant get effective cooling in such a small design

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Dam. You have a lot of machines. Aren't the clevo laptops pretty bulky though and a pretty generic design? Will check out the gigabyte one I think..

 

You don't know the half of it... Maybe one day I will put them all in my sig

 

Generic, yeah kinda, though it is perfectly nice looking. They are not SUPER THIN but they arent alienware thick either. Its pretty reasonable to me

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I would say the aorus just due to the sli 765 cards. I have heard it runs actually very cool for its size

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Aorus looks awesome on newegg its $2,099. I wish I could afford that right now I would totally buy it.

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I would not recommend the Aorus because it has heat problems because of the 2 graphics cards and thin design

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Do you have any articles or something about the heat problems because most people are saying it runs pretty cool.

Thanks!

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Do you have any articles or something about the heat problems because most people are saying it runs pretty cool.

Thanks!

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Aorus-X7-Notebook.112340.0.html

 

Apparently it does get quite toasty - also very good review

 

also gs70

 

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-MSI-GS70-65M21621-Notebook.102287.0.html

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