Asus G70S Review, Benchmark and photos

G70S-A1

G70S Video:



Photos:












-17" WUXGA 1920X1200:
Monitor ID AUO2088
Manufacturer B170UW02 V0
Manufacture Date Week 1 / 2007
Max. Visible Display Size 37 cm x 23 cm (17.2")
Picture Aspect Ratio 16:10
Gamma 2.20
DPMS Mode Support None

-nVidia 8700M GT SLI 1GB (512x2) GDDR3
-T9500 Penryn 2.6GHz 800 FSB 6MB
-4GB DDR2 667 (2GX2)
-400GB (200X2) 7200rpm SATA
-2.0 MP webcam
-Built-in Bluetooth
-Intel 4965 Wireless a/b/g/n
-Battery: 8 cells 5200 mAh, 77 Whrs
-1 x Microphone-in jack
-1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF)
-1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
-4 x USB 2.0 ports
-1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line
-1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
-1 x HDMI , support HDCP 1 x E-SATA
-Windows Vista Ultimate 64




New Direct Console 2.0


-Performance: CPU can be overclock up to 20%, the CPU overclocking can also be activate on battery mode.


-Interactive Mode: Customize the LED light behavior.


-Programmable hotkeys:


-Message: The 3.1" LED screen can display multiple messages for CPU/Memory usage/battery life/MSN Message and email notificatoin.



Battery Life: 1 Hour 18 Minutes on battery saving mode, didn't expect too much on SLI video card.



Performance
Windows Vista Ultimate 64 WEI:



3DMark06:

Driver Version: 175.80
RAM: 4GB DDR2 667
Vista Ultimate 64

No overclock:
1024x768: 9953
1280x768: 9260
1280x800: 9140
1280x1024: 8331
1440x900: 8342


1024X768



1280x768



1280x800



1280x1024



1440x900




PCMark05: 6343




Overclock CPU by 20% using Direct Console 2.0 at Turbo Extreme mode:


1024x768: 10355
1280x768: 9547
1280x800: 9395
1280x1024: 8501
1440x900: 8514


1024X768



1280x768



1280x800



1280x1024



1440x900


Hard Drive Performance with RAID-0 Stripe

Dual Hard Drive can be configure to RAID mode in the BIOS:






HD Tune performance test:


Games:, no overclock.

Crysis 1280x800 at high settings:



Crysis 1280x800 shadows and shaders at mideum:



Call of Duty 4:


Assasin's Creed:





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Windows XP

Everything works under Windows XP except the Direct Console 2 program is not compatible with XP, therefore, the overclocking feature will not be available on Windows XP.

XP Drivers:



For easy installtion press F2 at asus logo screen to enter BIOS, go to Advanced tab and IDE Controller, setup SATA mode from Enhance to Compatible, press F10 and exit.

If you want to enable RAID or use Enhance mode, here is the controller driver for Slipstream:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/16013/eng/f6flpy32.zip


Below is the drivers you can install from drivers DVD:

Always install Intel INF Update first:
D:\ INFUPD\SETUP.EXE

D:\ ATK0100\VISTA32\2KSETUP.EXE
D:\ ATK_HOTKEY\SETUP.EXE
D:\ ATKMEDIA\SETUP.EXE
D:\ ATK_OSD2\SETUP.EXE
D:\ KB_FILTER\XP32\2KSETUP.EXE
D:\ CAMERA\CHICONY\CNF6222\2KSETUP.EXE
D:\ RICOH\SETUP.EXE (card reader)
D:\ MODEM\SSetup.exe
D:\ TOUCHPAD\VISTA32\Setup.exe
D:\ WCONSOLE\SETUP.EXE
D:\ MOUSE\COPPERHEAD\SETUP.EXE
D:\ ESATA\VISTA3264\SETUP.EXE



Drivers you need to download:

Video Card:
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=19829

1: Download driver.
2: Extract the driver into a folder
3: Download Modded INF
4: Copy INF into the extracted driver folder
5: run setup.exe


Audio
Link 1: ftp://202.65.194.212/pc/audio/WDM_R199.exe
Link 2: ftp://202.65.194.211/pc/audio/WDM_R199.exe
Link 3: ftp://66.104.77.130/pc/audio/WDM_R199.exe

Lan:
Link 1: http://dlsvr02.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/C90S/LAN_xp_vista_070808.rar
Link 2: http://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/C90S/LAN_xp_vista_070808.rar


Bluetooth:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/12052/eng/V4.00.30a_XP.zip

Wifi:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/17156/eng/12.1.2.0_X_Drivers.zip
Run DPInst32.EXE

Power4Gear
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/10891/eng/P4G_V1.16_Generic.zip



3DMark06:
1024x768: 10119
1280x768: 9385
1280x800: 9222
1280x1024: 8348
1440x900: 8316


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1280x768



1280x800



1280x1024



1440x900

 

Beautiful review. This thing is a beast. Though with an upgrade to the 8700s it would have really flown. Still its mxm. I love that silver finish, and the blue evil eye. Great looking laptop. Says I can't rep you.

