ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH71 Full HD 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 16.5 x 2.4 inches ; 9.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B005PAJI4Y
• Item model number: G74SX-DH71
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
  • #36 in Computers & Accessories > Laptops
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2011

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Choice of Champions
No One Comes Close

The world of portable gaming has a new reigning king. The Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH71 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-DH71 breaks from the herd of traditional gaming notebooks with built-in power optimization features through the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid utility.

The ROG G74SX-DH71 also boasts a 1.5TB 7200RPM HDD hard drive, 12GB 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
• 1.5TB 7200RPM hard drive and 12GB 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-DH71 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-DH71 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. With a host of power profiles, this gaming powerhouse has a built-in overclocking mode via ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid that activates with a simple push of a button located above the keyboard that turns up system performance above its default level.

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Leading Gaming Power for the Next Generation

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The ROG G74SX-DH71 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-DH71 also features a massive 1.5TB 7200RPM hard drive to store more information, videos, and photos. Plus, the ROG G74SX-DH71 offers 12GB of DDR3 system memory for incredible multitasking capability.

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True-to-life Multimedia

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Featuring a 17.3-inch LED-backlit Full HD display, the ROG G74SX-DH71 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-DH71 not only a great gaming notebook, but also a hub for multimedia entertainment.

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	Get Comfy
View larger	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-DH71'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-DH71, 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.

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	Stealth and Strength
View larger	Like its predecessor, the ROG G74SX-DH71 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-DH71 has the firepower to shock and awe the competition.

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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.

2 Year ASUS Global Warranty³

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

• 2 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

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What's in the Box

• ROG G74SX-DH71
• AC Adapter
• 8 cell Battery Pack
• Warranty Information Card
• Republic of Gamers Backpack and Mouse

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 3.1GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M 3GB GDDR5 VRAM
• WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v3.0
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Memory: 12GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 16GB)
• Storage: 1.5TB 7200RPM hard drive
• Optical Drive: Blu-ray-enabled 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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¹All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status.
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Product Description

G74SX-DH71 **BLACK** 17.3 FHD (1920*1080); Intel Core i7-2670QM (2.2GHz); 12GB DDR3. Nvidia GTX 560M 3GB GDDR5. 1.5TB 7200RPM. Blu-ray-enabled DVD RW/CD-RW. W7 Home Premium (64bit.) 802.11BGN. 2.0 MP webcam. Bluetooth 3.0. 8 Cell Battery. HDMI/bag&mouse

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Customer Reviews

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars elegant yet powerful, November 21, 2011

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lrave002 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH71 Full HD 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

If you're a gamer and you refuse to drop a bundle of money on overrated Alienware rigs, this is what you should aim for. The power on this machine is simply phenomenal! With the hardware it currently possesses, it's enough to run any game on the market at the highest level of detail.

Pros: Lightning fast, lightweight for a gaming laptop, more bang for buck, runs cool and stays silent, beautifully designed, includes nice bag and gaming laser mouse with purchase.

Cons: Touchpad is a little sketchy (I'm sure if you're gaming, you'll either used the included gaming laser mouse or use your own), shell can scratch very easily.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This system is Fricken awwwwwwsome, December 2, 2011

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Thöm Frost - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH71 Full HD 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

The good:
12 gb of ram
bluray drive
17.3" screen that looks bigger
intel second gen i7
usb 3.0

The bad:
it comes with the nvidia 560gtx instead of the 570 or the newer 580
its no light weight. you don't want to carry this around all day.

if you are like me and go to lan partys then you will enjoy not having to drag around a case, monitor, keyboard, etc....
i put in 16 gb of ram and it was easy there is one big cover on the bottom with a screw that gives you access to the ram and hd's.
the next thing i will do when i can afford it is put in a ssd drive
my windows 7 experience index on this system is
Processor: 7.5
Memory: 7.9
Graphics: 7.2
Gaming graphics: 7.2
Hard Drive: 5.9

what sort of disappoints me about the numbers is i have a older laptop with a 460gtx that gets the same numbers (graphics).
so must be a setting or something slowing it up.
the hard drive speed will get better when i put in a ssd or if i can figure out if i can raid 0 the drives.

when i got this system it was between the MSI that has the gtx570 and this one.
i heard the MSI has a better warranty but don't matter if you can't get a hold of them, and that has been my experience with MSI.
i had bought 2 motherboards in the past for systems and needed tech support for both. one had to flash the bios because the with out it the board would not recognize the cpu. the second contact was a bad mobo. both times could not get a response from MSI.

the one thing i cant understand why laptop makers still do it is put in vga connectors i would much rather have 2 hdmi ports on the system.

but over all i am pleased with this system and would recommend it to anyone, with or with out the changes.

Overall Summery:
Great system
Some areas of improvement
Not meant to be carried around much.

Who should get this system?
Gamer's

it runs
battlefield 3 great
crysis no problem
skyrim with ease
cod wm3 great
wow lol ya i play it runs great

this does out perform some of my friends gaming desktops

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Laptop for the Price, November 25, 2011

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Bryan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-DH71 Full HD 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

I don't know how I could have gotten a better laptop even if I had spent more money.

Graphics: Awesome
Screen/Video: Awesome
Keyboard: Excellent (takes some getting used to)
Fan Exhaust: Excellent (blows out the back not down)
Mouse: Excellent
Startup: Excellent

I am extremely pleased this computer. The screen is huge and the processing power is perfect. I play Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with maximized graphics. I'm unsure of the FPS because I've never felt the need to check. It plays so smooth. I do restart the computer after about 6 hours of playing. I did have one issue with the cursor twitching but the restart fixed it.

Startup is very fast. Windows 7 takes about 30 seconds from hitting the power button to having all startup programs finished.

Keyboard is excellent. The keys need to be pushed slightly harder than I'm used to but that may be due to my hand position. The mouse that comes with it is responsive and I have no complaints. I really like the fan exhaust design. The heat blows out the back of the laptop not the bottom. The styling is cool and I also like the rubberized finish. As stated in other reviews, it does not smudge easily like glossy laptops. Although it does smudge but I haven't tried to clean it yet, I'm sure a damp towel will take care of it.

I travel with it a lot and the backpack that came with it is great. It is a brick to carry around if you worry about that sort of thing.

The touch pad was very sensitive but I just turned it off when a mouse is plugged in. I have not tried the Wifi yet. I haven't tried the BlueRay player yet.