ASUS G73JH-A1 Owners Lounge

[NuYoRicanX]

G73JH Owners Lounge

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Dude, nice rig! $3,000 for a first-off-the-line laptop? What do you do for a living? I'm happy w/my base model +IC Diamond! ;-)

[Theseaninthehat]

I was just informed by Xoticpc that the IC Diamond compound was NOT added to any G73s and that the option to even do so was removed from the customize page. I was just curious because those lucky few who have recieved their G73s already are saying they have the IC Diamond and if that is the case and you DID recieve it then seeing as I preordered AND paid over a month ago I would demand it. It was a key addon for me.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Interesting. I have not heard anything on my pre-order but I did add IC Diamond as an option. I sent an email to Justin W this morning but haven't heard back. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I just hope I'm getting mine soon and not waiting until March!

[Halaster]

Looks like all options are removed, not just the IC Diamond.
I had upgraded to the Artic Silver, and that option is gone now also.

Apparently only stock cooling is an option now.

[iFly55]

why do the processor upgrades cost so much for the Asus compared to Sager (Clevo)?

[Halaster]

why do the processor upgrades cost so much for the Asus compared to Sager (Clevo)?

Also wondering that.
To go from a 720 to an 820 on the NP8690 only costs $190 compared to $575. :)

The actual retail price of the 820 CPU to purchase is $571. The price of the 720 is $383. A difference of $188, essentially the cost that Sager is charging.

Is the higher cost set by ASUS?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

My guess is that Asus has told their vendors that customizations shouldn't be made
to the initial batches of G73's. Frankly, at this point, I don't care as long as I get mine soon. The current laptop is on its last leg and I can't afford to have a gap w/no home computer.

[powerpack]

You guys ask so much! OK anyone have one in hand? Why does Asus charge so much for upgrades? OK maybe 500 of my posts? Not really but there is a reason and I just do not have time to write again. Sorry, maybe tomorrow but too tired now.

[mrpete]

Even us older Guys want the best laptop
I'm waiting for my G73 and it's not going to be fun waiting.
are we there yet?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I wish we were!!

[Rick]

Hopefully it'll come soon, just few weeks left...

[rastamandom]

i pre-order this laptop on 29 feb. iam looking for good cooling pad for it, somting like 42cm-16.60" not smaler any ideas?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

i pre-order this laptop on 29 feb. iam looking for good cooling pad for it, somting like 42cm-16.60" not smaler any ideas?

I'm ordering this one: Thermaltake CLN0009 Massive23 ST 23cm Notebook Cooler (Black ) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002JM1RLS/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance)

but I haven't looked at any 42cm models

[rastamandom]

look like good size 19" but some poor performance I respect Tthermaltake but i more respect customer reviews !
any experience with this one Rosewill???
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834998492
im also worry about high back of g73jh, somting like 5cm and if cooler is to high in the back (like my NZXT also 4-5cm) it gona stand in to big angle

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I wouldn't personally chose that one exactly because of the angle. I need something flat. The Amazon reviews are rough but the ones on NewEgg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16834991042) for it are better.

[rastamandom]

much better than amazon reviews, do me a faver and send the post ven you test you,r i make threads "asus g73jh cooling pad".i like to hear your opinion, it not for overclocking just here in Dominican R. is to damn hot

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Ok, I certainly will!

[dylan121]

Can't wait to get it!

[Alikazam]

Pre Ordered 2/25/2010 :) Wewt!

[jayyy]

Alikazam <<
I just ordered yesterday :)
I guess you and I are gonna go thru the most painful time of period.
lol

p.s-at least you have your dell currently working.
my sonys broken and now im computerless.
:D:D:D

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Yeah, you guys are probably in for a decent wait. Those of us that ordered early are still sitting in pins and needles. I hope I get some good news this week!!

[Spesszer]

Yeah, you guys are probably in for a decent wait. Those of us that ordered early are still sitting in pins and needles. I hope I get some good news this week!!

I'm sitting in the same boat.. I ordered an A1 Jan. 9th and I'm still hoping mine will come with the next shipment..
No confirmation either way has me on the edge of my seat. :(

[Alikazam]

Yah, I'm still using my Dell and it'll become my sister's first laptop after I get my Asus. Of course, if things take TOO long and some other awesome xotic pc deal comes along maybe my order will change, but I'll suffer with OLD lappy until then :)

[TheCrazyCanuck]

I have a question for anyone that has their G73 and have re-installed the stock Windows 7 recovery DVD. Did ASUS give you options to turn off all the bloat ware or did they script it so that all that junk gets thrown on?

My G50 was nice in that all the bloatware was optional so I'm hoping the G73 is as well. I'll be re-installing the OS when the laptop arrives since I have two SSDs to slap into it so I would like to know if the OS installer needs to be hacked up or not.

[krilin31]

Posting from my 2.5 year old Dell Inspiron 1520.

Have been playing Mass Effect 2 into the ground anticipating my G73 getting here eventually.

It feels like we're all expectant fathers-to-be pacing in the waiting room at the maternity ward in the hospital. Anyone have a bottle of gin or something?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I have a question for anyone that has their G73 and have re-installed the stock Windows 7 recovery DVD. Did ASUS give you options to turn off all the bloat ware or did they script it so that all that junk gets thrown on?

My G50 was nice in that all the bloatware was optional so I'm hoping the G73 is as well. I'll be re-installing the OS when the laptop arrives since I have two SSDs to slap into it so I would like to know if the OS installer needs to be hacked up or not.

Check with Ramboky. He put an SSD in his G73 and did a fresh OS install.

[Boglesnurf]

Guys, I pre-ordered mine on Jan FIRST 2010, and I still don't have it. No contact from XoticPC since the call offering the "A2-upgraded-to-A1", which I declined.

I also requested the Diamond sink compound; are we getting the price for that knocked off the purchase price as quoted? They've already got their $ from PayPal; curious as to how that's gonna play out.

I did opt for a custom graphic, but I'm SERIOUSLY ready to drop that option since it's going to add a week's wait. Can't get permission from the owner of the art, anyway... no reply to emails.

Sooooooo impatient !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:radar:

[Halaster]

01-01-10 ?

Ouch. Did not realize the line was that far back.
I thought they had gotten most of January covered already.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Yeah, that is kind of scary. I've heard that the next shipment is all A1's so hopefully there aren't many of us!

[singleshot71]

ok....I had to dust off my old compac I bought for when my gateway crashes. gateway now becomes my new target next time I go shooting!!!! Waiting on my asus g73, but had I known just how long a line there was, I would be playing games on my g72 by now. banging my head against the wall!!!!

[Boglesnurf]

Hey SingleShot,

Much as I like the big hole-punchers, I'd go with a pellet gun. Open 'er up backwards, with the keyboard oriented like the display would normally be, settle in, and blow the keys off one at a time. When there's no more left, NOW get the artillery and finish 'er off !!

Not that I've EVER thought of trashing a computer....:wink2:

[Braeyn]

I have a desktop and a lappy to play with... (Office Space style) and a brand new colt 45 1911 to test out... Anyone near central Oregon is invited.... :wink2: Just wish I had a printer/fax as well... those things piss me off. Especially since I work with alot of non-mechanically inclined people who can't clear a paper jam to save their lives.

[singleshot71]

i have the taurus 1911 (I'm lft handed) love the thing to death. as for target practice, I usually start with my snw ar-22 and work my way up from there. finish off with fn-fal .308 at around 300-350 yds out. ahhhhhh sress release!!!!!

[mrpete]

The first game I am gona install on my new G73JH-A1 is 15 years old. Moto Cross Madness. The next is flight Simulator, which is about 3 years old, and I have never been able to play it on my old pcs. Hay I'm 68 years old. I love digital photogrphy. and some movie work. I like all the post here, I'm learning things from them.

[captgus]

Awfully quiet out there today? Has anyone heard anything new about the shipment that was to arrive today or should I assume that if I haven't been notified by now, that I'm not in on the latest batch?

[Halaster]

Wondering the same.
Has all of the most recent batch been doled out already ? :)

Saw one person yesterday get switched to Phase 2.

[Boglesnurf]

Hey, guys. All's quiet on the northern front; no notification yet. Every day, I check my email every couple of hours, and every time it's the same: nothing yet. Pressure's killing me; I'm probably gonna vapor-lock when the word comes in.

MRPETE, I'm with you ! I've got Left4Dead, DeadSpace, and HaloII stacked up and waiting, but I think I'll be revisiting some of the older games first (the ones that ran on my old PC, but barely.) I'm thinking Half-Life 2, FEAR, CRYSIS, (I'm absolutely ADDICTED to Postal 2: Share the Pain and the Apocalypse Weekend add-on !! Great, mindless fun!!) and a few others (Doom3? Far Cry?)

I'm thinking I'll take my chances with warranty, and upgrade the 'sink compound to IC Diamond on my own... I think it's worth the risk (I've worked with electronics / computers for years & years; if I ain't safe by now....)

I'm delirious about having a TERABYTE onboard; but all the gab about SSD's has got me reconsidering. Too bad I can't afford to snag a 500Gb SSD !

UNTILMORALEIMPROVES: what means those different acronyms you were tossing around about SSD's (one was more affordable than the other....) ??:eeek2:

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

Keep in mind everyone that the 4th, 23rd, and 30th dates are when the shipments are supposed to arrive at Asus's headquarters. They still have to ship to Xotic PC once they arrive at Asus.

Customers that will be receiving a model from this upcoming shipment will be contacted the later part of next week (10th -12th) or the first part of the following week (15th - 17th).

Additionally if you're in a rush to receive a notebook, we've just recently launched the ATI HD5870 in the Sager np8690 (http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8690-built-clevo-w860cu-custom-gaming-laptop-p-2659.html) and the Sager np8760 (http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8760-built-clevo-w870cu-custom-gaming-laptop-p-2660.html) and these models are currently available and in stock. If you'd like to switch your order to one of these Sager models please email justinw@xoticpc.com for instructions on how to proceed with this replacement order.


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[captgus]

I just wanted to spread a bit of good news to someone. I've cancelled my order for the G73, so those who ordered after 1/28 can now consider themselves bumped up accordingly.

[powerpack]

I just wanted to spread a bit of good news to someone. I've cancelled my order for the G73, so those who ordered after 1/28 can now consider themselves bumped up accordingly.And replaced with what? Or just pure benevolence?:D

[captgus]

HA! It was a damn tough decision. I'm not a very patient person, well I guess everything is relative but circumstances were such that I couldn't wait any longer. The prospect of potentially not making the next shipment was just tormenting me.

I went with NP8760 since it now offers the 5870.

[Mekhit]

HA! It was a damn tough decision. I'm not a very patient person, well I guess everything is relative but circumstances were such that I couldn't wait any longer. The prospect of potentially not making the next shipment was just tormenting me.

I went with NP8760 since it now offers the 5870.

I saw this, but you get way less HDD space, half the ram, but it costs more...I think the wait is worth it imo.

[Halaster]

I saw this, but you get way less HDD space, half the ram, but it costs more...I think the wait is worth it imo.

Unless he did a CPU upgrade. If he did a CPU upgrade it will be cheaper, even with upgrading the ram to 8GB.

[captgus]

I saw this, but you get way less HDD space, half the ram, but it costs more...I think the wait is worth it imo.

