ASUS G73JH-A1 with ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5

Ken uploaded the videos!

 

I am still a little upset that ATI cut all those SP's from the mobility 5870.

Kinda pulling a nvidia here.....

 

WOW! The improved lighting really seems to enhance the detail. It's looking REALLY good!

Thanks for the vid Ken!

 

Crysis Warhead @1920x1080 AA off:
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Sleey, it's kind of true, but then again.. not...

Still, it's no way near what nvidia do.. Here's to hoping they don't take it any further, though! (rebranding ftl?)

 

Justin is the review vid still uploading ?..must be a huge vid lol..cant wait!

 

any insight if you guys think that it will be able to play the new star wars game coming up The old republic?

 

Yeah, that and using a 128-bit bus.

I just wish they'd finally throw out something close to the desktop parts.

I mean, the 4870 has 800 sp's. Why not bump it to 1200 on the 5870?

 

That does suck, but to be fair I did not order from the same reseller and because Asus distributes to each of their reseller, it isn't mine or others fault that your reseller had 10X more pre-orders.

But I hope you get your machine soon, I really think everyone who pre-ordered will be satisfied.

 

Why play your full hand when Nvidia has been sitting on their arses for over a year. They just have to throw some scraps out to beat them, knowing that they have a lot of headroom to move around with. (Extra SP/256bit like you said)

 

IF it doesn't:

A. Throttle
B. Stutter
C. Flicker
D. Scroll

Lol! I hope they can work out dualies in the NEXT next revision...

 

Whats the specs on the machine? i7-720?

 

You are right - not enough competition.

Maybe mobile fermi will change things a bit, whenever they get around to releasing it

 

Yeah, that only applies to the 920 systems. Might want to check your facts next time.

 

I really hope Nvidia pulls a miracle out with Fermi. I really do. It keeps both companies honest and prevents them from re-branding so much.

I think Fermi is another reason Ati is playing it's hand so slow in the mobile market so far.

 

Awesome Ken!! Running at 35-40 fps at those settings is not bad at all!

 

I know that. I have been following the thread. Since the 920 is a configurable option, it's still not acceptable to have those problems with such a high-end machine. I'm just very wary of multi-gpu laptop solutions. (Not just AW).

 

I have a good feeling about the upcoming X-Fired model. Let's not forget, these issues primarily appear with the 920XM, and we will be seeing considerably less wattage here (2X 5870 -vs- 2X 4870). Also, Dell's appearance in the forums, show they are very proactive in addressing this issue.

So far, the 5870 is making a great showing here. I think things will work out nicely!

 

I want to know how the weight comparison is between the G73 and the M17x. I know Quad owned both. Anyone else?

 

Oh well. G73Jh turned out very nicely so I'm good.
Kinda lame because evensen007 and I were one of the first ones to pre order this thing and we have to wait one more week.

 

I am one of the first to preorder too (around 5th of jan) and i will get it WAAAY later as it still have to be shipped to Ireland first lol.

 

Its a huge difference ... Its basically the same weight as the M17 for comparison....

 

Yup, 1920x1080 still very smooth.

 

Whats the specs on the g73jh?

 

... it's on your signature.

 

LOL!!!!!!

Actually I think he wants to know what cpu is in the test system. I can almost guarantee you that it's the 720.

 

hahahaha

No the one playing crysis. Playing on a 720?

 

I think what he meant was the specs of GentechPc laptop that made that warhead vid. Was it stock or modded.

 

oh snap. If you want to know if the 820 or 920 is in it, I see the validity in your Q.

 

That's a huge plus with the M17 over the M17x. If you are happy with the quality of the system and the screen then I know it's top notch.

My pre-order is back on. I have a more accurate date now.

 

Yes thank you.

 

Good to have you back, Mandrake!

 

So now you have 3 systems coming

Running a data center must be nice! lol

 

waaaaaah! I don't want my M17x anymore.

 

Believe me if the replacement M17xR2 acts the same as the one I have they'll both go back.

 

I want it! That thing is a BEAST! And it's the most beautiful notebook ever!

 

everything is stock settings.

Here is another video with 4X AA:

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I think you will be sorely disappointed if you're waiting on Dell. It's not going to be Dell who fixes the issues as usual. It's going to be Joker, Mandrake, Quad, Moo etc...
Dell never even figured out the original m15 and m17 issues. It was those forum members who resolved the issue.

 

One thing is for certain this machine has exceeded my expectations gaming wise... Everything thing i have thrown at it has been getting much better FPS then i thought it would ... I use FRAPS all the time so i know my framerates and have had quite a few machines as of late ... I doubt anyone will be dissapointed with this machine for gaming ......

 

Ken, you guys should make a video review of the laptop too

 

Thanks for your quick work with the initial benches Quad! We really appreciate it.

 

Perhaps you are not grasping the 'whole' of my point, but it doesn't matter. What I am waiting on is beyond the M17x-R2, and I don't believe the issues you raised, will be a concern at that time.... that's all.

 

Drool....Can't wait till I get mine in my hands.

 

Cant wait for the full review before I purchase mine. Does anyone know if video card can be overclock by rivatuner? Because I am pretty much familiar with the rivatuner.

 

Yeah Quad, you make the rest of us "Michiganders" proud!

 

I can't wait like you as well!!! I seem like a kid pressing F5 every 2sec.!!! xD

 

I thought i was the only one...lol

 

ROFL... me 2.. hope i get my tomorrowl >_<

 

don't worry I think someone else is doing as well!