Official Asus G73JH Owners Lounge

Ditto on the 1333 and 1066 RAM: the real performance difference is not disernable outside of memory benchmarks.

Isn't having slightly slower mem actually better for overclocking since increasing FSB (or unclock) bumps up the memory speed? In my experience, having a lower mem speed usually means there's a bit more overhead in the DIMMS. Or am I confusing Core 2 with Core i7 overclocking?

On that note, do we know if SetFSB will work with G73 yet?

 

I think Vicious said he will take the G73 for a spin tomorrow and update us with the goodies.
- I have never wasted so much time on a forum at work before, this is getting out of hand And I'll be visiting again tomorrow waiting for Vicious's updates!

When I found out my order with Xotic was delayed until middle of march, and having it shipped closer to end of March, I went looking at other vendors. PowerNotebooks told me they weren't offering the A2 at all and the A1 was backlogged into March also.

 

Just got off the phone with ExcaliberPC - All the A2 in stock are now allocated to orders

However, they may be receiving more in today...

And the Wait Continues.

 

That was SOOO damn quick. I called right at 10am Pacific Time and I was the very first person to even order the machine from them. I see that one other NBR forum member got confirmation, but they are now all gone? How many were they allocated, 6?

I feel better, knowing my A2 is being Overnighted for a Saturday delivery. $158 shipping does hurt a little, though. He didn't even offer me some vaseline first.

 

Just confirmed my order with Gentech, should ship out on monday ^_^. Feels good to be part of the crew.

*edit --- First post ever even though I joined in December while checking out the G51J, sure glad I waited.

 

Actually someone had mentioned it earlier in the other thread. Someone asked is XcaliberPC any good cause they have them in stock. So I rushed over to see, and sure enough says in stock. So I ordered them 10:30 EST after I verified everyone was backordered into March.

Glad you got the deal also!

 

1333 is just as compatible as 1066, I am saying that you may find the 1333 running at 1066 speed so you would be spending more money for nothing.

For most people thinking about a ram upgrade they are looking for a speed upgrade, if thats the case tuck that money away and save it for a good SSD your money will be much better served that way.

 

Gentech ships monday? Ah I may not have mine till Tuesday then. I know Ken is busy so I have not even boethered to ask if mine has shipped yet or when it ships. While I look forward to a new laptop and I just mailed out the W90 today so I do not have one anymore currently I am just kinda sitting back and letting things come as they come its less stressfull that way.

I really have so much freakin stuff to do right now that im preoccupied. I have a bunch of music stuff I am doing on my desktop. I have a lot of projects for work, and I have like 6 PC games I have not even played yet.

I have like an hour of time on my hands right now and I cant decide to play

> Mass Effect 1 since I never beat it
> Mass Effect 2 and skip the first one
> Dirt 2 and hook up my wheel because its awesome
> AVP demo to see what it is like
> Left 4 Dead 2 because I paid for a game I never play and it supports eyefinity
> Serious Sam HD because its fun to play and fast action, just join a game and play.
> BF BC2 because I have a beta key
> Farcry 2 because I bought it from a forum member like 4 months ago and have not even taken the disk out of the box to install it yet.
> Blazblue & Guily Gear XX since I just got both of those for my PC
> No More Heros 2 for Wii becaue I started it and its super fun
> New Super Mario Brothers wii because I can play that with the wife
> Tatsunoko vs Capcom the US version finally got it to play instead of the japanese import.
> Work on taking measurements for my arcade rebuild so I can play the shumps and fighter games with my joysticks again.

And the list is even longer than that. For now just opting to sit back listen to music and browse the forums.

 

I would wholeheartedly recommend Mass Effect 2, it has instant appeal and quite frankly is one of my favorite games ever.

 

Left 4 Dead 1&2 is great fun, especially if you can get 7 friends over for hilarious 4v4

 

Looks like me and Quadzilla will both have our units in less than a days time. Gentech sent them overnight shipping

Its supposed to be guaranteed before 12PM so thats only about 15 hours away at the most.

 

I look forward to your assessment and OC instructions!

I'll be playing FEAR 2 only because I loved FEAR (Original), I heard it's not as atmospheric, creepy and compelling. But I have faith Monolith found a way to entertain me.
Crysis because my current rig can't play it.
Play Killing Floor will all details high, curious, addictive co-op horror game.
I'll be buying Borderlands because like above co-op fun (I prefer co-op over dying, spawning, dying spawning. I'll admit it, those kids kick my , I just don't have the time to play MW2 as much as they do, and apparently lack natural talent).
League of Legends (I love MMO, this is the closest thing to it without dedicating my life away).

And patiently wait for Diablo 3 and hope it's released before I grow a white beard.

As for Mass Effect 2, I'm on the offense. I really dislike 3rd person shooters and Bioware's type of RPG.

 

Oh sweet welcome to the club

Definitely a display of superior customer service in your case, that kind of support is why I have bought all my laptops from them so far.

Now we just need to organize the G73 international LAN Party because 2's a treat but 3 is a party.

 

Wait guys, what is genTECH shipping on monday? A2???

I got my order from xoticpc but unfortunatelly I've already paid with bank transfer..So I can't buy anywhere else..:-( wait...wait...wait....wait...uff!

 

Its probably a split shipment, they got some out today and will get more out on Monday.

Anybody that had overnight shipping would have gotten the priority for today. It just shipped so they probably only had time to get a few out on Friday.