To each his own. Again, if I had the luxury of being without a computer for potentially another month, waiting would have been an option. Insofar as the RAM is concerned, 8GB would have been nice I suppose but for my needs, 4GB will suffice. Hard drive space wasn't an issue, as I was planning on using one of the bays for a solid state drive. Should the other 500 GB HD fill up, I now have an eSATA port for faster transfers to an external drive. PROS and CONS for both and in the end it was a tough decision but I've made peace with the decision.

[drremi]

Boy I would love to show off my Laptop....getting tired of looking at pictures!:no:

[FupDucK]

An owners lounge with no real owners... kinda reminds me of when I had my own place... in my Mom's basement... Yeah, the chicks really dug that!:cry:

[drremi]

I'm too old I can't relate! :laugh:

[jbermi]

An owners lounge with no real owners... kinda reminds me of when I had my own place... in my Mom's basement... Yeah, the chicks really dug that!:cry:

win! :laugh:

[KMod]

I have mine. :3

Edit:

CPU-Z Jibberish (http://www.kmod.tv/storage/KMOD-G73.html)

[Mekhit]

I have mine. :3

Congrats! /10char

[KMod]

Thanks. I had to drive forever and a half to get one. PLUS, it has the 1333 instead of the 1066. I edited my last post with the CPU-Z Dump jibberish, if anyone wants to look at it.

I've been playing Bad Company 2 since I got everything set up and good to go on it. It runs the game beautifully on nearly max settings. The cooling also works a lot better than you'd think. Playing BFBC2 for 3 hours with all settings max (aside from AA which was set to x2) it was only slightly warm to the touch. The vent on the back was pumping the hot air out amazingly.

[FupDucK]

Thanks. I had to drive forever and a half to get one. PLUS, it has the 1333 instead of the 1066. I edited my last post with the CPU-Z Dump jibberish, if anyone wants to look at it.

I've been playing Bad Company 2 since I got everything set up and good to go on it. It runs the game beautifully on nearly max settings. The cooling also works a lot better than you'd think. Playing BFBC2 for 3 hours with all settings max (aside from AA which was set to x2) it was only slightly warm to the touch. The vent on the back was pumping the hot air out amazingly.


Congratulations!!! You are the official winner of the "Be The First Actual G73-A1 Owner To Post To The Official G73-A1 Owners Club Postings"... :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy The Grand Prize you ask? Well, looks like you already got it... even if you did have to "drive forever to pick it up"! Now you are the coolest member of the "Owners Lounge", because you actually own one. :cool: Glad to hear that she is one cool running machine... that was one of the major selling points for me... Obviously the design is more than just being about "unique and stealthy looking" ... please keep us updated... We want to hear about it even if it didn't come from :XPC:!!! Thanks

[Mekhit]

Thanks. I had to drive forever and a half to get one. PLUS, it has the 1333 instead of the 1066. I edited my last post with the CPU-Z Dump jibberish, if anyone wants to look at it.

I've been playing Bad Company 2 since I got everything set up and good to go on it. It runs the game beautifully on nearly max settings. The cooling also works a lot better than you'd think. Playing BFBC2 for 3 hours with all settings max (aside from AA which was set to x2) it was only slightly warm to the touch. The vent on the back was pumping the hot air out amazingly.

I am still curious as to where you got it though...

[KMod]

There's an independent retailer like 30 minutes away from the Naval Base I'm stationed at. ABT Electronics. They got a shipment in and apparently nobody had found out they had them.

I got the tip from rb123 on the forums here, it just happened that their only store was 30 minutes away from base.

[Mekhit]

There's an independent retailer like 30 minutes away from the Naval Base I'm stationed at. ABT Electronics. They got a shipment in and apparently nobody had found out they had them.

I got the tip from rb123 on the forums here, it just happened that their only store was 30 minutes away from base.

Wow, nice :smile2:

[KMod]

http://www.kmod.tv/storage/inhand.png
http://www.kmod.tv/storage/ondesk.png

It's a beast. I love it.

[Mekhit]

Dudes, I ordered my G73JH-a1 from Amazon on 2/25/10 and just got an email yesterday that it shipped! Others who ordered from PC stores (excalberpc, provantage, gentech etc) have been waiting for months. Amazon Rocks! Thanks Amazon! I will have my beast on Monday free shipping and no TAX!

Yeah why not post this on Amazon...? We really don't care :eeek2:

[Mekhit]

I did post it on Amazon too. I just wanted to let people know that Amazon can get them and you do not have to wait months. Isn't this owners forum for everyone? I did not see the "Amazoners not allowed" signage when I joined.

I just checked Amazon's site and it says it's a pre-order to, so it's not guaranteed. And it costs more there. And this is the XoticPC forums, which usually people who post here are people that are ordering from them. Additionally, we've already waited over a month, I doubt most of us are going to order from Amazon since ours is already coming up pretty soon. But thank you for the info.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I did post it on Amazon too. I just wanted to let people know that Amazon can get them and you do not have to wait months. Isn't this owners forum for everyone? I did not see the "Amazoners not allowed" signage when I joined.

Umm, this is Xotic's forum so I think most of us kinda assumed that the posters would be owners that bought from Xotic....

I am off base?

[Mekhit]

Umm, this is Xotic's forum so I think most of us kinda assumed that the posters would be owner's that bought from Xotic....

I am off base?

I don't think you are, this is the assumption I had come to, as well...

[KMod]

Oh well, lets just be excited that he's going to be able to play on his monster of a laptop.

Grats that you're getting it soon!

[drremi]

Yeah why not post this on Amazon...? We really don't care :eeek2:
Thank you! Like I want to hear that s...t! :wink2:

[Mekhit]

You are right its not guaranteed, but mine shipped two weeks after I ordered it for $1699 /free shipping (2 business day delivery) and no Sales Tax.

Hey thats cool! Some people enjoy the frustration of waiting months for something they could have in two weeks.

Me. I'll be using my G73 beast on Monday! Amazon Rules!

JT Frag Out

That 1699 is still more than Xotic's 1645, the no sales tax is state applicable, and you get free shipping at Xotic.

[Mekhit]

Dude you are absolutely correct. You are saving $54! And look at all the interest its earning you while you wait for your lappy to be delivered!

LOL well fortunately I was graced with the virtue of patience and can wait on my laptop to come in. Glad you found someone to get it to you, peace out brotha!

[Mekhit]

Glad to help bud

LOL UMI wasn't talking to you :p, you didn't come on here and announce the company right out

[JT Frag]

LOL well fortunately I was graced with the virtue of patience and can wait on my laptop to come in. Glad you found someone to get it to you, peace out brotha!

Thanks man. Cheers to all future and current owners of the Asus G73JH-A1! Its a Beast!

[Mekhit]

Sry I wasnt able to get you in in time, you seem like a good guy as well, but UMI needs to learn some manners "gimmie the info" will not get you very far in the adult world :laugh:

Eh it's all good, I still got mine on order here and hopefully will have it next week. I've waited this long, what's another week or two :wink2:

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Sry I wasnt able to get you in in time, you seem like a good guy as well, but UMI needs to learn some manners "gimmie the info" will not get you very far in the adult world :laugh:
That is such a BS comment. First off, it was directed at JTFrag so the fact that you took offense to something not directed at you already shows that you feel like you've done something wrong.

Second, I and the other guys on this forum purchased our G73 from Xotic. We have stuck with Xotic and believe it was the right choice. I'm tired of morons who bought elsewhere coming in to our forum to brag about getting their machine from somewhere else.

I don't know who you think you are to come in to the forum and make a claim like that. I haven't posted anything along the lines of your allegations so you sir, are in the wrong here. I don't need to justify my statements to you and you might want to work on comprehending the full weight of someone's words before going off half-cocked.

:mad2:

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Relax UMI just busting your stones a bit, I was reffering to the PM you sent when I had posted that there were a few more A-1s left and to PM me for the info, "Gimmie the info" was your pm, lol

Oh, LOL, my bad......:tongue:

There's just been so much shit posted here lately from asshats, I was getting a bit sick of it

[RBgotA-1]

I have a Little bit before I get off work if anyone has any questions about the A-1 I'll try and answer them as best I can.

A few things about it, there is no OS disk supplied with the system, its on a seperate partion from the main drives. To restore the lappy you just hit f9 on boot up and it takes you to special menu.

I didnt like the way the HD's were partitioned so I reformated and made a larger OS partition, then resorted the system using the Asus restore sytem and it kept my new partitions and reinstalled everything just like new, worked perfectly.

You can, and should burn a dvd copy of the restore partition, you need 6 disks, and it takes areally long time to do (been over 2 hours so far) unless I screwed it up we'll see, lol

[drremi]

Way to go UMI....LoL, LOL! All most piss my pant on that!!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Braeyn]

http://go.notebookreview.com/?id=525X832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcid-53b6a6af4ef065d6.skydrive.live.com%2Fself.aspx%2F. Public%2FG73%2520Series%2520Chapter%252002-v1.0.pdf Full teardown of the g73 in pdf form...

[Mekhit]

http://go.notebookreview.com/?id=525X832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcid-53b6a6af4ef065d6.skydrive.live.com%2Fself.aspx%2F. Public%2FG73%2520Series%2520Chapter%252002-v1.0.pdf Full teardown of the g73 in pdf form...

Yeah it's an awesome breakdown, I know I wouldn't do this unless I was absolutely positive I wouldn't get some static and everything would work when put back together.

[BenMcGarry]

I believe the default thermal paste is arctic thermal 5

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I believe the default thermal paste is arctic thermal 5

Based on what?

[Braeyn]

Based on what?
I saw it in a review somewhere as well or a spec sheet. I'll try and find it again and post the link.

[algee99]

Now that I'm almost the proud owner of a G73JH-A1, I need to go from wired to wireless router.

I wanted to know if you guys have any suggestions for which router seems to be the least troublesome.

I'm planning on a draft-n router. I've been doing some reading and see there are some that are called n+ but I don't know what that means yet or whether it is worth considering.

I did get the upgraded Intel 6200 Pro wireless card, if that makes any difference.

Thanks

[Mekhit]

Now that I'm almost the proud owner of a G73JH-A1, I need to go from wired to wireless router.

I wanted to know if you guys have any suggestions for which router seems to be the least troublesome.

I'm planning on a draft-n router. I've been doing some reading and see there are some that are called n+ but I don't know what that means yet or whether it is worth considering.

I did get the upgraded Intel 6200 Pro wireless card, if that makes any difference.

Thanks

Ok first, I'm not sure why everyone upgraded their wireless card? The stock one will transfer just fine. The upgraded one is only good if your network can transfer that fast, which means you need a very fast router and capable network speeds.

On to your question. Honestly, any Linksys/Netgear router that has "n" capabilities should do just fine. Hell even an older one that should work unless you're running a 1.5gb down T1/Fiber Optics line.

[algee99]

Ok first, I'm not sure why everyone upgraded their wireless card? The stock one will transfer just fine. The upgraded one is only good if your network can transfer that fast, which means you need a very fast router and capable network speeds.

On to your question. Honestly, any Linksys/Netgear router that has "n" capabilities should do just fine. Hell even an older one that should work unless you're running a 1.5gb down T1/Fiber Optics line.

