ASUS G73SW-FHD-TZ017V Gaming Notebook i7/17"/16GB $1595 (Free Freight)

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  nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 21:22

  Specs are too hard to read on website
  This will be easier to read http://www.logicalblueone.com.au/store/478-asus-g74sx-bbk7-n…

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    watchman on 22/12/2011 - 21:31

    -1

    Not the same computer (but arguably a better laptop)

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      grazer on 22/12/2011 - 21:34

      Agree nicksnoobie's link is wrong. Why the deal neg though? The price looks ok compared to similarly spec'd g73sx.

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      kheob on 22/12/2011 - 23:09

      I'm sorry, but how the hell does that warrant a neg?

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  nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 21:40

  +1

  Im not trying to compare the laptop specs.
  I'm trying to show the better format of the specs

  Note REP: 1.5TB (2 x 750GB) Hard Drives, Not 1.5GB

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    Gregar on 23/12/2011 - 14:33

    Thanks for the suggestional input on how we list the specs, we are currently in the process of doing a new website which should be a better format and easier to read the spec of notebooks and other such items.

    Not sure why watchman gave a neg tho.

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  frewer on 22/12/2011 - 21:43

  here is the specs
  http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/asus-g73sw-fhd-tz017v-…

  and dont you dear to buy from that link XD

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  nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 21:46

  +1

  I like everything about this laptop but the graphic card, GTX 460 is little old

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    frewer on 22/12/2011 - 21:50

    +1

    True.

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  frewer on 22/12/2011 - 21:49

  i have a technical question from the link http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/asus-g73sw-fhd-tz017v-…
  It states "Quad Core CPU model can support 4xSO-DIMM, up to 16GB DDR3 1333 Mhz"
  "Dual Core CPU model can support 2xSO-DIMM, up to 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz"

  Does it mean 4 cores model = i7 2630 and 2 cores model = 2629 ??

  Another question what's the max memory stick for laptop ? Is it 4Gb ? Can i get a 16Gb stick ?

  Thank you.

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    nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 21:54

    I think the biggest memory for a single stick is 8GB
    http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&c…

    Does it mean 4 cores model = i7 2630 and 2 cores model = 2629 ??
    2630 Quad core. 2629 Dual core

    It states "Quad Core CPU model can support 4xSO-DIMM, up to 16GB DDR3 1333 Mhz"
    "Dual Core CPU model can support 2xSO-DIMM, up to 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz"
    I think it depends on the mobo. Doesn't have anything to do with cpu. Not 100% sure though

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      frewer on 22/12/2011 - 23:21

      OK thank you, i just want to distinguish between CPU and memory relation.
      I do know for the fact that you need a mobo AND CPU dat supports a certain type of memory that you'd like to go for.
      For example: you need Intel® Core™ i7-990X which support triple (3) channels AND a mobo support triple channels b4 thinking about to get triple channels memory stick.
      The CPU's price is so dear http://ark.intel.com/products/52585/Intel-Core-i7-990X-Processor-Extreme-Edition-(12M-Cache-3_46-GHz-6_40-GTs-Intel-QPI)

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        nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 23:32

        Why would you buy 1st gen CPU now?
        It's outdated and expensive
        Better off buying 2nd gen

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  EnALup on 22/12/2011 - 22:05

  I got the Dell XPS 17" with better speed quad core processor, 2 * 72k rpm HDD, 8 GB ram, 2 years warranty, Nvidea GeForce GT 555M, rest same specs for $15** during signature 30% deal.

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    nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 22:08

    2 * 72k rpm HDD
    You mean 7.2k RPM

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      EnALup on 23/12/2011 - 06:22

      sorry. yes. 7.2k rpm

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    homersyd on 22/12/2011 - 22:14

    FYI - GT 555M cannot compare with the GTX series, GTX is way better than the GT series, just google it…

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      nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 22:36

      +2

      Here is a link http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-555M.41933.0.…
      460 win hands down

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        martin_henry on 23/12/2011 - 09:27

        Actually, NotebookCheck says that the 555M is better at most tests. 555M wins at PCmark vantage and Cinebench, but yes, the GTX 460M looks slightly better for gaming.

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        EnALup on 23/12/2011 - 09:35

        Thanks for the explanation. I earlier tht 555 is better. One thing I hated for Dell was, though it supported 16Gb, it had only 2 slots for RAM.
        3D model had 4 slots.

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  orange123 on 22/12/2011 - 23:00

  Is this better http://www.mln.com.au/product/?itemID=1246 ?

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    nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 23:13

    G series are for gaming, hence the graphic card

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      orange123 on 22/12/2011 - 23:17

      ahh thanks

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  frewer on 22/12/2011 - 23:24

  If you considering to buy a "gaming laptop", i would suggest go for a desktop. It's better and cheaper in all things ( CPU, GPU, Memory ..ect.. )at the same price with laptop. However, it's up to individual choice.

  Enough said, my laptop still sucks big time for $999….

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    nicksnoobie on 22/12/2011 - 23:33

    You can build very very good gaming desktop for around $1500.
    But still I want Alienware just for the looks