BTOforums.com http://www.btoforums.com Built To Order Forums Build Your Own PC or Notebook Help and Support owned and operated by btotech notebook help laptop advice en Sun, 20 May 2012 21:40:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.asusforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg BTOforums.com http://www.btoforums.com <![CDATA[MSI GT70 & GT60 Problems playing video games and 3d content]]> http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4832&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 18:31:08 GMT A problem has been found on msi gt70 and gt60 which causes the intel hd 4000 series integrated video card to be the default driver. This causes a variety of problems mostly preventing proper playback of video games. the solution is as follows 1. ... A problem has been found on msi gt70 and gt60 which causes the intel hd 4000 series integrated video card to be the default driver. This causes a variety of problems mostly preventing proper playback of video games. the solution is as follows

1. download intels hd 4000 gpu driver http://www.msi.com/service/download/nbdriver-18358.html
allow it to install then restart
2. download nvidia 670m driver http://www.msi.com/service/download/nbdriver-18356.html
allow it to express install then restart
3. download and install physix driver http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9...13-driver.html

this should fix all issues related to game play. Please note that this procedure is current for middle of may 2012. going forward these drivers must be downloaded from their manufacturers being intel and nvidia ]]> Notebook Problems History and Log BtoTech.com http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4832 MSi GT70; Keyboard and mouse not working http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4829&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:05:26 GMT Hi I bought a MSi GT70 0NC-008US from you guys a couple of weeks ago and everything has been working fine until this morning when I booted it to find that the mouse pad no longer works. Since then the keyboard has also developed problems. From... Hi I bought a MSi GT70 0NC-008US from you guys a couple of weeks ago and everything has been working fine until this morning when I booted it to find that the mouse pad no longer works.

Since then the keyboard has also developed problems. From startup it only works in bios but not in the OS whereas if I wake the computer from sleep then it becomes operational.

The only thing that has changed in terms of software is a windows 7 update which downloaded and ran on shutdown last night. I have tried to fix this by a factory reset but to no effect.

Help would be appreciated :D
Cheers
Peter ]]> Help Support and Troubleshooting PGCDrage http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4829 Want to buy Alienware m17x R4 through ebay http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4828&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:49:35 GMT (m17x_r4) C.P.U. Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM...]]> Hello BTOtech team

I would like to purchase the following configuration on ebay.
System options

Alienware M17X R4 New For complete stock specifications please click the "help me choose" link on right ---> (m17x_r4)
C.P.U. Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) (i7-3610qm)
Thermal Compound (ICD comes free with CPU upgrade) Original Dry Thermal Compound CPU & GPU (Original)
Display 17.3" Glossy FULLHD 1080P 1920x1080 (17_inch_glossy)
Video Card AMD ATI Radeon 7970M 2GB GDDR5 VRAM (radeon_7970m)
Memory 8gb DDR3 1600MHZ (8gbdd3fast)
Hard Drive 1 (internal) 750GB 7200.4RPM (750GB_7200RPM)
Hard Drive 2 (internal) none (none)
Optical Drive DVDRW Super Multi Slot Load (Asus_VBI_DVD/RW)
Keyboard USA Qwerty with Full Numpad LED Backlit Keyboard with alien multi color / region lighting (ledkb)
Wireless 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless Card + BT Module (intel5100)
Windows Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed with recovery disk (windows7home64)
Warranty
Production Time (base non-customized orders usually ship within 1 business days) Please allow up to 5 business days to process, build, test and ship your order (standrd_turnaround) ]]> AIM http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4828 international order to australia http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4827&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 12:02:29 GMT im looking at the msi gt60, just wandering what the shipping cost to townsville australia would be and how long it would take aprox. thanx im looking at the msi gt60, just wandering what the shipping cost to townsville australia would be and how long it would take aprox.

