Laptop Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Display: 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
- Processor: 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor (2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 GHz)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB GDDR5 VRAM
- WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v2.1
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
- Memory: 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz RAM, 4 x SODIMM (expandable to 18GB)
- Storage:750GB 7200RPM hard drive
- Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD drive
- Camera: 2.0 megapixel
- Speakers: Stereo speakers with EAX 5.0 sound
- Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
- Card Reader: 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)
- Input / Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Gigabit LAN, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Kensington Lock
- Battery: 8 cell
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 12.8 x 0.08 ~ 2.3 –inches
- Weight: 8 lbs (with 8 cell battery)
- Color: Matte Black
They'll Never Know What Hit'em
Every gamer knows that the latest games demands the best performance. But we don’t believe in just meeting the minimum requirements, we believe in obliterating them. That’s why we made sure that the Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Sw-XA1 was jam-packed with one-of-a-kind innovation that propel mobile gaming performance to unseen levels.
Now powered by the 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor, experience top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness for the most demanding tasks. Featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics engine that comes with a massive 1.5GB of GDDR5 VRAM, the ROG G73Sw-XA1 leads in DirectX 11 gaming for advanced tessellation and faster graphics rendering. And while others struggle to find the keys in dimly lit areas, the backlit gaming keyboard gives you the edge in the dark to put you ahead of the competition. The ROG G73Sw-XA1 showcases a stealth fighter-inspired design with a unique thermal design that promotes airflow and keeps the air away from you. Plus, its 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display delivers the latest in high-definition entertainment with brilliant 1080p playback. The ROG G73Sw-XA1 breaks from the heard of traditional gaming notebooks with built-in overclocking feature through the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility—instantly giving you extreme power with a push of a button.
The ROG G73Sw-XA1 also boasts 750GB 7200RPM hard drive, 8GB DDR3 system memory, Super Multi DVD drive, high-speed wireless N, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity, Bluetooth v2.1, HDMI connectivity, 2.0 megapixel camera, and stereo speakers with EAX Advanced HD 5.0 sound.
Customer Review
Amazing powerhouse.
Pros:
-1080p Screen. (Makes everything look extremely smooth.)
-Amazing GPU
-Light up keyboard! (Working at night has never been easier)
-Great heat dissipation. I Have had it for 6 days, have not even heard my fan come on yet. I thought i did once, but that was desktop idling in the background.
-Quick boot-up. After the first boot up, takes no longer than 3 minutes to get to my homescreen.
Cons:
-Battery level. Battery is really small, only last about 2~3 hours. Which is pretty sad since i have to have it plugged in all the time. Not much of a con for me because i was looking for a desktop replacement.
-Size. This computer will not fit in your bookbag, Do not even try haha.
Really the only con i hate, is battery life. Bought this on the basis that i needed something strong since ill be going to college and want to study computer science. The GPU would help a lot when it came to render times on both after effects and cinema 4d. The battery life screws me though. I wish i had more, however there is no way to turn off the GPU when not in use and instead use the one that comes with the processor. This would increase battery life as i see it, however asus didnt make such a setting available. This computer is going to be a stay at home machine. Im not going to do much moving with it. That is my only reason as to why its not getting 5 stars. At one time i got 1hr and 30mins on a charge just browsing internet. However the way i see it, you can have power, or battery life. Maybe even both. I decided on power however.
Alright now down to some benchmarking!(Used Fraps with all of these!)
Portal 2:
It is positively amazing. I was expecting low FPS since this is a laptop after all, however i was completely blown away. I maxed every single setting possible, and played on a 1080p resolution. I got steady 60fps. No drops ever. This was really good for me, i think im going to be playing games for a while.
Fallout 3:
Set it on ultra. I get 52 fps, with 45 at its lowest. I was blown away by the amount of visual detail this was giving me. My console will never match up with this.
Team Fortess 2:
This ones a doozy. Didnt play it much, however at some point I got a FPS rate of about 120 FPS. I maxed as much settings as possible and came to this. Love it a lot.
Minecraft:
For the indie game lovers! I got an FPS rate of 180 FPS. Thats on high settings. Get rid of smooth lighting and such you get somewhere aroung 500~600 FPS. I did not even know so much was possible.
Lastly, if any of the people reading this know of a case that i can buy for this laptop please inform me. I bought one. But unfortunately it did not fit. Stay away from generic cases. The one i bought left the back of the laptop, where the vents are, completely exposed. Ill have to return this soon.
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-Amazing GPU
-Light up keyboard! (Working at night has never been easier)
-Great heat dissipation. I Have had it for 6 days, have not even heard my fan come on yet. I thought i did once, but that was desktop idling in the background.
-Quick boot-up. After the first boot up, takes no longer than 3 minutes to get to my homescreen.
Cons:
-Battery level. Battery is really small, only last about 2~3 hours. Which is pretty sad since i have to have it plugged in all the time. Not much of a con for me because i was looking for a desktop replacement.
-Size. This computer will not fit in your bookbag, Do not even try haha.
Really the only con i hate, is battery life. Bought this on the basis that i needed something strong since ill be going to college and want to study computer science. The GPU would help a lot when it came to render times on both after effects and cinema 4d. The battery life screws me though. I wish i had more, however there is no way to turn off the GPU when not in use and instead use the one that comes with the processor. This would increase battery life as i see it, however asus didnt make such a setting available. This computer is going to be a stay at home machine. Im not going to do much moving with it. That is my only reason as to why its not getting 5 stars. At one time i got 1hr and 30mins on a charge just browsing internet. However the way i see it, you can have power, or battery life. Maybe even both. I decided on power however.
Alright now down to some benchmarking!(Used Fraps with all of these!)
Portal 2:
It is positively amazing. I was expecting low FPS since this is a laptop after all, however i was completely blown away. I maxed every single setting possible, and played on a 1080p resolution. I got steady 60fps. No drops ever. This was really good for me, i think im going to be playing games for a while.
Fallout 3:
Set it on ultra. I get 52 fps, with 45 at its lowest. I was blown away by the amount of visual detail this was giving me. My console will never match up with this.
Team Fortess 2:
This ones a doozy. Didnt play it much, however at some point I got a FPS rate of about 120 FPS. I maxed as much settings as possible and came to this. Love it a lot.
Minecraft:
For the indie game lovers! I got an FPS rate of 180 FPS. Thats on high settings. Get rid of smooth lighting and such you get somewhere aroung 500~600 FPS. I did not even know so much was possible.
Lastly, if any of the people reading this know of a case that i can buy for this laptop please inform me. I bought one. But unfortunately it did not fit. Stay away from generic cases. The one i bought left the back of the laptop, where the vents are, completely exposed. Ill have to return this soon.
Buy Best ASUS G73SW-XA1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) at Cheap Price
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