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    Asus rog g550jk

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by slazyel, Jun 7, 2014.

  1. slazyel

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    Notebooks & Ultrabooks - G550JK - ASUS

    I didn't find any specific thread about this notebook, so i'm creating this one for further discussion.
    My first point here: Do you guys think the GTX 850m ddr3 is that bad compared to GTX 860m Gddr5 that, for example, Lenovo Y50 has?
     
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    Gddr5 will have a decent impact on performance.
     
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    Do you think the difference is worth 200 dollars more?
     
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    Depends how important gaming performance is to you.
     
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    It's important, But i can play in high settings with pleasure.
     
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    After a little talk with the store, i can now buy the y50 with i7 for the same price as the asus. Now it's worth, right?
     
    slazyel, Jun 10, 2014
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    Not really since the Y50 still uses a below average TN panel.
     
    IKAS V, Jun 11, 2014
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    If only they put the 860m in here I would have bought this laptop in a heartbeat :(

    Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jun 11, 2014
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    Well, it's a sacrifice i'll have to make to gain 35-40% video performance. Think it's worth.
     
    slazyel, Jun 12, 2014
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    With hands down my friend, with hands down.
     
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    Well that's really up to you but with the Y50 you do get very good performance for the price, the screen is OK but personally I would look for better laptops with the 860M.
    Besides a good GPU screen quality is very important, you can have the best GPU but if you have a crappy screen it just ruins the whole point of having a good card.
    If your on a budget go for it and good luck.
     
    IKAS V, Jun 12, 2014
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    Is the new 4k version a TN panel (sorry, new to this)
     
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    Not sure to tell you the truth.
     
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    I was going to buy an MSI GE60 or 70, but a lot of people are having trouble with the trackpad and heat issues.
     
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    I love tear downs, thanks for sharing.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 20, 2014
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    Newegg has it in stock..should I buy it or wait for Amazon? I don't know much about newegg.. :/
     
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    Newegg is a pretty good retailer for electronics and CPU components
     
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    I would concur with you if the g550jk didn't house a significantly worse GPU :p
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 2, 2014
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    But the screen on the Y50, ouch.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 3, 2014
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    Yeah lenovo screwed up with all the screens. First terrible TN FHD screens then 4k screens that are software locked into 48hz. 48hz, really?
     
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    Anyone who ordered from newegg?
     
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    It's just bizarre but I guess it comes down to type of internal connection used.
     
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    Asus themselves list it as DDR3 for both 2GB and 4GB variants.
     
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    I bought one from Canada which I believe you are from based on your name, and it has one 8gb module with one free and GDDR3 video ram
     
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    Yeah considering Asus and everywhere else says DDR3 and all the owners say DDR3 I think that is a safe bet.
     
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    Is the screen on the G550JK not IPS? One of the reviews on newegg seems to mention that it is not IPS..
     
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    Test Asus GL550JK-CN391H Notebook - Notebookcheck.com Tests

    the checked the NB just recently (sorry, no english version right now). the screen is a very good IPS-panel.

    but the GPU really only uses DDR3, sacrificing roughly 20% of performance by that decision.

    I would be more tempted to by the Lenovo Y50 and then replace the screen, if it really annoyed me. that IS possible, but exchanging the GPU rather not ...

    plus the G550jk still looks a little to much "gamer-nerdy" for me. better than Alienware or MSI, but I like understatement. ;)
     
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    why have they removed the pre order on Amazon?
     
    vish120292, Jul 16, 2014
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    So ended buying the g550jk. Will be arriving Friday, stoked about it :biggrin:. Received a lot of help from this website especially the thread on N550jk. I am not a computer expert or anything but will be willing to check on it and clarify any doubts that ppl have once it arrives on Friday.
     
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    More user reviews can't hurt :)
     
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    Hi, What I'd like to know about the G550JK is if it has the same keyboard problems as the N550JK. If anybody on this forum gets theirs can they report on this? Thanks!
     
    technoboy, Jul 18, 2014
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    The clue is in the noise ;)
     
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    Got our first shipment today :). All are spoken for by pre orders, but lets you know they are arriving. Gonna shoot a video review and hopefully have it up soon.
     
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    Guys I really like this laptop, but I'm not a heavy gamer, more of a casual one. My use is mostly software for designers like Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign and programmers. The "look" of the laptop is very important. The only thing I'm not in a rush, should I wait for the G551? Other laptops?
    Thanks
     
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    Probably not, no.
     
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    G551 has a significantly more powerful 860m GPU so IMO it's worth waiting for
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 23, 2014
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    I probably think I will. Thanks
     
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    To owners out there, Is the Samsung IPS display on the Asus G550JK a 6 bit or 8 bit panel? HWinfo should help.

    The previous LG panel on the N550JV and N550Jk was 6 bit.
     
    Dinkleburg, Jul 25, 2014
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    The GTX860M is faster yes but the 850M even with DDR3 is capable and will do any casual gaming just fine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 25, 2014
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    Here is the info directly from HWiNFO64 on my G550JK:

    Monitor Name (Manuf): SAMSUNG 156HL01-102
    Color Bit Depth: 6 Bits per Primary Color
     
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    Thank you, I thought so, but one of the best matte IPS displays out there in terms of brightness, contrast, etc, a combination of features which are really difficult to find.
     
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    got mine today :D really happy with it so far! screen is really nice..
    and speakers are good too..above average compared to notebooks I have tried..
     
    vish120292, Aug 1, 2014
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    So should i buy it or wait a little longer for the G551?
    Please reply, i really need a laptop and can wait for about a month?
     
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    Wait as long as you can reasonably and then buy your best option.
     
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