thanx ]]> tiny http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4827 ASUS G73S Right Fan Noise http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4823&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:05:45 GMT The right fan on my G73S starting buzzing extremely loud yesterday. Everything is running normally (not hot), and it does not start running extremely fast/loud during games, but rather as soon as the computer starts up. not too sure what to do,... The right fan on my G73S starting buzzing extremely loud yesterday. Everything is running normally (not hot), and it does not start running extremely fast/loud during games, but rather as soon as the computer starts up. not too sure what to do, looking for advice ]]> Help Support and Troubleshooting raffym http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4823 MSI GT60 0NC-004US with ebay(paypal) to singapore http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4822&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:14:20 GMT Good day to you BTO,

I have a few questions regarding ebay item no. 320899068203

"MSI GT60 0NC-004US Gaming Laptop Notebook Nvidia GTX 670M Intel Ivy Bridge NEW"

My Ebay ID : KukuSam (Samuel)

Questions as follows

1. I'm planning to purchase the item above, may i request a custom/separate invoice (both in Singapore Dollars)

Invoices as follows

invoice A - SGD 1,000 quotation to "NEWSOURCE PTE LTD" without the inverted commas.

invoice B - The remaining fees just quote as per normal.

2. I'd like to enquire how long does it take to ship over via USPS Express Mail International package.

3. Warranty coverage for the above product stated 2yrs USA , 1 yr global. The thing is, is there a Singapore MSI service centre that services such warranty offered?

4. Is it possible to have a 2yr singapore , 1 yr global warranty plan? Or 3 yrs global? Anyway is fine. The reason being it would be a hassle to send the product back and pay additional shipping costs just to get it fix. So if there are such warranty it would meant a lot for a consumer like me.

For your kind assistance and advice please.

Regards,
Samuel ]]> Tuskani http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4822 From Singapore http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4821&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:23:51 GMT Hello BT forums, i'm Samuel, aged 22 from singapore. Pleased to be doing business with you. ]]> Introduce Your Self Tuskani http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4821 Asus N73Sv bios password http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4820&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 07:39:06 GMT Hello, I have a issue currently with the nootebook. In the BIOS I by mistake setup admin password for 123123. It was working. Then I descided I will remove this password, but instead I was asked for put there new one. I leave the fields *empty *and... Hello,
I have a issue currently with the nootebook. In the BIOS I by mistake setup admin password for 123123. It was working. Then I descided I will remove this password, but instead I was asked for put there new one. I leave the fields empty and saved. After restart I cannot log. If I try my previous or empty, it is not working.

Can you please advice?

Best regards,
Petr ]]> Help Support and Troubleshooting 5irp373 http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4820 Video capture not working via Firewire http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4818&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:01:43 GMT I have a MSI MS-1656-ID1 Notebook bought in 2010. It has a i7 CPU with 4GB of RAM & Nvidia GeForce GTS 250M graphics card running Windows 7 64-bit. I am trying to capture video using Firewire connection but no video is showing up.

My HD camcorder is a Sony HVR-A1U. Software I have tried are Corel Video Studio X3 and X5, Windows Movie Maker & Nero Video 11.

When I connect the camcorder I do not see any video on the software screen. However, I can control play, forward and rewind but the video shows up in the camcorder screen, not my notebook. If I press the Capture button, it shows video capturing, again with no video, and when I stop it, it says no video was captured.

The last time I tried was in early 2011 when it didn't work either. At that time I thought there was a problem with the software and I waited for them to come out with a 64-bit version (X5). Unfortunately it's still not working.

The camcorder works fine in a desktop running XP, so there is nothing wrong with the camcorder. Since I have tried different software on this notebook and none of them worked, I have to think there is something wrong with the notebook.

Do you have a solution? ]]> Help Support and Troubleshooting SBanerjee http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4818 Asus G74sw i7 2630qm PLL ID http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4782&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 00:52:10 GMT I have the standard G74SW and I was wondering if anyone on this forum site had, over that course of working on their g74's, (I notice there is a lot of chat about them), been able to find and record the PLL ID for the

If anyone has this written down somewhere and could post it on this thread, that would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance. ]]> Help Support and Troubleshooting Davidious http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4782 ASUS G73JW Overheat problem. http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4752&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 12:17:46 GMT Hi, I have been having trouble with my G73JW for many months now, owned it a bit over a year. The computer will often overheat (lights out, not restarting, just dead) during the summer even idle, and at room temperature of 25 degrees Celsius after... Hi, I have been having trouble with my G73JW for many months now, owned it a bit over a year.