 

Yeah EXcaliberPC said they just received the A2 from Asus in the afternoon and had to get them out the door quick. FedEx needs the packages ready by 4:30. I'm expecting Gentech and Xotic be the same considering all are in California. So they probably didn't have time to get everyone's out unless you asked for overnight.

XoticPC also said, if you asked for anything custom, it would be middle of next week.

 

Anyway, xoticPC isn't in California..

 

I ordered the A1 in early January, but got the upgraded SSD and thermal compound. I'm not as knowledgeable as most on these forums so I'm just using the delay as a way for others to test it out while I can still cancel

I look at it as a way to still be able to cancel without losing my place in line of the first shipment.

 

Yeah I will self upgrade when the time comes if I need.

I really want a SSD but I am picky I want a very specific one. Currently only the Intel 160GB G2 is a SSD I would want to own, and the price is too high. Mid 2010 the 320gb model comes out and hopefully that drives down prices some.

 

Vicious the same here. And was reading someone who just got the N71 also got the 1333 ram when it says 1066 on the box. So far the N71 and the G51 are arriving with upgraded ram. Let's hope same for the G73, even if not a noticeable difference, it's a pleasant surprise.

ATM I'm looking through DeviantArt for a new theme for Windows 7. Really dislike both Vista and Windows 7 look, too bulky and hideous. Me wants minimalist thin bar!
- Thinking of using this one: http://mini-slash.deviantart.com/art/SlanXP-2-0-For-7-134955170?offset=100
- Logon screen editor: http://pacmani.deviantart.com/art/Logon-Editor-RC-149922645

 

Well guys I am turning in for the night, I have been only getting about 1 or 2 hours of sleep a day for the last few days. Tonight I do not have to work so getting some shut eye.

 

Are you sure you can sleep?

 

welcome back! how'd I know u were coming back?

 

LOL thanks Kim. You knew I was back cause you knew I wouldn't go to Alienware . I just needed to make sure I had money left from building my desktop to actually buy this

 

Hydeo, how much about did you pay for the desktop? Specifications seem really nice!!!

 

I just built an m17x with similiar specs to this and... holy crap expensive.

 

Yep $2,900 without the X-Fire 4870 huh? That's Dell for you.

I plan on blasting Two Steps From Hell while opening the box. Two Steps From Hell makes everything feel momentous, even bowel movements.

 

Where you hear that from?? It better not be delay til March...... I won't be very happy to wait another month....

 

daddyd302, no no not delayed. Backlogged. Meaning if I was to place an order, I wouldn't receive it til March. Don't worry, you should be fine.

 

Looks like she's right on time. Not much longer!

 

Mines on truck for delivery been on truck for an hour so its close.

Belive it or not right after it gets here I have to leave for a few hours. I promised my little brother I would go for a mountain bike ride with him earlier this week.

I never see him and we never do anything together, he is about to move out of state here soon and getting married so I am not calling off our plans.

Got the State Fair today too, all the kids are going to that with my parents so when I get back I should be able to come home to a quiet and empty house and start cracking away at the G73.

 

Its cool Vicious, you can just add in more pictures for all this slacking

Jokes! Have fun with your bro! Looking forward to your review and impression

 

I'll take some pictures to just post in our thread right away but the review pictures will be taken at my workplace where I have more room to work and better lighting.

 

Sorry missed your post there.

Uhh without the 3 monitors it comes to around the same to the G73 (hence why I canceled my preorder in the first place). But I got a deal on certain parts which made me able to pay a whole lot less than I normally would.

 

WE HAVE 1333 RAM STOCK
Kingston ASU1333D3S9DR8/2G 9-10-F0

Here are some pictures until Vicious or someone with photography skills. I'll be installing software and mess around. Hope the photos help.

 

Thanks for the pictures. This laptop is looking better every minute!

 

Yeah it's a bit of a mess in the living room atm. Breakfast plate on the floor.

 

Thanks for the update, Ziddy!! Great Pics! Man, that's a sweet macine next to your older lappy. Ordered my A1 on 1-9.

 

Anyways, repped for the pictures. Backpack looks sexy

 

Looks awesome. I'm a bit disappointed that the power plug isn't an L adapter, but that's just nitpicking hahah.

 

Looks like only 2 antennae in the pictures above...

 

Good catch, iclicku! Ziddy, any chance to verify 2 or 3 antennae when u get the chance?

 

Looking at that picture, it does look like they can install a bigger 5300/5100 card, but I'm not sure there would be any performance benefit...I'm not sure though.

 

Since there are 2antennas, it's not worth upgrading to 5300/5100 card.

 

I think I'll stick with the intel 5300 and see how it works out. I could always mod it and add a 3rd antenna for 10 bucks.

edit: here's a tip. If you have a local PC repair shop, you can ask to take a "destruct" laptop from them and you could strip it for the antenna inside...

 

I can't express how amazing the screen is. You will all be very happy I think when you see it for yourself.

As for antennae, I only see 2, maybe there is more, but I don't want to dig around. I see 2 attached to the card, and two going into the motherboard. I don't see a loose third one. But like I said, I don't want to take it all apart, just the main cover only.

 

I have never seen so much bloat-ware before. I'm going to be sitting here for 2 hours just uninstalling crap.

 

The full version of Office 2007? doh... my refresh is slow...

 

Wow! My congrats! Can you run some benches and HWMonitor. It's very interesting how it's performs in real life and how good is new Asus cooling system.

 

A few more pics. Definitely were supposed to get 1066 memory, but got 1333. That's a really nice bonus.


big ole' power block








yup, 1333 memory

Subwoofer is up front, I dig that location