Hi,

I'm from Europe and I have the opportunity to buy this laptop GE620DX-297NL.
The default configuration is something like that:
i5 2410, 4GB Ram, 500GB@7200, 1920x1080, GT555
and the seller is offering me an upgrade to have it like this
i5 2410, 8GB Ram, 750GB@7200 (WD Black), 1920x1080, GT555 ... only ram and hdd upgraded.
1 .The final price will be 1000 USD. Is ok this price for an i5 version ?
2. How is the laptop ? Are you satisfied guys with it ?
3. Also, if the seller will open for upgrade, can he mess something to not work ? Or for upgrading the hdd and ram to require more power and to be designed for default configuration ?
4. The hdd has a fixed position or you can put the cables so so as in desktop if you are not pushing them firmly ?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by simiid: Feb 26 2012, 02:46 AM

1. The price seems good for it. The processor and GC seems to be the older version. Do check if there is the newer processor like i5-2430m. If you are not using it for heavy work, 4GB ram is quite sufficient.
2. I am satisfied with mine. Its a mid range gaming laptop best bang buck for its price and performance.
3. Find out if the seller is a authorized dealer. IF he only upgrades the HDD and RAM. then warranty shouldnt be voided. But this applies only for Malaysia, you have to contact MSI Europe for more info. Upgrading RAM and HDD will not really take up alot power than your default configuration. The power brick is 120W so its pretty sufficient. I do no have any problem even thou Im using a i7 processor
4. I dont quite understand the question. Laptop hdd has a fixed position/slot. It is screwed to a caddy and then put into the slot where its screwed in to hold. It does not involve any kind of cable etc.

Thanks, you answered exactly to my questions.

Yes, the cpu is the older one i2410, but the difference between i2430 is only 100mhz and that's all, not like the previous i5 480m which is totaly different.

Yeah true enough. Its not much of a difference but well. getting new stuffs is always better right? Since they are rolled out and the price is same as the older one.

Instead of upgrading ur hdd? you can opt for a caddy to replace the ODD which is what I am doing now. Spend the money on SSD instead if you have the cash. Since HDD price are soo expensive now.

still waitin ... la la laa lalala

I've received my lappy

Wow, f**king nice laptop. I love the keyboard since it's US layout. Mostly of them in europe now are UK layout.
It's very fast with the new WD 750GB Scorpio Black Hdd.
Now I'm installing the drivers.

Full Specs: (GE260DX-297NL)
i5 2410
8GB Ram
GT555 2GB
750GB @7200
1920x1080 FHD screen

Price: 3067 RM (converted from my money 1 RM = 1.08 RON)

A few quick questions:

1. Does it have optimus ? Or do I have to go to nvidia control panel and to select in global setting to use nvidia ? (3d mark 2006 score is 3000 even with gt555 set on global) when on battery. When I plug the charger I got 10500 marks.
2. Where can I find latest drivers on intel webpage for intel management engine, intel storage and bluetooth ?
Since bluetooth driver isn't installing, only bluetooth virtual adapter.
3. Which software applications to install ? And which application does what ? Do I need battery calibration for example ?
4. How do I can enable againg F3 recovery partition, since I've upgraded the hdd.
5. Which is the latest version for S-Bar since on the website are 2 versions.
6. Also THX EQ is not doing anything at install just disapears. And THX TruStudio have several folders inside which one should I install ?

This post has been edited by simiid: Mar 3 2012, 07:54 AM

Congratz in your purchase!

1. Yes it has optimus. I didnt have any problems with games or software using optimus. So far so good. If you have any problems with any applications not utilizing optimus properly just set the global setting to use nvidia.
2. I Dont really update those drivers. Normally I check out MSI website for drivers update. As long as they are working fine.
3. There isnt much bloatware with this unit I think. I have the Nuance PDF reader provided, S-bar, Battery calibration installed. Battery calibration will be useful in the future when u need to calibrate ur battery.
4. There should be a recovery software in the laptop. Try looking for it. It will do the job I think. But I normally do a backup into a CD and rather utilize the HDD space.
5. Look out for the release date. Afaik I have never updated S-Bar yet.
6. This I dont quite undersatnd. Mine is THX TruStudio Pro. Its working perfectly for me.

Thx for reply.

1. I mean that when I run 3DMark 2006 with laptop on battery I get 3300 points no matter what I do. If I plug in the charger, I get 10500.
Why I don't get same score only running on battery as well ?
6. There are 2 applications for THX:
THX TruStudio PRO which works perfectly and THX Speakers EQ which starts but no install screen appears.
7. Regarding the hdd wd 750gb scorpio black. Even when I do nothing, the led it's still cliping at a 3-4 seconds interval and it's a thin humming noise in silent environment Who is accessing the hdd ? Is this normal for this hdd ? How can I avoid this ?

Thanks

sanko or msi representative.. any news on my laptop? can i know what the status?

Swordsmen,
Did anyone call you this week? Once again i notify the person incharge already. I guess we made a mistake. Mistook you as Batusai. lol.

still not receive any call, last time i called they told still in progress

This post has been edited by Swordsmen: Mar 6 2012, 08:31 PM

ZZZZ!!!! Feel like swearing.
I'll bug them tomorrow to give you a call, an update at least!

Is there a way to dismantle the keyboard or the keys to clean them ?

Refer to the manual?

Sauce: Notebook - GE620DX - Manual

which page, cause I couldn't find anything related to unmount keys or keyboard.

Oops.. apparently they didn't provide service manual. My bad.

Maybe you can try PM MSI's rep Sanko or MSI-MY.

Thanks maybe they will see this post in here and will reply in here so others can know as well.

new purchased, already want to dsmantle? u think too much i guess? just enjoy since its new- after 2 years then u can comeback ask the same question

1. Yeahp, thats where optimus comes in. Without the battery, the GT555m will just run at lower clock speed. You'll get lower performance of course. That explains your scores.
6. I tried the THX Speakers EQ as you said. Same case for me. No install screen whatever. But I checked task manager it does run and installs then disappears. Just wondering where it is installed. But not really a big deal for me. THX TruStudio Pro is enough for me.
7. hmm. I am using 500GB Scorpio Black myself. LED clipping/glowing is just normal. It simply means the HDD is still up and running. As for thin humming noise. I think its really normal but how audible is the noise I cant tell. I have a cooler under the laptop and music on most of the time. So the noise is insignificant to me. I did my own hdd upgrade I feel its quite normal. Bear in mind is a WD Black, it will spin faster than 5400rpm hdd and consume more power and produce more noise.