The computer will often overheat (lights out, not restarting, just dead) during the summer even idle, and at room temperature of 25 degrees Celsius after a few minutes of playing a game such as Tribes: Ascend on medium settings the computer will shut off. I can usually turn it on straight away, but sometimes I will have to wait 5-10 minutes.

I have no idea what is wrong with my computer, or how to fix it. I suspect dust but I'm not sure.

My house is very dusty, and the fans are very loud.

My GPU is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M.

This is the results from Furmark:

<->[NORMAL]#00000001#Fri May 04 21:28:35 2012#FurMark 1.10.0 is starting up...
<->[NORMAL]#00000002#Fri May 04 21:28:37 2012#OpenGL renderer (main graphics card): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
<->[NORMAL]#00000003#Fri May 04 21:28:37 2012#OpenGL version detected: 4.2
<->[NORMAL]#00000004#Fri May 04 21:28:37 2012#OpenGL max viewport size: 16384X16384 pixels
<->[NORMAL]#00000005#Fri May 04 21:28:37 2012#Device ID string (main graphics card): PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DD1&SUBSYS_20421043&REV_A1
<->[NORMAL]#00000006#Fri May 04 21:28:37 2012#CPU/System info:
<->[NORMAL]#00000007#Fri May 04 21:28:37 2012#- CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 740 @ 1.73GHz
<->[NORMAL]#00000008#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#- CPU speed: 1850 MHz
<->[NORMAL]#00000009#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#- System memory: 8116 MB
<->[NORMAL]#00000010#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#- OS: Windows 7 64-bit build 7601 [Service Pack 1]
<->[NORMAL]#00000011#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#Detecting GPUs...
<->[NORMAL]#00000012#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#Found 1 GPUs.
<->[NORMAL]#00000013#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#- GPU 1: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
<->[NORMAL]#00000014#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - Cores: 192
<->[NORMAL]#00000015#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - Memory size: 1536MB
<->[NORMAL]#00000016#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - Memory type: GDDR5
<->[NORMAL]#00000017#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - TDP: 50W
<->[NORMAL]#00000018#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - Bus ID: 1
<->[NORMAL]#00000019#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - Bios: 70.06.0c.00.08
<->[NORMAL]#00000020#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - GPU temperature: 62.0°C
<->[NORMAL]#00000021#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - Graphics driver: 8.17.12.9610
<->[NORMAL]#00000022#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - True clocks - GPU clock: 675MHz - Memory clock: 1247MHz - GPU voltage: 0.000V
<->[NORMAL]#00000023#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - PState 0 - GPU clock: 675MHz - Memory clock: 1250MHz - GPU voltage: 0.912V
<->[NORMAL]#00000024#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - PState 8 - GPU clock: 202MHz - Memory clock: 324MHz - GPU voltage: 0.812V
<->[NORMAL]#00000025#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012# - PState 12 - GPU clock: 50MHz - Memory clock: 135MHz - GPU voltage: 0.812V
<->[NORMAL]#00000026#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#GPU monitoring thread started up ok.
<->[NORMAL]#00000027#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#oZone3D Engine is starting up - kernel build: [v3.3.0 - Apr 16 2012 @ 11:03:16] - codename: Zhadanas
<->[NORMAL]#00000028#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#oZone3D initialization in progress...
<->[NORMAL]#00000029#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#oZone3D - OpenGL renderer creation ok.
<->[NORMAL]#00000030#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#o3RendererOpenGL INFO: OpenGL version: 4.2.0
<->[NORMAL]#00000031#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#o3RendererOpenGL INFO: OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL) version: 4.20 NVIDIA via Cg compiler
<->[NORMAL]#00000032#Fri May 04 21:28:38 2012#oZone3D initialization ok.


In the program it reached temperatures of 99 degrees Celsius before I shut it off, at 3 minutes in. There were also artifacts, random squares around the edge of the screen.

