Asus G73jh Info Thread!!!

Asus G73jh Info!!

My G73 finally returns today!!


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

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

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.

Yes they are shipping immediately.

I caved and ordered from Newegg.

Now shipped!

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

I will. If I have the time I'll do a "replacing your processor" guide.

My system has been "out for delivery" for almost 24 hours...not a good sign.

It came from New Jersey but it was scanned at my local hub.