I upgraded my card because I didn't know better.:mad: Figured that out once I read all the posts in the 'Damnit, where's my computer' thread.

[Destal]

Now that I'm almost the proud owner of a G73JH-A1, I need to go from wired to wireless router.

I wanted to know if you guys have any suggestions for which router seems to be the least troublesome.

I'm planning on a draft-n router. I've been doing some reading and see there are some that are called n+ but I don't know what that means yet or whether it is worth considering.

I did get the upgraded Intel 6200 Pro wireless card, if that makes any difference.

Thanks

I currently use a Belkin N wireless router and haven't had any issues thus far. I'm also using a Cisco wireless router as a repeater to connect my Blu-Ray and computer to the TV in the living room since neither of those devices have wifi.

[FarmerTed]

I currently use a Belkin N wireless router and haven't had any issues thus far. I'm also using a Cisco wireless router as a repeater to connect my Blu-Ray and computer to the TV in the living room since neither of those devices have wifi.

Add me to the list of pre-orderers waiting impatiently, I didn't jump on the bandwagon until 3/11. :(

As for wifi and 802.11n, I first tried the Belkin Wireless-N Gaming router that came out...maybe 1-2 years ago? It kept freezing, so I returned it and picked up an Apple Airport Extreme. It's not flashy, but it works great. The latest version is even better.

So it does 802.11n...it has gig-e ports...but it also has a USB port. You can actually plug a USB hub into the port and connect a printer, multiple USB harddrives, or both. I'd definitely buy another.

Lastly, let me add that I'm not using the Airport Extreme as a router any longer. For that I have Untangle running on a dedicated PC as the router, I have kids that use the internet and it has some great content filters (That can be bypassed for grown-ups), spam filters, etc. Anyway, the other reason I did that was for speed. I don't recall if the Airport Extreme was a bottleneck, but my previous Linksys WRT54G simply could not keep up with my internet connection (30mbit/2mbit). The most I could get out of the Linksys was around 12-15mbit. It wasn't until I replaced it that I realized my ISP had bumped up their speeds. :laugh: (Not talking about speed over wifi but wired)

My vote is for the Airport Extreme. Great device.

[romerom]

Got word from Joseph @ Xotic that they're getting another large shipment on the 23rd and another two on the 29th/30th. My order (pre-order date 2/26) should be filled on one of the shipments from the 29th/30th.

should help others to figure out where they fit in.

[Mekhit]

Add me to the list of pre-orderers waiting impatiently, I didn't jump on the bandwagon until 3/11. :(

As for wifi and 802.11n, I first tried the Belkin Wireless-N Gaming router that came out...maybe 1-2 years ago? It kept freezing, so I returned it and picked up an Apple Airport Extreme. It's not flashy, but it works great. The latest version is even better.

So it does 802.11n...it has gig-e ports...but it also has a USB port. You can actually plug a USB hub into the port and connect a printer, multiple USB harddrives, or both. I'd definitely buy another.

Lastly, let me add that I'm not using the Airport Extreme as a router any longer. For that I have Untangle running on a dedicated PC as the router, I have kids that use the internet and it has some great content filters (That can be bypassed for grown-ups), spam filters, etc. Anyway, the other reason I did that was for speed. I don't recall if the Airport Extreme was a bottleneck, but my previous Linksys WRT54G simply could not keep up with my internet connection (30mbit/2mbit). The most I could get out of the Linksys was around 12-15mbit. It wasn't until I replaced it that I realized my ISP had bumped up their speeds. :laugh: (Not talking about speed over wifi but wired)

My vote is for the Airport Extreme. Great device.

Well you can have an "n" router, but you don't have to have an "n" card is what I was saying. The you can get a 108 router and still be fine with the stock card. I guess that's just me.

[bisklimpkit]

My buddy up here in Canada decided on Friday (March 12) that he wanted one of the notebooks. He phoned an Asus retailer here in town and went and picked up his G73H-A1 off the shelf after work that day...lucky guy. I wish I had one...

[FarmerTed]

Well you can have an "n" router, but you don't have to have an "n" card is what I was saying. The you can get a 108 router and still be fine with the stock card. I guess that's just me.

Hrm, I'm not getting what you're saying? If you get a 108mbit (802.11g w/ speedboost) router/wireless AP then you'll need a compatible card, as far as I know the whole "speedboost" stuff is proprietary. If you have a generic 802.11g wifi card then you'll get up to the standard's speed of 54mbit.

Wireless-N won't change your internet connection speed and since the G73 comes with wireless-N standard regardless of module option then you can take advantage of faster wifi speeds by upgrading your wifi AP to a wireless-N capable model. Older laptops can continue to use their stock wifi cards just fine, so you don't need to upgrade everything in the house when you get an 802.11n router/AP.

Generally 802.11g @ 54mbit realistically does about 9-11mbit/sec, far from what the standard claims. With 802.11n on both ends I get about 45mbit/sec, far from the current 144mbit/sec connection speed.

Based on that, I'd say that typically anyone with more than 10mbit/sec down from their ISP isn't able to take full advantage of that if they're running on 802.11g. Also, if you're doing a lot of file sharing or backups over the network then you'll get a nice performance boost with wireless-N. Prices are cheap enough now that if you're going to upgrade/replace your router then you might as well get something with wireless-N.

[Mekhit]

Hrm, I'm not getting what you're saying? If you get a 108mbit (802.11g w/ speedboost) router/wireless AP then you'll need a compatible card, as far as I know the whole "speedboost" stuff is proprietary. If you have a generic 802.11g wifi card then you'll get up to the standard's speed of 54mbit.

Wireless-N won't change your internet connection speed and since the G73 comes with wireless-N standard regardless of module option then you can take advantage of faster wifi speeds by upgrading your wifi AP to a wireless-N capable model. Older laptops can continue to use their stock wifi cards just fine, so you don't need to upgrade everything in the house when you get an 802.11n router/AP.

Generally 802.11g @ 54mbit realistically does about 9-11mbit/sec, far from what the standard claims. With 802.11n on both ends I get about 45mbit/sec, far from the current 144mbit/sec connection speed.

Based on that, I'd say that typically anyone with more than 10mbit/sec down from their ISP isn't able to take full advantage of that if they're running on 802.11g. Also, if you're doing a lot of file sharing or backups over the network then you'll get a nice performance boost with wireless-N. Prices are cheap enough now that if you're going to upgrade/replace your router then you might as well get something with wireless-N.

I think you're saying better what I was trying to get across. I'm just trying to point out that there's really no need to upgrade the wireless card right now seeing as the stock one will work just fine in MOST cases.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Hey, does anyone have a copy of the G73 tear down that was posted? The dude that hosted it on his SkyDrive seems to have taken it down and I forgot to save a copy.

[FarmerTed]

I think you're saying better what I was trying to get across. I'm just trying to point out that there's really no need to upgrade the wireless card right now seeing as the stock one will work just fine in MOST cases.

Indeed, I doubt anyone would notice any difference between the standard 802.11n Broadcom (I think it's Broadcom?) card and the Intel 6200 Pro in most cases. I ordered the upgraded wifi card because it was rather inexpensive to do so and I've had better luck with Intel card reliability.

The other bonus with wireless-N is range. If you have spotty coverage with 802.11g then upgrading to 802.11n should help that.

[Mekhit]

Indeed, I doubt anyone would notice any difference between the standard 802.11n Broadcom (I think it's Broadcom?) card and the Intel 6200 Pro in most cases. I ordered the upgraded wifi card because it was rather inexpensive to do so and I've had better luck with Intel card reliability.

The other bonus with wireless-N is range. If you have spotty coverage with 802.11g then upgrading to 802.11n should help that.

Very true. I may upgrade it myself later on in the future since it doesn't actually affect the warranty, does it? If I recall correctly, only messing with the GPU and CPU will void warranty?

[TenetSW]

Hey, does anyone have a copy of the G73 tear down that was posted? The dude that hosted it on his SkyDrive seems to have taken it down and I forgot to save a copy.


I do.

PM me your email (unless you have a better idea).

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I do.

PM me your email (unless you have a better idea).

Sent, thanks!!

[TenetSW]

No prob. I want to say thanks for the list, but I think it has fueled the fire-of-desire and opened the doors to an XoticPC forum addiction more than anything else :) (says me as I type this instead of my schoolwork...)

[FarmerTed]

Very true. I may upgrade it myself later on in the future since it doesn't actually affect the warranty, does it? If I recall correctly, only messing with the GPU and CPU will void warranty?

I don't think it will, the WLAN card is accessed by removing the main cover on the bottom, this exposes the memory, both HDDs, and the WLAN card. It's like a 5 minute job tops.

[icemonkey9]

Mine came in today.

I AM IN LOVE.

[drremi]

Mine came in today.

I AM IN LOVE.
I am soooo happy for you Ice! :wink2:

[MrFreeKen]

Can't wait to get mine in... phase 2 right now.

[mupet]

Got word from Joseph @ Xotic that they're getting another large shipment on the 23rd and another two on the 29th/30th. My order (pre-order date 2/26) should be filled on one of the shipments from the 29th/30th.

should help others to figure out where they fit in.

did you know how large the quantity is?..i order mine on 10 of March...have doubt its going to be available soon..still phase 1 :mad:

[singleshot71]

did you know how large the quantity is?..i order mine on 10 of March...have doubt its going to be available soon..still phase 1 :mad:
Well, when I ordered I started learning how to play chess. I am now a Grand Master!!!! and still no g73!!!! :eeek2:

[mupet]

Well, when I ordered I started learning how to play chess. I am now a Grand Master!!!! and still no g73!!!! :eeek2:
when did you order?

[FallingComa]

Recently purchased the new ASUS G73JH-A1 Laptop, just wondering how long it takes for step 1, in the confirmation of order. Thanks, the help is much appreciated.

[Braeyn]

Recently purchased the new ASUS G73JH-A1 Laptop, just wondering how long it takes for step 1, in the confirmation of order. Thanks, the help is much appreciated.
The confirmation is quick, probably monday. It's the phase 2 that won't be until april if your lucky, may if you aren't.

[Fingersniffer]

Recently purchased the new ASUS G73JH-A1 Laptop, just wondering how long it takes for step 1, in the confirmation of order. Thanks, the help is much appreciated.

If you purchased an A1 or A2 within the past few weeks it will likely be at least April and maybe up to May before you will get it, this is assuming that shipments from ASUS stay about the same or maybe slightly increased. The only thing that will shorten this time is if ASUS start sending out large shipments for these products very soon.

While talking to Joe last night he said the G73 is THE most popular laptop they have ever seen and they have a ton of orders for it and not a lot of units coming in from ASUS and some shipments from ASUS are being delayed.

Now, understand I'm not an XoticPC employee but I'm basing my information on what sales reps have told me and how this process has gone so far. Which I think it fairly accurate, as I would say its fair to say Xotic has enough G73 pre-orders to go through the next 5+ shipments from ASUS and still not be caught up, and number mentioned to me last night was 3000, but this may have been an exaggeration, but I wouldn't doubt it to be true.

Also you have to understand that only a small percentage of units sold are "stock" and any unit getting modifications have to undergo testing that can last 1-4 days to ensure everything works as intended, on top of the 1-3 days of modification time depending on whats being done.

