ASUS G74SX-XA1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black

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ASUS G74SX-XA1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black

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Rating: 4.0 (33 customer reviewers)

Price : $1,549.99

ASUS G74SX-XA1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black

ASUS G74SX-XA1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black
4.0 out of 5 from 33 user reviews.

Technical Details

Intel Core i7-2630QM (2.8GHz with Turbo Boost);12GB DDR3 1333MHz , 4 SODIMM Sockets, up to 16GB
750GB HDD 7200 RPM;SuperMulti ODD;802.11 b/g/n;Illuminated Keyboard;8 Cell Battery
Nvidia GTX 560M Graphics with 3GB GDDR5;Windows Home Premium 64-bit Operating System
17.3-Inch Full HD (1920x1080) LED Display;2.0M Webcam;1x USB 3.0;3x USB 2.0;Bluetooth
1Year Standard Global Warranty and 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty Included

Product Description of ASUS G74SX-XA1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black

17.3" Full HD (1920x1080) LED / i7-2630QM Quad Core (2.0GHz) / 12GB DDR3 RAM / NVidia GTX 560M 3G GDDR5 VRAM / 750GB HDD 7200 RPM / SuperMulti Optical Drive / Illuminated Keyboard / Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit) / 802.11BGN / 2.0MP Webcam / Bluetooth / 8 Cell battery / 1 USB 3.0 port / 3 USB 2.0 ports / 8-in-1 card reader / 1YR Global warranty / 1YR Accidental Damage Warranty / 30-Day Zero Bright Dot / 2-way FREE shipping / 24-7 tech support

Amazon.com Product Description

The Choice of Champions
No One Comes Close

The world of portable gaming has a new reigning king. The Republic of Gamers G74SX-XA1 is a performance notebook that imposes its will with the combined power of a second generation Intel^® Core^™ i7-2630QM CPU and NVIDIA^® GTX 560M GPU with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM. A score of P2008 in 3DMark11 and P9180 in 3DMark Vantage takes over the reins as the fastest notebook in the land. Support for DirectX^®11 ensures that you'll not only have the fastest rig in town, but also the ability to play games as they were meant to be seen for a long time.

Plus, its 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display delivers the latest in high-definition entertainment with brilliant 1080p playback. The ROG G74SX-A2 breaks from the heard of traditional gaming notebooks with built-in overclocking features through the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility—instantly giving you extreme power with a push of a button.

The ROG G74SX-XA1 also boasts a 750GB HDD hard drive, 12GB DDR3 system memory, 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

Key Features

17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display for immersive cinematic experience with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (Learn more)
2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology for the best visibly smart performance that adapts to your needs (Learn more)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM for leading DirectX 11 gaming (Learn more)
ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid that innovatively saves battery life and delivers extreme performance (Learn more)
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for quicker device charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.0¹
750GB 7200RPM hard drive and 12GB of DDR3 system memory for smooth computing and ample storage for all your games and media files (Learn more)
Backlit gaming keyboard with ergonomic tilt-up design for comfortable control in any lighting environment
EAX Advanced HD 5.0 Audio for premium gaming sound

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Hail to the King baby!

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The ROG G74SX-XA1 is great for gaming, but its hardware is serious business. Powered by the 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor with 8-way processing capability, the ROG G74SX-XA1 outperforms other notebooks with massive memory bandwidth for ultra-smooth multitasking performance. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, processor speed is automatically adjusted to your needs by accelerating performance for your task at hand.

With a host of power profiles, this gaming powerhouse has a built-in overclocking mode via ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid that activates with a simple push of a button located above the keyboard that turns up system performance above its default level.

Leading Gaming Power for the Next Generation

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The ROG G74SX-XA1 features the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics engine for unprecedented visual performance. With unmatched DirectX 11 support, experience a totally new class of virtual interaction for more dynamic gaming.

The ROG G74SX-XA1 also features a massive 750GB 7200RPM hard drive to store your movies, games, and pictures. Plus, the ROG G74SX-XA1 offers 12GB of DDR3 system memory for incredible multitasking capability.

True-to-life Multimedia

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Featuring a 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display, the ROG G74SX-XA1 lets you enjoy the latest in HD playback for an immersive experience with sharp images, smooth video transitions, and brilliant clarity. With HDMI connectivity, turn this gaming powerhouse into your personal media center by connecting to an external monitor or HDTV and enjoy flawless 1080p HD playback. Pair that up with THX + EAX 5.0 3D gaming audio technology, and together they make the ROG G74SX-XA1 not only a great gaming notebook, but also a hub for multimedia entertainment.

Get Comfy

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Gaming is something to be enjoyed, so why not be more comfortable for extended gaming sessions? Fatigue will be a thing of the past, thanks to the ROG G74SX-XA1's 5° incline keyboard designed to provide a better ergonomic angle, as well as super comfortable rubber-like palm rests that's easy on the palm and wrist. There's also more space between the keyboard and number pad, so it resembles a desktop keyboard.

The harder you work, the more heat you generate. A computer is no different, and with the amount of power in the ROG G74SX-XA1, some serious cooling is needed. A unique venting design pulls air from underneath the notebook, cooling the system down, and then vents it through the rear, keeping hot air away from the user and reducing ambient noise for prolonged gaming.

	Stealth and Strength
View larger	Like its predecessor, the ROG G74SX-XA1 design was inspired by sharp polygonal shapes, but this time inspiration came from the US Navy's Sea Shadow stealth ship and modern day aircraft carriers. Like the stealth ship, opponents will never know what hit 'em, and like an aircraft carrier, the ROG G74-XA1 has the firepower to shock and awe the competition.