 

Thanks.
This is the fastest Asus I've ever test, the 8700M GT SLI also runs very cool, GPU core never go beyond 75*C, but it's a huge notebook.

 

Hi GenTechPC

What can you tell me about the noise from the fanS ?

 

Whaaaaow.... nice benchmarks Ken!! Would you have time to do a HD Tune benchmark too? I'm curious what performance you get with the dual 200gb 7200rpm on this machine

 

Dual fans runs pretty quiet, quieter than G1.

Thanks, HD test updated on the review.

 

That's pretty impressive!
How are the temps on the CPU/GPU/HDD? and how's the build quality and keyboard like?

 

Oh.. I've got another question Ken. With the new Direct Console 2.0 does this mean there's no p4g?

 

Runs pretty cool, GPU only goes up to 75*C, CPU around 65*C, you don't feel the heat when using the laptop, but upper right hand side above the numeric keypad where the video cards are feels warm.

Keyboard feels like G2S keyboard, no flex and it feel very close to the desktop keyboard.


It still use P4G to manage performance and battery life, the Direct Console 2.0 allows you to overclock the CPU just like the Turbo Gear in C90s, but the Direct Console only works in Vista.

 

Perfect Review ^_^

 

ADDED REP AND 5 Stars Thread

Just if you can add battery time,weight, WILL IT SUPPORT MONTIVENA, WILL IT ACCEPT 800 MHZ DDR2 RAMS? etc...

Thanks

 

Thanks.
Battery life is 1 Hour 18 minutes on battery saving mode.
Weights 10 pounds and it does not accept 800 MHz DDR2 RAM since it's still a Santa Rosa Platform.

 

Just curious, if there's any conflict when using XP?

 

not at all, everything works great on XP, except not able to install Direct Console 2.0 because the software is only made for Vista.

 

ok I'm wondering on that battery discharge time is that w/ avg use? high end things? or Idling?

 

Sweet+ thx for the review. +1 rep

 

Excellent review. Could you please let me know where you got the 8700M drivers? I have been unable to find them.

 

from laptopvideo2go.com:


http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showforum=93

 

Thank you for the review, it was added to the Info Booth sticky.

 

I have since this laptop in a shop and have a chance to use it & the screen resolution is .... over perfect.
I thought it was 19" since I dont know about Asus laptop.
this is a very nice laptop.
btw, what is the price?

 

It's still 17" notebook and price is $2899 at Gentechpc.

 

a very cool looking notebook and good REVIEW i must say, i just saw this on the PC mag and i was totally blow out with the look... although i thought it will have the 9series in it, a bit disappointments... but nice look, very sleek and cool...

a bit over with the look though with all the lightings, it is really gonna be an eye-candy when opening on cafe places LOL

 

Yeah the G series doubles as a rave light show when you are in a pinch.

Thats one of the main reasons I would go with the new M series, it looks sleek and can fit in anywhere.

Supose id prefer the crazy looks and flashy lights of the Asus G series to the black brick that is a Sager tho.

 

hey genn, sorry to bother you what do you think/feel about the build quality on this thing it looks great but i want someone who used this laptop opinion

 

BRILLIANT. I would have never thought of that as a viable option for the flashy lights. I think that would be a good use if you really did need some flashing lights for anything. (Senior Prom, anyone? xD [I heard that my class' Senior Prom could have used some help back in high school.]) Actually, that sounds like the best use for something like that. A computer should not have to be flashy just to show off that it is a "gaming" PC though. To each company their own, I suppose.

Those are some pretty nice specs for the computer, but there should be nothing less to be expected of them. (Wish I could afford one of these, but it wouldn't be very practical for carrying around college. At least with how "weak" I am. )

 

You saw the video, the built quality is the best I've never seen in any Asus notebooks, but remember one thing, not everyone like the style, you either hate it or love it.