Any other information you may need I'll try to find, but I'm not too tech savvy. ]]> Help Support and Troubleshooting VoxMorbus http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4752 Game Changer: The New G Series Ivy Bridge Gaming Notebooks g75vw g55vw http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4732&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 23:18:29 GMT

 
Game Changer: The New G Series Ivy Bridge Gaming Notebooks

With the new G75VW and G55VW, ASUS improves on the best. We took the best of the award-winning G74 and G54 Series gaming stations, added some important innovations like cleanable fan filters, and combined them with the latest performance technologies from Intel and NVIDIA. The result is bleeding edge performance package that can only be called “ultimate fighting machine.”

Extreme Performance
The G75VW and G55VW are bristling with the latest performance components to deliver visually, aurally, and emotionally-impactful gaming. Powered by a 2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3610QM quad-core (2.2GHz) “Ivy Bridge” processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for instant processor speed adjustment so you can experience ultra-smooth multitasking performance. Ivy Bridge processors benefit from another die shrink - to 22nm - for better performance with lower energy usage and heat production. Intel claims Tri-gate transistor technology uses less than 50% power consumption at the same performance level as 2-D planar transistors).*

In addition to the upgraded processor, the new notebooks incorporate an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M 3GB graphics engine or 660M 2GB graphics engine for enjoyment of the latest high frame rates. With unmatched DirectX 11 support, users experience a totally new class of virtual interaction for more dynamic gaming. Also included is a full 16GB of DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM. The result is a sleek performance machine that can achieve a 3DMark Vantage score of P12,533**.

Audacious Audio and Visuals
Featuring a 17.3 inch or 15.6 inch LED-backlit full HD display, the G Series lets users enjoy HD playback for an immersive experience with sharp images, smooth video transitions, and brilliant clarity. Paired with THX + EAX 5.0 3D gaming audio technology, the G75VM immerses users in believable sensory input, bringing new levels of gaming enjoyment.

Unique Design – Inside and Out
Inspired by the sharp polygonal shapes from the US Navy’s Sea Shadow stealth ship, new G75 Series offers a 5° incline keyboard designed to provide a more ergonomic and natural position for the wrists. They keyboard is also backlit, so users can easily navigate in light or dark conditions. The innovations continue on the inside. For thermal management, a unique venting design pulls air from underneath the notebook, cooling the system down, and then vents it through the back of the machine, keeping hot air away from the user and reducing ambient noise for prolonged gaming.

New for the G Series is that the heat fans feature cleanable dust filters to keep internal components operating coolly and efficiently long into the future.

ASUS gaming machines are always popular among the public, making them high volume/ high margin models that resellers also love.



 
 G75VWG55VW
Display17.3” FHD (1920x1080); 3D 120Hz version available15.6” FHD (1920x1080)
CPUIntel® Core™ i7 3610-QM processor with OverclockingIntel® Core™ i7 3610-QM processor with Overclocking
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX670M 3GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M with 2GB GDDR5
RAM12GB or 16GB 1600MHz DDR312GB 1600MHz DDR3
HDD1.5TB 7200RPM HDD or 750GB 7200RPM HDD +256GB SSD1.5TB 7200RPM HDD or 750GB 7200RPM HDD
ODDBlu-ray enabled DVDRW/ CDRWCDRW or DL DVDRW/CDRW
Dimensions16.3” x 12.6” x .9” to 2.0”14.8” x 11.8” x .9” to 2.0”
I/OUSB 3.0 x 4 / HDMI / mDP / HD webcamUSB 3.0 x 4 / HDMI / mDP / HD webcam
ColorBlackBlack
MSRP (US, CAD)$1,799 or $2,099$1,349
 
]]> News and Upcoming Products BtoTech.com http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4732 <![CDATA[MSI GT60 0NC-004US 15.6" Gaming Notebook with IvyBridge]]> http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4701&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:44:40 GMT

detail description

detail description

 

