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    G53SX-XN1 worth it?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by joshanator, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. joshanator

    joshanator Notebook Consultant

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    joshanator, Sep 7, 2011
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  2. Bill Nye

    Bill Nye Know Nothing

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    Wait for the G53SW-XN1 to go on sale for ~$950.
     
    Bill Nye, Sep 7, 2011
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    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Or buy a used one. It used to be 939 after rebate not long ago.
     
    long2905, Sep 7, 2011
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  4. hereticangel

    hereticangel Notebook Consultant

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    yeah sx got the gimped gpu, as stated above wait for the sw to be cheap :)
     
    hereticangel, Sep 8, 2011
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  5. Elanius

    Elanius Notebook Enthusiast

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    As hereticangel already said, the SX version has GTX 560M with only 128b memory bus.

    However the SW version has older GTX 460M but with 192b memory bus and is considerate faster mainly in higher resolutions like 1080p.

    Hope this helps you to decide.
     
    Elanius, Sep 8, 2011
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  6. joshanator

    joshanator Notebook Consultant

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    Is the difference that noticeable? by ALOT.
    I mean i know its worse but it still has good reviews.
     
    joshanator, Sep 8, 2011
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    SauceBoss Notebook Guru

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    I have the SW and am typing on it right now. It is a great laptop and I was able to get it brand new for $930 after a $100 rebate and free next day air(Gotta love Newegg). Anyways it performs great. I've started playing bad company 2 and it runs with everything maxed out at around 35-40fps. I would say its the best deal you could get for the money if you end up waiting for it to go on sale once more but even if you don't, $1019 with a $100 rebate is'nt bad for what you get.
     
    SauceBoss, Sep 8, 2011
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  8. joshanator

    joshanator Notebook Consultant

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    Not at all man,
    ive decided on getting it already :)
    Thanks anyways
     
    joshanator, Sep 8, 2011
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