[FallingComa]

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm not surprised that this is one of their most popular laptops ever. The price for the specs are quite impressing in comparison with other laptops from this very website or from the competition. I've been keeping an eye out on this fine piece of technology for quite some time. Theres no rush at all, I'd rather receive quality than service and a finely tuned laptop than a hastily rushed one that dies on arrival. XoticPC looks like a company that offers quality products and assistance, it looks promising.

[singleshot71]

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm not surprised that this is one of their most popular laptops ever. The price for the specs are quite impressing in comparison with other laptops from this very website or from the competition. I've been keeping an eye out on this fine piece of technology for quite some time. Theres no rush at all, I'd rather receive quality than service and a finely tuned laptop than a hastily rushed one that dies on arrival. XoticPC looks like a company that offers quality products and assistance, it looks promising.
if you order stock, no upgrades, I don't think they even open the box. I read somewhere they just pass it right along to you? hmmmm now I'm thinking about it, I'm going to ask them to check it out for me b4 sending it.....

[FallingComa]

Everything is stock other than the 80gb Intel SSD set for my primary, and the extra battery pack. Blazing fast with Solid State Drives.

[vpkjn]

The first game I am gona install on my new G73JH-A1 is 15 years old. Moto Cross Madness. The next is flight Simulator, which is about 3 years old, and I have never been able to play it on my old pcs. Hay I'm 68 years old. I love digital photogrphy. and some movie work. I like all the post here, I'm learning things from them.


Happy to find someone here about my age. My games are old also. Been playing on an old desktop and anxious to get my G73 before it crashes completely. Ordered on March 1st so may not get serviced from March batches.

[mupet]

Well, when I ordered I started learning how to play chess. I am now a Grand Master!!!! and still no g73!!!! :eeek2:

If you purchased an A1 or A2 within the past few weeks it will likely be at least April and maybe up to May before you will get it, this is assuming that shipments from ASUS stay about the same or maybe slightly increased. The only thing that will shorten this time is if ASUS start sending out large shipments for these products very soon.

While talking to Joe last night he said the G73 is THE most popular laptop they have ever seen and they have a ton of orders for it and not a lot of units coming in from ASUS and some shipments from ASUS are being delayed.

Now, understand I'm not an XoticPC employee but I'm basing my information on what sales reps have told me and how this process has gone so far. Which I think it fairly accurate, as I would say its fair to say Xotic has enough G73 pre-orders to go through the next 5+ shipments from ASUS and still not be caught up, and number mentioned to me last night was 3000, but this may have been an exaggeration, but I wouldn't doubt it to be true.

Also you have to understand that only a small percentage of units sold are "stock" and any unit getting modifications have to undergo testing that can last 1-4 days to ensure everything works as intended, on top of the 1-3 days of modification time depending on whats being done.


3000 still not coup ?? wow... hope im in one of the list

[singleshot71]

when did you order?
I ordered 2/3/10

[choyj]

Here's a chapter I found on NBR from ASUS. Useful step-by-step instructions if you plan to replace your hard drive or wireless card. Go beyond those pages and you'll probably lose your warranty, but it still might be handy reference in case your laptop starts to get hot and you need to clean it and blow out the dust balls. :biggrin:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4618DE4A

BTW, the look on this laptop looks just like the Lamborghini Reventon

http://www.doobybrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/lamborghini-reventon-01.jpg

[choyj]

delete me plz

[honkhonkhonk]

hi everyone, just got my laptop yesterday it was shipped here in dubai, but im a little sad and dissapointed because the build in speakers of the laptop are not working.. headphones work and hdmi works but the speakers doesnt... tried to do clean install still no luck, even updated the bios still no luck, got the drivers from the asus website sill no luck.... can any one help me? please:cry:

[Fingersniffer]

hi everyone, just got my laptop yesterday it was shipped here in dubai, but im a little sad and dissapointed because the build in speakers of the laptop are not working.. headphones work and hdmi works but the speakers doesnt... tried to do clean install still no luck, even updated the bios still no luck, got the drivers from the asus website sill no luck.... can any one help me? please:cry:

This post would be better suited for the tech support thread. My best suggestion is to check and see if the volume is turned up if their is a manual control. Otherwise contact Asus tech support, if you were to pull the laptop apart it would likely void your warranty.

[drremi]

Well, where are those G73 owners? Too busy playing game??? :D

[singleshot71]

Well, where are those G73 owners? Too busy playing game??? :D
Do you actually know anybody that owns an actual g73? or like me, we own a picture of a g73? :(

[striker1010]

I own something even better..a video and a wallpaper of G73..beat that!

[powerpack]

I have a Sager NP8670. It is so cool. I called Xotic and 2 days later they sent. The build everything is better about this than the G73?
I am just kidding.

[Mekhit]

I'll have mine tomorrow...>.>

[rastamandom]

my G73jh is in the house:laugh: unforchantly not my :eeek2: it arrived yesterday to Miami to house of my friend...now i need to wait till middle of april to meat my baby, he already check everything and it's working like a charm !!!what he ask me do i play a lot, hehe

So UMI put me on the waiting list again please i want to hang on with you guys and make feel better some of you:wink2:

[Nokarma]

I got my G73 a week ago and finally stopped playing games long enough to watch a movie on it. Or I would have, if the laptop came with any sort of DVD/Blu-Ray software...

I saw a directory when I first got it titled Cyberlink, so I thought I was good, but apparently that is a Blu-Ray Disc burning suite... The drive doesn't burn blu-ray discs. I think someone might have FUBARed the loaded software.

[Fr0st]

I got my G73 a week ago and finally stopped playing games long enough to watch a movie on it. Or I would have, if the laptop came with any sort of DVD/Blu-Ray software...

I saw a directory when I first got it titled Cyberlink, so I thought I was good, but apparently that is a Blu-Ray Disc burning suite... The drive doesn't burn blu-ray discs. I think someone might have FUBARed the loaded software.

No, the A1 does not come bundled with bluray playing software as far as I know. You'll need to obtain that on your own.

[honkhonkhonk]

guys i want to ask what is you windows experience index? because in graphics and gaming, aero (something) im only getting a 7.2 score.. but i saw in some owner's lounge they are getting a 7.4.. why is that? are they OC the gpu? or is it normal?

[algee99]

I've had my laptop for a couple of weeks and overall I'm happy with it. The screen is very nice and crisp. Movies display so clean and snappy. No problems, even when streamed over wireless from netflix.

Overall build and quality seem pretty decent. It is hefty and feels solid. The backlit keyboard is very helpful in low light environment.

My only bitch is that it would not play any of my games. I loaded an old one, Brothers in arms (the first one) and when I was tweaking the in-game video settings for highest everything the screen went black or black with faint white vertical lines. I think I was changing the number of decals or the anti-aliasing. Don't remember. Anyway, I had to force a powerdown and reboot to get it back.

I bought a more recent game (2007) Call of Duty 4 and tried it out. Game play started and then the same black screen and looping sound. The only way out was to force a reboot.

I updated the video and sound drivers from ASUS and still the same problem.

I finally downloaded the most recent ATI drivers from AMD/ATI, dated 3/25/2010 I think and now it is working fine. COD4 is playing nicely but I haven't kicked the settings all the way to max yet. I'm gun shy but it is working very smooth at a slightly less than max settings and resolution.

I'll let you know what happens when push the settings to max.

[Fingersniffer]

No, the A1 does not come bundled with bluray playing software as far as I know. You'll need to obtain that on your own.

From what i understand that Joe told me, Xotic has been installing the A-1's with Blue ray software prior to them shipping out, but this may have just been for custom orders and might not apply to stock orders.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I've had my laptop for a couple of weeks and overall I'm happy with it. The screen is very nice and crisp. Movies display so clean and snappy. No problems, even when streamed over wireless from netflix.

Overall build and quality seem pretty decent. It is hefty and feels solid. The backlit keyboard is very helpful in low light environment.

My only bitch is that it would not play any of my games. I loaded an old one, Brothers in arms (the first one) and when I was tweaking the in-game video settings for highest everything the screen went black or black with faint white vertical lines. I think I was changing the number of decals or the anti-aliasing. Don't remember. Anyway, I had to force a powerdown and reboot to get it back.

I bought a more recent game (2007) Call of Duty 4 and tried it out. Game play started and then the same black screen and looping sound. The only way out was to force a reboot.

I updated the video and sound drivers from ASUS and still the same problem.

I finally downloaded the most recent ATI drivers from AMD/ATI, dated 3/25/2010 I think and now it is working fine. COD4 is playing nicely but I haven't kicked the settings all the way to max yet. I'm gun shy but it is working very smooth at a slightly less than max settings and resolution.

I'll let you know what happens when push the settings to max.

I read somewhere that the sound driver is the problem. Try uninstalling it. I bought a pair of USB Creative headphones that have the soundcard embedded so they should handle my audio processing until the driver issue is sorted out.

[algee99]

I read somewhere that the sound driver is the problem. Try uninstalling it. I bought a pair of USB Creative headphones that have the soundcard embedded so they should handle my audio processing until the driver issue is sorted out.

Thanks for the response. I'm going to look around for the headphones you mentioned, just in case.

I did try uninstalling the RealTek sound drivers, but when using the default windows drivers my headphones weren't recognized when I plugged them in to the headphone jack. Sound still came out of the speakers. If anyone has other suggestions, I'd be happy to try it out. Also, I've read that the Creative software might be the problem but I don't see how to install the RealTek sound driver without the Creative bits. If I run the Creative control panel and try to enable bass boost, it crashes back to the desktop. Guess I'd like to see if the subwoofer is doing anything but I don't know how to tell.

I did have immediate game lockup problems at start of combat until I finally installed the latest sound drivers from ASUS website and the ATI Catalyst 10.3 drivers (didn't install the Catalyst control panel). So far, COD4 and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory are working decently for at least an hour or so. I haven't played for longer than that at one stretch.

Like I said, I haven't maxed the graphics settings for COD4 but I did for Splinter Cell and it worked fine for about an hour this morning. Then things got choppy so I exited the game. Then noticed that I was running on battery and had about 5% left:laugh:. It might run better if I plugged it in!

[Fr0st]

It'll definately run better if you are plugged in. I'm pretty sure the laptop underclocks itself when on battery so that the battery isn't used up too quickly.

[algee99]

From what i understand that Joe told me, Xotic has been installing the A-1's with Blue ray software prior to them shipping out, but this may have just been for custom orders and might not apply to stock orders.

On mine, I have something called Cyberlink Blu-Ray disc suite. It includes cd/dvd label printing software and Power2Go, a burning suite that will burn BD/DVD/CD etc. I don't have a blue ray disc so I can't tell if I can play it back. Standard DVDs start playing in Windows media player. Don't think I have any specialized DVD player software on the system.

[slambert]

Just a heads up for anyone else that's an idiot like me. The battery won't charge until it drops to 94% or below. If you plug the G73 in, and it has, let's say, 98% battery, it will say "Plugged in, not charging" which might make you think there is something wrong. I looked through the forums and found all kinds of "solutions" , most of which included removing the battery and one of the windows drivers for power management, and it took me DAYS until I realized this is a "feature" (it helps extend battery life by ensuring the battery doesn't overcharge). Hope that helps that one person out there that might stumble onto the same problem.