CPU
Type Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor
Speed 2.3 ~ 3.3 GHz
Cache 6MB
OPERATING SYSTEM
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit
COLOR
Color Brush Aluminum Black Lid, Brushed Aluminum Palm rest, Plastic bottom
LCD
Size 15.6" Full HD Anti-Reflective Led
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (1080P)
CHIPSET
Chipset Intel® HM77 Ivybridge
GRAPHICS
GPU NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Video Memory 3GB GDDR5 VRAM
AUDIO
Audio THX TruStudio PRO™
Speaker Dynaudio Premium Speakers w/ Subwoofer
SYSTEM MEMORY
Ram12GB DDR3 1600MHz
STORAGE
HDD Capacity 1TB Raid-0 Stripe 7200RPM (7200rpm)
HDD Interface SATA
OPTICAL DRIVE
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi dvd burner
COMMUNICATION
LAN Killer Game Networking
WLAN Built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card
Bluetooth Yes
SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVE
Card Reader 7-in-1 Card Reader
(SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD/MSPRO/MS/MMC)
WEBCAM RESOLUTION
Webcam 720P HD Webcam
I/O PORT
USB3 USB 3.0 x 3
USB2 USB 2.0 x 1
ESATA Yes
HDMIHDMI 1.4 x 1
Video Port VGA (15-pin, D-Sub) x 1
Audio Port Mic-in x 1, Headphone-out x 1
AC ADAPTOR
AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 180W
Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
BATTERY
Battery Pack 9 Cell battery
PHYSICAL SPEC
Dimension 14.97” (L) x 10.24” (W) x 1.77” (H)
Weight 7.7 lbs
WARRANTY
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years Limited Warranty (Includes 1 Year Global Warranty)

MSI Accidental warranty coverage for 1 year must be registered


 

]]> News and Upcoming Products BtoTech.com http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4701 MSI GT70 0NC-008US Notebook on Sale with Nvidia GTX 670M http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4700&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:40:05 GMT

detail description

 
CPU
Type Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor
Speed 2.3 ~ 3.3 GHz
Cache 6MB
OPERATING SYSTEM
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit
COLOR
Color Brush Aluminum Black Lid, Brushed Aluminum Palm rest, Plastic bottom
LCD
Size 17.3" Full HD Anti-Reflective Led
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (1080P)
CHIPSET
Chipset Intel® HM77 Ivybridge
GRAPHICS
GPU NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M
Video Memory 3GB GDDR5 VRAM
AUDIO
Audio THX TruStudio PRO™
Speaker Dynaudio Premium Speakers w/ Subwoofer
SYSTEM MEMORY
Ram12GB DDR3 1600MHz
STORAGE
HDD Capacity 750GB (7200RPM)
HDD Interface SATA
OPTICAL DRIVE
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi dvd burner
COMMUNICATION
LAN Killer Game Networking
WLAN Built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN Card
Bluetooth Yes
SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVE
Card Reader 7-in-1 Card Reader
(SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD/MSPRO/MS/MMC)
WEBCAM RESOLUTION
Webcam 720P HD Webcam
I/O PORT
USB3 USB 3.0 x 3
USB2 USB 2.0 x 2
ESATA Yes
HDMIHDMI 1.4 x 1
Video Port VGA (15-pin, D-Sub) x 1
Audio Port Mic-in x 1, Headphone-out x 1
AC ADAPTOR
AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 180W
Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
BATTERY
Battery Pack 9 Cell battery
PHYSICAL SPEC
Dimension 16.85” (L) x 11.34” (W) x 2.17” (H)
Weight 8.6 lbs
WARRANTY
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years Limited Warranty (Includes 1 Year Global Warranty)

MSI Accidental warranty coverage for 1 year must be registered


 

]]> News and Upcoming Products BtoTech.com http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4700 Dead and/or stuck pixels asus g53sw-a1 http://www.btoforums.com/showthread.php?t=4684&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:34:10 GMT Every time for the past week I start it up a few more red and black pixels appear (see attachments). What is the best way to fix this? Bought laptop from btotech on 9/29/11. Every time for the past week I start it up a few more red and black pixels appear (see attachments). What is the best way to fix this?

Bought laptop from btotech on 9/29/11.
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