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    Need a new ASUS G73JH Power Adaptor

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by thejellydude, Jun 21, 2011.

  1. thejellydude

    thejellydude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just looking to see if you guys can give me advice on what adaptor (Power cable?) to get. The one on my laptop broke, and I'm mooching a friend's for now. If anyone could point me in the direction of a good cable, I'd much appreciate it.
     
    thejellydude, Jun 21, 2011
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    You mean the power brick broke or simply a cable. If you need a new adapter, the targus APA05US is a good substitute. It runs cooler than the one from Asus too since it's rated at 180W instead of 150W.
     
    tijo, Jun 21, 2011
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    thejellydude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! I'd heard about the targus APA05US before, so a second opinion just confirmed it for me, thanks.
     
    thejellydude, Jun 22, 2011
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  4. Hrogi

    Hrogi Notebook Consultant

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    Would we see a benifit with a 180W power supply?

    Or could the power supply just run cooler?

    THe one that comes with these laptop runs hot enough to cook food on it..
     
    Hrogi, Jun 22, 2011
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  5. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    ^^^ Hrogi I hear that, I use it as a toe warmer in the winter!! From what I read, if you are an overclocker it is a great idea to use the 180 W power brick.
     
    JOSEA, Jun 22, 2011
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    The 180W is great for OC, the stock one is a great toe warmer like JOSEA said. Glad to know i'm not the only one using it that way :D.
     
    tijo, Jun 22, 2011
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