Relax, ASUS Has You Covered

Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources,² readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS tirelessly strives to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.

This notebook is also backed by the industry's most comprehensive warranty.

1 Year ASUS Global Warranty³

Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:

1 year global warranty
30 day Flawless Display Guarantee
2-way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support

1 Year Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)³

Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.

Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
24/7 toll-free phone support

What's in the Box

ROG G74SX-XA1
AC Adapter
8 cell Battery Pack
Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 17.3-inch 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 560M 3GB GDDR5 VRAM
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v2.1
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Memory: 12GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 16GB)
Storage:750GB 7200RPM hard drive
Optical Drive: DL DVD±RW/CD-RW
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
Battery: 8 cell
Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.8 x2.4–inches (W x D x H)
Weight: 9.4lbs (with 8 cell battery)
Color: Black

© 2011 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.

¹All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status.
²Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2010. Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Q2 2010's RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/2010-2nd-Quarter-Computer-Reliability-Report.html
³ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. Certain retailers do not participate in ADP coverage. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360 and adw.asus.com/.

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Review of ASUS G74SX-XA1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful.

Good, so far.

By T. X. Tran

Very good laptop for it price, super fast, run high end game like a champ. One thing though, got my first bluescreen of death after 20 hours of having this laptop; first, everything went non responsive, then lag, then can't even shut it down, then bam, bluescreen. But I have faith in this, hopefully everything will work smoothly from here on out. I'll post an update after 15 days to tell you how it goes.

UPDATE:

After 15 days, well a little over 15 days, everything are still running smoothly. This baby is really bang for the bucks, seriously! :)

Will keep ya'll posted if any issues arises.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.

Awsome while it lasted.

By Sed

I bought this computer after doing extensive research on some comparable machines for the price. Honestly, i couldn't find one. It has all the power of a high grade desktop in a laptop. The design of the laptop is very well done with the way the heat flows out of the back. And the screen is a very large,very crisp display. It has an extra socket for another RAM card (only about a $30 upgrade). As far as gaming goes, WoW runs at 45 fps in Ultra (in org), CoD Blops runs at about 37-40 fps in ultra. There is no game that I have played that the machine can't run.

The reason I gave this machine a 3 is because of the following. The camera didn't work (not a big deal), The BIOS was out of date when I received it (easily corrected). Something a little annoying is the "NUM pad" is just duplicates of the top number keys which is bad for both games that need key binding and for people who need to use the Alt-code keys for other languages.

Now, this is more of a personal reason, but my laptop died after 2 weeks of use and I am currently awaiting it's return from Asus. The support line was surprisingly fast at answering, but the turn around time is a crazy 14 business days (more depending on part replacement shipping) unless you pay to have it expedited. When i asked what happened to my laptop they told me "We couldn't disclose that information to you." That perturbed me a bit so I requested a new laptop. To no surprise they said they couldn't do that. I hope I experience no more problems when I receive my laptop.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.

Beautiful Laptop, Incredible Value

By Braden1996

Pros:

First off I would like to start off stating this a beautiful computer; It is just an amazing design. While the appearances of the Notebook was quite important to me, it did not take precedence over performance; this laptop performs admirably in all applications varying from Games to benchmarks to everything else. All the games I play are easily maxed by this beast of a laptop (Or should I say desktop replacement). The thermals on the laptop are by far the best I have ever seen for any notebook of this class; the average cpu temp averages around 30 centigrade idle and reaches a max of around 60 centigrade when being stressed by Prime 95(Which is between 140 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit). The area above the hard drives do get warm when being used constantly (The hard drives are under and to the right of the track-pad, but the temperature actually comforts my hand and does not annoy me). The area above the gpu does get slightly warm, but it is un-likely your hand would be placed there (Between the main keys and the numpad). The cooling system is incredibly effective while being completely in-audible. The only thing I can ever hear is the Optical drive when being used (Which is very rare for me). The keyboard is also spectacular, I have yet to experience a missed stroke (I am an above average typist at about seventy words per minute); the track-pad is also nice, but I rarely use it. The screen which is Full Hd looks amazing and is incredibly crisp. The wireless is also superb for at home use or elsewhere. This is an amazing Portable Desktop that performs amazingly. I highly recommend it to any person in search of a Desktop replacement/ gaming laptop. This presents one of the highest values in this market.

Cons:

The biggest con is likely it's shear size and weight, but that is also it's most significant positive since you have the very large, crisp screen. The speakers are generally loud except in select programs where the volume is lower (Like Assassins Creed 2 even when the game and system volume is maxed). while the Thx Trustudio software does increase the volume somewhat, those quieter programs are still quiet unfortunately. One thing that a lot of people may dislike is that the screen is glossy, I personally do not mind since I rarely notice any glare because I am generally inside with my computers. No true cons exist for myself, this is an amazing laptop.

Other:

Great Laptop/ Desktop replacement. I use it for lan parties and vacationing and some home use, but I generally use my desktop. If you buy it and intend to move it I highly recommend a large backpack to Move it (Very large, the one I got struggles to fit it). It also ships with two partitions one main one and one for a backup, for some odd reason the partitions were set up so that the backup partition was about double the size of the main so I just used Easeus Partition Editor and corrected this. This reminds me, the laptop did not come with a recovery disk, so I suggest backing it up with the included partition or making a recovery disk. I hope this review was helpful.

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