GT70 with 970M for £1229

ARJIBEAR · 21 Oct 2014 at 12:04

Hi all

OCUK have just got this model listed (landing with them this week)

Specs are :

Product Specification:
- Product Code: GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2402UK
- OS: Windows 8.1
- CPU: Sharkbay Core i7-410MQ (2.5GHz - 3.5GHz)
- Display: 17.3" FHD, Anti-Glare (1920*1080) eDP
- Memory Supplied: 1 x 8GB
- Memory Type: DDR3L
- Memory Speed: 1600
- Max Memory Support: 32GB
- Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M (Maxwell)
- Graphics Memory: GDDR5 3GB
- Storage: 1 x 1TB 7200RPM
- Keyboard Type: SteelSeries FULL back lit keyboard with SteelSeries Engine
- USB3.0 Ports: 3
- USB2.0 Ports: 2
- HDMI Port(s): 1(v1.4)
- mini Display port(s): 1(v1.2)
- LAN Port(s): 1
- Microphone Jack(s): 1
- Headphone Jack(s) (SPDIF): 1
- Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
- Audio: -Sound by Dynaudio with subwoofer -Support 7.1 channel SPDIF output -Exclusive Audio Boost technology -Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
- LAN: Killer Killer™ E2200 Game Networking LAN
- Wireless: 802.11ac
- Bluetooth: V4.0
- Webcam: FULL HD Camera 1080p
- CD Drive : Blu-Ray
- Security: Kensington Lock
- Battery: 9-Cell
- Dimension: 428(W) x 288(D) x 55(H)mm
- Weight: 3.9Kg (W/ Battery)
- Warranty : 2 Yrs Collect & return (1 YR Worldwide)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-171-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828

I do believe it's the cheapest 970M currently available at OCUK!

ARJiBEAR

Squeezar · 21 Oct 2014 at 12:30

The link doesn't go anywhere. Do these look better in the flesh?

ARJIBEAR · 21 Oct 2014 at 13:29

Squeezar said:
The link doesn't go anywhere. Do these look better in the flesh?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-171-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828

Try this one!!

Also - They do look decent. The GT72 of course looks more modern, but still with the S/S keyboard and full backlit, I am sure you will like it.

It's not the thinnest NB in the world, but can have up to 3 SSD and 32GB memory so it's very up-gradable!

Regards

ARJiBEAR

Richdog · 22 Oct 2014 at 09:07

Can't help but think that the 3GB VRAM will soon become a limiting factor with these 970M's...

ARJIBEAR · 22 Oct 2014 at 09:25

Richdog said:
Can't help but think that the 3GB VRAM will soon become a limiting factor with these 970M's...

Hey RichDog

It's a toughie, because in the other posts we did, people were saying they don't need a 6GB 970M and can we do a cheaper 970M.

I think 3GB is a decent amount. Of course 6GB would be better but then the price would also increase.

This is a great unit for people who have a certain price point in my opinion.

Regards

ARJiBEAR

Richdog · 22 Oct 2014 at 09:34

ARJIBEAR said:
Hey RichDog

It's a toughie, because in the other posts we did, people were saying they don't need a 6GB 970M and can we do a cheaper 970M.

I think 3GB is a decent amount. Of course 6GB would be better but then the price would also increase.

This is a great unit for people who have a certain price point in my opinion.

Regards

ARJiBEAR

Agreed about catering to the lower price-point, but I do think with this level of luxury purchase that it's worth spending 5-10% more to add longevity.

ARJIBEAR · 22 Oct 2014 at 09:48

Richdog said:
Agreed about catering to the lower price-point, but I do think with this level of luxury purchase that it's worth spending 5-10% more to add longevity.

I agree matey, and that's why we have so many models out.

I think for the price, it's a great unit tho, and I think it will cater for some people who just do not have that extra 5%-10%.

It's only a limited QTY, so we shall see how this goes.

ARJiBEAR

Meaker · 26 Oct 2014 at 11:22

Does this model actually use eDP as it would be the first GT70 to do so as far as I can tell?

ARJIBEAR · 27 Oct 2014 at 11:16

Meaker said:
Does this model actually use eDP as it would be the first GT70 to do so as far as I can tell?

Hi Meaker

This model does not use eDP at the moment.

Future models may change to this on this range.

ARJiBEAR

Meaker · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:10

You might want to update the listing then and the OP.

Flashheart · 28 Oct 2014 at 16:50

Just bought one of these, you say it can hold 3 ssd's? Is this aswell as the mechanical drive?

More importantly that isntalling them voids the warranty?!?

Rroff · 28 Oct 2014 at 16:52

Richdog said:
Can't help but think that the 3GB VRAM will soon become a limiting factor with these 970M's...

Depends - 3GB at the moment and for a fair time yet is fine for 1920x1080 gaming and the GPU core probably doesn't have the grunt for stuff like 4K where the lack of VRAM could/would be an issue any way.

ARJIBEAR · 28 Oct 2014 at 17:19

Meaker said:
You might want to update the listing then and the OP.

Will do - thanks for pointing that out!

Regards

ARJIBEAR · 28 Oct 2014 at 17:19

Flashheart said:
Just bought one of these, you say it can hold 3 ssd's? Is this aswell as the mechanical drive?

More importantly that isntalling them voids the warranty?!?

Hi there,

yes - this model can hold 3 SSDs+ the mech drive.

Hope that helps!

ARJiBEAR

Flashheart · 28 Oct 2014 at 17:30

Brilliant, how about the warranty issue with opening her up?

ARJIBEAR · 28 Oct 2014 at 17:43

Flashheart said:
Brilliant, how about the warranty issue with opening her up?

As long as nothing gets damaged it's all good

Just don't bend/brake anything

ARJiBEAR

Flashheart · 29 Oct 2014 at 11:30

So I've just been told by overclockers technical team that taking the back off and therefore ruining the warranty sticker, will void the warranty.

Is the official word that it wont? Don't want to void it after just a few hours....

ARJIBEAR · 29 Oct 2014 at 12:05

Flashheart said:
So I've just been told by overclockers technical team that taking the back off and therefore ruining the warranty sticker, will void the warranty.

Is the official word that it wont? Don't want to void it after just a few hours....

Hi Flashheart

If you open the back, we have no issue as nothing get's damaged.

In the event of a return with something faulty, if the UKSUPPORT service center see any physical damage to anything inside, they will refuse the warranty work.

All we ask is that you be very careful when you install or upgrade anything as this will be checked in case of any future issues.

In short : you can remove the back no problem, please just do not damage anything!

Regards

ARJiBEAR

Flashheart · 29 Oct 2014 at 17:39

Is the 3rd hdd bay you were talking about only there if I remove the optical drive Arji?

Flashheart · 29 Oct 2014 at 21:31

I'd like to post a review for this GT70

So far, its so fantastic.