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ASUS ROG GL552VW-DH71 15-Inch Gaming Laptop, Discrete GPU GeForce GTX 960M 2GB VRAM, 16GB DDR4, 1TB (ROG Metallic)
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| Brand | ASUS |
| Model Name | ROG GL552VW |
| Screen Size | 15 Inches |
| Color | Metallic |
| Hard Disk Size | 1 TB |
| CPU Model | Core i7 |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GTX960M 2GB GDDR5 |
About this item
- Powerful 6th-generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz. 16GB RAM; 1TB 7200RPM Storage.
- 15.6 inches Matte IPS FHD display. 1920 by 1080 resolution. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphic card.
- GameFirst III technology prioritizes the flow of the game data across your network.Refer user manual below
- Feature the latest USB3.1 Type-C port for more convenient connectivity options. Input : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- 100 solder points for durability and solid-feel, one piece keyboard with 1.8mm of key travel, gives you responsive keystrokes when typing and entering commands; The slide-off upgrade panel offers instant access, fit an M.2 SSD, a bigger hard drive or upgrade memory.
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| display size | 15 inches | 16 inches | 15.6 inches | 17.3 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| hard disk size | 1 TB | 1 TB | 0 GB | 0 TB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| computer memory size | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 0 TB | — | — |
| cpu manufacturer | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD | Intel |
| cpu speed | 2.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| cpu model number | Core i7-6700HQ | 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX | 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-12450H | Core i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS/H Mobile | i5-13420H |
| operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| RAM tech | — | DDR5 | DDR6 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| graphics coprocessor | NVIDIA GTX960M 2GB GDDR5 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA | Intel | Intel | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| wireless tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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| Control Method | Touch |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Human-Interface Input | Touch Pad |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| Hardware Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, CD-RW |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 6 |
| RAM Type | GDDR3 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 16 GB |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac |
| Cellular Technology | Wifi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 |
|---|---|
| Warranty Type | 12 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 15.1"L x 10.1"W x 1.3"Th |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Optical Storage Device | DL DVD±RW/CD-RW |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |
| Graphics Card Ram | 2048 MB |
| Automatic Backup Software Included | Windows 10 |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Voltage | 19 Volts |
| Color | Metallic |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Graphics Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GTX960M 2GB GDDR5 |
| Hard Disk Description | HDD |
| Item Weight | 5.6 Pounds |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
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| UPC | 655257536514 889349162767 |
|---|---|
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00889349162767 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,941 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #8,117 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| ASIN | B01578ZKPO |
| Model Number | GL552VW-DH71 |
| Included Components | Adapter, User E-Manual, Warranty Card |
| Manufacturer | ASUS Computers |
| Brand Name | ASUS |
| Model Name | ROG GL552VW |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Processor Count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| CPU Model Number | Core i7-6700HQ |
| Processor Series | Core i7 |
| Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 48 Watt Hours |
|---|---|
| Battery Average Life | 7 Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Display Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920*1080 Pixels |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Screen Size | 15 Inches |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Audio Output Type | Speakers |
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Customers like the performance, speed, and graphics quality of the notebook computer. They mention it performs solidly, runs smoothly, and has no issues at boot up. Some appreciate the value for money, saying it's nice for the money. However, some customers dislike the crash rate and battery life. Opinions are mixed on whether it runs well and the build quality.
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Customers like the laptop performance. They mention it performs solidly, handles the games they play very well, and is top-notch.
"...===As far as it goes it is an excellent gaming laptop. The playing is smooth, very good graphics. It does not heat up...." Read more
"...Amazing, amazing, amazing...." Read more
"...I can say this has been an excellent laptop and certainly the best one i've ever owned. I have no regrets about my purchase...." Read more
"...The specs were great, the laptop was faster and sounded better than my iMac when it did work...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the notebook computer. They mention it's super fast, runs smoothly, and quietly. Some say it has no issues at boot up and is stable and efficient.
"...I bought the non-ssd version and added one myself so load times are very quick and I was also able to dual-boot with Linux Mint easily enough...." Read more
"...As far as it goes it is an excellent gaming laptop. The playing is smooth, very good graphics. It does not heat up. It is ultra fast...." Read more
"...The specs were great, the laptop was faster and sounded better than my iMac when it did work...." Read more
"...and can't take advantage of the multi-cores this computer is still really fast. My boot up time into Windows 10 is about 10 seconds or less...." Read more
Customers like the graphics quality of the notebook computer. They mention it looks great, plays smoothly, and is appealing. Some say it's a pleasure to work on their graphical projects and photo editing because the screen is clean.
"...Otherwise though the matte looks beautiful with games. The screen's crispness makes even lower end things look exceptionally good...." Read more
"...The playing is smooth, very good graphics. It does not heat up. It is ultra fast...." Read more
"...review, enjoy, good luck, have fun with a very solid, very quiet, very cool..." Read more
"...keyboard, great video card, unbelievably quiet, reduced heat, amazing display, low cost, component expansion..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the notebook computer. They mention it's nice for the money and incredibly worth it.
