Asus G73jh Info Thread!!! ... nice pics. When you do a review of your new computer (hint, hint ), I'm interested to know how far the lid opens. It obviously d ...

NWGuru · 02-09-2010, 08:03 AM

Asus G73jh Info!!

Overview: TBD
How to over-clock your i7 Processor: TBD
How to over-clock your i7 extreme processor:TBD

Pros

A portable gaming system that's actually portable!
Back-lit Keyboard
4 Memory Slots
Bright 1920x1080 LED back-lit screen
System stays cool under normal conditions
Easy access to hard disk.
Can over-clock ANY processor by 7%
Most options available to over-clock the i7-920XM

Cons

No Crossfire option
No Displayport
No Express Card slot
Proprietary GPU
Touchpad takes some getting used to
Keyboard has lag issues
Systems that come with only 1 hard disk, come with only 1 hard disk bracket.
Only three of the four memory slots are easily accessible.
No easy access to CPU and GPU. Requires to be completely disassembled including system board removal to get at.

Internal Pics
System board removed and flipped over

Warranty Sticker

4870 (top) vs 5870 - You can see the slot would be the same but the PCB on the 5870 is bigger.

Up close pic of the Intel i7-920XM processor and Kingston HyperX Memory

After installing the i7-920XM new BIOS options became available.

Available US Models

Asus G73jh-x1
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
17.3" FHD 16:9
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM
8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual
500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB
DVD Super Multi
802.11 b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth V2.1
Weight: 8.00 lbs.
Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30"

Asus G73jh-x2
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
17.3" FHD 16:9
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM
8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual
500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB
Blu-Ray
802.11 b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth V2.1
Weight: 8.00 lbs.
Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30"

Asus G73jh-a1
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
17.3" FHD 16:9
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM
8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual
2 x 500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB
Blu-Ray
802.11 b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth V2.1
Weight: 8.00 lbs.
Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30"

Asus G73jh-a2
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
17.3" FHD 16:9
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM
8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual
2 x 500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB
DVD Super Multi
802.11 b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth V2.1
Weight: 8.00 lbs.
Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30"

Additional Parts Tested
Intel® Core™ i7-920XM
Kingston HyperX Cas7 @ 1333Mhz
160GB Intel G2 SSD
128GB Mushin IO SSD
Intel 6200 Advanced-N Wireless

NWGuru · 02-09-2010, 08:20 AM

Djembe · 02-09-2010, 09:17 AM

nice pics. When you do a review of your new computer (hint, hint

), I'm interested to know how far the lid opens. It obviously does not open a full 180 degrees and I'm curious as to how far it does open.

NWGuru · 02-09-2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djembe

nice pics. When you do a review of your new computer (hint, hint

), I'm interested to know how far the lid opens. It obviously does not open a full 180 degrees and I'm curious as to how far it does open.

No problem. I have a lot more pics they are just hard to upload because they about 5MB in size.

NWGuru · 02-09-2010, 12:03 PM

I think I created this thread too early. Now delayed until March while Newegg is now selling these. I will never do a pre-order again. Lesson learned.

qhn · 02-09-2010, 01:08 PM

Would NewEgg be able to deliver? I see that one can add to cart, but delivery time?

cheers ...

NWGuru · 02-09-2010, 01:12 PM

Yes they are shipping immediately.

qhn · 02-09-2010, 01:36 PM

That is not nice from whoever you order from. Mail them and request some gift certificates

cheers ...

NWGuru · 02-09-2010, 01:42 PM

I caved and ordered from Newegg.

qhn · 02-09-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWGuru

I caved and ordered from Newegg.

Nah, you adjust yourself quite neatly

Review back on track

cheers ...

NWGuru · 02-09-2010, 03:36 PM

Now shipped!

qhn · 02-09-2010, 04:17 PM

That was pretty quick. Wondering how many of these units NewEgg is stocking before delaying shipment.

cheers ...

powerpack · 02-09-2010, 08:28 PM

I do want one of your incredible dissections of this machine NW. I do hope it holds up to the NW stress test. It is a very unforgiving test to say the least. No weak systems need apply!