 

hmm thanks alot buddy i like it but i think the coming G2sV is nicer do you have any info on release/benchmarks for it? Im HIGHLY interested thoguh i like the qosmio X305

 

Hey GenTech, nice review Last questions before I buy it.

1) Can you play old games with the SLI technology?

2) Can you turn off all the lights on the computer if you want to (to save battery)?

 

Video:
Why have you placed the G70S on the carpet??? The G70S draws in the air with the fan holes at the bottom (not the rounded chrom fakes) and how that's possible placed on that carpet? Uber-Geek

 

GenTechPC some questions aboit the speakers.

1) Altec Speakers?

2) How it sounds?

3) Compare. The G70 speakers vs M70 Speakers

 

1: Yes it's Altec Lansing Speakers.

2: Very good.

3: 4 speakers on G70S but M70 has a subwoofer, M70S sounds better.

 

how is the build quality of the asus, is it sturdy, how are the materials used?

 

Hello, i was watching the videos from Crysis, and I noticed some lag sometimes... Is this something on the video or the game lag´s sometimes while playing??

I've downloaded the same video of the Crysis running on G2 and it was normal, without any lag's...

 

yawn boring notebook. its severely under powered for a gaming notebook

 

GenTech, how is the noise from the the fans when you play or do more "ordinary things" like writing (e-mails,msn etc.)

I know it is quieter than G1, but I don't know how much noise a G1 makes.

 

:tongue: JOY!!!!::tongue:

The wailing, gnashing of teeth and agonizing research is finally over. Moments ago, a ginormous wheelbarrow jammed with Benjamins was happily sent to GenTech, in exchange for the breathtaking beast that is the Asus G70S-A1.

The only thing more painful than the research it took to get here is the agonizing wait for the UPS truck to bring my new baby home. Next milestone is awaiting the successful order/payment confirmation call-back from GenTech....


...Hey, wait a sec. Did you hear that? Is that a truck outside!?!? The order was placed a whole 6 minutes ago, so it's not too soon for the truck, right?!?! I better run outside and check, just to make sure!

 

i'll answer this for him, very good better then probably any other asus

 

Hello

Nice review

Can someone please point me in the right direction to where i can find drivers for Win XP for this Laptop.

//Eric

 

ROFL Nice. Hope you get it real soon and enjoy it.

nilssoneric: Ken seemed to get everything working in the main post (see Windows XP screenshot). He usually posts the driver information when he has the time, in the main post. So you may need to wait for a little while.

 

NILSSONERIC:

Agree with E.B.E. that Ken at GenTech may be your best resource. At the bottom of GenTech's G70 review above are screenshots of XP Pro Device Manager, showing successful install of all XP Pro components except the ability to overclock.

Check out the info above if not done so already, then maybe give Ken a call. Even if you purchased your G70 elsewhere, I cannot imagine Ken would ever refuse to help anyone.

I ordered my G70 yesterday with XP Pro from GenTech and, based on conversations with vendors and a lot of research, I have 100% confidence in GenTech's ability to do what all vendors agree is a difficult task, and that's installing XP Pro on a G70.

 

can u get tv tuner with the asus G70?

 

I don't think its boring, but hey, each their own.

How is it underpowered?

 

Eric,
XP Drivers updated on page 1.

Unfortunately no.

 

The G70s is advertised in Australia as having a inbuilt TV tuner, so this may be incorrect? and where can I find a English manual for the G70s, plenty of Greek, Chinese and Portuguese manuals, but none in English.

 

Why the Asus G70S comes with SLI? SLI is in discussion for ages now . Bad support for both games and drivers, stuttering and frame delays and high power consumption. Notebooks with a single (!) 8800M GTX like the Clevo M570 barebones are as fast as the Asus G70S and cheaper. So most reviews say the G70S is badly designed in matters of the gpu.

 

I cant download wifi drivers could you upload it to somewere else like rapidshare???

ps: are there any linux drivers for it ???

ty

 

Updated, you should be able to download it now.

 

Hi everyone,

I really need help. I made this downgrade to WIN XP and but I have ATI's HD 3650 card in it. Tried out every drivers I have found.

So please help, how can I get HD 3650 work with Win XP in ASUS G70S?

 

Never hear of G70S with ATI HD3650, but here is the instruction of how to install driver on XP:

1: Download ATI driver from here:
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=xp/radeonx-xp

2: Download Mobility Modder from driverheaven:
http://www.driverheaven.net/modtool.php

Follow the instruction to modify the ATI driver.


3: Download and install .Net Framework before install the driver:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en

 

This worked perfectly, thank you so much! I really appreciate this!