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    How is the G53SW-XA2?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Shakenbake158, Mar 17, 2012.

  1. Shakenbake158

    Shakenbake158 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, I have a chance to pick up a G53SW-XA2 for $600, is it a good deal?

    I assume I would be able to game on it, how well should they run? Here are the specs.



    Model : Asus G53 Series (G53SW-XA2)
    Processor : Intel Core [email protected]
    Mainboard : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. G53SW
    Chipset : Intel Sandy Bridge
    Processor Socket Type : Socket 1155 LGA
    Memory : 6144MB
    Hard Drive 1 : ST9500423AS 500GB
    Hard Drive 2 : None
    Video Card + Video card Memory : Nvidia Geforce 1.5GB
    Optical Drive : DVD-Rom HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT34N 24x 1024 KB
    Wired Network Card : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
    Wireless Network Card : Atheros AR9002WB-1NG Wireless Network Adapter
    Sound Card : ASUSTeK Computer Cougar Point High Definition Audio Controller
    Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
    Screen size : 15.6" Wide LCD
    Bluetooth : Yes
    Fingerprint Reader : None
    Webcam : Yes
    Battery Capacity : LIon 72800 mWh
    Restore CD : None
    Color : Black
    Defects : None
    Additional Info : Has Backlit Keyboard and restore Partition


    I might upgrade the i5 to an i7 eventually.
     
    Shakenbake158, Mar 17, 2012
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  2. blizzard2012

    blizzard2012 Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow $600 is a steal but If only you can have it change to a i7 at least.
    Im assuming its a 460m gfx it is using?
    :D
     
    blizzard2012, Mar 17, 2012
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    smellon Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, that's the 460m. I'd jump on it, seems like a great deal.

    I have a 53sw as well and it runs very well, though I have the i7. I'm not sure if the difference between the i5 and i7 is noticeable?
     
    smellon, Mar 17, 2012
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  4. Shakenbake158

    Shakenbake158 Notebook Consultant

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    I went ahead and bought it, it was manufacturer refurbishes, and if the i5 gives my troubles I just install and i7 myself.
     
    Shakenbake158, Mar 17, 2012
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