[Rick]

I wonder how many of G73 owners have problem with HDMI bag (when Windows is starting from StanBy mod):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxroMsAgY7Q (it's on german, but bug is clear)?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

YIKES!! That would piss me off! I don't understand German so I don't get how the HDMI interface is the problem (didn't see anything plugged in) but I never put my computer on standby anyway so hopefully would never run in to it!

[Rick]

I do not know german either, just using translator to get about this bug, I simply was wondering if someone has anything similar and how to care it?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I do not know german either, just using translator to get about this bug, I simply was wondering if someone has anything similar and how to care it?

Clearly you don't speak English either. What is the bug??

[drremi]

Clearly you don't speak English either. What is the bug??

You Bad!!!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[UntilMoraleImproves]

You Bad!!!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

I know, I know....I just couldn't help it. I'm actually interested in the issue but no one seems to speak English around here lately.

[Fingersniffer]

Well I'm not expert in German, I work with many nationalities in Combat Testing that are fluent in many languages but he really isnt providing any real troubleshooting information in the video, mainly just stating the issue from Windows coming out of standby.

He would be best served contacting ASUS Tech support.

My guess is that he has some soft of conflicting audio driver, but without any real information about his system it would impossible to know for sure.

[Anemos]

I have a question.

Does the G73jh have a webcam? If so, how do I use it?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I have a question.

Does the G73jh have a webcam? If so, how do I use it?

Yes. 2.0MP on the A1 & A2. There is ASUS software for it or you can use any other number of apps (like Skype, chat progs, etc, etc).

[Anemos]

Yes. 2.0MP on the A1 & A2. There is ASUS software for it or you can use any other number of apps (like Skype, chat progs, etc, etc).

Do you know the name of the Asus software for the webcam?

Chances are, I probably removed it during my initial bloatware removal.

[Fingersniffer]

Do you know the name of the Asus software for the webcam?

Chances are, I probably removed it during my initial bloatware removal.

ASUS Virtual Camera Utility and Smartlogon both use the camera.

[tuckerjt07]

On the question of Blu-Ray software mine came bundled with AsusDVD8 which plays Blu-Ray and regular DVD on autostart. Also, this computer severely underclocks itself while on the battery, but this is a good thing as it prolongs battery life. It also runs very cool. After playing Crysis completely maxed absent AA the max temps were 55C on the CPU and GPU. Because of this cooling people on NBR are reporting that the GPU is stable at 800/1100 using the AMD GPU Clock Tool. I haven't tried it yet, but I will in the future. I will also be happy to answer any other questions to the best of my ability for those not fortunate enough to have they're lappies yet.

Edit:
Disclaimer: I am in no way advocating overclocking, and never play games while overclocked, that is just asking for trouble.

[algee99]

On the question of Blu-Ray software mine came bundled with AsusDVD8 which plays Blu-Ray and regular DVD on autostart.

Interesting.... regular dvd's on my A1 autostart in windows media player. Don't have blu-ray dvd to test. I can't find any other player software on my system. The only place I've seen to download AsusDVD8 software is from filesharing and warez websites (google search). Will VLC media player handle blu-ray discs?

[Fingersniffer]

You need a codec to decode the Blu-Ray disk, this codec is not free and would not be included in legit free software. Which means it will not autostart in WMP nor would it play in VLC. The ASUS Blu-Ray software was being installed by Xotic since nothing was included by ASUS in their stock configs.

@Tucker
You can adjust how the CPU and other options perform while on battery with ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid software. You have 4 default choices (Performance, Entertainment, Quiet Office and Battery Saving. Each of these choices has 2 sub options, how it performs while plugged in and how it performs while on battery. I personally have every mode set to max settings while plugged in but in battery mode I have varying degrees of performance. You can change any of the settings within this to suit your needs.

As for the overclocking, I wouldn't suggest anyone try it, especially on a laptop. The heat issue quickly scales and can damage equipment and possibly voiding your warranty. The AMD GPU Tool wouldnt even register the GPU in my G73 and I downloaded it directly from ATI/AMD. I was looking for some software that was new enough to monitor my temps on the GPU and found only 1 that worked, "HW Monitor" from CPUID.

[tuckerjt07]

Fingersniffer maybe I got lucky and got the codecs for free because mine autostarts and plays in asusdvd8 which is available for free off of asus website. If you can't read the 5870 I suggest you update your driver to 10.3 or make sure you have the correct version of the and utility. Also, heat on this laptop for a small overclock is not a problem, it still runs cooler than other lappies with the same card, but to each his own. Furthermore, while you can adjust performance settings off the battery you will lose some performance. This is backed up by benchmarking on nbr.

[ludain]

try this it should allow you to play blurays. http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/Drivers/ATKDrv/WinDVD8_BD_80B20100_2ch.zip

[choyj]

You need a codec to decode the Blu-Ray disk, this codec is not free and would not be included in legit free software. Which means it will not autostart in WMP nor would it play in VLC. The ASUS Blu-Ray software was being installed by Xotic since nothing was included by ASUS in their stock configs.

Actually, the codecs are really free. Most, if not all, Bluray implementations use VC1 or AVC/h.264/MPEG-4 codecs. Both are "free" to end users to use. VC1 codec comes with the latest Windows Media Player. It comes with Windows 7. h.264 codecs you can grab on the net, or you can pay for some implementations such as CoreAVC. What may or may not be free is the software that is used to decrypt Blu-ray discs so that the appropriate codec can decompress the video for playback.

[Fr0st]

Actually, the codecs are really free. Most, if not all, Bluray implementations use VC1 or AVC/h.264/MPEG-4 codecs. Both are "free" to end users to use. VC1 codec comes with the latest Windows Media Player. It comes with Windows 7. h.264 codecs you can grab on the net, or you can pay for some implementations such as CoreAVC. What may or may not be free is the software that is used to decrypt Blu-ray discs so that the appropriate codec can decompress the video for playback.

Exactly. From what I've read, what costs is the anti-piracy decryption software, not the actual codecs required to process the video.

[Fingersniffer]

Exactly. From what I've read, what costs is the anti-piracy decryption software, not the actual codecs required to process the video.

I was awake for like 30 seconds when I wrote that, I did mean software to say decode and decrypt the Blu-Ray, not codec. Essentially, to play a BD you need a program that can read the information off the disk, and that software isnt free so its usually only seen in pay software or bundled software. like the G73 A1 (well at least should have been included, but ASUS dropped the ball on including it on the laptop or drivers disk.)

I think Joe said some of the later (newer) shipments had it pre-installed/included but don't hold me to that.

[tuckerjt07]

Interesting.... regular dvd's on my A1 autostart in windows media player. Don't have blu-ray dvd to test. I can't find any other player software on my system. The only place I've seen to download AsusDVD8 software is from filesharing and warez websites (google search). Will VLC media player handle blu-ray discs?

Here you go, http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us, just scroll down to the apps portion, and it's in there.

[mupet]

ok its 5th April now...lets hope no more delay news.

[romerom]

5 april! yay! ok i'm a 2/26 order date :P Based on kiwi pig's last list, I have about 20 registered forum members ahead of me before I get my new bebe. I paid them with a check over a month ago and it's long since cleared. I'm super psyched.

Here's to Xotic receiving 100 G73's within the next day or two! :) That SHOULD have me covered.

[choyj]

ok its 5th April now...lets hope no more delay news.

I'm guessing it's going to be at least another week or two after April 5 before any laptops from that particular shipment actually arrives into xotic customer hands. I'm going to cross my fingers that I'll actually receive one from that shipment. I've been waiting for about 1.5 months and well... I'm starting to go a little crazy now. :twitchy:

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Well boys, my first weekend with the G73 is in the bag! So far, I don't have a single negative thing to say about the new rig. The SSD/HDD swap out couldn't have been any easier. The recovery and driver discs worked like a charm and I'm very happy with everything thus far. Somehow I lost my Office discs and their keys so I don't have any Office products installed but other than that, things are pretty much wrapped up.

I've been playing Battlefield 2 and Star Trek Online and both games look great! I couldn't even play STO on my old HP. I haven't noticed any lag and the level of detail is just amazing!

The machine is fast as hell! I used to avoid turning on my HP because it took so long to get it booted and to get to a useable desktop. I ended up using my iPhone for everything because it was so much faster but with the G73, I just turn it on and in less than 30 seconds I have a completely ready to go PC. I uninstalled the ExpressGate software because it takes up a lot of real estate (at least from the perspective of my 80GB SSD) and because I'll frankly never have a need for it.

The sound in the machine is pretty darn good but since I picked up my headset, I pretty much only use that for sound. It makes playing at night much more enjoyable since I can crank it up and not wake up the wife or the kid.

My next step is going to be hooking it up to my 46" LG. I think it will be a bit overwhelming at first but I'm sure I will get used to it.

All in all, I have to say it was definitely worth the wait! Hang tight guys, yours will be here before you know it! It is truly an impressive laptop and built for geeks like us!!

[algee99]

Here you go, http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us, just scroll down to the apps portion, and it's in there.

Weird... On that page I select my G73JH notebook and it is not available as part of the downloads.....

[Fingersniffer]

My next step is going to be hooking it up to my 46" LG. I think it will be a bit overwhelming at first but I'm sure I will get used to it.

I would stick with a normal monitor, I have hooked my PC's up to my 65in DLP a few times and it looks nice and huge, but then you realize your neck hurts from having to turn your head all the time to look at everything, and you have to sit so far away its kinda silly. Might be decent for watching movies on tho, but if you have a PS3/XBOX 360 it would be easier to use them in conjunction with a program called TVersity to stream it through them to your TV, even HD content.

[tuckerjt07]

Weird... On that page I select my G73JH notebook and it is not available as part of the downloads.....

Don't select a model just leave it selected as as all notebook models and it's there. There are all sorts of apps there when no model is selected.

[mupet]

I'm guessing it's going to be at least another week or two after April 5 before any laptops from that particular shipment actually arrives into xotic customer hands. I'm going to cross my fingers that I'll actually receive one from that shipment. I've been waiting for about 1.5 months and well... I'm starting to go a little crazy now. :twitchy:
OMG!! a month n half :mad::mad::mad: .... damn... phew this year seems run soooo slow :eeek2:

[singleshot71]

OMG!! a month n half :mad::mad::mad: .... damn... phew this year seems run soooo slow :eeek2:

It took 2 months almost to the day to get mine in. But, man was it worth it!!! Hang in there, I would tell the wait will get easier, but that would be a LIE.

[drremi]

It took 2 months almost to the day to get mine in. But, man was it worth it!!! Hang in there, I would tell the wait will get easier, but that would be a LIE.

Agree, It's the fifth and I am still in Phase 2. The 8th will be two months for me and counting! Hoping I'll have it by Friday!. :-/:-/:-/

[Slowboto]

For some reason pre-ordering has really upped my anticipation for this machine. I guess it might be because I've actually taken a step to owning a really nice comp rather than just thinking about it.

At least it sounds like my wait won't be near as bad what some of you have been through especially if Asus is going to really pump up the production pace.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

For some reason pre-ordering has really upped my anticipation for this machine. I guess it might be because I've actually taken a step to owning a really nice comp rather than just thinking about it.

At least it sounds like my wait won't be near as bad what some of you have been through especially if Asus is going to really pump up the production pace.

