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ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) $1,439.99 Review

ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Review

ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Features

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ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Feature

2.2 GHz Intel
16 GB DIMM
750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
17.3-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX 560M 3GB DDR5
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Overview

The Choice of Champions
No One Comes Close

The world of portable gaming has a new reigning king. The Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 is a performance notebook that imposes its will with the combined power of a second generation Intel^® Core^™ i7-2670QM CPU and NVIDIA^® GTX 560M GPU with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM. A score of P2008 in 3DMark11 and P9180 in 3DMark Vantage takes over the reins as the fastest notebook in the land. Support for DirectX^®11 ensures that you'll not only have the fastest rig in town, but also the ability to play games as they were meant to be seen for a long time.

Plus, its 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display delivers the latest in high-definition entertainment with brilliant 1080p playback. The ROG G74SX-AH71 breaks from the herd of traditional gaming notebooks with built-in power optimization features through the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility.

The ROG G74SX-AH71 also boasts a 750GB 7200RPM HDD hard drive, 16GB DDR3 system memory, high-speed wireless N, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity, Bluetooth v3.0, HDMI connectivity, 2.0 Megapixel camera, and stereo speakers with EAX Advanced HD 5.0.

Key Features

17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display for immersive cinematic experience with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (Learn more)
2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM processor with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology for the best visibly smart performance that adapts to your needs (Learn more)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM for leading DirectX 11 gaming (Learn more)
ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid that innovatively saves battery life and delivers optimal performance (Learn more)
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for quicker device charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.0¹
750GB 7200RPM hard drive and 16GB of DDR3 system memory for smooth computing and ample storage for all your games and media files (Learn more)
Backlit gaming keyboard with ergonomic tilt-up design for comfortable control in any lighting environment
EAX Advanced HD 5.0 for premium gaming sound

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Hail to the King baby!

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The ROG G74SX-AH71 is great for gaming, but its hardware is serious business. Powered by the 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM processor with 8-way processing capability, the ROG G74SX-AH71 outperforms other notebooks with a massive memory bandwidth for ultra-smooth multitasking performance. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, processor speed is automatically adjusted to your needs by accelerating performance for your task at hand.

ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid adjusts and adapts power according to the task at hand. It features four selectable modes to suit various computing scenarios, delivering optimal performance at all times.

Leading Gaming Power for the Next Generation

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The ROG G74SX-AH71 features the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics engine for unprecedented visual performance. With unmatched DirectX 11 support, experience a totally new class of virtual interaction for more dynamic gaming.

The ROG G74SX-AH71 also features a massive 750GB 7200RPM hard drive to store more information, videos, and photos. Plus, the ROG G74SX-AH71 offers 16GB of DDR3 system memory for incredible multitasking capability.

True-to-life Multimedia

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Featuring a 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display, the ROG G74SX-AH71 lets you enjoy the latest in HD playback for an immersive experience with sharp images, smooth video transitions, and brilliant clarity. With HDMI connectivity, turn this gaming powerhouse into your personal media center by connecting to an external monitor or HDTV and enjoy flawless 1080p HD playback. Pair that up with THX + EAX 5.0 3D gaming audio technology, and together they make the ROG G74SX-AH71 not only a great gaming notebook, but also a hub for multimedia entertainment.

Get Comfy

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Gaming is something to be enjoyed, so why not be more comfortable for extended gaming sessions? Fatigue will be a thing of the past, thanks to the ROG G74SX-AH71's 5° incline keyboard designed to provide a better ergonomic angle, as well as super comfortable rubber-like palm rests that's easy on the palm and wrist. There's also more space between the keyboard and number pad, so it resembles a desktop keyboard.

The harder you work, the more heat you generate. A computer is no different, and with the amount of power in the ROG G74SX-AH71, some serious cooling is needed. A unique venting design pulls air from underneath the notebook, cooling the system down, and then vents it through the rear, keeping hot air away from the user and reducing ambient noise for prolonged gaming.

	Stealth and Strength
View larger	Like its predecessor, the ROG G74SX-AH71 design was inspired by sharp polygonal shapes, but this time inspiration came from the US Navy's Sea Shadow stealth ship and modern day aircraft carriers. Like the stealth ship, opponents will never know what hit 'em, and like an aircraft carrier, the ROG G74SX-AH71 has the firepower to shock and awe the competition.

Relax, ASUS Has You Covered

Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources,² readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. ASUS tirelessly strives to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.

This notebook is also backed by the industry's most comprehensive complimentary warranty.

1 Year ASUS Global Warranty³

Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:

1 year global warranty
30 day Flawless Display Guarantee
2-way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support

1 Year Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)³

Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.

Covers accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage
Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement; not including receiving and shipping time
1-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost
24/7 toll-free phone support

What's in the Box

ROG G74SX-AH71
AC Adapter
8 cell Battery Pack
Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 17.3-inch Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
Processor: 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM quad-core processor (2.2 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.1 GHz)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M 3GB GDDR5 VRAM
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v3.0
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Memory: 16GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 16GB)
Storage: 750GB 7200RPM hard drive
Optical Drive: DL DVD±RW/CD-RW
Camera: 2.0 Megapixel
Speakers: Stereo speakers with EAX 5.0
Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
Card Reader: 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)
Input / Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI
Battery: 8 cell
Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.8 x2.4–inches (W x D x H)
Weight: 9.4 lbs (with 8 cell battery)
Color: Black

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Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.^*

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9

Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter.
Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly.

Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.^**
Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.

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Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

* Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.)
** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

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¹All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status.
²http://commercial.asus.com/promos/ASUSReliability/
³ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. Certain retailers do not participate in ADP coverage. For complete details, please visit: http://completewarranty.asus.com/.

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