**NEW MSI GT680 SandyBridge Laptops NOW AVAILABLE & EXCLUSIVE TO OCUK!!**

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Excellent news, not only will OcUK be the first to recieve the latest SandyBridge GT680 Laptops which feature Quad Core processors, 6-8GB DDR3, SSD/HDD Drives, NVIDIA GTX 460 Graphics, making these new laptops so fast they are upto 75% faster than previous generation laptops.

OcUK has an exclusive on these which means we shall be the first to recieve stock, but the bad news the numbers incoming are very limited, anyway here of the models:-




MSI GT680R-056UK 15.6" WLED TFT Intel HRV I7-2630QM 2.0GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, NVIDIA GTX460M 1.5GB GDDR5 Graphics, Win7 Home Premium 64-Bit - Black/Red @ £1,499.99 inc VAT

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Based on PCMark Vantage test the GT680 scored 18,162, which is the highest test score in history. Compared to all the high end-end gaming notebooks on the market, the GT680's performance is 75% faster than others. With MSI Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) Technology, which is world's No.1 turbo technology, you can experience faster response time and efficient real-time data processing. Only one finger!! Exclusive Cooler Boost technology provides powerful cooling capabilities and receives real-time notification of the GT680's core temperature variations and fan speed. Provides you with the most economical means to upgrade memory capacity (16GB max), so you never again have memory issues affecting your gaming experience. Dual SATA hard drives(maximum capacity of 1TB)let you play more games, view more DVDs and download more music, allowing you to enjoy all kinds of entertainment when you’re out and about. NNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M notebook GPUs give your games an adrenaline shot with the premium performance and great detail images quality thanks to latest DirectX11 effects. GeForce GTX 460M arms you with the latest industry-leading technologies including eye-popping NVIDIA 3D Vision, dynamic PhysX effects, high performance NVIDIA Verde drivers, and more. DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 is designed for ultra high performance and real-to-life image details in the new API’s key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.

This exclusive, dazzling LED performance illumination technology increases the sensation of instant immersion when listening to music, watching video, or while wrapped up in the gaming world, thanks to changes in the GT680's cool LED lights. When listening to music, watching a video or when knee-deep in the exciting world of gaming, simply press the MSI LED light performance control hotkey and the GT680 enters Audio Synchronize Mode. Then, the GT680's LED lights on both sides of the notebook and at the front of the keyboard will light up all at once. The light performance will follow different changes in sound, allowing you to unconsciously follow the rhythm of the dynamic lighting and envelop yourself in an atmosphere of sound and light that will leave you breathless! The exclusive LED performance illumination mode can also intelligently simulate sound. When the left-side speaker emits sound, the LEDs on the left side will independently illuminate, and the same on the right side. For example, when an image of a bullet passes from left to right, the noise of the bullet will also pass from left to right through the speakers, and the LED lights then light up in conjunction with the direction of the sound moving from left to right, giving images and sound a three dimensional effect and making you feel as if you are in the midst of authentic and dynamic reverberations!

Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. Just need to push the Cinema Pro button, the Windows Media Player will automatically open. The quality on screen will be more detailed, the richness in sound as well as THX TruStudio Pro surround sound effect will be activated, providing the finest sensory of the theaters. USB 3.0 can reach transfer rates of 4.8GB per second, 10 times the bandwidth of the current USB 2.0. A 27GB HD file (about as large as a 4 hour HD video) can be transferred within 70 seconds, so HD video and 3D game playback speeds are even faster. USB 3.0 is also capable of executing read/write data operations, while USB 2.0 can only execute unidirectional document transfers in the same amount of time. Genuine 720p high-definition (HD) video quality to 30fps (30 continuous images per second Allowing smooth, natural progression without jerkiness; ordinary webcams only offer 8fps). This guarantees truly clear and smooth video and picture quality and exceptional audio effects. In addition, the 16:9 HD wide-screen video display can be used with all kinds of social networking media, allowing optimum high-quality video communication and production of HD videos for the enjoyment of friends and family.

The GT680 ‘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 GT680 can render game scenes with spectacular clarity and realism, making it a great choice for the next generation of both PC and online games. The GT680 features a numerical keypad that provides a desktop-quality typing experience. For uers often needing to key in numbers, the GT680’s keyboard is a huge boon. With its 802.11b/g/n(draft) wireless LAN and Bluetooth networking interfaces, the GT680 provides a versatile way to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe.