Welcome to the fun! PP actually posted the stages that people go through waiting for the machine to come and was pretty spot on! Bottom line? Don't get pissed! It will get there before you know it and you'll be able to enjoy your beautiful new laptop and all the blazing speed and amazing graphics you had been waiting for!

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Actually it was: TenentSW (click)
(http://www.xoticpcforums.com/showpost.php?p=27118&postcount=834)

[algee99]

Don't select a model just leave it selected as as all notebook models and it's there. There are all sorts of apps there when no model is selected.

Doh!:notworthy Thanks. I was scrolling down through the list of all the notebook series they listed and went right past the Apps section.:notworthy

[Slowboto]

Actually it was: TenentSW (click)
(http://www.xoticpcforums.com/showpost.php?p=27118&postcount=834)

Ha, that is an awesome post.

I should be able to avoid most of the negative aspects just because I wasn't even expecting to try and get any laptop until August/September time.

As is when I did the pre-order I was thinking I probably wouldn't be seeing this machine until June. Sounds like it could be sooner though depending on how much the shipment pace increases with Asus. Going to wait it out with Xotic, sounds like they are a really good company and I like how they offered some options with the Asus G73JH. Plus I've been able to learn a lot of stuff by lurking on the forums here.

[jbermi]

Doh!:notworthy Thanks. I was scrolling down through the list of all the notebook series they listed and went right past the Apps section.:notworthy


I noticed that those windvd and asusdvd apps are for vista...not win7...would they work in win 7?

[tuckerjt07]

I noticed that those windvd and asusdvd apps are for vista...not win7...would they work in win 7?

I am fairly certain, asusdvd8 is what I have been using

[Fr0st]

Guys! Today marks my one-month-anniversary of ordering the G73! :)

I noticed that those windvd and asusdvd apps are for vista...not win7...would they work in win 7?

Windows 7 is backwards compatible with all Vista drivers and programs.

[jbermi]

Guys! Today marks my one-month-anniversary of ordering the G73! :)



Windows 7 is backwards compatible with all Vista drivers and programs.


just checking. this is my first win7 computer and I am liking it... i suffered 2 years with a dell and vista.

[ChyrosNX]

I heard many are experiencing Keyboard Lag/missing keystrokes on G73JH from another site. Anyone of you experiencing it on a specific OS? (WinXP, Vista, Win7)?

[singleshot71]

I heard many are experiencing Keyboard Lag/missing keystrokes on G73JH from another site. Anyone of you experiencing it on a specific OS? (WinXP, Vista, Win7)?
Nope, mine works fine. If anything the keys are extra sensitive. I am still trying to figure out the layout on it, I've been typing on smaller laptops for so long that I'm having trouble finding certain keys (I didn't take typing classes) But, after I get used to it, I don't think I will ever go back to a regular laptop keyboard.

[ChyrosNX]

Nope, mine works fine. If anything the keys are extra sensitive. I am still trying to figure out the layout on it, I've been typing on smaller laptops for so long that I'm having trouble finding certain keys (I didn't take typing classes) But, after I get used to it, I don't think I will ever go back to a regular laptop keyboard.

And you're a fast typer right? Not really fast but fast enough somewhere about 60-70wpm?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

And you're a fast typer right? Not really fast but fast enough somewhere about 60-70wpm?

I don't have any lag at all BUT I also have the touch-pad disabled when a USB mouse is plugged in (which is 99% of the time for me).

[algee99]

I don't have any lag at all BUT I also have the touch-pad disabled when a USB mouse is plugged in (which is 99% of the time for me).

I also have the touch pad disabled when the usb mouse is plugged in. I like not having to worry about inadvertently clicking or moving the mouse if I happen to slide over the touch pad.
I have noticed some dropped keystrokes, very occasionally. I haven't been able to cause it to happen on command so I don't know what I'm doing when it happens. (It didn't happen during this post, for example)

[choyj]

I don't have any lag at all BUT I also have the touch-pad disabled when a USB mouse is plugged in (which is 99% of the time for me).

How is that done? Is it done via a button to toggle the touchpad or is that done some other way? I'm just curios because I also have Bluetooth mouse I'd like to use on occasion instead of a USB mouse.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

How is that done? Is it done via a button to toggle the touchpad or is that done some other way? I'm just curios because I also have Bluetooth mouse I'd like to use on occasion instead of a USB mouse.

When you open the Synaptics program, there is a check-box option on the last tab that allows you to automatically disable the touch-pad when a mouse is plugged in.

[p_schneider]

Well my NP2090 is getting a bit long in the tooth and the wifi is starting to go on it so it was time. Hopefully I'll be joining the rest of you in the club soon!
Cant wait!

[SuperTony]

I can't wait to be able to post in here as an owner. I've been reading so much about this laptop...I must have it!

[nenny]

I heard many are experiencing Keyboard Lag/missing keystrokes on G73JH from another site. Anyone of you experiencing it on a specific OS? (WinXP, Vista, Win7)?

OMG.
I got my laptop today.. the first thing I tried playing was L4Dead.
But for some reason.. the 'WASD' keyboards make me lag in game and there's a small sound when pressing those keys.. It wasn't like that at the beginning though.. I don't know what to do with this keyboard lag. It's so annoying!

[Fingersniffer]

Keyboard causing lag? Sorry man but that isn't possible.

If your having some sort of performance issue you should Google exactly what is it doing and research your problem... and trust me... don't try "keyboard lag"

If you want to get some help from this forums you need to post some specific information, keyboard lag + small sound = no help!

[UntilMoraleImproves]

OMG.
I got my laptop today.. the first thing I tried playing was L4Dead.
But for some reason.. the 'WASD' keyboards make me lag in game and there's a small sound when pressing those keys.. It wasn't like that at the beginning though.. I don't know what to do with this keyboard lag. It's so annoying!

Browse out to the Synaptics program and check the box to disable the touch-pad when a mouse is detected. No keyboard lag in my rig.

[nenny]

Browse out to the Synaptics program and check the box to disable the touch-pad when a mouse is detected. No keyboard lag in my rig.

Yup! Found that in another forum, I tried that and it works!
Thanks!

[kiwi_pig]

5 april! yay! ok i'm a 2/26 order date :P Based on kiwi pig's last list, I have about 20 registered forum members ahead of me before I get my new bebe. I paid them with a check over a month ago and it's long since cleared. I'm super psyched.

Here's to Xotic receiving 100 G73's within the next day or two! :) That SHOULD have me covered.


you will get it soon

[mrgoodcat]

Hey everybody, I got my hands on one of these sweet laptops 2 days ago, wanted to switch out my instabile stationary computer with a more portable monster :-).

Anyway, what I wanted to ask you guys was if any of you know if its somehow possibly to connect my Dell 3007WFP screen to the G73JH and use its native resolution (2560x1600)? :confused: I'm having trouble with it as the screen has only Dual Link DVI-D output and the G73JH has HDMI

(i tried with a normal DVI-D to HDMI converter but I only seem to be able to get 1280x800 resolution out of that..)

Somebody please help me, I really need the 30" screen for my work:(

Sincerely

[Fingersniffer]

Have you tried a VGA to DVI converter?

[choyj]

Have you tried a VGA to DVI converter?

That won't work, because as he said before, his screen uses a DVI-D connector (i.e. digital only). His monitor does not support outputting analog signals (i.e. DVI-I or DVI-A), so such converters do not work. Besides, even if VGA was supported on a glorious screen like the 3007WFP, it would not do it justice.

I'm having trouble with it as the screen has only Dual Link DVI-D output and the G73JH has HDMI

(i tried with a normal DVI-D to HDMI converter but I only seem to be able to get 1280x800 resolution out of that..)

You shouldn't double-post. I see you posted this in the tech support section and I'll post a response there.

[Lowell64]

Well that was a pretty penny spent but the Rig is worth it. Pre-ordered today!

[jamiemacca]

Has anyone messed around with audio center for optimal settings for onboard speakers? I found these settings below a vast improvement from the presets or using no eq or bass. Try it for yourselves!

Obviously this is not useful to anyone using headphones or other speakers, but may be handy for anyone watching a film on the move etc... The onboard sound from this laptop is the best I've heard.

Audio center EQ settings - (I couldn't find where the presets are saved so these are the settings i used)
31 - 0
62 - -0.1
125 - 2.4
250 - 0
500 - -2.7
1K - -5.5
2K - -2.7
4K - 1
8K - 1.8
16K - -0.1
http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/01.jpg

Speaker config - Bass settings
level 3dB
Cutoff 77hz

I also installed shark 007 codecs +x64 add ons which i would recommend. FFd show gives you an easy option to boost volume from dvd's when playing through laptop speakers which is useful. But no Bluray support yet.... Anyone found an alternative for boosting bluray volume?

[jamiemacca]

This post is really for owners of the stock G73 or owners waiting to get an SSD. As we've all found out, there is no hardware raid on the g73. Win 7 home premium does however support software RAID 0 stripping / spaning (Raid 1 mirror is supported on pro and ultimate versions). Software raid unfortunatly can't be setup on the OS partition, but as I'll show below can be setup very easily between 2 partions on the 2 supplied seagate drives for data.

For my work I use 3dmax, After Effects and also a lot of large photoshop / raw canon 5D files, so setting up a raid DATA partition has really made a big diference and is a huge benefit. Paging file and games are also on the RAID partition. Setup new locations in your libraries for pictures, music etc as you want to keep as much off your OS partition as possible .. My Raid partition is backed up onto a seagate Freeagent usb drive for security. (I personally prefer the sync option to backup files on the freeagent usb software as it instantly mirrors new file to the usb drive without any action but it doesn't support raid partitions yet!!)

I'd love to have an SSD for my OS but am unwilling ,as of yet, to use one as a DATA scratch disk which means if I upgrade I'll lose my RAID 0 DATA disk and i may well be working slower!

This is my disk management setup
http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/02.jpg

Heres a good link to a guide (http://www.techimo.com/articles/index.pl?photo=149) .
Basically you just convert both disks to dynamic disks(right click on disk 0/ disk 1 - select convert to dynamic disk)
Right click and Delete all volumes except recovery and OS
Right click on unallocated space and create new stripped volume (NOT SPANNED).:D

Short Stroking - errr hem- see this guide (http://www.techwarelabs.com/seagate_1-5tb-mod/)

For this you need to use Seagates Seatools for DOS (http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/seatools). Don't simply delete unwanted volumes from disk management as it won't do shit. Unfortunatly the DOS software doesn't recognise G73 controllers yet so you'll have to remove the drives and short stroke them in an older machine. I haven't tested this but its clear there is alot of benefit if you can do without the space. Ideally I'd want to lose the recovery partition (as its on the fastest part of the disk!!) and try and keep OS at 80gig. Then maybe 40gig + 40gig RAID 0. Short stroking both disks to 120 Gig should speed up thing considerably.:D

[Dieselboy]

I just got this beast of a machine... the A1. Im completely stoked about it, but i have one problem. During my gameplay, when i hit the caps lock or num lock buttons on the keyboard, the game interface goes into a minimized state and it shows this little notification that says "num lock on" or so on. Is there any way to disable these notifications? They are really causing my game some grief. Ive asked other windos 7 owners if this was an OS thing and i dont think it is. I think its a laptop thing? Other than that, i love the machine. Im new to the forum and havent read many post, so i dont know if this issue has come up or not. Any help with disabling this notification would be really great. Thanks all, enjoy those machines!

