GT70 2OC SSD upgrade possible?

Hi everyone,
I am looking into buying the GT70 2OC (-014BE) notebook. Only downside here is that it only comes with a 750GB HDD. It does not come with the MSata SSD's like most models.
My question is if it is possible to install a extra 2,5" SSD without any modifications? So pretty much if there is an open 2,5" slot with sata connection to plug an SSD in.
Or is the MSata controller present (even if it doesn't come with the actual SSD's) and could I just buy and use MSata SSD's instead?
So far the research I done about this has been very conflicting and giving me pretty much every possible answer

From what I can gather by doing a google search, the GT70 2OC-014BE is a european model. It comes with only a single 750 GB mechanical HDD installed. There will NOT be a SuperRaid adapter, which means you will most likely have a spot for a normal 2.5" SATA drive. You could install a 2.5" SSD into that spot if you desired.
Have a look at the assembly/disassembly guide sub forum FAQ to see how to take apart the laptop in order to install the drive. It's not really that hard. About 16 screws on the bottom panel, and 2 more to hold the HDD caddy into the laptop.

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Quote from: john_the_lizard on 17-August-13, 05:46:07
This what MSI is saying "MSI Tech. 08/16/2013 After verification, since you did not purchase the SuperRAID model (SuperRAID is an option) the SuperRAID card is not available with this unit. Only models that came with RAID setup contains SuperRAID card. However, you can still do SuperRAID using 2x 2.5" SSD. Let us know if you have any questions, thank you. "
What does this mean? Really?
According to their web site from my model profile " Super RAID with 2 SSD RAID0 gives you over 800MB/s storage speed!!
The first Super RAID design—one notebook with two SSD mSATA RAID0 units, is yet another world first courtesy of MSI. Two mSATA SSDs and one HDD can be installed in the same laptop without the need to expand the size of the laptop, increasing read, write, and saving speeds.
*Please contact your local dealer for final sku"
Is this a lie?
Please help
It most likely is.
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I have some refurbed OCZ's, all have been fine, but really haven't had them that long. My first SSD was a Crucial M4, it is still running strong, but isn't nearly as fast as any of the Samsung drives. I also have a refurbed Crucial M4, not very old, but runs identical to the original I bought. I tend to use Newegg and what they sell for refurbs as a guide to what may or may not be a good idea. OCZ's are constantly on there, just about any make and model. Crucial started popping up a few months ago. Haven't checked lately, but last I looked, Still no Samsung refurbs. That's not to say people haven't had trouble with them.
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Quote from: James D on 18-November-13, 11:04:36
Nah, you searched wrong. No way it could cost twice more and you looked at 256GB. 128GB costs 117$ shipped on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820249032
M5S should cost less but it is rare in the USA. Plextor is faster copy of Crucial so if not 1-st then buy 2nd (M500 or M4).
Speaking about SF. On any good SSD forum or general PC/notebook forum people already know that you can't trust SF. Yes, Intel is doing better than other. I guess because Intel writes IRST drivers and writes good firmware. But everybody who looked good at history of SandForce starting from OCZ 2 BSODS and dissappearing and further will do what many other people... just turned away from it.
Why not if SF offers good speed in compressible data and so-so in non-compressible + bad reputation + totally different algorithm of writing to chip like Durawrite etc etc etc.
The best reason to move to Marvel or Barefoot or Samsung is because many SSD manufacturers run away from SandForce to other controllers: OCZ and Corsair did it for more than year and they use advertisement that they are no more slow as they were.
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So you are right. I did look at the wrong one.
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Hi Iam looking for some answers, from what I saw, there are few really awesome helping people here. So Hi to everyone!
AS I noticed there is no GT70 2OC topic here, so there is now. I will update infos How-to´s and other stuff for everyone that have this revision.
1. Update VGA drivers, Set as default there is nvidia optimus (Intel+nvidia switching mode)
Pros: Battery life
Cons: Faulty switching in some games, just sporadic driver support, 2 VGA drivers at once couse problems with CAD applications and some older games.
Comment: Iam using this as Hi-end mobile solution for work and games, extra 4th hour of battery live comes as real nonsense to me in exchange for ale the troubles.
Possible solution: Unlocking hidden/advanced BIOS options should reveal control for wheter to swithing mode od discrete graphics only. Setting it to discrete graphics only would mean no driver troubles slightly better performance and most importanly possibilyty of regular VGA driver updates from nvidia.
I already send PM to Svet about unlocking bios. But Iam still asking any ideas anyone?