Features:-
- 15.6" WLED True HD Screen with 1920x1080 resolution
- Intel HRV I7-2630QM 2.0GHz Processor
- 8GB DDR3 Memory
- 1TB 7200rpm HDD (2x 500GB in RAID 0)
- NVIDIA Fermi GTX 460M 1.5GB Graphics
- Intel HM67 SandyBridge Chipset
- Super-Multi DVD
- Bluetooth
- HDMI
- HD Webcam
- 9 Cell battery (3hr battery life)
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- The latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
- Exclusive TDE Technology
- Exclusive DDR3 SO-DIMM x 4 slot Design
- Sound by Dynaudio
- THX TruStudio Pro Provides Excellent Surround Sound Effect
- High-end NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 460M discrete graphics card
- Latest & fastest Data Transfer Technology USB 3.0


Only £1,499.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
















MSI GT680-037UK 15.6" WLED TFT Intel HRV I7-2630QM 2.0GHz, 6GB DDR3, 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD, NVIDIA GTX460M 1.5GB GDDR5 Graphics, Win7 Home Premium 64-Bit - Black/Red @ £1,619.99 inc VAT

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Based on PCMark Vantage test the GT680 scored 18,162, which is the highest test score in history. Compared to all the high end-end gaming notebooks on the market, the GT680's performance is 75% faster than others. With MSI Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) Technology, which is world's No.1 turbo technology, you can experience faster response time and efficient real-time data processing. Only one finger!! Exclusive Cooler Boost technology provides powerful cooling capabilities and receives real-time notification of the GT680's core temperature variations and fan speed. Provides you with the most economical means to upgrade memory capacity (16GB max), so you never again have memory issues affecting your gaming experience. Dual SATA hard drives(maximum capacity of 1TB)let you play more games, view more DVDs and download more music, allowing you to enjoy all kinds of entertainment when you’re out and about. NNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M notebook GPUs give your games an adrenaline shot with the premium performance and great detail images quality thanks to latest DirectX11 effects. GeForce GTX 460M arms you with the latest industry-leading technologies including eye-popping NVIDIA 3D Vision, dynamic PhysX effects, high performance NVIDIA Verde drivers, and more. DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 is designed for ultra high performance and real-to-life image details in the new API’s key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.

This exclusive, dazzling LED performance illumination technology increases the sensation of instant immersion when listening to music, watching video, or while wrapped up in the gaming world, thanks to changes in the GT680's cool LED lights. When listening to music, watching a video or when knee-deep in the exciting world of gaming, simply press the MSI LED light performance control hotkey and the GT680 enters Audio Synchronize Mode. Then, the GT680's LED lights on both sides of the notebook and at the front of the keyboard will light up all at once. The light performance will follow different changes in sound, allowing you to unconsciously follow the rhythm of the dynamic lighting and envelop yourself in an atmosphere of sound and light that will leave you breathless! The exclusive LED performance illumination mode can also intelligently simulate sound. When the left-side speaker emits sound, the LEDs on the left side will independently illuminate, and the same on the right side. For example, when an image of a bullet passes from left to right, the noise of the bullet will also pass from left to right through the speakers, and the LED lights then light up in conjunction with the direction of the sound moving from left to right, giving images and sound a three dimensional effect and making you feel as if you are in the midst of authentic and dynamic reverberations!

Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. Just need to push the Cinema Pro button, the Windows Media Player will automatically open. The quality on screen will be more detailed, the richness in sound as well as THX TruStudio Pro surround sound effect will be activated, providing the finest sensory of the theaters. USB 3.0 can reach transfer rates of 4.8GB per second, 10 times the bandwidth of the current USB 2.0. A 27GB HD file (about as large as a 4 hour HD video) can be transferred within 70 seconds, so HD video and 3D game playback speeds are even faster. USB 3.0 is also capable of executing read/write data operations, while USB 2.0 can only execute unidirectional document transfers in the same amount of time. Genuine 720p high-definition (HD) video quality to 30fps (30 continuous images per second Allowing smooth, natural progression without jerkiness; ordinary webcams only offer 8fps). This guarantees truly clear and smooth video and picture quality and exceptional audio effects. In addition, the 16:9 HD wide-screen video display can be used with all kinds of social networking media, allowing optimum high-quality video communication and production of HD videos for the enjoyment of friends and family.