[singleshot71]

Has anyone messed around with audio center for optimal settings for onboard speakers? I found these settings below a vast improvement from the presets or using no eq or bass. Try it for yourselves!

Obviously this is not useful to anyone using headphones or other speakers, but may be handy for anyone watching a film on the move etc... The onboard sound from this laptop is the best I've heard.

Audio center EQ settings - (I couldn't find where the presets are saved so these are the settings i used)
31 - 0
62 - -0.1
125 - 2.4
250 - 0
500 - -2.7
1K - -5.5
2K - -2.7
4K - 1
8K - 1.8
16K - -0.1
http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/01.jpg

Speaker config - Bass settings
level 3dB
Cutoff 77hz

I also installed shark 007 codecs +x64 add ons which i would recommend. FFd show gives you an easy option to boost volume from dvd's when playing through laptop speakers which is useful. But no Bluray support yet.... Anyone found an alternative for boosting bluray volume?
I cannot get my audio center to come up, and when it does it is just a blank box with a volume slider setting?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I just got this beast of a machine... the A1. Im completely stoked about it, but i have one problem. During my gameplay, when i hit the caps lock or num lock buttons on the keyboard, the game interface goes into a minimized state and it shows this little notification that says "num lock on" or so on. Is there any way to disable these notifications? They are really causing my game some grief. Ive asked other windos 7 owners if this was an OS thing and i dont think it is. I think its a laptop thing? Other than that, i love the machine. Im new to the forum and havent read many post, so i dont know if this issue has come up or not. Any help with disabling this notification would be really great. Thanks all, enjoy those machines!

I noticed that too. It is a minor issue for me but it has happened. I haven't taken the time to look in to how to disable it though.

[jbermi]

I noticed that too. It is a minor issue for me but it has happened. I haven't taken the time to look in to how to disable it though.


its not a win 7 thing, or ASUS, i don't get it on my N71.
is it a G73 thing, only?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

its not a win 7 thing, or ASUS, i don't get it on my N71.
is it a G73 thing, only?

I guess so. I thought it was odd but if you click anywhere it comes right back to full screen. I'll do some more digging and see what I can track down.

[jbermi]

I guess so. I thought it was odd but if you click anywhere it comes right back to full screen. I'll do some more digging and see what I can track down.


found your solution.
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20100408133125687&board_id=3&model=G73JH&page=1&SLanguage=en-us


i just did the regedit on mine, it was set at 1, I changed it to 0.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

found your solution.
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20100408133125687&board_id=3&model=G73JH&page=1&SLanguage=en-us


i just did the regedit on mine, it was set at 1, I changed it to 0.

Sweet! I'll have to do it tonight. Good find!

[jamiemacca]

I cannot get my audio center to come up, and when it does it is just a blank box with a volume slider setting?

Guessing that might be reinstall job? Use Revo uninstaller as it will get rid of all reg settings too. I'd see what exotic and Asus say first though.

[jamiemacca]

For all non SSD stock owners

Check out my disk management below showing software RAID 0 partition setup for DATA scratch disk. It makes a big difference! :D
Freeagent is a usb backup disk.

http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/02.jpg

I use the RAID 0 disk for work files, games and system page file. I use 3dmax, photoshop and After Effects alot so the raid 0 disk really helps.

[jamiemacca]

Again for non SSD stock users.

Check this link (http://www.techwarelabs.com/seagate_1-5tb-mod/) for short stroking guide. If you can do without the space it will definatly speed things up. You need to use Seagate SeaTools fo DOS to short stroke you disk. Don't just delete unused space in disk managment as it won't do shit!:D

Unfortunatly as of yet Seatools for DOS won't recognise the controller in the G73 probably as its new so you'll have to take the disks out and short stroke them in an older laptop!

[romerom]

found your solution.
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20100408133125687&board_id=3&model=g73jh&page=1&slanguage=en-us


i just did the regedit on mine, it was set at 1, i changed it to 0.

^^ pro tip

[jamiemacca]

Again for non SSD stock users.

Google this Techware Labs article (won't let me link for some reason!)

Modifying the Seagate 1.5TB Hard Drive: Unleash the Hidden Performance Within

Looks like short stroking could speed the stock drives quite a bit if you can afford to loose the space. You need to use Seagate Seatools for Dos to short stroke your drives. Don't simply delete unused space in disk manager as it won't do shit!

Unfortunatly Seatools for DOS wont pick up the disk controller in the G73 probably as its a new model so you'll have to remove the drives and short strock them in an older laptop! (from seagate tech support!)

[Dieselboy]

found your solution.
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20100408133125687&board_id=3&model=G73JH&page=1&SLanguage=en-us


i just did the regedit on mine, it was set at 1, I changed it to 0.



thanks for the help guys, this should do it for me too. i will be checking it out as soon as im out of work today!

[Dieselboy]

I guess so. I thought it was odd but if you click anywhere it comes right back to full screen. I'll do some more digging and see what I can track down.


the regeddit trick is awesome, im a big PVP gamer, so the slightest glitch from a minimized screen can make the difference in life and death, LOL

[UntilMoraleImproves]

the regeddit trick is awesome, im a big PVP gamer, so the slightest glitch from a minimized screen can make the difference in life and death, LOL

Yep! I did it last night and it worked beautifully!

[jbermi]

Yep! I did it last night and it worked beautifully!


good to hear. :yes:

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I realized that lately I've been bouncing around to 4 or 5 threads to post info about my G73 and get info from other users which is kind of silly since we have this fancy "owner's lounge".

Anyway, I'm interested in hearing more on how people are using their G73's. I'm pretty much addicted to gaming in 1920x1080 now. I love cranking up the details and other graphics features and have not had any issues thus far except for the time that I tried to max BC2 and didn't realize that the rig wasn't plugged in (not pretty).

So, how do you set-up your games?

[Fingersniffer]

I always set my games to max settings, max resolution, max effects (AA etc)

If something was not to play smoothly I'll bump down the AA by one notch till it smooths out, or might reduce shaders/shadows.

But usually I buy/build a rig that can support max settings as I love a beautiful picture.

I also like to average 50-60+ FPS in games so I know it will always look smooth during gameplay.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Are you getting frame rates like that when you are maxing games on the G73? I haven't run FRAPS yet.

[singleshot71]

I max out everything!! I have never had a problem with BC2,MW2 or any of the CRYSIS games lagging. I can't figure out why BC2 won't find any servers to play online, but the lappy handles anything I can throw at it. I reinstalled windows, using the built in deal, I figure out how to make C: whole again, rather than 2 partitions. Currently reinstalling all my games...

[UntilMoraleImproves]

I max out everything!! I have never had a problem with BC2,MW2 or any of the CRYSIS games lagging. I can't figure out why BC2 won't find any servers to play online, but the lappy handles anything I can throw at it. I reinstalled windows, using the built in deal, I figure out how to make C: whole again, rather than 2 partitions. Currently reinstalling all my games...

You run in turbo-mode (the G73 button) all of the time, right? I wonder how much that actually impacts performance. Have you run temps or FRAPS?

[singleshot71]

You run in turbo-mode (the G73 button) all of the time, right? I wonder how much that actually impacts performance. Have you run temps or FRAPS?
I downloaded FRAPS and couldn't figure out how to use it!!! Will try again later. I fucked up my system when I tried moving program x86 (whatever it was) to F:. I only had 16gb left on C: cause I wasn't paying any attention when I started doing all the installing:mad: I went ASUS and tried to use the turbo monitor and it kept telling me that it wasn't compatible with my windows?:confused: delete delete delete

[Fingersniffer]

I can't figure out why BC2 won't find any servers to play online

You might need to check the ports on your router to ensure you are allowing the ports needed by BC 2 are open and make sure Windows Firewall allows BC2 through as well.

[Laerck]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has found a good case for lugging the laptop in, Ill be traveling in a few weeks and need a good case or sleeve under $40 to slip the laptop into as I go from airport to airport. I haven't found anything so far that will fit this behemoth, its either just a tad too small or way too expensive. Send me a message if you know of anything that will work. Thanks

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has found a good case for lugging the laptop in, Ill be traveling in a few weeks and need a good case or sleeve under $40 to slip the laptop into as I go from airport to airport. I haven't found anything so far that will fit this behemoth, its either just a tad too small or way too expensive. Send me a message if you know of anything that will work. Thanks

Why not just use the backpack that comes with it? :confused:

[jbermi]

Why not just use the backpack that comes with it? :confused:


was about to say that. you won't find anything decent for a 17 inch laptop under 40. trust me I looked for my N71 which is about the same size as the g73...I ended up getting a backpack for 80.

[Fr0st]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has found a good case for lugging the laptop in, Ill be traveling in a few weeks and need a good case or sleeve under $40 to slip the laptop into as I go from airport to airport. I haven't found anything so far that will fit this behemoth, its either just a tad too small or way too expensive. Send me a message if you know of anything that will work. Thanks

Check out the products by Slappa (www.slappa.com). I bought the Matrix backpack from them a few weeks back (fits 17 inch laptop). It was expensive, but the quality is SUPERB. Absolutely fantastic, probably the best bag/case purchase I've ever made. I don't have my G73 yet but the laptop pocket is collosal, no reason it shouldn't fit.

They also sell laptop sleeves on there, and you can even buy a shoulder strap for the sleeve so you can carry the laptop like a messenger bag. Not sure on the price but I don't think they are too expensive.

[singleshot71]

You might need to check the ports on your router to ensure you are allowing the ports needed by BC 2 are open and make sure Windows Firewall allows BC2 through as well.

I am using Verizon wireless (aircard) it will let me play MW2 and CRYSIS online. Not sure how to change "ports"? If anybody has any suggestions, feel free.:confused:

[jamiemacca]

You run in turbo-mode (the G73 button) all of the time, right? I wonder how much that actually impacts performance. Have you run temps or FRAPS?

If you watch CPU-Z, the turbo mode adds about 9Mhz from 133Mhz to 142.2Mhz onto the bus speed and your DRAM frequency jumps from 665Mhz to 711Mhz. Overall core speed is judged by the multipliers which we have no control over. (It might be worth mentioning I changed the setting of my turbo boost in the bios from normal to the other option, It think it was turbo?)

It seems to work very well if your not using all threads, but weirdly if you run all cores at 100% in turbo mode (142.2Mhz bus speed) the mulitiplier will jump to x12 with core speed of 1708Mhz. In non turbo (133Mhz bus speed) the multiplier will jump to x13 with a core speed of 1729Mhz meaning non turbo mode for say rendering an image in 3dMax using all 8 cores at 100% is actually very slightly faster than turbo mode! Not what I expected. Core temps also jump about 6'C with turbo mode on at 100% cpu. You can use Prime95 to benchmark your CPU/RAM performance if you don't have multi threaded apps.

It seems to me Intel have designed it to try and keep more or less the same speed at 100% cpu in turbo mode or not. I bet you could get a lot more out of it if we had some control of the multiplier, especially with the excellent cooling in this laptop.

It would be interesting to see some numbers on how Turbo Boost affects gaming?

