ASUS G53SX-DH71 Review

ASUS G53SX-DH71 The ergonomic illuminated keyboard sits at a 5 degree angle to increase usability even during long gaming sessions, plus surfaces come wrapped in a rubberized material for even greater ease of use This notebook utilizes the nVIDIA GTX 560M GPU with a massive 2GB of GDDR5 memory. Based on Fermi technology, this graphics processor offers native DirectX 11 for a huge graphics gain in high definition gaming, plus dedicated video acceleration. Bundled with the notebook is 3DTV Play from NVIDIA, which projects the high definition graphics of this notebook onto any compatible 3DTV via HDMI 1.4. This includes 3D video, games, and photos, taking the multimedia experience into your living room This notebook deploys unique cooling and noise dampening, with two huge rear venting exhausts that push both heat and noise away from users. This results in a cool and quiet environment ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid that innovatively saves battery life and delivers extreme performance EAX Advanced HD 5.0 Audio for premium gaming sound
The G53SX-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black) from ASUS is a very capable notebook computer, built to handle the intensive hardware demands that modern computer games place on a system. The computer's graphics engine is powered by the nVIDIA GTX 560M Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and is loaded with 2GB of GDDR5 video memory. For added multimedia fun, the computer has an integrated 2MP webcam, microphone, and a DVD±RW/CD-RW burner that also supports DVD DL discs. The EAX Advanced HD 5.0 sound system provides crisp and clear audio output for a true multimedia experience. For watching movies, you can rely upon the notebook's LED-backlit, 15.6" display. The system is powered by a 2.2GHz Intel i7-2670QM quad-core CPU which, coupled with the graphics card, can really push up frame rates in complex video games. Thanks to Intel Turbo Boost Technology, you can overclock the system's CPU to up to 3.1GHz for enhanced performance.

The computer boasts a generous 12GB of RAM that's great for running demanding programs or multitasking. For wired or wireless communication, the notebook has a Gigabit Ethernet port and supports 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 3.0. Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port are there for connecting peripherals or external storage devices. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.

ASUS G53SX-DH71 Specifications

 Performance
Processor 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM
Cache L3: 6MB
System Bus 5GT/s
Memory Slots: 4x SO-DIMM 204-Pin
Type: DDR3 SDRAM
Installed: 12GB
Capacity: 16GB
Graphics Card Type: Dedicated
Installed: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M with up to 2GB GDDR5 SDRAM

Display
Type Widescreen
Size 15.6"
Backlight LED
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Finish Glossy
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080

Storage
Hard Drive Bays: 1x
Installed: 750GB 7200rpm
Type: SATA
Optical Drive Tray-Load SuperMulti DVD Burner

Input/Output Connectors
Ports 3x USB 2.0 (A)
1x USB 3.0 (A)
Display 1x VGA
1x HDMI
Audio Integrated Stereo Speakers 3W Total
Integrated Microphone
1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone Input
1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone Output
Expansion Slots None
Flash Media Slot 1x SD
1x MMC
1x Memory Stick
1x Memory Stick PRO 1

Communications
Network 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem None
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0+HS
Mobile Broadband None
GPS None
Webcam Yes, 2MP

General
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Security Kensington Lock Slot
Keyboard Type: Full-Size
Features: Chiclet Style
Pointing Device TouchPad
Battery 8-Cell
Power Requirements AC: 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz
Consumption: 65W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 15.6 x 2 x 11.7" / 39.62 x 5.08 x 29.72 cm
Weight 8.7 lb / 3.95 kg Includes Battery

ASUS G74SX-DH71 Full HD 17.3-Inch LED Gaming Laptop - Replublic of Gamers (Black)   Asus $1,639.99