Sadly most of those concerns aren't really valid.
While I have the old GT70 0NE, even on this unit there were no issues ever getting any program (be it Autocad/Solidworks/whatever you like, or games either, even if they were older) to work with the card(s) properly. It's all a matter of making it do what you want, which is actually handled rather well by the drivers. Optimus is much better than it was a while ago, and it functions very well now.
While your your point of just making it default to the NVidia card is valid, it's a very moot point. Every program I've tried (be it 10+ year old games even from the mid-90's, to even the most recent applications and games) works just fine. Again, it's all in how you make the driver work. If you tell it to use the NVidia card when you run this program, it'll work.
I wouldn't worry about making it use only the NVidia card exclusively, it really isn't worth the effort. While it is possible, it's much more difficult than one would think....

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51B: UEFI AHCI mode.
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They are just different on the default SATA mode. Their BIOS IDs are different too so it's unable to cross-flash. Don't worry.
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I have a GT70 2OC 065 - US
With the version of BIOS E1763IMS.50C
To upgrade to the latest version I file should I use?

I do not understand this instructions :
E1763IMS.51B:
If your system BIOS version is E1763IMS.500 ~ E1763IMS.508, please must update BIOS to E1763IMS.50V before you update to the latest version E1763IMS.51X.
E1763IMS.50V:
If your system BIOS version is E1763IMS.500 ~ E1763IMS.508, please must update BIOS to E1763IMS.50V before you update to the latest version E1763IMS.51X.
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Request unlock BIOS MS-1763 or GT70 2OC with Version E1763IMT.509

Hello,
I'd like to donate for the following request: unlock BIOS MS-1763/GT70 2OC, having Bios Version E1763IMT.509
My goal is to change my grafics card from actual GTX 770M to GTX 970M.
I'm not that pro to know if the GTX 970M config will be done with the following steps ?? - plz help:
1.) change/install card, or after point 5.) ??
2.) Flah BIOS - requesting help here
3.) Disable onboard HD audio and graphic card
4.) Disable IDT GPU in BIOS advanced settings ?? will it be possible with flashed bios
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CPU i7 4700MQ
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Wind 8.1 (64)

unlocking bios has no connection with GPU support.
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MS-1763/GT70 2OC, having Bios Version E1763IMT.509
My goal is to change my grafics card from actual GTX 770M to GTX 970M.
for this model it should works as is, without special things to be done.
for 1763 model 980M works fine:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/the-official-msi-gt60-70-970m-980m-upgrade-thread.765058/
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1.) change/install card, or after point 5.) ??
2.) Flah BIOS - requesting help here
3.) Disable onboard HD audio and graphic card
4.) Disable IDT GPU in BIOS advanced settings ?? will it be possible with flashed bios
5.) Change display model from SG to PDG via BIOS
6.) download from laptopvideo2go.com .... driver v 353.00 and mod INF.file for GTX 970M Wind 8.1 (64). - install.
just install the new card and see if its works, you may need to install a modded inf [maybe not]
about bios update it should be not required,
but if by chance is need we can discuss this eventually later.
else bios can be also unlocked, but this has no connection with GPU support

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beestmode,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/SP500
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Quote from: Nichrome on 11-August-14, 04:45:57
No sorry my friend. My PC is not with me on my holiday so can't help as much as I'd like to.
Restore to previous settings, apparently there is nothing newer (in most cases) just simple bug fixes, and I believe you had no probs before?
Thanks for replying and sorry for disturbing during your holiday. I switched back to my old drivers and everything started working perfectly fine.
I guess there is problem with new drivers.

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