ASUS G73SW Owners' Lounge

For that to happen you would need to run at least 4 other threads that max out the CPU, and then get unlucky enough for the last thread to run on the same core as solidworks. During normal use, Hyperthreading doesn't kick in until you load up the cores enough that it's needed. Threads will always be prioritized to run on a core by itself if possible. At least that's how the Windows 7 task scheduler works. I can't speak for earlier versions or other operating systems that may not be HT optimized.

 

Does anyone know here what is the exact LCD model that is used in xoticpc's G73SW-A1 on sale?

 

AFAIK, there is 2 possibilities. Either Hannstar HSD173PUW1 or CMO1721( N173HGE-L11/L21)

 

Just give them a call, I'm sure they would be fine with releasing the information.

 

outinfront: I've been trying to disable HTT for a while now. We managed to unhide the menu in BIOS setup, but setting it to disabled has no effect. Let me know if you need more info.

 

For typing, 10 finger style it is very good keyboard, I have noticed that it takes about the same finger pressure as any normal keyboard, so it is all good. Just a note, I was considering an AlienWare, but the Asus has a nice angle and a low profile front, this aides in eliminating typing fatigue.

As far as heat, I have had no problems in this area, the cooling system on the g73 is one, if not the best on the market, and it runs very quietly. As for the cpu, the g73 has a switch that allows the user to set this at different levels, entertainment mode, office quiet mode, and high performance mode.

Chris, buy the Asus, you will love it.

 

Hi guys im waiting for my G73. just wondering if anyone plays BF3 and Skyrim. Care to share your FPS at ultra, and did you OC the 460M? Thx.

 

2820QM install is a success! I'll be running benchmarks soon . . .

 

@hyrule4927 was changing the cpu from the 2630qm to the 2820qm a mission? roughly how long did it take for you?

 

It took me a little over an hour, but I have disassembled my laptop twice before, so expect it to take a good deal longer if you've never done it before. Also, it speeds up the process if you have a helper, as several steps are considerably easier if you have more than two hands to work with.

Make sure you adequately research the process though, there are some parts you have to be very careful about. I didn't even need a guide this time around, but this is what I used the first time: http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...um/527654-newbs-guide-repasting-your-g73.html

 

It will take a while, especially if it is your first disassembly. You also have to be very careful with some of the connectors. Look for the disassembly video from gentech on youtube. All G73s have the same construction aside from minor differences so you can use the procedure for the JH without fear.

 

*sigh* My G73SW died a fiery death this morning. I took it with me to the university, and when I turned it on, the power lights would light up blue for a second, then turn off. Tried that a couple of times. Then hooked up the PSU. What then happened is the lamp on the PSU turned off, and now the laptop won't even get any blue lights, with or without battery.

The PSU itself lights up fine when not hooked up to the laptop, but since the light goes off every time I connect it, I'm guessing there's a short in the laptop causing a safety fuse to kick in. It also smells like burned electronics when I opened up the bottom panel to get access to the HDDs. I'm so not looking forward to talking to Asus international support again.

 

Just got a 17271 in 3DMark06! New processor is running great, I want to run some Prime95, but I think I'm going to be nicer than that to the new chip for a week or two.

 

WOW! Nice, I need to slap a 192-bit 460M into my machine xD, and that processor seems to be doing some real work! Jealous, to say the least.

 

Yikes, were there any signs of impending doom beforehand, or did this just come out of the blue? Either way, I'm sorry to hear it . . .

Haha, thanks. The processor was an expensive upgrade, but I'd say it has met and exceeded my expectations. Good thing I can't do anything more with my GPU, I'm out of spare cash and upgrade fever has taken over! Next I aim to throw in 16GB of RAM at 1600 MHz since the new CPU supports it, then a 500+ GB SSD data drive once they come down into a reasonable price range (probably not for another year or two). After that . . . time for a new computer?

 

No signs at all. Not even the jiggling power connection issue some people reported.

