Opinion on ASUS ROG GL552VW

Hey everybody! I am looking to purchase a high performance video editing cum gaming laptop from Thailand this April.
I want opinion and suggestion reagrding to this model I choose.
http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/n...b-15-6inch-fhd-geforce-gtx960m-no-os-p025715/
I also want to put an extre SSD on this laptop, so tell me the procedure of using both HDD and SSD
Another questions: Is that is that come with latest high frequency DDR4 RAMs or not?
Does it supports international warranty by Asus?

 

Great system! When you add an SSD, you can either use the Asus recovery software to put the Windows image on the SSD, or you can create your own image/clone everything over to the SSD. I recommend that you backup the Asus recovery onto a USB drive, just as a safety net. Once you've got Windows on the SSD, you can format the HDD and use it for general data storage.

The DDR4 memory in this system isn't the fastest available, but it should be the fastest speed that the Intel CPU supports (2133).

The warranty question is the only thing I'm not sure of. You may want to ask Asus directly.

 

Hi Peter,

This system isn't the top of line but if this is the price range you are seeking then it's fine.
The machine probably comes with DDR4-1600 or 1866, but the CPU supports up to DDR4-2133 and 64GB total per Intel spec, see below link.
http://ark.intel.com/products/88967/Intel-Core-i7-6700HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_50-GHz

If you are going to replace SSD, you can replace it with Samsung 850 Pro SSD.
Regarding the OS, you can create recovery discs or UFD and then restore it onto the new SSD, otherwise you will have to reinstall from scratch.

Regarding international warranty, ASUS typically has 1-year regional, plus 1-year international warranty. However, please double check with your local vendor for correct details.

 

As you can the specs this laptop comes without any OS.
Link: http://www.invadeit.co.th/product/n...b-15-6inch-fhd-geforce-gtx960m-no-os-p025715/
I already have windows 7 dvd that i will upgrade with windows 10 after installing. So all these asus recovery software stuff would possibly provided with the laptop. I just want to know where should have to put SSD as it comes with HDD and DVD drive.

 

If you were in my place and have budget around that would you go with this model or buy some other one. I can spend maximum 15-20% more.

 

I have 5 questions about ASUS GL552VW-DM010D model:
Q1. Is this metallic or the plastic version of GL522VW?
Q2. What is the exact frequency of 8GB DDR4 that comes inside?
Q3. Would I able to add another 8GB RAM manually without voiding any warranty?
Q4. Does M.2 slot for SSD can place SSD just like RAM? (Where it is located in this laptop?)
Q5. Does Asus provide all the English driver software in DVD? (as this model doesn't come without any OS)

 

If no secondary SATA port for 2.5" drives, then put the SSD where the HDD is, and move the HDD to the CD/DVD bay by using a caddy (assuming this is configuration is what you want).

A1. Mostly plastic (the lid is brushed aluminum).
A2. Cannot confirm. It should be 2133 memory.
A3. This policy might vary depending on your region, so be sure to check with Asus. Here, it's acceptable.
A4. See image here.
A5. Again, I can't confirm for this specific model due to region and configuration differences. (The models we resell do not come with a drivers disc, but they come with an OS.)

 

Thanks for answering my questions. As I can see on reviews Asus made two versions one metallic and other plastic version of GL522. Which one is the GL552VW model in this image, right one or left one?

 

@Peter Griffin - Well... the link you originally provided here shows it to be the one on the right, but further research suggests it's the design on the left. The model on the right is the one that's all brushed aluminum; the left model has only the center as brushed aluminum.

It looks like the DM010D is the one on the left.

 

https://www.amazon.com/GL552VW-DH71...e=UTF8&qid=1468389100&sr=8-2&keywords=gl552vw


i ordered this laptop
but i dont know which model is this i hope its ips
its ips right ? the newest model right ?