The GT680 ‘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 GT680 can render game scenes with spectacular clarity and realism, making it a great choice for the next generation of both PC and online games. The GT680 features a numerical keypad that provides a desktop-quality typing experience. For uers often needing to key in numbers, the GT680’s keyboard is a huge boon. With its 802.11b/g/n(draft) wireless LAN and Bluetooth networking interfaces, the GT680 provides a versatile way to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe.

Features:-
- 15.6" WLED True HD Screen with 1920x1080 resolution
- Intel HRV I7-2630QM 2.0GHz Processor
- 6GB DDR3 Memory
- 120GB Intel SSD Boot Drive PLUS 500GB 7200rpm Storage HDD
- NVIDIA Fermi GTX 460M 1.5GB Graphics
- Intel HM67 SandyBridge Chipset
- Super-Multi DVD
- Bluetooth
- HDMI
- HD Webcam
- 9 Cell battery (3hr battery life)
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- The latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
- Exclusive TDE Technology
- Exclusive DDR3 SO-DIMM x 4 slot Design
- Sound by Dynaudio
- THX TruStudio Pro Provides Excellent Surround Sound Effect
- High-end NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 460M discrete graphics card
- Latest & fastest Data Transfer Technology USB 3.0


Only £1,619.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
















MSI GT680-035UK 15.6" WLED TFT Intel HRV I7-2630QM 2.0GHz, 8GB DDR3, 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD, NVIDIA GTX460M 1.5GB GDDR5 Graphics, Win7 Home Premium 64-Bit - Black/Red @ £1,739.99 inc VAT

LT-042-MS_400.jpg


Based on PCMark Vantage test the GT680 scored 18,162, which is the highest test score in history. Compared to all the high end-end gaming notebooks on the market, the GT680's performance is 75% faster than others. With MSI Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) Technology, which is world's No.1 turbo technology, you can experience faster response time and efficient real-time data processing. Only one finger!! Exclusive Cooler Boost technology provides powerful cooling capabilities and receives real-time notification of the GT680's core temperature variations and fan speed. Provides you with the most economical means to upgrade memory capacity (16GB max), so you never again have memory issues affecting your gaming experience. Dual SATA hard drives(maximum capacity of 1TB)let you play more games, view more DVDs and download more music, allowing you to enjoy all kinds of entertainment when you’re out and about. NNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M notebook GPUs give your games an adrenaline shot with the premium performance and great detail images quality thanks to latest DirectX11 effects. GeForce GTX 460M arms you with the latest industry-leading technologies including eye-popping NVIDIA 3D Vision, dynamic PhysX effects, high performance NVIDIA Verde drivers, and more. DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 is designed for ultra high performance and real-to-life image details in the new API’s key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.

This exclusive, dazzling LED performance illumination technology increases the sensation of instant immersion when listening to music, watching video, or while wrapped up in the gaming world, thanks to changes in the GT680's cool LED lights. When listening to music, watching a video or when knee-deep in the exciting world of gaming, simply press the MSI LED light performance control hotkey and the GT680 enters Audio Synchronize Mode. Then, the GT680's LED lights on both sides of the notebook and at the front of the keyboard will light up all at once. The light performance will follow different changes in sound, allowing you to unconsciously follow the rhythm of the dynamic lighting and envelop yourself in an atmosphere of sound and light that will leave you breathless! The exclusive LED performance illumination mode can also intelligently simulate sound. When the left-side speaker emits sound, the LEDs on the left side will independently illuminate, and the same on the right side. For example, when an image of a bullet passes from left to right, the noise of the bullet will also pass from left to right through the speakers, and the LED lights then light up in conjunction with the direction of the sound moving from left to right, giving images and sound a three dimensional effect and making you feel as if you are in the midst of authentic and dynamic reverberations!

Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. Just need to push the Cinema Pro button, the Windows Media Player will automatically open. The quality on screen will be more detailed, the richness in sound as well as THX TruStudio Pro surround sound effect will be activated, providing the finest sensory of the theaters. USB 3.0 can reach transfer rates of 4.8GB per second, 10 times the bandwidth of the current USB 2.0. A 27GB HD file (about as large as a 4 hour HD video) can be transferred within 70 seconds, so HD video and 3D game playback speeds are even faster. USB 3.0 is also capable of executing read/write data operations, while USB 2.0 can only execute unidirectional document transfers in the same amount of time. Genuine 720p high-definition (HD) video quality to 30fps (30 continuous images per second Allowing smooth, natural progression without jerkiness; ordinary webcams only offer 8fps). This guarantees truly clear and smooth video and picture quality and exceptional audio effects. In addition, the 16:9 HD wide-screen video display can be used with all kinds of social networking media, allowing optimum high-quality video communication and production of HD videos for the enjoyment of friends and family.

The GT680 ‘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 GT680 can render game scenes with spectacular clarity and realism, making it a great choice for the next generation of both PC and online games. The GT680 features a numerical keypad that provides a desktop-quality typing experience. For uers often needing to key in numbers, the GT680’s keyboard is a huge boon. With its 802.11b/g/n(draft) wireless LAN and Bluetooth networking interfaces, the GT680 provides a versatile way to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe.

Features:-
- 15.6" WLED True HD Screen with 1920x1080 resolution
- Intel HRV I7-2630QM 2.0GHz Processor
- 8GB DDR3 Memory
- 120GB Intel SSD Boot Drive PLUS 500GB 7200rpm Storage HDD
- NVIDIA Fermi GTX 460M 1.5GB Graphics
- Intel HM67 SandyBridge Chipset
- Blu-Ray ROM
- Bluetooth
- HDMI
- HD Webcam
- 9 Cell battery (3hr battery life)
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- The latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
- Exclusive TDE Technology
- Exclusive DDR3 SO-DIMM x 4 slot Design
- Sound by Dynaudio
- THX TruStudio Pro Provides Excellent Surround Sound Effect
- High-end NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 460M discrete graphics card
- Latest & fastest Data Transfer Technology USB 3.0


Only £1,739.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
 
Excellent news, not only will OcUK be the first to recieve the latest SandyBridge GT680 Laptops which feature Quad Core processors, 6-8GB DDR3, SSD/HDD Drives, NVIDIA GTX 460 Graphics, making these new laptops so fast they are upto 75% faster than previous generation laptops.

Great specs, but I'm guessing if using one of these for gaming then the performance gains from previous generation laptops will be minimal due to the GTX 460 gpu?
 
this would happen after I have placed an order for the GX660R which is arriving tomorrow :-P but after some thinking, an extra £470 for the extras, which wont have a massive effect on me as I'm not doing any heavy gaming, just doesn't seem worth it.
 
this would happen after I have placed an order for the GX660R which is arriving tomorrow :-P but after some thinking, an extra £470 for the extras, which wont have a massive effect on me as I'm not doing any heavy gaming, just doesn't seem worth it.

The GX660R is a great spec! which i would love for a laptop,it will play anything you throw at it:).
 
£400 too much, get a recent gpu in there then we can talk. I want one of these but the gpu premium is letting it down.... this is no longer the price point for last months mobile gpu.
 
£400 too much, get a recent gpu in there then we can talk. I want one of these but the gpu premium is letting it down.... this is no longer the price point for last months mobile gpu.

Agreed, it's a lovely laptop, but for actual gaming probably brings little in actual performance upgrade over the GX660 due to the GPU. For CPU tasks it will obviously be better, but I can't see the GX660 being CPU limited that often.
 
Yeah, still really happy with my laptop, an extra £470 for a better cpu and equal if not worse GPU just didn't seem worth it...
 
Hey,

Sure I posted here but its obviously been deleted whilst other peoples opinions of the graphics and price still remain.

So I'll just re ask my question - How much worse is the 555M GT in an equivalent but much cheaper laptop?
 
Sadly i have to agree that these are over priced. For the price tag of £1500+ you should be getting 8 - 16gb ram and a GTX485. I've waited since christmas for one of these units. Hoped for a price tag of 900 - 1100.

The nice thing about them though, is RAID drives in a 15" chassis. Apart from that. . .

Oh well

In reply to tommytinkle, the 555m gt is only a bit faster then the old 9800m gt. If you want to play games on it, id go GTX460m or higher. Hope that helps
 
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