 

Just a heads up, if you in the future would like to upgrade the graphic card
you can to the model: GTX560m 3GB GDDR5, from the model:

VX7SX - Compatilbe, and tested, i had the chance to repair one of these
and we worked around to test on a G73SW and booted up, recognized on windows and had some benchmarks running.

Cumps.

(maybe in a future we will see some of there on ebay and such)

 

Nice, so the VX7 GPU isn't soldered to the motherboard? Now I just have to hope and pray for a VX7 with a 580M or something to come along.

 

Remember, GTX460m and GTX560m are the same PCB layout, aswell as
core size, and memorys 2, the only diference will be noticed in the larger
ammount of memory and the name, since the core is the same.

I would put a video of the testes and switching them but as you can know
its kinda of restricted acesss having cameras or any mobile device on our labs.

I have at the moment one G73SW, and will probly buy the card from a reseller
and then i might drop the video

Cumps.

 

To those that have the flickering battery/AC icon on the screen that is definitely a sign of the impending failure of the power jack. That's the exact route mine took before failing completely. At first, I thought it might be the jack but was unable to move the jack at all by hand to cause the flickering. However, it didn't take long for the flickering to become almost constant and any little movement of the plug made it flicker. That progressed to the only time AC power would work was with me holding the power plug all the way to one side. Eventually, this would't even work. Luckily, ASUS (US) was very quick about fixing and returning my laptop. I think I had it back in like 9 days from shipping it out to getting it back repaired. It was much quicker than estimated by them and quicker than what I thought it would be.

 

Wait, you actually got the GTX 560M working without any special BIOS???

That is great!

I am sending you a PM regarding this because I am looking to replace the 128-bit card in my system.

Also, on another note, I have noticed there is a sort of weird burn line (very faint) on the right side of my screen. If I touch the back of the plastic where the burn looking mark is, it is warm all the time. Any idea what could cause this? I don't think this is heat being expelled from the vent, but I could be wrong, it just doesn't feel like it is directed that way.

 

So my G73sw bst6 has developed the power supply issue with the power jack. I find it very difficult to find detailed warranty information on this model. I know it is different than most and I did not really find that out until after I bought the laptop. the salesman was unable to give me specifics when I bought the laptop. Does anyone have this model and have any input on whether this would be covered under an Asus warranty ?

 

If it is a BB model, you have a one year warranty which you have to claim through Best Buy i think.

 

Just to make the confirmation, I am going to be purchasing a GTX 460M that was taken from a G73JW, the card should fit no problem, correct?

 

Like said before, only the HD5870 difers from the nvidia models.

Its smaler.

Both gtx460 128bits, 192 bits and the gtx560m 3gb are the same pcb, pins,
size, holes etc.

 

No idea on whether you have to go through ASUS directly or through the point of purchase. Either way it should be covered under the warranty as long as your're still within the warranty period. I would simply call ASUS and ask them who you have to go through for repair. I'm sure they can tell you. I'd call ASUS first to try and find out vs where you purchased it especially if it was somewhere like Best Buy. Getting any valid information out of people there can be completely hit or miss at best. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

 

Well I dropped the machine off at Best Buy and they have sent it out to be repaired. I cringed at the thought of it but the warranty on Best Buys machines is so different than the other sellers. I was told it should be covered under the one year warranty but to be honest until its fixed and returned I won't bank on it. I had read about others having the same issue and was praying I wouldn't have it. I rarely used the machine for the first 7 months I had it. I never did anything to put stress on that jack. I know it can be a weak point with lap tops. I'm just praying that they don't ruin anything during the repair process. I have been told turn around would be about two weeks. Crosses fingers.....

 

Good luck with the repair. To be honest I think there is a fault with how the jack is mounted on the motherboard or something else causing the jack to fail prematurely on its own. Mine gets used mainly like a desktop machine and there is no stress on the cord and it failed as well. The times I do plug or unplug the power cord I am always extremely careful with it since I know that is a known point of failure with many laptops. I think we will hear of more and more power jacks failing as time goes on with these machines. Please let us know when you get your machine back and let us know how it went...time to repair, problems, etc.

