ASUS G74SX-DH71 Laptop

The Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH71 17.3" Notebook Computer from ASUS houses the power of a tricked out desktop gaming PC in one portable notebook computer. This ASUS notebook redefines the term "mobile gaming." Full resolution graphics, consistent frames per second (fps) and high definition multimedia are compacted into a notebook which allows you to dominate the competition while on the go.
This ASUS G74SX-DH71  notebook has a 17.3" HD+ display that is backlit with LED lamps. LED lamps brighten faster, are more energy efficient and provide better image quality than their CCFL counterparts. The Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution is supported by a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M with 3GB of dedicated memory. ASUS G74SX-DH71 system is powered by a quad-core 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 2670QM processor. It also comes with 12GB of DDR3 RAM, two 750GB 7200rpm hard drives for a total of 1.5TB of hard drive storage, a Blu-ray player with DVD burning capabilities, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, an integrated 2-megapixel webcam and microphone as well as built-in stereo speakers. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
2nd Generation Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Performance
The ASUS notebook imposes its will on other gaming notebooks with its powerful quad-core 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM processor. The 12GB of DDR3 RAM memory ensures that programs and games open quickly so you can jump right into the fray with minimum loading times. Full 1080p HD Video Quality
Luckily, this ASUS notebook doesn't disappoint with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics processing unit (GPU). It has an enormous 3GB of dedicated memory just for rendering graphics. No longer will you have to deal with jagged edges and screen tearing because the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M GPU provides smooth visual effects and stunning 1080p quality
An Immersive 3D Experience
Gaming is serious business, but so is this ASUS notebook's hardware. It offers amazing 3D content creation and editing. It's powered by NVIDIA 3D Vision, which allows you to enjoy games, photos and movies like you've never seen them before. The 17.3" display has a true 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 1080 native resolution for amazing 1080p high definition video playback. If the 17.3" screen isn't cutting it for you, you can output full HD 1080p content to a larger external HD monitor or HDTV via the HDMI port. Pair that with THX + EAX 5.0 3D gaming audio technology and this ASUS notebook not only makes a great gaming notebook, but also a central hub for all your multimedia entertainment needs
Sleek Design
Like its predecessor, the design on this ASUS notebook was inspired by sharp polygonal shapes. Winning matches and beating games are not the only comforts when it comes to this ASUS notebook. Fatigue will be a thing of the past, thanks to this ASUS notebook's ergonomic keyboard. The 5° incline provides a better angle reduces pressure on your wrists while the rubber-like palm rests are comfortable when resting your hands on them. Keeping Cool
With the amount of power in this ASUS notebook, some serious cooling is needed. A unique venting design pulls air from underneath the notebook, which efficiently cools the system down and then vents it out through the rear. This keeps the hot air away from you as well as reduces ambient noise for prolonged gaming

ASUS G74SX-DH71 Specifications

Performance
Processor 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM Quad-Core
Cache L3: 6MB
Memory Type: DDR3 SDRAM
Installed: 12GB
Capacity: 16GB
Graphics Card Type: Dedicated
Installed: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M with 3GB GDDR5 SDRAM Dedicated

Display
Type Widescreen
Size 17.3"
Backlight LED
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Finish Not Specified By Manufacturer
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080

Storage
Hard Drive Installed: 1.5TB (2x 750GB 7200rpm)
Type: SATA
Optical Drive Blu-ray ROM with DVD Burning

Input/Output Connectors
Ports 3x USB 2.0 (A)
1x USB 3.0 (A)
Display 1x HDMI
Audio 1x Integrated Stereo Speakers
1x Integrated Microphone
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone Output
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone Input
Flash Media Slot 1x SDXC
1x Memory Stick
1x MMC 1

Communications
Network 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0+HS
Webcam Yes, 2MP

General
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Security Kensington Lock Slot
Keyboard Type: Full-Size
Features: Numeric Keypad
Pointing Device TouchPad
Battery 8-Cell External Lithium-Ion (5200mAh)
Power Requirements AC: 100-240 V AC, 50-60Hz
Consumption: 150W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 16.54 x 2.44 x 12.80" / 42 x 6.2 x 32.5 cm
Weight 9.44 lb / 4.28 kg