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  MSI GX740 17" Turbo Drive Gaming ATI RADEON 5870 1 GIG DDR5 + Broadway XT Core™ i7 CPU Support upto 8 gigs of RAM DDR3 BAREBONES Laptop
  MSI MS-1727 (GX740) 17
 

 
MSI GX740 GAMING NOTEBOOK - BAREBONES
Display: 17" WXGA (1680 x 1050) TFT display TFT display ACV(Amazing Crystal Vision) Display
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7
CPU: Intel® i7 Clarksfield Quad Core™ (45nm - Newest Capella platform)
GPU: ATI RADEON 5870®  1 GIG DDR5 + Broadway XT and Hypertransport technology-With Support For Microsoft® DirectX® 11
System Memory: Up to 8GB DDR3-1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory
Hard Drive: SATA Hardrive support up to 640GB
Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi (DVD+-RW/ CD+-RW) / Upgradable to Blu-ray
Communications:
                  Intel® WiMAX / WiFi Link Ready
                  Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem Module 
                  Built-in 802.11a/g/N WLAN Card / Bluetooth
Analog Line Out / Digital 7.1 Channel S/PDIF Output Recognized and Approved by the Highest standards of Dolby®
E-SATA connector
HDMI connector (1080p supported)
Built In 2.0 Mega Pixel Camera




Our Price: $979.99
Sale Price: $899.99
You save $80.00!


Availability:: This item is currently on order
Product Code: GX740-MS-172726-002

Optical Drive

CD/DVD ROM UPGRADE:
  
CPU / Processor

  

Memory-DDR2/ DDR3

  
2.5" Hard Drive

  
SSD drives come standard with:
G-shock protection/ultra low power/ 100 Mb/s
Wireless

  
Operating System

  
Warranty

  

All upgrades by Frostycomputers are fully covered by Frostycomputers.com only.
Hard drive/RAM/wireless upgrades include labor and installation costs.


All upgrades by Frostycomputers are fully covered by Frostycomputers.com only.
Hard drive/RAM/wireless upgrades include labor and installation costs.

 
Description
 
Brand New Custom Built MSI 15

Brand New Custom Built MSI 17" GX740 i7 Gaming Notebook

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

BAREBONES Notebook computer (CPU, HDD, MEMORY MUST BE ADDED FOR SYSTEM TO WORK.  Components are NOT included in the buy in now price)


Newest Intel Calpella Core Processors Quad Core CPU support

Windows 7 Notebook!

Beautiful and brand new

World's First DDR3 Gaming notebook!

      Beautiful and brand new.  Factory sealed.

Laptop is Enhanced lightweight weighs about 8 lbs! 

Fully loaded perfect for all the NEW Games. 

Plays all the new computer games smoothly!

CPU, HDD, Ram memory FULLY UPGRADABLE.


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GX740 Turbo Enhanced Edition Specs

(PLEASE CONFIGURE YOURS)

  • Intel Core™ i7 Mobile Processor Technology-Core™ i7 720QM, 820QM, 920XM (Latest Intel Calpella Platform)
  • 17" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) Widescreen Super Glare TFT Display
  • Mobile Intel HM55 Chipset Family
  • ATI RADEON HD 5870- 1 GIG DDR 5 (INCLUDED) +
  • BROADWAY XT and HYPERTRANSPORT Technology –
  • Microsoft DirectX 11 support
  • Windows 7
  •   Bluray/DVD+-RW/ CD+-RW
  • 4-8 Gigs of DDR 3 memory 1333 mhz
  • 160-640 Gb SATA HDD (7200rpm HDD)
  • Built In 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
  • Integrated Wireless A/B/G and draft- N
  •  Bluetooth/ Gigabyte Ethernet (Included)
  • 56k modem
  • 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro)
  • E-SATA connector
  • HDMI connector (1080P supported)
  • Theater Class 4.1 SRS Premium Sound™ -Certified High-Fidelity Speakers And Subwoofer
  • SRS Premium Sound™-Certified Audio Performance, And Built-In Digital/Analog 7.1-Channel S/PDIF Output
  • 9- CELL EXTENDED BATTERY


 

Good Questions on the MSI laptop:

How fast is the ATi Radeon HD5870 Broadway XT 1 GIG DDR5 (BROADWAY XT) Will it play my games (-YES)?

http://www.notebookcheck.net/ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-5870.23073.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html


 

 

 

 


 
How fast is the Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor
(6M Cache, 1.60 ~ 2.80 GHz)?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core_i7

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=43122

 

 


In stock for a limited time only.  Please select the following desired configuration: 

(CPU, Memory, HDD, OS, and Wireless)

CUSTOMIZE YOUR NOTEBOOK AS YOU CHOOSE

and this monster shall be built for you.