 

I've had almost the same experience. I bought the same version as you on Ebay from somebody who had bought it at Best Buy in the US (I live in Canada). And after about a week or two the flickering started. I sent it to Asus repair facility in Toronto and the repair was quicker than I'd expected. Canada post took 8 days to delivery it (from Vancouver) and Asus fixed it in 2 days and I got it back via Fedex in 4 days. It was on Christamas Eve . And the laptop is good so far, hope it'll last.. The only "pain" was that I had to pay the postage cos of "special" BB T&C..

 

Well I took mine directly to BB as I was told it had to go through them. Im hoping they don't screw it up at some generic repair center. I probably should have called Asus and sent it directly to them. I truly hate having to deal with any sort of customer service kind of issue as service seems to be a concept of days gone by any more.

 

Ok, well I just got off phone with Asus support and they couldn't help me.

My question is this. I'm trying to adjust the timings of my new ram to make sure they are correct. Normally over the years, the advance tab shows me everything I need, but for some reason, I just don't see where to change the timings or even to view them.

Can someone post a simple walk thru to get to the area, atm I'm seeing very basic information.

Any tips or advice would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

I know this doesn't help you and I apologize for coming in like this, but I Can Not find the 'new thread' button.. all I see is 'post reply' no matter where I go, from the front page to, well, here.. Can someone help me?? and I Do apologize lllllestatlll for coming in like this.. I subscribed to this thread, the asus G73sw Owners Lounge, and your post came up in my email.. I do hope you get a good answer..

 

What model computer do you have? Do you know that your computer HAS the ability to adjust the timings? I have a G73SW-A1 so I'm not familiar with what different models of the G73 might have but I'm not aware of any provision in the BIOS on the G73SW-A1 to allow for viewing or changing the RAM timings. The BIOS on many laptops is quite limited and they usually don't provide the all the same features as the BIOS that a desktop machine would. What did ASUS tell you when you asked?

 

Ηι. Ι want to upgrade my G73sw with an SSD. Which series should i prefer? Also where can i find a cheap HDD caddy? I am from Europe.

 

Asusparts.eu might have the caddy at a decent price. For the SSD, Intel, Crucial or Samsung are the brands i recommend. I suggest the crucial M4 personally, you can also head to the ssd section in hardware, there are a couple of threads listing the benefits of different drives if you're interested.

 

Well I got my laptop back tonight and everything seems to be A ok. The work order states they replaced the dc jack and it was covered under warranty. I hope this is a permanent fix.

 

I got my caddy from the Asus online store, might not be the best deal out there though. I'd also recommend the Crucial M4 SSD, it's a great balance of performance and reliability.

 

Guys, how can I actually overclock my 460 card? What software do I need to use? And in what steps should I go up? What is the max temp I shouldn't overreach? Sorry for so many questions..

 

Check out the Patriot Pyro. I just got one myself. Great speeds, good reliability, and pretty cheap too.

The Asus caddy is a rip off, the HP ZD7000 caddy will also work.

MSI Afterburner. Stay under 90C. But with this laptop, you wont go anywhere near that

 

All, I'm having trouble with my C: and D: drive.. i have 8g ram, 500gb hd, and I noticed the other day where all my programs, Everything was being put on my C drive, and nothing was being put on my D: drive.. I have moved what little photo's, videos, music, some documents to the D: drive,(i put all the photos I've shot on an external hd) and it has freed up some space.. but my computer still freezes up.. my computer is only about 6 months old too.. I've used treesize to see where my space is being used up, and I've uninstalled the ones that I didn't use that much but Still it hardly makes a dent in the C: drive.. Can anybody tell me why my machine does this?? because my brother has the exact same computer and his doesn't do it.. I don't even think his is split up like mine.. Can somebody Please help.. I live in a nursing home and my computer is my only outlet.. I'll attach what my computer reads and what treesize reads.. thanks in advance guys..