"...For the price when I bought it, this was probably the best bang for your buck laptop you could buy...." Read more
"...The SSD is worth it. I left only the OS on it to prevent it from becoming clogged, and the startup time is literally seconds because of it.-..." Read more
"...UPDATE 4/8/2016:This laptop is nothing short of amazing for the money...." Read more
"...great video card, unbelievably quiet, reduced heat, amazing display, low cost, component expansion..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the laptop. Some mention it performs well, the monitor is very sharp, and CS6 works perfectly. Others say it doesn't turn on one day, wobbles in the housing, and is persnickety.
"...yet it runs amazing. I have barely touched my desktop due to owning this laptop...." Read more
"...Has been working fine minus that mouse only works if you shut down not restart into either OS... to lazy to really care as the machine has an SSD..." Read more
"...but after using it for a time it is only a minor annoyance and it is functional...." Read more
"...So far, the laptop has performed extremely well for my purposes..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the notebook computer. Some mention it has a solid state primary drive and a large terabyte regular HDD. Others say the pad is an oddly sensitive, flimsy piece of hardware. They also say the audio is really bad and doesn't get very loud.
"...The bottom is a sturdy feeling plastic material with great looking red LED keys...." Read more
"...Is the screen so flimsy?3) Why is there a power button where an "End" one should go? Will I keep suspending/shutting off my laptop?..." Read more
"...That's it for this review, enjoy, good luck, have fun with a very solid, very quiet, very cool..." Read more
"...I believe this device to be well built and believe the price I paid for it to be justified for the speed and power it provides...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the notebook computer's high crash rate. They mention the graphics card does not work properly, the hardware is unreliable, and the drivers are unstable. Some customers say the laptop died within the first day of their possession.
"...This can lead to black screens and crashes if not addressed immediately...." Read more
"...on Windows 10 with default manufacturer drivers as it causes rapid crashes and recoveries, blue screens, and flickering/black screens...." Read more
"...The laptop couldn't even reset as it kept on failing. I was losing saved projects which prompted me to get the laptop replaced...." Read more
"...Diablo III looks good and I've run WOW at max settings. The HDD isn't solid state, however, this isn't a $1,300 laptop...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the notebook computer. They mention it's tiny and doesn't last long. Some say it has a very short life span.
"...As mentioned above, the battery life isn't amazing while doing heavy work, lasting approx. two hours.-..." Read more
"...The battery life is basically nonexistent, but what can you expect on a gaming laptop?..." Read more
"...The battery life also starts off meh and declines to bad but not horrible pretty quickly...." Read more
"...I have been using it at home, plugged in (the battery life is hilariously short) 100%, so mobility isn't a concern for me...." Read more
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Appearance: I definitely am a fan of strong gaming computers, but I do not like the over the top flashy model's that to me scream "I'm not a professional." This laptop is a nice mesh between the two cultures. The bottom is a sturdy feeling plastic material with great looking red LED keys. Black and red is probably my favorite color combo and this laptop matches that. The lid is a metal cover on the outside that feels top of the line and not cheap. It's fairly thick for a 15 inch laptop so don't expect a hyper thin model like a lot of the business laptops. The logo isn't too flashy and looks good on the back too
Battery: This is probably the lowest point of the laptop. They don't mislead with their estimates much more than any other laptop does. With any extensive use the laptop lasts about 2.5 hours on battery. Not great, but 9 times out of 10 I'm using it near an outlet so it doesn't bother me.
Display: My criticism of this display is that it doesn't seem to handle text too well out of the box. The matte screen makes text look blurry and out of place with the default settings. I was able to modify the display settings through windows to get it to look better, but it can be frustrating. Otherwise though the matte looks beautiful with games. The screen's crispness makes even lower end things look exceptionally good. I'm used to 1440p on my desktop, but honestly this was almost as good looking if not better at 1080p. Since the main purpose for me here was for games on the go the text issue isn't as huge so I would still give this display an A+
Performance: I have a fairly high end desktop that I built so I was hoping to get pretty decent specs out of a laptop, but with how infrequently I expect to use it, I didn't want to break the bank. I'm also a stickler for getting my money's worth on hardware and not paying for appearances (cough cough mac/alienware cough cough). This was easily the best deal I could find for performance potential vs cost. After receiving the laptop I can confidently say I was correct in my expectations. I can play most things with little issues. So far I've ran League, Ori and the Blind Forest, Hand of Fate, Starcraft 2, Shadow Warrior, and various smaller indie games on full graphics settings with very little fps drop. The more intensive games like WoW and Witcher need to be dropped down a few notches to get 60fps, but it is definitely doable without having to make them look like garbage. I bought the non-ssd version and added one myself so load times are very quick and I was also able to dual-boot with Linux Mint easily enough. I didn't see much use for the extra GB of VRAM running at 1080p with a 960M. The performance increase would most likely be minimal. If you don't have an M.2 SSD though it might be worth paying for the high priced model.
Other thoughts: One thing I would say is if you plan on putting in your own SSD the laptop does not come with a screw for the M.2 ssd slot. You'll need a 2.0 x 3mm screw. I stole one from the network card on my old laptop, but hopefully you can prepare youself and not have to scrap old parts. Also make sure you go into the nvidia settings and confirm the laptop is focusing the 960M vs the integrated card. You don't want to be playing anything on that Intel chip. It wont be a fun time.