PLEASE NOTE:  VERY LIMITED STOCK IS AVAILABLE DUE TO HIGH DEMAND. 

We Currently have this item ON PREORDER ONLY. 

ETA IS MID TO LATE APRIL.

CPU

No CPU +$0

i7-720QM (1.6~2.8GHz, 45W) w/6M L3 Cache - 10Gb/s DMI I/O BUS +$390

    i7-820QM (1.73~3.06GHz, 45W) w/8M L3 Cache - 10Gb/s DMI I/O BUS  +$585
 i7-920XM Extreme (2.0~3.2GHz, 55W) w/8M L3 Cache - 10Gb/s DMI I/O BUS +$1139

Utilizes Intel Turbo Boost Technology - on extreme side CPU power 

 

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MEMORY

No RAM +$0

2 GB of DDR3 Dual Channel 1333 MHz PC3-10666 memory +$65

4 GB of DDR3 Dual Channel 1333 MHz PC3-10666 memory +$110

4 GB of Kingston Hyper X (or compatible) DDR3 Dual Channel Kit (matched pair) 1333 MHz PC3-10666 memory +$140

6 GB of DDR3 Dual Channel 1333 MHz PC3-10666 memory+$380

8 GB of DDR3 Dual Channel 1333 MHz PC3-10666 memory+$630 

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HARDDRIVE

No HDD +$0

Western Digital 120GB 5400rpm SATA 8MB +$35

Western Digital 250GB 5400rpm SATA 8MB +$69

Western Digital 250GB 7200rpm SATA 8MB +$85

Western Digital 320GB 7200rpm SATA 16MB +$99

Samsung 500GB SATA 5400 rpm 8MB +$120

Seagate 500GB SATA 7200 rpm 16MB +$139

Western Digital 640GB 5400rpm SATA 8MB +$165 

 

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WIRELESS

 

No Wireless +$0

MSI Wifi Link 802.11 a/b/g 54 Mps +$20

Intel Wifi Link 5100 802.11 a/g/n Mini-PCIe +$40

Intel Wifi Link 5300 802.11 a/g/n Mini-PCIe +$50

 

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Operating System

 

No Operating System +$0

Windows 7 Home Premium -32 bit+$125 (recommended)

Windows 7 Home Premium -64 bit +$125

Windows 7 Professional -32 bit +$165

Windows 7 Professional  -64 bit +$165

Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit +$225

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit +$225

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OPTICAL DRIVE OPTIONS

Integrated CD/DVD±RW Super Multi Dual Layer disc drive (included) +$0

Blu-ray Drive + 8X DVD±RW Dual layer disc drive +$195

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BATTERY OPTIONS

9 cell battery (7800mAh) (Included) + $0

Additional 9 cell battery (7800mAh) (Included) + $90



(Please email me (info@frostycomputers.com) your parts total at checkout w/ your configuration and an invoice will be emailed to you for this custom build.)

OR follow this link for configurator HERE 

 

YOUTUBE VIDEO:

 

 

Pictures of exactly what you will be receiving.  Your package will be brand new factory sealed.   Comes fully featured with MSI manufacturer 1 year warranty.  If you have any computer issues whatsoever for the life of this notebook let me know.  I fully warranty and stand by my product.  I will give you lifetime tech support.

 

 

 



RECOMMENDED SPECS (please use configurator at frostycomputers.com):


CPU
Type Intel i7-720QM Mobile Processor Technology
  Intel Calpella Core PGA988
Speed 1.6 - 2.8 GHz (Max turbo Frequency)
DMI 2.5 GT/s
Cache 6 MB
Operating System
Operating System

Windows 7 Home Premium
LCD
Size 17"
Type WSXGA+ / Glare
Resolution 1680 x 1050
Color
Color Black
Chipset
Chipset HM55
Graphics
GPU (Graphic Accelerator) NVIDIA 250 M-GTS
Video Memory 1 GIG DDR3 VRAM
Graphic Type PCI Express - MXM
Audio
Audio HD Audio quality, Dolby Digital Live
Speaker 4 Speakers + 1 Subwoofer
System Memory
Spec 2GB x 2 DDR3 1333 = 4 gigs total (8 Gigs Max)
Max Memory Supported 8 GB
HDD
HD Capacity 320GB / 7200rpm
HD Interface SATA
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type Bluray Drive + DVD+-RW/Super Multi
Communication
Modem 56K
LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
WLAN Built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card
Bluetooth Yes
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro)
Webcam Resolution
Webcam 2.0 MP Webcam
I/O Port
USB USB2.0 Port X 3
ESATA/USB Combo X 1
IEEE 1394 X 1
Video Port Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, HDMI X 1
Audio Port Mic-in X 1, Line-in x 1, Headphone X 1
Expansion Slots
Card Slot PCI Express Card X 1
TV Tuner N/A
AC Adaptor
AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 120W
/Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery
Battery Pack Li-ion 9 cells (extended)
Physical Spec
Dimension 15.56" (L) x 10.95" (W) x 1.04" ~ 1.38" (H)
Weight 7.55 lbs (9 cell)
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  • International Shipping Available for $120.00 I ship out via FedEx International, USPS Global Express, OR UPS Expedited  (Shipping transit time is 3-4 business days guaranteed depending on location) tracking number is available. Shipping fees may vary depending on exact location.