 

Well, for starters I'm not sure why you have two partitions called OS and one called W7 . . . what do you have stored on your G: and H: drives? To be honest though, as things stand, the amount of data on your OS drive really isn't cause for concern and certainly shouldn't be a cause of freezing, so something else is probably going on. It's possible you moved something that you shouldn't have while trying to clear things up. I'd honestly recommend that you just repartition so you just have an OS and Data drive and then reinstall Windows, which would sort out most potential problems as long as there aren't any hardware issues. If you want to keep your OS drive from filling up you might want to make sure that you install larger programs such as games to a folder in your data drive (you'll usually have to choose a manual install option then choose the install location you want, otherwise they almost always end up in the programs folder on your C: Drive). Alternately, you could just use a single partition if you don't want to worry about that. I can give you some more information to help if you're up for a repartition and full Windows reinstallation.

Some more basic things to try beforehand would be to unistall any unused programs, run defragmentation on the whole drive, and clean your registry with CCleaner.

 

thanks for replying so quickly.. the W7 and OS (H drives are on my external hard drive.. i had a hard drive go bad so i put the Whole thing on it.. (EHD) I just leave my EHD hooked up because I'm an amateur photographer, and put all my photo's on my h drive.. I apologize for not unhooking that before I took the screen shot.. all my asus has on it is OS C: and the DATA D: drives.. I don't think I've moved any 'essential' programs or folders to the D: drive that would cause it to freeze because it did that before I started moving stuff, and that was only a few thousand photo's, videos, and some of my own documents.. I'll attach what it looked like Before the move and see what you think.. i just don't understand why everything was put on the C: drive like that, and nothing on the D: drive?? Does that make my problem a little clearer?? thanks for helping me..

 

Gotcha. The reason the C: drive fills up so fast is because Windows and programs will never ever put anything anywhere other than the OS drive unless you specifically instruct them otherwise. Installers will always throw everything into the programs folder by default and you have to use manual install options to instruct them to install to other locations and some programs have further options you have to adjust (for instance, iTunes has an option to change the location of the media folder). Media files of all sorts accumulate there too because they default to their respective folders in the Users folder. Now that I see you only have two partitions in use, I'm thinking it might be best just to delete the data partition and expand the OS partition to occupy the entire drive, which would pretty much fix your storage problem. If the freezing problems continue and isn't aided by the more basic ideas I mentioned, I'd still recommend a fresh installation of Windows, the manufacturer installations are often victim to all sorts of crazy issues.

 

I would just like to ask fellow G73 owners if they have encountered this annoying problem.

Recently, when I have my G73 plugged in, it keeps shifting between AC and battery. It's almost as if I need to have the adapter in a certain position for it to stay at charging mode.

Does anyone have a solution for this?

 

Eh, just read a couple of previous pages. You aren't alone...

 

^ Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Looks like I have to claim warranty.

 

cool, well that's what I was thinking (partitioning the whole thing)but I read on some forum that you shouldn't make it one big drive.. something about recovery, and that's the way it was designed to perform, etc.. and I agree with you on the fresh install.. Soon as the warrantys gone, yup, she'll be All mine But you think if I just create one drive I'll be OK?? I guess I could try, and if it doesn't work I'll Have to do a fresh install.. thanks for your help, waiting for more..

 

Yep, there's been a handful of us now who've gone down this road. It starts out just flickering back and forth between AC and Battery without you doing anything. With mine, in the early stages, I couldn't even make it do it by moving the AC jack back and forth which made me think it might have been my power supply. But it quickly became obvious it was the jack going bad. ASUS was very quick in getting mine back to me. Good luck. I expect we'll see more and more of these posts as time goes by.

 

My AC jack seems a little looser than before, but no problems with it yet... Did anyone have this problem before it started going bad?

 

^ That's what began happening with mine. I really need to get mine fixed soon.