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    Question about g53sw models

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by yun, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. yun

    yun Notebook Deity

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    There are so many models in market
    I know a1 is best, but it's 300 more than xn1.

    My question is, which one has 2nd hdd candy and cheapest?
    I saw,xn1,xa1....etc
    Thanks
     
    yun, Jul 11, 2011
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  2. EXcaliberPC

    EXcaliberPC Company Representative

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    The A1 model should only be about $80-$100 more net than the XN1 or nearly the same price as the XA1. There is a $150 mail-in rebate available on the G53SW-A1 for July. Please keep in mind A1 has 2 year global warranty as oppose to 1 year on the XA1/XN1. For the HDD caddy, you would have to order one from ASUS directly for around $22.50 and screws are not included accordingly to other G53 owners. Screws you will need: HDD to Caddy M3x3 (4 count) + Caddy to Chassis M2x3L (2 count).
     
    EXcaliberPC, Jul 11, 2011
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  3. DCx

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    a) You don't need a 2nd caddy, you can make one out of duct tape....
    and b) the big difference between them is usually screen resolution and warranty time.
     
    DCx, Jul 11, 2011
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  4. Ofirio

    Ofirio Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also dont forget A1 models come with a backpack and gaming mouse which is not included in Newegg models.
     
    Ofirio, Jul 11, 2011
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  5. euanpetrie

    euanpetrie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd like to add to this thread if I may:

    Q1 - Am I correct in saying that if I want to upgrade my G53SW from 8 to 16GB that finding that last memory slot will void my memory due to a complete disassemble?

    Q2 - a 2nd HDD requires a caddy or cradle?
     
    euanpetrie, Jul 12, 2011
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  6. dkillone

    dkillone Notebook Evangelist

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    Q1, no, you won't void your warranty. Thats only if you have to detach the cpu/gpu heatsink(at least from what I remember).

    Q2, some G53SW models come with the second caddy even if the slot is empty. So you may get lucky and it will already be there. If not, like DCx said, you can duct tape/rig up something. Paying for a caddy would be most recommended still, but with it being so expensive, if you can rig it up good and stable. Then I wouldnt worry about buying one so much.
     
    dkillone, Jul 12, 2011
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