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Published: 2011-11-18, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The Asus G74SX packs gamer-friendly components into an understated case, and includes a large 160GB SSD and plenty of RAM
It's very expensive, while some parts still feel cheap, and higher-end boutique laptops beat it on performance
Asus has built a very nice sideline over the years with its gaming laptops, including the G74SX, which is a strong, if expensive, quad-core rig that works fine, but looks like it should cost less.
High quality display, Moderate volume, Keyboard backlight, Very good performance, Matte surfaces, Good manufacturing quality, Large touchpad, Blu-ray drive, Two hard drives, Cool case, 3D presentation, Good audio quality
CPU throttling under load, Unfavorable port locations, Restrained battery life, Meager selection of interfaces, Bulky and heavy, Lots of bloatware, No Optimus
Asus G74SXThe G74SX-91079V confirms the impressions of the previous review. Compared to other gaming notebooks the list of positive aspects is relatively long. Starting with the 120 Hz capable Full-HD display, which appeals with an exceptionally high brig...
Quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M GPU, Design combines imposing looks with ergonomic comfort, 1TB dual-drive offers lots of storage space, Wide-spaced, backlit keyboard, Asus' cooling system is whisper-quiet,
No Blu-ray, No 1080p resolution, Some games choke on highest settings,
The Asus G74SX-BBK8 has the menacing look of a gaming machine, and backs it up with competitive performance numbers. On top of all this, its price won't break the bank, making it a solid choice for new gamers. ...
Quadcore Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GTX 560M GPU makes for a powerful component combination. Wideset, backlit keyboard is one of the best available to gamers. Asus' cooling system keeps temperatures low without being noisy. 1080p display and Bluray d...
Mild speaker hiss. Slightly outgunned by other quad and hexcore systems.
Solid CPU & GPU combination, Excellent overall design, Plenty of storage, Beautiful display, Relatively strong battery life
Mediocre speakers, Some performance inconsistency, An SSD would be nice (although it is an option in other configurations)
Performance Analysis: On Asus' Web site, the company claims that this notebook can hit P2008 in 3DMark11 and P9180 in 3DMark Vantage--but we hit P2222 and P10012, respectively. It's not often that lab-tested scores actually surpass what's advertised. In...
Quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GTX 560M GPU makes for a powerful component combination, Wide-set, backlit keyboard is one of the best available to gamers, Asus' cooling system keeps temperatures low without being noisy, 1080p display and Blu-ray drive are a match made in heaven, External mouse included,
Mild speaker hiss, Slightly outgunned by other quad and hex-core systems,
The Asus G74SX-A2 holds its own against top gaming laptops with its quad-core processor and Nvidia graphics, and its stealthy cooling system kicks in when those components get hot. ...
Solid performance for price, 1080p display, Includes Blu-ray drive, Runs cool
Bulky chassis, Light on ports, Disappointing battery life
The G74Sx-A1 handles gaming and productivity tasks with relative ease. It lacks extensive ports and a killer design, but serious PC gamers who can't afford a boutique machine will like it. ...
Abstract: At the moment, 3D is the hottest thing in Hollywood, with most action and animated flicks coming out in both 3D and 2D versions. Game-makers have been a little slower in embracing the technology, but there are dozens of games that have been written for...
Abstract: At the moment, 3D is the hottest thing in Hollywood, with most action and animated flicks coming out in both 3D and 2D versions. Game-makers have been a little slower in embracing the technology, but there are dozens of games that have been written f...
Simple, elegant design, Excellent touchpad and comfortable wrist rest
Review model had faulty LED backlight, Not enough ports
The Asus G74SX is huge, but its elegant design and excellent performance may be worth the lack of mobility. Asus G74SX: A Monstrous Gaming Powerhouse Asus G74SX Review, by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal August 17, 2011 The Asus G74SX is designed for gamers. ...