NWGuru · 02-10-2010, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerpack

I do want one of your incredible dissections of this machine NW. I do hope it holds up to the NW stress test. It is a very unforgiving test to say the least. No weak systems need apply!

lol, definitely. I'll be pulling the system apart either Friday or Saturday. Looks like full system board removal to swap out the processor.

qhn · 02-10-2010, 06:45 AM

Pics, pics and pics ... please.

cheers ...

02-09-2010, 08:03 AM	#1
NWGuru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 917 Benchmarks: 21 Credits: 48,461	Asus G73jh Info Thread!!! Asus G73jh Info!! Overview: TBD How to over-clock your i7 Processor: TBD How to over-clock your i7 extreme processor:TBD Pros A portable gaming system that's actually portable! Back-lit Keyboard 4 Memory Slots Bright 1920x1080 LED back-lit screen System stays cool under normal conditions Easy access to hard disk. Can over-clock ANY processor by 7% Most options available to over-clock the i7-920XM Cons No Crossfire option No Displayport No Express Card slot Proprietary GPU Touchpad takes some getting used to Keyboard has lag issues Systems that come with only 1 hard disk, come with only 1 hard disk bracket. Only three of the four memory slots are easily accessible. No easy access to CPU and GPU. Requires to be completely disassembled including system board removal to get at. Internal Pics System board removed and flipped over Warranty Sticker 4870 (top) vs 5870 - You can see the slot would be the same but the PCB on the 5870 is bigger. Up close pic of the Intel i7-920XM processor and Kingston HyperX Memory After installing the i7-920XM new BIOS options became available. Available US Models Asus G73jh-x1 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 17.3" FHD 16:9 Intel® Core™ i7-720QM 8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual 500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB DVD Super Multi 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V2.1 Weight: 8.00 lbs. Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30" Asus G73jh-x2 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 17.3" FHD 16:9 Intel® Core™ i7-720QM 8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual 500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB Blu-Ray 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V2.1 Weight: 8.00 lbs. Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30" Asus G73jh-a1 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 17.3" FHD 16:9 Intel® Core™ i7-720QM 8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual 2 x 500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB Blu-Ray 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V2.1 Weight: 8.00 lbs. Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30" Asus G73jh-a2 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 17.3" FHD 16:9 Intel® Core™ i7-720QM 8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual 2 x 500GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Buffer ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 GDDR5 1024MB DVD Super Multi 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V2.1 Weight: 8.00 lbs. Dimensions: 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30" Additional Parts Tested Intel® Core™ i7-920XM Kingston HyperX Cas7 @ 1333Mhz 160GB Intel G2 SSD 128GB Mushin IO SSD Intel 6200 Advanced-N Wireless __________________ Asus G73jh Intel® Core™ i7-920XM \| 6GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| ATI 5870 GDDR5 \| 160GB Intel G2 SSD \| Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200.4 \| Intel 6200 Advanced-N Thinkpad W510 (on order) Intel® Core™ i7-820QM \| FHD 1920x1080 MultiTouch \| 4GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| NVIDIA Quadro FX880M \| 128GB Mushkin SSD \| Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB \| Intel 6300 Ultimate-N Last edited by NWGuru; 03-01-2010 at 12:23 PM.

02-09-2010, 08:20 AM	#2
NWGuru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 917 Benchmarks: 21 Credits: 48,461	__________________ Asus G73jh Intel® Core™ i7-920XM \| 6GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| ATI 5870 GDDR5 \| 160GB Intel G2 SSD \| Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200.4 \| Intel 6200 Advanced-N Thinkpad W510 (on order) Intel® Core™ i7-820QM \| FHD 1920x1080 MultiTouch \| 4GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| NVIDIA Quadro FX880M \| 128GB Mushkin SSD \| Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB \| Intel 6300 Ultimate-N

02-09-2010, 09:17 AM	#3
Djembe Rising from the ashes Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: in the flames Posts: 23,511 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 125,452	nice pics. When you do a review of your new computer (hint, hint ), I'm interested to know how far the lid opens. It obviously does not open a full 180 degrees and I'm curious as to how far it does open. __________________ Notebook Forums / Desktop Forums Administrator 635 bans and counting...