For the price when I bought it, this was probably the best bang for your buck laptop you could buy. Now they have a lot of the 10xx models, but this definitely still holds it's own with today's games. As someone who prefers higher end tech I would recommend this to anyone that can swing the money.
=== Prologue. ===
I wanted the cheapest gaming laptop that has at least an i7 core, NVIDIA 950+ video card, 8 GB+ RAM.
=== The Research. ===
I bought this laptop after a lot of research, review and FAQs reading.
Given what I found out, this laptop tasted sourly since it laid to a few questions myself such as:
1) The keyboard is really so flexible when pressed? Will the plastic break as some reviews on Youtube stated?
2) Is the screen so flimsy?
3) Why is there a power button where an "End" one should go? Will I keep suspending/shutting off my laptop? What will I do without a direct "End" button?
4) Its case is metallic or plastic with metal paint?
5) Has the laptop sooo many software flaws? Why so many BSODs?
Since I already had have another ASUS laptop and other ASUS products and am satisfied with them, I decided give it a shot anyway.
=== First Experiences. ===
The laptop is super light (given its specifications) and feels really smooth at touch.
The first thing I did was pressing several points at the keyboard. It does not bend. The keyboards construction is sturdy, it has no visible bending when correctly pressed. Of course it bends when you apply considerable force (quit rage). This point aces it.
I looked the screen and I opened and closed several times from different parts. Obviously, the best places to open/close a screen will be at the top center (one-handed) or at both its edges (simultaneously with both hands). Every other place does have a slight (very slight) bending however it is expectable from a not-alluminum cased laptop.
Having said this, the laptop is plastic based, someone could said "thank you captain obvious", but since I am not a native english speaker, ASUS description was a little ambiguous for me . It has a metallic paint finish above and it looks and feels metallic: it is a well-constructed plastic cover.
The power button... sigh oh! the power button. I bought this laptop KNOWING where the power button is: top right where the endpg should have been. This is a major let down and a designers flaw. So far I had CERO issues accidentally turning the power off while typing; I do however have extra care not to, so my typing slows a bit at that keyboards area. Nothing to be upset for. However, not having a direct "End" button IS a downer. If I press Fn+1 I get an End but only and I say ONLY when the NumLock is off. What is the benefit of having a numeric pad in a 15.6" laptop which steals keyboard space, making the arrow keys smaller and awkwardly placed? Please don't take this personal, but I have never met someone who uses the NumKeys while it is off. As I envision, the NumPad is to type numbers fast and use Calc. If I need to enter an End while typing/programming, I must first turn NumLock off the Fn+1 then turn it on again. Preposterous. This really grind my gears and is one thing for which I could give it one star less. But since I said I bought this laptop knowingly of this fault, I won't (just for this).
Software issues. So far, so good. I have this laptop only for a few days and I didn't have any issues. No BSOD, no incompatibility issues, no need to BIOSupgrade it... yet.
Once I turned it on, the first thing I did when receiving it was killing most of the bloatware. It does come with lots of bloatware. I did not do a clean install yet, but I did kill every program there was.
I stamped this review a date in hopes I would further explain my experience with this purchase.
=== First Conclusions. ===
As far as it goes it is an excellent gaming laptop. The playing is smooth, very good graphics. It does not heat up. It is ultra fast.
I did not change the HDD for a SDD yet, but it will be my next upgrade to make the booting of the OS even faster.
Overall I'm really fond with this purchase. Another great ASUS product.
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* MB/s = 1,000,000 bytes/s [SATA/600 = 600,000,000 bytes/s]
* KB = 1000 bytes, KiB = 1024 bytes
Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 548.695 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 516.137 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 309.755 MB/s [ 75623.8 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 272.256 MB/s [ 66468.8 IOPS]
Sequential Read (T= 1) : 512.610 MB/s
Sequential Write (T= 1) : 464.141 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 37.515 MB/s [ 9158.9 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 98.000 MB/s [ 23925.8 IOPS]
Test : 1024 MiB [C: 81.1% (188.1/232.1 GiB)] (x5) [Interval=5 sec]
Date : 2016/01/14 18:16:13
OS : Windows 10 [10.0 Build 10586] (x64)
I also found screws from my local machine shop "M2 x 3mm" screws with phillips head works like a charm.
ATTN - Driver failures are due to not fully updating windows 10 after initial computer setup.
I could not connect to nvidia servers and update nvidia drivers at all. After completing the initial setup it looks like it did its windows update thing but it didnt there's more. Update windows 10 manually to the newest and nvidia drivers update successfully.
This thing rocks. For the price you can't go wrong for a solid mid-end gaming laptop. The mettalic version has a very solid lid the brushed aluminum is very nice. Even without M.2 its pretty fast, applied 20GB ESO patch at 79 mbps. Installing games and programs is a brease even on the HDD. I love this this thing.
My only issue is the keyboard the key presses are OK just my far bottom left CTRL key is not a springy as the others its mushy on the left side of it.









