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Here's a couple of interesting benchies from Tom's I thought I'd share...

http://media.bestofmicro.com/I/B/244307/original/AvP_Dx11AA_1920.png

http://media.bestofmicro.com/0/U/242382/original/Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202%201920.png

[Fr0st]

Pretty sure those are desktop card scores, not mobile

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Pretty sure those are desktop card scores, not mobile

Oh, I know they are, but they are still pretty nice. I'm sure our rigs can hold their own. I know I've been happy w/frame rates in everything I've maxed.

[powerpack]

UMI run the Crysis benchmark at different settings for us.

[jamiemacca]

For all non SSD stock owners

Check out my disk management below showing software RAID 0 partition setup for DATA scratch disk. It makes a big difference! :D
Freeagent is a usb backup disk.

http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/02.jpg

I use the RAID 0 disk for work files, games and system page file. I use 3dmax, photoshop and After Effects alot so the raid 0 disk really helps.

Heres a benchmark comparison for my C/ OS drive and RAID 0 D/DATA scratch disk.
http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/03.jpg

[Rick]

I have a problem when press Fn+Esc my computer complitely freezes, does anybody knows how to solve it... Thanks in advance.

[jbermi]

I have a problem when press Fn+Esc my computer complitely freezes, does anybody knows how to solve it... Thanks in advance.


common issue on ASUS laptops from people trying to hit Fn + F1, which puts it to sleep. I think its being addressed in a bios update in the near future.

my recommendation is use a different method to sleep your computer if you must. like setting the power button to put it to sleep or closing the lid.

[Rick]

common issue on ASUS laptops from people trying to hit Fn + F1, which puts it to sleep. I think its being addressed in a bios update in the near future.

my recommendation is use a different method to sleep your computer if you must. like setting the power button to put it to sleep or closing the lid.

Thanks for explanation, remains to solve issue with GSOD...:eek:

[Fingersniffer]

Here is the HD benchmark for the 160g Intel SSD in my G73:

[Fingersniffer]

Thanks for explanation, remains to solve issue with GSOD...:eek:

I am assuming your are talking about the Grey Screen of Death? This is an ATI/AMD issue that should have been resolved in the Catalyst 10.2+ drivers.

The current official version is 10.3 but there is a preview 10.4a driver that is available via the ATI/AMD website.

[jamiemacca]

Here is the HD benchmark for the 160g Intel SSD in my G73:
I'm liking those read times! Are you SSD users using your 500gb HDD for DATA / scratch disk or just backup?

I'm not so sure I would trust an SSD for writing loads of large files yet especially since my 8gb flash card just went on my camera which only had light use for 1.5years. I know the intels are the most reliable - time will tell.

Looking at these benchies my raid 0 DATA scratch disk actually writes alot faster than SSD! I guess it depends on what you use your pc for as to whether you would upgrade to SSD yet. If your a pro user then it may well be better to stick to a setup like mine?

Opinions guys??:D

[jamiemacca]

found your solution.
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20100408133125687&board_id=3&model=G73JH&page=1&SLanguage=en-us


i just did the regedit on mine, it was set at 1, I changed it to 0.

The regedit fix link doesn't work any more! Can anyone remember the regedit guide? EDIT its back up again.... sorry!

[algee99]

I'm liking those read times! Are you SSD users using your 500gb HDD for DATA / scratch disk or just backup?

I put games and programs that I want to load quickly on my SSD. Other things that I don't care about speed so much I put on the 500GB platter. Most, if not all of my docs and data files go on the platter, not the SSD. Firefox, for example, loads amazingly fast from the SSD. MS Office programs load quickly enough from the 500 GB drive that I don't care to move it to the SSD. Outlook loads and is ready to go in less than 5 seconds from the 500GB.

[algee99]

I'm having a little bit of a problem with the Creative Audio Center software.

I was experimenting with the speaker settings and tried to enable the bass boost option. When I click the Bass Boost checkbox, windows shows an application crash screen that says the audio center has stopped working.

Anyone have the same problem or any suggestions?

I just wanted to see if I could hear something from the built-in little subwoofer.

Thanks!

[Fingersniffer]

I'm liking those read times! Are you SSD users using your 500gb HDD for DATA / scratch disk or just backup?

I'm not so sure I would trust an SSD for writing loads of large files yet especially since my 8gb flash card just went on my camera which only had light use for 1.5years. I know the intels are the most reliable - time will tell.

Looking at these benchies my raid 0 DATA scratch disk actually writes alot faster than SSD! I guess it depends on what you use your pc for as to whether you would upgrade to SSD yet. If your a pro user then it may well be better to stick to a setup like mine?

Opinions guys??:D

I use my 500g for backup and for normal program installation and I keep my commonly used games on the SSD.

And the SSD drives do not use the same cheap tech that is found in most of the memory cards, it is similar tech but far more reliable and stable.

And your Raid 0 writes times are better, but not what I would consider a "lot". But then again in the SSD defense it is a single drive doing 2/3's the work as 2 drives which is still impressive. The SSD has double the read speed of your RAID setup which is more important anyway because your PC does a lot more reading than it does writing.

And most "pro" users will have dual SSD's in RAID if they want raw power in read/write times. However, most actual professionals will not worry about read/write times nearly as much as their ability to work faster without any hindrance from CPU/Memory/Video Card bottlenecks. When your working in editing software you do not use the HD very much, your main usage relies on the CPU and Memory, and in newer software the ability to pass some of that workload off to the graphics card.

[Fingersniffer]

I'm having a little bit of a problem with the Creative Audio Center software.

I was experimenting with the speaker settings and tried to enable the bass boost option. When I click the Bass Boost checkbox, windows shows an application crash screen that says the audio center has stopped working.

Anyone have the same problem or any suggestions?

I just wanted to see if I could hear something from the built-in little subwoofer.

Thanks!

If you cannot get the application to work i would suggest uninstalling it and downloading the most current version from ASUS and reinstalling it, it could be a corrupted install.

[jamiemacca]

And your Raid 0 writes times are better, but not what I would consider a "lot". But then again in the SSD defense it is a single drive doing 2/3's the work as 2 drives which is still impressive. The SSD has double the read speed of your RAID setup which is more important anyway because your PC does a lot more reading than it does writing.

And most "pro" users will have dual SSD's in RAID if they want raw power in read/write times. However, most actual professionals will not worry about read/write times nearly as much as their ability to work faster without any hindrance from CPU/Memory/Video Card bottlenecks. When your working in editing software you do not use the HD very much, your main usage relies on the CPU and Memory, and in newer software the ability to pass some of that workload off to the graphics card.
I totally agree man, SSD's are the way forward and if i wasn't so skint I'd take the leap! Most of the 3d work I do is virtually all cpu / ram based but I often get jobs that require say a development surrounded with trees. The client always wants the best quality hi poly trees. This kind of quality takes you well over 8GB RAM when rendering and is only achieved using vray proxy. You have a lot of disk caching going on there. My system definately feels much quicker working with the RAID 0 setup. My goal with the G73 at the moment is to get the best out of the stock model.

I'd like to go for the same RAID 0 setup i've got but with SSD's eventually. That would kick ass!:D

I personally don't like the way pro laptops are marketed (some want $500 extra for a bluray player!). There is such a hike in price for what is really just the difference of a pro graphics card, which there will probably be a soft mod for in the near future anyway for the G73. It is hands down the most cost effective laptop out their!

[Fingersniffer]

In the newest update for the G73 BIOS (v206) is has been confirmed by many users in the ASUS forums over the past month that updating the BIOS or those G73's that come pre-installed with BIOS v206 that the keyboard lights no longer work. This is nothing major, however I doubt anyone really wants to gimp their new laptop with a new BIOS.

This just proves my point about BIOS updates... if it ain't broke... don't fix it!

If you was unlucky enough to have a G73 with the v206 BIOS installed... well you will need to wait for a new version to be released that will correct the issue.

[jamiemacca]

In the newest update for the G73 BIOS (v206) is has been confirmed by many users in the ASUS forums over the past month that updating the BIOS or those G73's that come pre-installed with BIOS v206 that the keyboard lights no longer work.
Very poor from ASUS! did no one from ASUS think to test before release!:eek:

[RozZy]

Is there anyone here that actually successfully installed the new catalyst 10.4a driver???

[Fingersniffer]

Is there anyone here that actually successfully installed the new catalyst 10.4a driver???

I did, installation went fine.

[+EV]

For all non SSD stock owners

Check out my disk management below showing software RAID 0 partition setup for DATA scratch disk. It makes a big difference! :D
Freeagent is a usb backup disk.

http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/02.jpg

I use the RAID 0 disk for work files, games and system page file. I use 3dmax, photoshop and After Effects alot so the raid 0 disk really helps.

Hello All,
Proud A1 owner here. I was wondering if the OS can be put on raid also with/without a fresh install.

Thx

[Maverick494]

I did, installation went fine.

same, even if its not a G73 its still a 5870.

[Fr0st]

10.4a installed on my desktop perfectly fine, too. I think this might be a PEBKAC error. :P

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Is there anyone here that actually successfully installed the new catalyst 10.4a driver???

I have it as well.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Looking at these benchies my raid 0 DATA scratch disk actually writes alot faster than SSD! I guess it depends on what you use your pc for as to whether you would upgrade to SSD yet. If your a pro user then it may well be better to stick to a setup like mine?

RAID 0 and RAID 1 are just plain silly.

[Fingersniffer]

RAID 0 and RAID 1 are just plain silly.

That ^^^^^^^^

[Fr0st]

RAID 0 and RAID 1 are just plain silly.

I disagree... Maybe RAID1 is silly, but I <3 my RAID0 configuration on my desktop. Super fast, and I've never had any issues in the 5+ years I've been doing RAID0 in my builds.

[+EV]

Heres a benchmark comparison for my C/ OS drive and RAID 0 D/DATA scratch disk.
http://www.vidauk.co.uk/temp/03.jpg

Can the OS be put in raid rather than in a seperate partition? If not is there any software raid apps that will allow this on the A1? Thanks

[Zandorf]

I am tempted to try RAID 0 as a partition on my G73, at least until I can afford to get a SSD. I think you need to consider the RAID 0 as "scratch" space, i.e. it is twice as susceptible to loss of data malfunctions.

[singleshot71]

I am assuming your are talking about the Grey Screen of Death? This is an ATI/AMD issue that should have been resolved in the Catalyst 10.2+ drivers.

The current official version is 10.3 but there is a preview 10.4a driver that is available via the ATI/AMD website.
do NOT do the 10.4 driver!!!!! Ever since I installed it, BC2 takes FOREVER to boot up and load times are nearing 3 minutes for new maps!!!! B4 I installed it BC2 was loading in about 10-20 seconds

[jamiemacca]

RAID 0 and RAID 1 are just plain silly.
It depends on how you use your pc. If for example you just play games and surf the internet yeah its totally silly! When trying to sqweeze as much performance from pro apps the RAID 0 benchmarks speak for themselves whether your using HDD or SSD.

It certainly makes you take BACKUP more seriously though, which is a good thing!

[Fingersniffer]

do NOT do the 10.4 driver!!!!! Ever since I installed it, BC2 takes FOREVER to boot up and load times are nearing 3 minutes for new maps!!!! B4 I installed it BC2 was loading in about 10-20 seconds

The 10.4a driver has me in maps in about 30 seconds. 10.3 and 10.4 both had long wait times for maps to load.