02-09-2010, 12:03 PM	#5
NWGuru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 917 Benchmarks: 21 Credits: 48,461	I think I created this thread too early. Now delayed until March while Newegg is now selling these. I will never do a pre-order again. Lesson learned. __________________ Asus G73jh Intel® Core™ i7-920XM \| 6GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| ATI 5870 GDDR5 \| 160GB Intel G2 SSD \| Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200.4 \| Intel 6200 Advanced-N Thinkpad W510 (on order) Intel® Core™ i7-820QM \| FHD 1920x1080 MultiTouch \| 4GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| NVIDIA Quadro FX880M \| 128GB Mushkin SSD \| Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB \| Intel 6300 Ultimate-N

02-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#6
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02-09-2010, 01:12 PM	#7
NWGuru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 917 Benchmarks: 21 Credits: 48,461	Yes they are shipping immediately. __________________ Asus G73jh Intel® Core™ i7-920XM \| 6GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| ATI 5870 GDDR5 \| 160GB Intel G2 SSD \| Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200.4 \| Intel 6200 Advanced-N Thinkpad W510 (on order) Intel® Core™ i7-820QM \| FHD 1920x1080 MultiTouch \| 4GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| NVIDIA Quadro FX880M \| 128GB Mushkin SSD \| Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB \| Intel 6300 Ultimate-N

02-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#8
qhn ... am invisible Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 26,664 Reviews: 9 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 74,627	That is not nice from whoever you order from. Mail them and request some gift certificates cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

02-09-2010, 01:42 PM	#9
NWGuru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 917 Benchmarks: 21 Credits: 48,461	I caved and ordered from Newegg. __________________ Asus G73jh Intel® Core™ i7-920XM \| 6GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| ATI 5870 GDDR5 \| 160GB Intel G2 SSD \| Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200.4 \| Intel 6200 Advanced-N Thinkpad W510 (on order) Intel® Core™ i7-820QM \| FHD 1920x1080 MultiTouch \| 4GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| NVIDIA Quadro FX880M \| 128GB Mushkin SSD \| Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB \| Intel 6300 Ultimate-N

02-09-2010, 03:36 PM	#11
NWGuru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 917 Benchmarks: 21 Credits: 48,461	Now shipped! __________________ Asus G73jh Intel® Core™ i7-920XM \| 6GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| ATI 5870 GDDR5 \| 160GB Intel G2 SSD \| Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200.4 \| Intel 6200 Advanced-N Thinkpad W510 (on order) Intel® Core™ i7-820QM \| FHD 1920x1080 MultiTouch \| 4GB HyperX 1333 CAS7 \| NVIDIA Quadro FX880M \| 128GB Mushkin SSD \| Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB \| Intel 6300 Ultimate-N

02-09-2010, 04:17 PM	#12
qhn ... am invisible Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 26,664 Reviews: 9 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 74,627	That was pretty quick. Wondering how many of these units NewEgg is stocking before delaying shipment. cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

02-09-2010, 08:28 PM	#13
powerpack Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Baby! Posts: 2,651 Credits: 5,332	I do want one of your incredible dissections of this machine NW. I do hope it holds up to the NW stress test. It is a very unforgiving test to say the least. No weak systems need apply! __________________ *Going To Order* G73JH-A2 i7 720QM 1.6Ghz/HD5870 1GB/8GB RAM/2x500GB HDD's

02-10-2010, 06:45 AM	#15
qhn ... am invisible Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 26,664 Reviews: 9 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 74,627	Pics, pics and pics ... please. cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

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