  • Paypal is accepted for SOME International orders.  Please be sure you paypal address is confirmed and verified.

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    - If you are not satisfied, Please contact us to resolve the dissatisfaction. We will be more than happy to talk to you.
    - We may do exchanges or returns on damaged items or on items that dissatisfied.
    *Please return it within 7 days for 100% refund ( buyer pay returned postage ) Goods must be returned in original condition.  15% restocking fee applies to all refunds.  No refunds on barebone systems unless found defective on our end.
  • Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation




 
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 

The Latest Intel® Core™ i5 Processor

The GX740 uses the most advanced Intel Core i5 processor, and is the world’s performance leader among gaming laptops, giving users the ultimate experience in speed.
The description of Intel® Core™ i5 processor is from http://www.intel.com.

 

 

MSI's exclusive ECO Engine power management system

The GX740 takes advantage of the ECO Engine power management system, allowing users to select from five different usage scenarios—text processing, gaming, movie viewing, presentations, and Turbo Battery modes—and instantly obtain optimized settings for screen brightness and sleep, automatic system sleep activation, and processor performance.

 

 

Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology

Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. With a simple touch of the exclusive Cinema Pro button; you may immediately switch to Movie Mode. The quality on screen will be more detailed, the richness in sound and the bass as well as SRS Premium Sound™ will be activated, providing the finest sensory of the theaters. Furthermore, the embedded high performance subwoofer design can create shocking effects.


Sleek brushed-metal design    
Housing combines aluminum alloy construction and brushed metal texturing   Contoured touch-style hotkeys

The GX740 weighs just 3.2 kilograms (including battery), making it easier to carry than other 17” gaming notebooks in the market. 

 

The GX740 uses all-new touch-sensitive hotkeys, with a housing sheathed in a glossy black finish, and no extraneous ornaments to clutter its sleek looks.

 


Highlighted W, A, S, D keys made for gaming

Gamers can find the direction keys as quickly as possible when the action gets hot and heavy, giving them an edge when fractions of a second matter.

Futuristic surround-sound high-fidelity speakers
The GX740 uses a special metal burnishing treatment to bring out the futuristic feel of the 3D surround-sound speakers and create visual impact.

 


Enjoy sight and sound like you’re there as it happens


High-end ATi Radeon HD5870 3D graphics card (with GDDR5 1GB VRAM) 

By drawing on its ATi Radeon HD5870 3D graphics card (with GDDR5 1GB VRAM), the GX740 gets unrivalled visual quality and intense performance. ATi Radeon HD5870 3Dgraphics card is the first to deliver full support for Microsoft DirectX® 11, and these GPUs enable rich, realistic visuals and explosive HD gaming performance so you can dominate the competition.

Prepare to experience a riveting high-definition gaming experience with ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 graphics processors.
 
  


 
 

Theater-class 5 high- quality speakers 
The GX740 incorporates five SRS Premium Sound™ -certified high-fidelity speakers, ensuring that you can enjoy the most immersive, like-it’s-live aural experience when gaming, viewing movies or TV, or listening to music.

Digital/analog 7.1-channel S/PDIF output 
The SRS Premium Sound™-certified audio performance, and built-in digital/analog 7.1-channel S/PDIF output ensure you get an utterly captivating aural experience.


Rich multimedia entertainment

High-Definition Multimedia Interface
 

The GX740‘s HDMI output not only delivers super-fast 5GB per second data rates, but it also reduces cable clutter, while ensuring the best possible video quality. By taking advantage of HDMI, the GX740 can render game scenes with spectacular clarity and realism, making it a great choice for the next generation of both PC and online games.


 

Newest E-SATA port

With E-SATA you can quickly and easily back up treasured photos, video, and other content to an external storage device.

 

Built-in 2.0 M webcam  

With a 2.0M webcam built right into the GX740, you can enjoy video-enriched communications without worrying about cables and having to connect a separate device. 




Independent numerical keypad 

The GX740 features a numerical keypad that provides a desktop-quality typing experience. For users often needing to key in numbers, the GX740’s keyboard is a huge boon. 

Convenient wireless networking 

With its 802.11b/g/n(draft) wireless LAN and Bluetooth networking interfaces, the GX740 provides a versatile way to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe.

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