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    Asus ROG G501JW

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by NewKidInTown, May 18, 2015.

  1. NewKidInTown

    NewKidInTown Notebook Guru

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    I found this Asus ROG G501JW (brand new) that comes with freebies:
    • 1x Asus Cerberus Gaming Headset
    • 1x Asus GX850 Gaming Mouse
    • 1x Asus Laptop Bag
    Specs:
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-4720HQ up to 3.60GHz
    • Operating System: Windows 8.1
    • Memory: 12GB DDR3L 1600 MHz SDRAM
    • Display: 15.6-inch FHD USLIM (1920x1080) Display
    • Graphic: 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M GDDR5 VRAM
    • Storage: 1TB HDD 5400 RPM
    • Interface: 3 x USB 3.0 port(s), 1 x HDMI, 1 x mini Display Port, 1 x Thunderbolt port
    • Battery: 4Cells 60 Whrs Polymer Battery
    Price: $1300.00 USD in a local ASUS store.

    Should I go for it or find something else?
     
    NewKidInTown, May 18, 2015
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    NewKidInTown Notebook Guru

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    Someone here who owns such machine? Does it really overheat and throttles?
     
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    NewKidInTown, May 19, 2015
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    If you are unsure go over the "what notebook should I buy?" section and use the template there :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 19, 2015
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    NewKidInTown Notebook Guru

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    Meaker, I already did that and I don't want to create another one, it's going to my third WNSIB.
     
    NewKidInTown, May 19, 2015
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    anindrew Notebook Enthusiast

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    It seems Asus just lowered the prices on the decked out G501 to $1699.99 4k model and decked out UX501 to $1499.99 for the 4k touch model.

    $1300 sounds like a pretty good deal. I'd call to question having a 1TB HDD instead of the super fast M2 pcie SSD as that would be several magnitudes faster. I'm not sure if the FHD model has the M2 connector inside even if it doesn't come with one. Also the 4 cell 60Whr battery will not last you very long. That may or may not be a concern depending how often you want to be mobile and how often you'll be plugged in.
     
    anindrew, May 19, 2015
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