G750JH vs. MSI GT70-2OD

[Invokers]

Hi Guys,

I am torn between these two laptops as which one to buy for heavy gaming.

1). Asus g750jh (getting it around 2376 US Dollars)
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ @ 2,4 GHz
RAM : 16 GB
HDD : 750 GB @ 7200 rpm
SSD : 256 GB
GPU : GT 780m

2). MSI GT70-2OD (getting it around 1780 US Dollars)
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ @ 2,4 GHz
RAM : 8 GB
HDD : 1 TB @ 7200 rpm
SSD : No SSD
GPU : GT 780m
No OS inlcuded with it.

For MSI I would have to add the expenses for OS and SSD (If I want to get one) and it will still be cheaper.

My main concerns about MSI are:
1). Heating issues.
2). Design (Yes it is a concern for me). I live in Sweden and I don't have the choice to look at it physically as it is available in web store only. I have looked at ASUS and I like it a lot in terms of design.

Specs for both of them are pity similar (After MSI one gets an SSD later). So, I need your opinions about which one to go for?? Btw if there is any other 3rd option I can consider it depending on its availability in Sweden.

 

[Maziar]

First of all,both models have been upgraded to 880M so make sure you buy that.
Both are really great but I prefer the G75 more because of it's cooling and build quality.Also it "look" better too IMO

 

[Prostar Computer]

I think you stand to be happier with the G750 over the GT70 as well. If I'm not mistaken, the GT70 actually has a 4700MQ instead of a 4700HQ. The HQ is soldered to the board, while the MQ can be removed, allowing for CPU replacement/upgrade. Other than that, the G750 will treat you better.

 

[danwat1234]

G750JH is a pain to upgrade the RAM and hard drive I've heard and impossible to upgrade the CPU. The MSI is much easier

 

[Prostar Computer]

Upgrading the CPU isn't feasible in any laptop.

It's not in the G750, but it is in the MSI and many others.

 

[Prostar Computer]

You're arguing more for what's practical than what's "feasible." Semantics aside, the RAID setup in the G750 is great - if you're going to be working with large sequential read/writes. Everyday computing and gaming will not yield the same profit benching software will reflect.

 

[danwat1234]

Some people want to upgrade the CPU in their laptops because they don't always game with their laptops. An older GPU is fine and they want an extreme CPU so they can compile software faster or for some other use. I should note in the Asus G750, it is IMPOSSIBLE to upgrade the CPU, whereas in the MSI GT70 you can upgrade all the way up to the 4940MX, which will be a great upgrade when the machine gets older. Also it has 3x RAID 0 SSD options.

 

[danwat1234]

Well take for example an X9100 extreme CPU. It was new back in 2009 and now it's down to just over $100 on Ebay. It's a cheap way to boost the x86 performance of a laptop without having to buy a new one. The 2960XM Sandy Bridge extreme mobile CPU was new in late 2011 and it's down to $400, cheaper in the future.
It's not something that somebody who feels the need to buy a new gaming laptop every 3 years would do but maybe for users that don't game that much and like their laptop but want some more performance without having to get used to a new laptop.